Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is celebrating the big 5-0 with its third ‘Rivers of the World’ cruise, departing on April 16, 2026. The itinerary will begin in Brussels where guests will be among the first to sail on Uniworld’s brand new Super Ship, the Gustav Klimt-inspired S.S. Emilie. ‘Rivers of the World’ guests will experience five Super Ship vessels and multiple countries and continents with special surprises including Uniworld’s signature Mystery Cruise leg to secret destinations.
“2026 is going to be a very special year for us at Uniworld, as we celebrate our 50-year journey of transforming the river cruise experience. What was once a means of moving goods and services is now the best way for curious travelers to immerse themselves in the incredible places that only we can go,” said Ellen Bettridge, President and CEO of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises in a media announcement. “We’re thrilled to kick off the start of our sailing season with our 50-night ‘Rivers of the World’ adventure that offers a chance to experience the gorgeous new S.S. Emilie, before taking our guests around the world for a trip like none other, with fun surprises like our popular Mystery Cruise along the way.”
Fifty Shades of Cruising
Aboard the the brand-new Super Ship, S.S. Emilie—a new build inspired by Austrian painter Gustav Klimt and named after his life partner and muse, Emilie Flöge—passengers will experience one of Uniworld’s most talked about itineraries, the popular Mystery Cruise. A Super Ship vessel surprise, all Mystery Cruises are completely unique and feature new destinations and experiences that haven’t been offered by the brand before.
After the Mystery Cruise, guests will board the S.S. Joie de Vivre in Paris for a quintessentially French river cruise along the Seine. Travelers will cross Parisian highlights off their bucket list and explore the serene French countryside before taking a first-class train to the ancient city of Lyon. There, the trip continues on the S.S. Catherine, sailing to Avignon and the beautiful Mediterranean fishing port of Cassis.
Guests then fly to Cairo for the final leg of the journey before heading to Luxor to sail the famed Nile River onboard the S.S. Sphinx. Itinerary highlights include special access to the highly anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum, a visit to the Pyramids of Giza, exploring the temples of Abu Simbel dating back to 1244 B.C., and much more.
The ‘Rivers of the World’ itinerary is all-inclusive including farm-to-table cuisine, unlimited premium wine, beer and spirits, Wi-Fi, curated excursions, scheduled airport transfers, onboard gratuities and transportation between cruise segments. The sailing also features a dedicated Traveling Concierge who will accompany guests for the entire journey to assist with all needs. Guests will set sail aboard Uniworld’s distinguished Super Ship fleet, each ship a distinctive floating boutique hotel, and stay at 5-star hotels on land.
More details about the 2026 ‘Rivers of the World’ itinerary will be forthcoming; there is a waitlist.
For more information, visit uniworld.com/ROTW-2026.
