Uniworld Boutique River Cruises’ 2026 Rivers of the World Cruise announced by by Ellen Bettridge, CEO/President for the luxury river cruise line when in Sydney last month, will encompass five vessels including S.S. Emilie, the new-build vessel that will launch the same year for the brand.

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.

FIRST LOOK: Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has released the first photos of its newest Super Ship, the S.S. Sphinx, on the Nile river in Egypt. Local artisans were sourced for the interior design to embody true Egyptian creativity and craftsmanship throughout.