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Riviera Travel vs Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises rates higher than Riviera Travel on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.0 to 3.8 out of 5 across their rated ships. Riviera Travel leads on value; Uniworld Boutique River Cruises on cabins, dining and service. Pick Riviera Travel for solo travelers and value seekers; Uniworld Boutique River Cruises for food lovers and multigenerational groups.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Riviera Travel | Uniworld Boutique River Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | River | River |
| Best for | Couples, Solo travelers, History and culture, Value seekers, First-time cruisers | Couples, History and culture, Food lovers, Multigenerational groups |
| Fleet rating | 3.8 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Value | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 13 | 17 |
| Ships on the way | 2 | 7 |
| Newest ship | Riviera Resplendence (2026) | S.S. Emilie (2026) |
| Guests per ship, average | 154 | 112 |
| Usually sails | Danube, Rhine, Douro, Rhône | Rhine, Danube, Nile, South America |
| Loyalty program | — | River Heritage Club |
| Owner | Silverfleet Capital Partners | The Travel Corporation |
| Headquarters | Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom | Calabasas, California, United States |
| Founded | 1984 | 1976 |
Ratings are Cruise Frog's editorial scores of each line's ships in service, 1 to 5, averaged; the higher figure is highlighted. How we rate.
Quick answers
Which is better, Riviera Travel or Uniworld Boutique River Cruises?
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises rates higher than Riviera Travel on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.0 to 3.8 out of 5 across their rated ships. Riviera Travel leads on value; Uniworld Boutique River Cruises on cabins, dining and service.
Is Riviera Travel or Uniworld Boutique River Cruises better value?
Riviera Travel scores higher for value, 5.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is Riviera Travel or Uniworld Boutique River Cruises better for dining?
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises scores higher for dining, 5.0 to 4.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Riviera Travel or Uniworld Boutique River Cruises better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Riviera Travel or Uniworld Boutique River Cruises better for cabins?
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 4.2 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
How many ships do Riviera Travel and Uniworld Boutique River Cruises have?
Riviera Travel has 13 ships in service and 2 on the way; Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has 17 ships in service and 7 on the way.
Are Riviera Travel and Uniworld Boutique River Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Riviera Travel is part of Silverfleet Capital Partners; Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is part of The Travel Corporation.