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River Tosca

by UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises

About this ship

The River Tosca Ship

  • Built in

    2009

  • Capacity

    82

  • Staterooms

    41

  • Crew

    60

  • Crew to guests

    1 : 1.4

  • Length

    72 m

  • Cruising speed

    9 knots

  • By

    UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises

The River Tosca blends Egyptian charm with modern luxury, offering an unforgettable journey along the Nile. This intimate all-suite ship promises personalized service with nearly a 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio, ensuring every detail is handled with care. Onboard, you’ll discover beautifully designed spaces inspired by Egyptian culture, from a stylish lounge decorated with regional touches to a relaxing Sun Deck complete with shaded cabanas and a refreshing swimming pool. Suites offer ultimate comfort, featuring locally made accents like premium Egyptian cotton linens. With space for only 82 guests, the River Tosca delivers an exceptional blend of comfort, privacy, and cultural immersion as you explore one of the most historically rich regions in the world.

Deckplan

River Tosca deck plan
  • Sun DeckSun Deck · Swimming Pool
  • Pyramid DeckGrand Suite · Royal Suite · Massage Centre · Fitness Centre
  • Pharaoh DeckGrand Suite · Royal Suite
  • Cairo DeckGrand Suite · Royal Suite · Main Lounge · Library · Lobby · Reception
  • Nile DeckRestaurant · Boutique

Dining

Dining on board

It’s been said that to fully understand another culture, you must understand its cuisine. That’s a philosophy Uniworld fully embraces onboard every ship in our worldwide fleet. They take great pride in giving their guests a delicious taste of the world’s most desirable travel destinations, and have recently been recognised as the “Best Culinary Cruise Line” by the readers of SAVEUR magazine.

Complimentary

Restaurant

The onboard restaurant offers guests gourmet dinners paired with distinctive wines and craft beers, culinary demonstrations and tastings as well as private onshore wine and beer tastings exclusively for Uniworld guests.

Chefs will serve signature dishes designed to soothe the soul and warm the heart, along with their traveling Lite menu with health-conscious options.

With Early Riser breakfasts, Afternoon Tea, All-day Bistro menu for snacks and Al fresco dining, there is just so much to excite your tastebuds!

From Farm to Ship

Farm-to-table isn’t just a trendy culinary buzzword around here. It’s a governing philosophy and commitment to serving you the very best local dishes created by our master chefs. When in Italy, dinner may consist of Prosciutto di Parma pizza and Osso Buco Milanese, prepared to your liking, with meats and vegetables sourced from just miles away. After a day immersed in Indian culture, your taste buds may do some immersing of their own with Gajar Shorba and Tandoori Chicken Tikka for lunch. Live brilliantly. Dine locally. That’s our story and we’re sticking to it.

Creative Culinary Options

For those interested in healthier dining options, our Traveling Lite menu features all of the flavor of our traditional menu, but with fewer calories. We also offer a variety of vegetarian and vegan options, prepared just for you. If you have a specific meal preference, just ask. Our chefs will be happy to accommodate.

We learned from the best

Mrs. Beatrice Tollman’s culinary vision lives on with her many Signature Dishes you can enjoy onboard. Mrs. Tollman’s memoir, A Life in Food, chronicles her gastronomic prowess and joy of being able to share her life’s passion with thousands of guests. You’ll discover many of the recipes Mrs. Tollman published on our menu, including Bea’s Chicken Soup, Sesame Fried Chicken and Honeycomb Ice Cream. If the all-inclusive amenities and luxurious accommodations weren’t enough to put you in a state of comfortable bliss, the homegrown cooking will.

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Suites

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Royal Suite

651 sq. feet

Grand Suite

313 sq. feet

On board

Life on board

Spa & fitness

  • Pool & Sun Deck
  • Fitness Centre & Massage Centre

Venues & entertainment

  • Lounge
  • Reception

Good to know

Before you sail

Egypt

<b>Landmarks<br><br></b>

The ancient Egyptians’ massive Pyramids of Giza are one of the world’s greatest feats of engineering. Behold their awe-inspiring architectural precision up close when you visit Cairo, even entering one of the pyramids. While the pyramids honored their dead, the temples honored their gods. The impressive Philae Temple complex is one such example, where the Temple of Isis is dedicated to the goddess of love and healing. If you opt for the Masterpiece Collection pre-itinerary excursion to Alexandria, you’ll embark on a sightseeing expedition to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the largest and most important royal cemetery in Egypt.

Cuisine

Since antiquity, the Nile River and its fertile banks have served up a bounty of vegetables, fruits, and seafood—a quality our ships in Egypt highlight, serving up delicious cuisine made from ingredients grown fresh at their own farm. Add in spices like saffron, cinnamon, and mint, and you have a menu of gastronomic delights. These flavors give familiar Arabic dishes—hummus, falafel, grilled meats—a distinctively Egyptian twist. Koshari, Cairo’s most popular street food, is made of rice, pasta, and lentils, topped with tomato sauce, garlic, and vinegar, then garnished with chickpeas and fried onions. Pair baklava with a warming cup of Egyptian tea and you have a dessert to remember.

