Our 50 Favorite Tiny Noticeable Touches

At Uniworld, we have a favorite phrase to describe the way the smallest details can have the biggest impact: Tiny Noticeable Touches™. It could be the way your server remembers just the way you like your coffee in the morning, or the early access we secure for a crowd-free visit to a must-see site. It’s what sets our ships apart from every other fleet in the world—each one is unique and designed with artistry down to the smallest details. In honor of our 50th Anniversary, take a tour through our fleet with us to see our 50 favorite tiny noticeable design details.

Bow Tattoos
Attention to detail doesn’t just start inside the ship. Bow tattoos are a way we show off our artistic side and make our ships feel distinctive before you even step aboard. Take a look at the gold swirls decorating the exterior of the S.S. Emilie, the grape vines on the S.S. Bon Voyage and S.S. São Gabriel, the Venetian masks on the S.S. La Venezia, and the geometric flourish on the S.S. Maria Theresa.

Local Inspirations
Handcrafted details bring the culture and creativity of our destinations to life in unexpected ways. The wooden beams on the S.S. Sphinx pay homage to the gorgeous wood carving motifs found throughout Arabic architecture, the S.S. Beatrice is filled with iconic Delft pottery, elaborate handles on suites aboard the S.S. La Venezia and S.S. Antoinette mimic details one might find in the estates of European royalty, and framed murals decorating the lounge of the S.S. Maria Theresa immerse you in Baroque luxury.

Fresh Flowers
Fresh flowers liven up a room and create a welcoming environment. Lobby arrangements create a beautiful centerpiece, greeting you the moment you enter the ship. Refreshed flowers in your Suite signal a bright day ahead. And a touch of florals on your dining table provides an extra touch of elegance to a gourmet meal.

Fabrics
From sofas and chairs to the walls of your suite, our hand-selected fabrics are meant to stand out and draw you in. Each carefully selected fabric brings the theme of the ship to life in unmatched comfort and style: plush velvet, beautiful brocade, light-as-air silk, modern fabrics, and decadent old-world patterns.

Onboard Art
Forget generic hotel art. There's something special about waking up next to a Chagall. Cruising aboard a Uniworld ship is like staying at a floating museum—if museums also had cloudlike beds and let you sleep next to the art. The works pictured above: L'atelier de Cannes by Pablo Picasso aboard the S.S. Beatrice, Portrait of an elegant lady by Cathleen Mann aboard the S.S. Antoinette, the Jerusalem Windows series by Marc Chagall aboard the S.S. Joie de Vivre, Homenatge a Joan Prats (Blue Star) by Joan Miró aboard the S.S. Catherine, and Portrait of Emilie Flöge by Gustav Klimt aboard the S.S. Emilie.

Mosaics
Mosaics made up of tiny, vibrant stones and tiles can be found across some of our ships. These simple materials turn ordinary walls into masterpieces. From a jungle scene surrounding the pool on the S.S. Catherine, a neutral-toned lioness and creatures surrounding the pool on the S.S. Maria Theresa, an idyllic park scene in the S.S. Antoinette dining room, a village and mountain landscape with sunflowers in the S.S. Bon Voyage lobby, and majestic birds bathing in birdbaths by the S.S. Antoinette pool, these tiled works of art bring the rooms to life.

Polished Wood
Polished wood on the walls not only creates a luxury atmosphere but is part of our signature look. The S.S. Audrey suite, S.S. São Rafael lounge, S.S. Bon Voyage spa, S.S. São Gabriel wine cellar, and S.S. Emilie reception area showcase the distinctly elegant feel of this design element.

Marble Bathrooms
If you’ve sailed aboard a few of our ships, you’ve likely come to recognize this beloved common denominator. It's a treat to find that not even the smallest spaces are overlooked, and in fact might be covered floor-to-ceiling in fine materials.

Tile
Because they are individually selected and hand-laid, decorative tilework speaks to a particular sense of care, eschewing mass-market genericness for thoughtful luxury. They also, frequently, evoke the breezy lifestyle of warm-weather locales. Picture sitting by a pool with a drink in hand, enjoying the sensation of cool tile contrasting against the bright sunshine.

Wrought Iron
Staircases, balconies, and railings aren’t just there for barriers and support—when they’re crafted of intricately wrought iron, they can add beauty to even the most utilitarian spaces. Take, for example, the window-like structures bordering the al-fresco eatery on the Mekong Jewel, the grand staircases of the S.S. Maria Theresa and S.S. Beatrice, the sun deck of the Ganges Voyager II, and the Art Deco inspired railings of the eye-catching two-story lobby on the S.S. Marlene.

Note: The contents of this article are accurate as of the publication date. Uniworld itineraries and inclusions are subject to change at any time.