Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has kicked off its inaugural Rivers of the World trip in Cairo, already completing the first segment of the 46-night journey. The itinerary is the first of its kind for Uniworld, taking 80 world cruisers to nine countries aboard five luxury Super Ships combining both cruise and land.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises debuted its newest super ship, S.S. São Gabriel, on the Douro river in Portugal last Sunday [27 June 2021].

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has announced plans to evolve the cruise company’s offering over the next two years, which will include more than half of the ships evolving to “Super Ship” status, along with the addition of three new vessels in Vietnam, Egypt and Portugal. Another Super Ship renovation in Italy has also been confirmed. The new floating boutique hotels will feature the signature touches and distinctive themes the company’s ships are known for – more suites, more dining venues and more luxurious finishes – while maintaining their high crew-to-guest ratio.