- Uniworld is adding three new ships in 2027.
- The Audrey and Marlene launch in 2027 with interiors inspired by Hepburn and Dietrich.
- The São Rafael expands Uniworld on the Douro River.
- Aqua Blu expedition yacht offers two sailings in 2027 to Indonesia and Singapore.
- Uniworld will have 22 ships by 2028 with the Helen, Clara and Mekong Mystique.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has revealed its largest fleet expansion to date with three new ships in 2027 and a transition to an all-Super Ship fleet. The expansion began with the debut of the Emilie in 2026. The Audrey and the Marlene will bring cinematic glamour to Europe’s rivers with interiors inspired by Audrey Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich.
The São Rafael will expand Uniworld’s presence on Portugal’s Douro River. The brand is also introducing the Aqua Blu, an expedition yacht operated in partnership with Aqua Expeditions, with two sailings in 2027 offering access to Indonesia and Singapore. In 2028 Uniworld will introduce three new ships: the Helen on the Danube, the Clara on the Rhine and the Mekong Mystique in Southeast Asia, bringing the fleet to 22 ships.
Uniworld is launching six new itineraries across Europe and Asia and adding pre and post-cruise land programmes in Paris, Prague and Zurich. The Women-Only Cruise launched in 2025 returns in 2027. The company noted strong growth among Gen X travellers and expanded excursion offerings including biking, hiking, culinary workshops and wine tastings.
Ellen Bettridge shared “We’re also introducing something entirely new for the brand with the Aqua Blu, an expedition yacht operated in partnership with Aqua Expeditions. With just two sailings in 2027, these highly exclusive voyages will offer rare access to Indonesia and Singapore.”
