Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
A PASSION FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
And a penchant for giving back!
As part of our dedication to sustainability and ensuring the future of travel remains bright" we focus on making a positive impact and advocating for environmental" social and economic responsibility with the help of our amazing partners! Travel has provided us the chance to give back and lift up others" and we strive to do so whenever possible!
TREADRIGHT FOUNDATION
Founded in #$$* by Uniworld’s parent company" The Travel Corporation" The TreadRight Foundation encourages sustainable tourism and aims to #MakeTravelMatter! They’ve completed dozens of projects that have benefited the environment as well as local culture and heritage!
Leading environmentalist and explorer Céline Cousteau proudly serves as TreadRight Ambassador! Céline has traveled the world while working to preserve marine life as well as indigenous tribes in the Amazon! Visit TreadRight!org to learn more!
SINGLE"USE PLASTICS ELIMINATION INITIATIVE
We’re setting our sights on a plastic'free future! Under the guidance of The Travel Corporation" we will ban more than -$ types of single'use plastics—including straws" water bottles and plastic bags—across all operations by #$##!
So far" we’ve reduced plastic waste by -$".), pounds" decreased chemical waste by *$% on our ships over the last two years" eliminated most plastic straws" water bottles and all related items from all ships and o(ces and worked with suppliers to avoid plastic wrapping on goods!
IRAQ AL"AMIR WOMEN’S COOPERATIVE
Founded in %,,." the Iraq Al'Amir Women’s Cooperative aims to make local women financially independent" raise their standard of living by increasing their income and preserve local heritage! By traveling on our Amman & Petra extension" in partnership with The TreadRight Foundation" you’ll support the Jordanian women of this cooperative!
ME TO WE
With ME to WE" you can immerse yourself in India’s off'the' beaten'path villages and towns for a truly transformational experience! We’ve partnered with this innovative social enterprise to assemble a cruise'tour program in India that gets you up close and personal with local life and a side of the country that is often overlooked by travelers! You’ll leave with an immense appreciation for a culture that finds happiness in the smallest of pleasures! Visit Uniworld!com/MEtoWE to learn more!
WE CHARITY WATER
We partner with WE Charity Water to provide a community in the Kanambu village of Ecuador with much' needed clean water to drink and use for cooking" healthy sanitation facilities and infrastructure like irrigation or catchment systems to facilitate food production! They’re constructing a water treatment center for the community to use and establishing a committee to maintain the project" to ensure community mobilization and training! Visit WECharity!org to learn more!
ONE TREE PLANTED
Small actions can make a big difference" as proven true with our One Tree Planted partnership! After booking your cruise" if you elect to receive your pre'cruise documents digitally" we will plant a tree in your honor! Visit OneTreePlanted!org to learn more!