Indelible Mark Travel
Women-Only
River Cruise
Burgundy & Provence
8 days | Arles to Lyon
August 24 - 31, 2025
Just Announced!
You heard it here first! The celebrity guest for Uniworld’s first-ever Women-Only
Cruise will be none other than Rachel Dratch, acclaimed comedian, actress,
and writer, best known for her tenure on Saturday Night Live (SNL). Join us for a week
of immersive exploration, wine tasting, and exclusive experiences. To top it
all off, we’ll also get to laugh our hearts out during Rachel’s onboard stand-up
performance and sit in on her exclusive Q&A for Uniworld guests.
Women Only Travel
Designed for Women, by Women
Uniworld is thrilled to announce our first-ever women-only river cruise! A passionate team of women came together to create an unforgettable week, filled to the brim with unique experiences created for this sailing. Guests on this inaugural themed cruise can expect to immerse themselves in France on new excursions, partake in breathtaking Nights Out, mingle at cocktail parties, laugh and dance along to surprise entertainment, and receive special gifts to remind them of this one-of-a-kind trip for years to come. Bring your mothers, sisters, adult daughters, best friends, or any special women in your life, or embark on a solo adventure where you’re destined to make new friends during a week of connection, exploration, immersion, relaxation, laughter, and indulgence.
What's Included:
DINING
* All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients;
* 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners;
* Captain's Welcome and Farewell Receptions;
* Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners;
* Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, and mineral water.
EXCURSIONS
* 6 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts;
* Guided “Let's Go” and “Village Day” programs;
* State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions;
* Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks.
ACCOMMODATION
* 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the striking S.S. Catherine;,
* Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options;
* Free Wi-Fi
EXPERIENCES
* 1 country: France;
* 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites;
* Cultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment;
* Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager;
* Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines);
* Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour;
When you're not exploring France onshore, we'll bring the spirit of Burgundy & Provence onboard by inviting a delightful selection of local artisans. Meet a local lavender weaver, design a custom scent, and more.
You'll be in one of the world's most celebrated culinary regions and staying aboard an all-inclusive, luxury river cruise ship with an award-winning culinary team and an onboard sommelier. Need we say more?
Our Burgundy & Provence sailing celebrates the culture, landscapes, and wine of southern France—a tried-and-true guest favorite. Our Women-Only sailing takes it up a notch with several new excursions, like a candlelit concert in Lyon and a Nights Out trip to the Roman Aqueduct for a light show.
This cruise will feature an additional Wellness Expert onboard! That means more availability for fitness classes, massages, and other spa treatments onboard.
We're building in plenty of opportunities to bond with your fellow travelers, whether you're looking to form lasting friendships or make new memories with the women in your life.
Introducing
The S.S. CATHERINE
The S.S. Catherine represents the absolute best in luxury river cruising, combining quality craftsmanship with high-tech innovations and custom-designed interiors.
Quick Fact: The S.S. Catherine is 135 m long x 11.4 m wide and holds 158 Guests & 59 Staff.
The vessel’s opulent interiors include a two-story lobby with a specially commissioned Murano glass chandelier and whimsical life-size glass horse.
Deluxe Balcony staterooms and Suites on the Camargue Deck have balconies with floor-to-ceiling windows that, with the touch of a button, will raise the glass to create a completely enclosed conservatory. Designated suites provide triple accommodation options.
ONE DEPARTURE ONLY
August 24, 2025
Follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh, Cézanne, and Gauguin on this exquisite journey through southern France. Cruise the Rhône and Saône rivers, enjoying the region’s incomparable wine and cuisine and discovering its many treasures. Stroll the very streets of Arles made famous by Van Gogh. Visit Avignon’s majestic Palace of the Popes. Experience “Village Day” in enchanting Viviers. And for those who wish for a more active exploration of the area, you can hike the vineyards of the Rhône and pedal through Lyon, a city designed with bike riders in mind. Explore unforgettable “Burgundy & Provence” where tradition is as deeply rooted as the historic grapevines on the hills.
