Uniworld Announces New Super Ship to Debut In 2026

Image: The S.S. Victoria. (Photo Credit: Uniworld Boutique River Cruises)
Image: The S.S. Victoria. (Photo Credit: Uniworld Boutique River Cruises)
Noreen Kompanik
by Noreen Kompanik
Last updated: 2:30 PM ET, Tue March 12, 2024

Luxury river cruise line Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced the addition of a new super ship set to debut in Europe in 2026.  

The ship, the S.S. Emilie will be inspired by renowned Austrian painter Gustav Klimt and named after his life partner and muse, Emilie Flöge.

“We’re thrilled to introduce a brand-new ship to our fleet in 2026, just in time to celebrate Uniworld’s 50th anniversary,” says Ellen Bettridge, President and CEO of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. “Our commitment to excellence is unwavering, and this outstanding new vessel reaffirms our dedication to providing the best and most luxurious ships on the rivers. We believe in delivering the highest level of quality to our guests, and our portfolio truly embodies the best of the best in the market.”

The S.S. Emilie joins two other new super ships including the S.S. Victoria, debuting on the Rhine and Moselle rivers in 2024 and the S.S. Elisabeth which will sail on the Rhine in 2025.

Uniworld has added five other super ships to its fleet since 2020, including the Mekong Jewel on the Mekong in Vietnam and Cambodia, Aria Amazon on the Maranon and Ucayali rivers in Peru, S.S. São Gabriel on the Douro in Portugal, S.S. La Venezia on the Venetian Lagoon and S.S. Sphinx on the Nile in Egypt.

According to Uniworld, details and itineraries will be released at a later date.


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