LOS ANGELES — Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is kicking off its 50th anniversary year with news of its third ‘Rivers of the World’ cruise for 2026.
Departing on April 16, 2026, the 50-night, around-the-world journey was created in honour of the brand’s golden anniversary. The itinerary will begin in Brussels where guests will be among the first to sail on Uniworld’s brand new Super Ship, the Gustav Klimt-inspired S.S. Emilie. The journey will also include Uniworld’s signature Mystery Cruise leg to secret destinations.
“2026 is going to be a very special year for us at Uniworld as we celebrate our 50-year journey of transforming the river cruise experience,” said Ellen Bettridge, President and CEO of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. “What was once a means of moving goods and services is now the best way for curious travellers to immerse themselves in the incredible places that only we can go.”
After departing Brussels, the group will join one of Uniworld’s most talked-about itineraries, the popular Mystery Cruise, on a Super Ship vessel that will sail to secret destinations. All Mystery Cruises are completely unique and feature new destinations and experiences that haven’t been offered by the brand before.
After the Mystery Cruise, guests will board the S.S. Joie de Vivre in Paris for a French river cruise along the Seine. After exploring the serene French countryside, guests will take a first-class train to the ancient city of Lyon, after which they’ll continue on the S.S. Catherine to sail to Avignon and the Mediterranean fishing port of Cassis. Guests will then fly to Cairo for the final leg of the journey before heading to Luxor to sail the famed Nile River on board the S.S. Sphinx. Itinerary highlights include special access to the highly-anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids of Giza, the temples of Abu Simbel and much more.
The ‘Rivers of the World’ itinerary is all-inclusive, and includes farm-to-table cuisine, unlimited premium wine, beer and spirits, Wi-Fi, curated excursions, scheduled airport transfers, onboard gratuities and transportation between cruise segments. The sailing also features a dedicated Travelling Concierge to assist with guests’ needs.
Uniworld’s S.S. Joie de Vivre
For more information go to www.uniworld.com/ca/rivers-of-the-world-cruise-2026.