Wildlife

See what life lives in and along the banks of the Nile on a bird-watching excursion. As the motorboat winds its way along the river, be on the lookout for colorful native birds, different species of herons, kingfishers, vultures, sunbirds, and other wildlife that thrive in the marsh grass along the riverbanks like Nile crocodiles and hippos.

Landscapes

For millennia, the Nile River has provided a rich environment for some of the country’s most iconic flora. This ancient world comes to life when you set sail in a felucca—a small traditional boat with large triangular sails. As you cruise the world’s longest river, you’ll have views of bamboo and papyrus, the long-stemmed plant topped with a fan-shaped cluster of spikelet flowers often depicted in Egyptian temples.

Travel tips

How to pack: Bring lightweight, breathable fabrics to stay comfortable in the warm weather. Long sleeves, sunglasses, hats, and ankle-length pants will help protect you from the strong sun. Please keep in mind that revealing clothing is frowned upon. You are required to cover your arms and legs while visiting a mosque. In the winter months, you may wish to bring a jacket for morning excursions, when temperatures can be as low as 50o F / 10o C.

When to go: Spring usually sees sunny and warm weather with occasional rain while summer can be extremely hot and dry. Somewhat cooler days and even cooler evenings in autumn and winter make it an ideal time to visit.

Are special dietary requirements catered for?

Kindly inform us in advance if you have specific dietary requests (e.g., low-fat, low-calorie, gluten-free, sugar-free, vegetarian, etc.). This information can be provided to us when completing your Passenger Information Form. We have a “Travelling Lite” menu for guests seeking more health-conscious options, as well as light lunches, vegetarian options, and generous buffets that offer something for everyone. We will do our very best to accommodate your needs given the resources available to us.

Can children sail on River Tosca?

Europe, Asia, India, and Egypt: Guests should be 4 years of age or older. Guests who are less than 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and booked in a cabin with someone who is 21 years of age or older.

What is the dress code on River Tosca?

It’s best to pack for a range of weather conditions, depending on the season and regions visited. Wearing layers will allow you to easily adjust to temperature changes. Limiting your wardrobe to a simple mix-and-match color scheme will keep your bags to a minimum.

We recommend wearing comfortable, smart-casual clothing both onshore and onboard. We also suggest sturdy walking shoes, as you will do a significant amount of walking on shore excursions, often over cobblestones or uneven terrain. A sun hat, rain gear, and a coat or wrap for chilly evenings are useful items to have. For dining ashore, concerts, special events onboard, etc., men may want to bring a sports jacket and women a cocktail dress or pantsuit. Neckties are optional. Please note that shorts are not allowed at dinner aboard the ship.

Is there a laundry service on board?

Most ships have either a self-serve laundrette (with ironing board) or laundry service for an additional fee. Please contact info@uniworld.com to find out what services your ship offers. No dry cleaning services are available on any ship.

What is the smoking policy on board?

For the comfort of all our guests, smoking is only permitted on the sun decks of our ships. Smoking is not permitted on motorcoaches. This policy applies to all forms of smoking materials including vapor e-cigarettes.

We also ask guests to refrain from smoking on shore excursions/tours, especially since many historical sites and other tourist attractions are now smoke-free as well.

Is there Wi-Fi on River Tosca?

Select ships offer complimentary Wi-Fi access. Please email us at info@uniworld.com to find out if Wi-Fi is available onboard. Service may be briefly interrupted in remote areas, while sailing, or when moving through locks, and the speed will likely be slower than what you are used to back home.

Uniworld Cares

Travel has provided us the chance to give back and lift up others, and we strive to do so whenever possible. We focus on making a positive impact and advocating for environmental, social and economic responsibility with the help of our not-for-profit TreadRight Foundation. Founded in 2008 by our parent company, The Travel Corporation, our collective mission is to safeguard people, wildlife and the planet for generations to come and to #MakeTravelMatter.

People

We work with local artisans and small business everywhere we travel, so we can bring you authentic local experiences while also supporting the livelihoods of the people who make these communities special.

Planet

Every year, we find more ways to cut back on our carbon footprint, from committing to eliminate more than 60 types of single-use plastics to becoming carbon neutral by 2030 or sooner and ensuring that at least 50% of our electricity is renewable by 2025.

Wildlife

Partnering with leading wildlife organizations, we work to protect and rehabilitate elephant, rhino and big cat populations around the world, while also educating our guests on ethical wildlife experiences.

We're Committed to Carbon Neutrality by 2030 or Sooner

Our five-point plan starts with Measuring our emissions in order to Reduce and Offset our carbon footprint, supports third-party efforts to Remove the existing carbon in the atmosphere and forms critical partnerships so that we continue to Evolve. We’re also ensuring that at least 50% of our electricity is renewable by 2025.

