| Uniworld upgrades

UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises is now allowing passengers to bid on potential stateroom upgrades ahead of their departure.

The new platform is powered by Plusgrade, which also works with many carriers across the world to enable them to boost revenue through upgrade bids.

Uniworld’s program is dubbed “Category ” and allows guests to browse staterooms and suites still available on their cruise in a higher category than originally booked, and then place an offer.

Bids may be placed on multiple available staterooms to increase upgrade chances, but guests will only pay for their upgrade if it is accepted.

“At Uniworld we’re always looking for new ways to elevate our guests’ river cruise experience,” said the brand’s CEO Ellen Bettridge.

“We’re thrilled to be the first river cruise line to work with Plusgrade in providing an upgrade program of this nature…our new Category stateroom program will give our guests an opportunity to add even more luxury to their vacation at a price point of their choosing, risk-free.”

If a bid is accepted guests are notified by email, and if the cruise was originally booked with a travel advisor the agent will also receive commission on the additional amount payable.

For more information on the program see uniworld.com.