Beginning in 2026, fans of Trafalgar tours have another way to enjoy the expert guidance, meaningful local experiences, cultural immersion and ease of travel they’ve come to expect from their Trafalgar trips. In fact, with the company’s new river cruise ships, you’ll now be able to unpack once for your entire journey as your floating hotel transports you to one Trafalgar experience after another.
The company, which is part of The Travel Corporation (TTC) family of travel brands, is launching 2 river cruise ships that set sail in the Spring of 2026. Each will sail a different river, the two most popular rivers to cruise in Europe: the Rhine and the Danube.
The two ships come from within the ‘family.’ One of TTC’s brands is Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, and two of Uniworld’s river ships are now sailing as Trafalgar Reverie and Trafalgar Verity. Each is home to 128 guests.
Trafalgar Style River Cruising
While both Trafalgar and Uniworld are part of The Travel Corporation, they offer distinct experiences. Uniworld is reminiscent of a boutique hotel, offering an ultra-luxury, all-inclusive experience for travelers seeking the highest level of elegance and personalized service.
When you river cruise on Trafalgar, you’ll experience guided cultural journeys with Trafalgar’s signature warmth, local connection, and ease, offering a flexible and accessible way to explore Europe’s rivers.
Each Trafalgar sailing includes
- Guided shore excursions with Local Specialists;
- signature Trafalgar moments, including opportunities to connect with locals through “Be My Guest” encounters;
- at least one “Make Travel Matter” Experience that supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals;
- WiFi;
- most meals, including delicious regional dining;
- Tea time during afternoon sailings;
- wine and beer with lunch and dinner (or a cash bar for other cocktails), soft drinks, coffee and tea, plus
- onboard entertainment - from regional performances to in-house baking demonstrations;
- wellness options from yoga sessions to complimentary bicycles for off-shore excursions, and
- The care of an expert Trafalgar Experience Director and Hotel Manager;
giving travelers the support they want without paying for extras they may not use.
Inaugural Trafalgar River Itineraries
Trafalgar begins with two new journeys, an 8-day cruise along the Danube on the Trafalgar Reverie and a 10-day cruise along the Rhine on the Trafalgar Verity.
Best of the Danube: 8-Day Cruise Aboard Trafalgar Reverie
Explore Europe’s rich history and vibrant cultures from Budapest to Passau aboard the 128-passenger Trafalgar Reverie. With a setting as elegant and inviting as its planned journey, the Trafalgar Reverie is fabulously designed with multiple lounges for gathering, a massage room, a fitness center, and seven cabin categories. Highlights include Budapest’s storied landmarks, Bratislava’s medieval charm, and Vienna’s famous café culture. Guests are invited to ‘Be My Guest’ at an exclusive dining experience at Austria’s oldest winery, Weingut Nikolaihof, hosted by the Saahs family, and discover Bratislava’s Cold War history during ‘Life Beyond the Iron Curtain,’ an extraordinary “Make Travel Matter” Experience. Optional extensions in Prague and Budapest allow further discovery.
Best of the Rhine and Amsterdam: 10-Day Cruise Aboard Trafalgar Verity
Travellers aboard the 128-passenger Trafalgar Verity, with its charming 1930s vibe, rich blue and white fabrics, marble-accented bathrooms and boutique hotel elegance, will journey from Basel to Amsterdam, encountering landmarks such as the UNESCO-listed Cologne Cathedral, the romantic Middle Rhine Gorge, and Strasbourg’s charming old town. On this journey, the ‘Be My Guest’ experience visits the Bohrers for lunch at their family-run farm, where for generations they’ve cultivated fresh produce, and guests will learn about artisanal vinegar production during a “Make Travel Matter” Experience at Weinessiggut Doktorenhof. Like its sister ship, Trafalgar Verity offers seven cabin categories and an optional extension in Lucerne.
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