Uniworld Boutique River Cruises kicks off its 50th anniversary year by offering special savings of up to 30 percent on top of exciting, added value offerings.
The luxury line celebrates five decades of transforming the river cruising experience this year whilst continuing to set the gold standard for luxury travel on the world’s most iconic waterways.
Uniworld president and CEO Ellen Bettridge remarked on the occasion: “Everything we do begins with our guests. For 50 years, we’ve listened closely, evolved alongside our travellers and continually raised the bar for what luxury river cruising can be. This anniversary is both a celebration of how far we’ve come and an exciting look at where we’re headed next, and we’re thrilled to be celebrating with our guests all year long.”
Grand getaways
Sailings included in the 50th Anniversary Sale are:
- Enchanting Danube – an eight-day itinerary through Hungary, Austria and Germany, from Budapest to Passau, aboard the new S.S. Emilie. 2026 departures cost from £2,624 per person (was £3,749).
- Venice & the Jewels of Veneto – seven-night immersion into Venice, her islands and the Veneto region aboard the S.S. La Venezia. 2026 departures cost from £2,225 per person (was £3,179).
- Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & The Mekong – a 15-day cruise through the heart of Asia, from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, aboard the Mekong Jewel. 2026 departures cost from £4,829 per person (was £6,899).
- Splendours of the Nile – explore Egypt’s most wondrous sites with 12 adventure-filled days, Cairo return, sailing the Nile aboard the S.S. Sphinx. 2026 departures cost from £4,654 per person (was £6,649).
This limited time, ‘Golden Anniversary’ offer is valid until 28th February and gives returning guests and first-time river cruisers a compelling reason to experience Uniworld’s all-inclusive luxury in Europe and Asia during this landmark year.
A year of significant growth
Founded in 1976, Uniworld has spent half a century leading the industry with unique itineraries, guest-driven ship design, world-class service, and a deep commitment to sustainability.
That said, this innovative luxury river cruise line is all set to set course for a vibrant future with the introduction of several new vessels to its fleet.
Uniworld’s 50th anniversary year sees the debut of the S.S. Emilie, its first new-build ship since 2021, heralding a new era of Super Ships for the brand.
Sailing the Danube on eight itineraries, the 154-guest Super Ship is inspired by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt and named after his muse, Emilie Flöge.
Design highlights include rich jewel tones, gold accents, Art Nouveau detailing, a distinctive restaurant and lounge concept, and a new two-bedroom suite category.
Looking ahead to 2027, Uniworld will deliver its largest-ever expansion, unveiling four ships and six new itineraries.
This includes three new Super Ship builds, S.S. Audrey, S.S. Marlene, and S.S. São Rafael, alongside exclusive voyages aboard the Aqua Blu, marking Uniworld’s debut in Singapore and Indonesia.
The world comes to party
To mark Uniworld’s half centenary, guests on every European sailing throughout 2026 will be invited to an elegant ‘Golden Party’ evening event, to celebrate 50 years on the rivers.
Additional anniversary-inspired touches will appear throughout the season, reinforcing the brand’s personalised, guest-first approach.
The 50th anniversary programme also includes the introduction of two new 2026 Mystery Cruise sailings, where destinations remain a surprise until departure, plus Uniworld’s first-ever Grand Mystery Cruise, combining both journeys into a single extended voyage.
Further highlights include a special 50-night Rivers of the World cruise, spanning three continents and four ships, as well as expanded Generations Collection departures, specially designed for families travelling together.
