Contiki River Cruises New for 2018

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Contiki, the leader in travel for 18 to 35 year olds announces river cruises for 2018.  The product is being presented as U by Uniworld. The age group for this is 21 to 45 year olds.  Call 866-475-7023 for more information on these river boats and trips. Book by August 9, 2017 and receive a $100 pp ship board credit. This offer is combineable with a Contiki past traveler discount.

Experience a new way to explore Europe on a U by Uniworld river cruise: City-center docking, chic comfortable ships (where you’ll only have to unpack once), delicious food, rooftop yoga, mixology and cooking masterclasses, free-to-use bikes for daily excursions, some of Europe’s trendiest local DJ’s, plus lots more.

ROLLING ON THE RHINE

What begins in Amsterdam and ends in Frankfurt? 8 days of cheese tasting, canal cruising, museum wandering, fairy tale castle snapping and big city partying. Did we mention the on board DJ party in Dam? We know you’re already sold…

THE GOODS: 14 Meals, Welcome Party, 2 Dedicated U Hosts, 13 Included Excursions, 12 U Time Optional Excursions, Local Celebrity DJ Party, Included Wine Tasting

GERMANY’S FINEST

Variation is life, and this baby ticks all the boxes. Booming cities, medieval castles, river kayaking, rock climbing, gingerbread munching and beer tasting. All in just 8 days. Only in Germany.

THE GOODS: 14 Meals, Welcome Party, 2 Dedicated U Hosts, 11 Included Excursions, 11 U Time Optional Excursions, Local Celebrity DJ Party, Included Beer Mixology Class.

THE DANUBE FLOW

Beginning in Bavaria and ending in Budapest, with a little taste of Vienna in between, this is the river cruising experience at its very best. We’re talking charcuterie tastings, we’re talking bike rides on the Danube, we’re talking a classical concert in Vienna and obviously, we’re talking some major night time spa party action in Budapest.

THE GOODS: 14 Meals, Welcome Party, 2 Dedicated U Hosts, 12 Included Excursions, Local Celebrity DJ Party, Included Beer Mixology Class.

THE SEINE EXPERIENCE

Life is always just a little bit finer in France. Exquisite foods, adventures inspired by the world’s greatest artists, brushes with nature and night time mischief are all on the agenda as you cruise your way along the mighty Seine.

THE GOODS: 14 Meals, Welcome Party, 2 Dedicated U Hosts, 9 Included Excursions, 15 U Time Optional Excursions, Local Celebrity DJ Party, Included French Mixology Class.

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published with 2018 information and has been retained as a useful reference. Cruise itineraries, pricing, and ship deployments change seasonally. For current 8+ year updated availability, pricing, and itinerary details, contact Atlas Travel Center — our advisors track every cruise line’s current offerings in real time. We’ve been booking cruises since 1987 and can find you the best available options today.

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Sue Lobo is a four-time Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist (2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026) and Senior Travel Advisor at Atlas Travel Center, one of the most decorated travel agencies in the United States. With more than 35 years of experience in the travel industry, Sue has planned, booked, and personally accompanied trips for thousands of clients — from first-time cruisers to seasoned luxury travelers who have circled the globe multiple times. Sue's areas of deep expertise include ocean and river cruising, European tours, group travel coordination, luxury travel, honeymoon planning, and family vacation design. She is a CLIA-certified cruise specialist and works within an agency that holds IATA and ARC accreditation and maintains an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. Over her career, Sue has been involved in more than 30,000 bookings and has personally coordinated over 200 travel groups — from faith-based group cruises and HBCU alumni trips to women's retreats, family reunions, and corporate incentive travel. What sets Sue apart is not just the credentials — it is the firsthand experience behind them. Sue has personally traveled to more than 20 countries across three continents, including Cuba, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and throughout Europe. She has sailed on dozens of cruise ships across nearly every major line, walked the river cruise routes she recommends, and eaten at the restaurants she suggests to clients. Her recommendations come from personal experience, not brochures. In addition to advising clients, Sue writes extensively about travel for The Traveler's Atlas blog — covering everything from cruise line comparisons and overtourism trends to destination guides and practical travel tips. Her writing is grounded in the same expertise she brings to every client conversation: honest, specific, and built on decades of real-world travel experience. Sue is based in the United States and available to help travelers plan cruises, European tours, group trips, river cruises, honeymoons, family vacations, and more. To work with Sue, contact Atlas Travel Center at atlastravelweb.com.