Uniworld – the pioneer in river cruising – brings another first to the river cruise experience with its new “Grand River Family Program” designed specifically to appeal to grandparents and parents who wish to share the gift of Europe with the special young people in their family. Onboard, there’s always something amazing to see, be it a mountain, a castle, or a wonder of the world, on either side of the ship, and there’s a separate game room and special onboard activities and entertainment for young travelers, as well as their own menu. And onshore, the specially designed excursions provide the opportunity for families to explore amazing countries, gain valuable insights, and intimately learn about the culture up-close and personal together as a family, but from each person’s own unique perspective.

Add in the special family pricing which includes all meals and entertainment onboard, and exciting shore excursions, as well as having someone else organize all the details, and you have the ideal, hassle-free family vacation. Family-friendly itineraries include:

A 9-day Castles Along the Rhine Grand River Cruise sailing the Rhine River between Amsterdam and Basel. Special highlights include a mini-train ride to Siegfried’s Mechanical Museum, home to one of the largest collection of self-playing musical instruments in the world, and the Speyer Technical Museum with a walk-in Boeing 747, the largest propeller aircraft in the world, a U9 German Navy submarine, fire engines, locomotives, aircrafts and helicopters.

Cruise only prices are from $1,898 per person, based on double occupancy for June, July and August departures. Children between 8 and 18 years of age receive 50% off cruise-only rate when accompanied by an adult.

A 9-day Paris and Normandy Grand River Cruise sailing along the Seine from Paris the” City of Lights,” past the luminous countryside of Northern France to the nostalgic beaches of Normandy and then back to Paris. This unique program blends the adventures of discovering Paris with the fun of following in the footsteps of Van Gogh, Cezanne and Monet through family-friendly guided tours of Auvers Sur Oise, Honfleur, Rouen and Giverny, and the real-life education of standing on the beaches of Normandy as a family sharing in the meaningful events that forever changed the world. Special highlights include: “Sun and Fun” in Le Havre; onboard Van Gogh painting workshop, and a hike to the Stronghold of Richard the Lionheart, Chateau Gaillard.

Cruise only prices are from $1,898 per person, based on double occupancy. Children between 8 and 18 years of age receive 50% off cruise-only rate when accompanied by an adult.