You can get involved too! With our leading carbon offset provider, South Pole, you can purchase carbon offsets to cancel out the emissions produced by your travel. They have 700+ high quality and verifiable offset projects to choose from around the world.

Make Travel Matter® experiences

On our cruises and trips across our TTC family of brands, we offer a selection of included MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences. They are chosen for the positive environmental or social impact they have on the guests who experience them, and the people and places they visit, and they support one or more of the United Nation’s Global Goals.

Make Travel Matter® pledge

We’ve partnered with TreadRight and The Travel Corporation to launch the MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Pledge. Uniworld employees, alongside our 10,000 colleagues across 42 travel brands worldwide, have been asked to take this pledge to make travel matter and help protect people, the planet and wildlife. As travellers, travel providers and members of the global travel industry, this pledge serves as the next step in our long-standing commitment to sustainable tourism and conscious travel.

Say Goodbye to Single-Use Plastics

It is estimated that an additional eight million tons of plastic pour into our oceans every year. According to a report by the World Economic Forum, if nothing is done to push back against the deluge of plastics currently overwhelming our oceans there could be more plastic in the oceans than fish by 2050.

Under the guidance of The Travel Corporation and TreadRight, we will ban more than 60 types of single-use plastics across all operations—including straws, water bottles and plastic bags—by 2022. It's all part of our commitment to ensure the environment remains vibrant for generations to come.

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UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises

About

UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is a leader in refined, immersive river travel, known for beautifully designed ships, carefully built itineraries, and genuine service. Founded in 1976, its fleet takes its cue from boutique hotels, delivering a personal, culturally rich experience along the world's most engaging waterways. Whether you sail Europe, Egypt, India, Southeast Asia, or the Peruvian Amazon, you can expect comfortable accommodations, regionally inspired cooking, and expert-guided shore excursions that bring each destination to life.

Distinctively Designed Ships and an Intimate Onboard Feel

Uniworld's river ships are individually designed, each one shaped to reflect the culture and heritage of the regions it sails. These floating boutique hotels share a few defining traits.

Handcrafted furnishings, original artwork, and elegant interiors draw directly on the places the ships travel through.

Staterooms and suites run spacious, many with French balconies or full walk-out terraces.

The atmosphere stays relaxed and intimate, with a high guest-to-staff ratio that keeps service personal.

Wellness facilities include a fitness center, spa services, and yoga classes on select itineraries.

Uniworld's attention to detail makes every voyage feel personal and immersive from the first day aboard.

Curated Itineraries and Standout Experiences

Uniworld's river voyages are built for authentic, enriching travel, taking you to landmark sights and quieter discoveries alike. A few of the most popular routes stand out.

European river cruises sail France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and beyond, through historic cities, small villages, and striking countryside.

Egypt and the Nile open up ancient temples, pyramids, and cultural treasures, with expert Egyptologists guiding the way.

Southeast Asia and India follow the Mekong and Ganges rivers, into local traditions, busy markets, and dramatic scenery.

The Peruvian Amazon takes you deep into the rainforest, among remarkable wildlife and the cultures that have long called it home.

Uniworld arranges access to historic sites, private events, and standout excursions, so each itinerary reaches deeper into the region.

Specialty and Themed Cruises

Uniworld adds depth with itineraries tuned to particular interests and travel styles.

Jewish Heritage cruises trace the history and culture of Europe's Jewish communities.

Holiday Market cruises follow Europe's iconic Christmas markets through the festive season.

Generations Collection cruises suit multigenerational families, with engaging activities for every age.

Active and wellness itineraries, run with Butterfield and Robinson, build in cycling, hiking, and fitness-based excursions.

This range lets you tailor a voyage to match the way you actually like to travel.

Commitment to Sustainability and Responsible Travel

Uniworld takes sustainable cruising seriously and backs it with practical steps.

It is cutting single-use plastics and putting eco-friendly practices to work onboard.

It partners with local communities to support responsible tourism.

It serves farm-to-table dining built around locally sourced ingredients.

That work helps each voyage benefit the destinations it visits, not just the guests aboard.

A Curated Selection by Small Ship Travel

We keep our recommendations tight because we book what we know. After a close review of how Uniworld handles authenticity, service, and cultural immersion, we were glad to add it to our river-cruise offerings.

Working with Uniworld, we arrange access, tailored itineraries, and the practical logistics that keep a river voyage calm and memorable. Whether you want a romantic stretch of France, an Amazon adventure, or a cultural run along the Nile, we shape the itinerary around you.

Book With Confidence

Booking through Small Ship Travel brings you advisor guidance, personal service, and added benefits on your Uniworld voyage. From pre- and post-cruise hotel stays to private shore excursions and travel logistics, we handle the details so you can settle into the river.

See the world's great rivers with Uniworld and Small Ship Travel, where elegance, culture, and exploration meet. Get in touch and we will start planning your next voyage.

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