Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has confirmed the addition of three new Super Ships to its fleet, set to debut in 2027. All three new vessels will sail throughout Europe, cruising the Rhine, Main, Danube and Douro rivers.
The ships will be brand new builds featuring lavish designs inspired by the destinations they sail through, and will complete Uniworld’s transformation to an all-Super Ship fleet.
Uniworld’s trademark boutique Super Ships feature grand design elements, using only the highest quality materials like custom fabrics, hand-carved wood and marble floors. Onboard all Super Ships, guests will find original artwork at every corner, most specially commissioned for the ship or by famed artists; and more space, including additional suites and dining venues, and ultra-luxurious amenities.
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“2027 will mark an extraordinary milestone for Uniworld as we complete our transformation into a fully Super Ship fleet of floating boutique hotels with the addition of three incredible new builds,” said Ellen Bettridge, President and CEO of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises.
“Our focus has never been on simply adding more ships, but on continually raising the bar on the luxury river cruise experience.”
“These new vessels will embody our unwavering commitment to innovation and craftsmanship, delivering something truly unparalleled for our valued guests – where no detail is too small.”
Bettridge hinted at the plan for new ships 18 months ago when speaking exclusively with LATTE at Virtuoso Travel Week, saying “Super Ships will remain, but some of the older ones, instead of making them Super Ships, bringing in new fleet.”
The three new ships will join other recent Super Ships including the S.S. Emilie, debuting in 2026; the S.S. Elisabeth, debuting in 2025; and the S.S. Victoria, which set sail in 2024 – all in Europe – expanding the line’s fleet size by over 10% since 2020.Similar to the S.S. Emilie, which is inspired by renowned Austrian painter Gustav Klimt and named after his life partner and muse, Emilie Flöge, the new builds will be inspired by prominent figures with strong connections to the regions sailed. The new ships will follow the same design approach, each with its own unique inspiration, look, and feel.
This announcement was made at the cruise lines annual ‘Kick Off’ conference in Amsterdam last week which is Uniworld’s opportunity to set the course for all teams and departments for the river cruise season ahead. The conference brings together all teams, from culinary to housekeeping, sales and marketing to nautical, to set the highest standards in luxury cruising for the 2025 European cruise season.
LATTE understands that the trio of new builds will all launch in 2027.
More information about the new ships will be released in due course.
The renders featured here are of S.S. Emilie.
