Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced three new vessels launching in 2028, expanding its fleet to 22 ships.
The luxury river cruise specialist will introduce the new-build S.S. Helen and S.S. Clara in Europe, alongside the Mekong Mystique in Southeast Asia.
The S.S. Helen, named after Helen of Troy, will sail the Danube, with interiors inspired by Greek culture and Mediterranean elegance. Its itineraries will include the 15-day ‘Danube Grandeur’ sailing, visiting six countries from £5,549 per person, departing 28 October 2028.
The S.S. Clara will join Uniworld’s Rhine fleet, inspired by Dutch Golden Age painter Clara Peeters. The ship will debut on the eight-day ‘Holland & Belgium at Tulip Time itinerary’, from £3,349 per person, departing 31 March 2028.
In Asia, the Mekong Mystique will expand Uniworld’s presence on the Mekong alongside the existing Mekong Jewel. The ship will sail the 15-day ‘Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong itinerary’, from £7,199 per person, departing 6 January 2028.
The new ships follow four vessels joining the Uniworld fleet in 2027, as the brand continues its expansion across key river cruise destinations.
Bookings for the 2028 season are now open, with the line expecting demand for inaugural sailings to be high.
President and CEO Ellen Bettridge said: “This is one of the most significant periods of investment and growth in Uniworld’s history.
“As demand for immersive travel continues to grow, every new ship we build allows us to continue raising the bar for luxury river cruising.
“It’s also an opportunity to create deeper, more meaningful connections between our guests and the destinations we sail.”
