River Ambassador is a small river ship sailing the Rhine and Main Rivers for Uniworld Cruises. Built in 1993 and refurbished in 2006, the 361 foot River Ambassador hosts 128 guests. The lavishly appointed river view staterooms have hotel-style beds draped in fine linens, a vanity, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat for air conditioning and heat, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV with satellite, bottled water, and bathroom with L'Occitane body products, magnifying mirror, and plush bathrobes. Uniworld ships offer wi-fi service on board. Uniworld ships are staffed by a world-class, award-winning all English-speaking staff. Another popular feature is complimentary use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks in port. Public areas onboard include the beautiful panoramic main lounge which has a full-service bar, a cozy library and game room, as well as an elegant restaurant. more

From the glory of Greece to the grandeur of Rome, the triumphs and treasures of Western Civilization gleam like jewels along the shores of the Mediterranean. The Eastern Mediterranean is the birthplace of civilization, as we know it and is defined primarily by the region between Eastern Italy, Greece, Turkey, and Israel. Cruise lines offer three types of cruises to Eastern Mediterranean cruises: Athens and the Greek Isles, Ancient Turkey and the Holy Land Cruises. Depending on your ship and departure date, you could visit a number of these countries and ports: Greece - Athen, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Rhodes, Patmos; Israel - Ashdod, Haifa; Egypt - Port Said and Alexandria; Italy - Venice and Cyprus. Cruises to the Eastern Mediterranean can be very active. They range from 7 to 14 nights and are offered between April and October. Other than the obvious opportunities to visit a number of historical sites, the area has wonderful shopping and offers excellent bargains. The people are friendly and the US dollar can go a long way. more