Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced its third “Rivers of the World” cruise for 2026. The 50-night around-the-world journey, departing on April 16, 2026, commemorates the brand’s 50th anniversary. The itinerary will begin in Brussels where guests will be among the first to sail on Uniworld’s new Super Ship S.S. Emilie. “Rivers of the World” guests will experience five Super Ship vessels and multiple countries and continents with surprises including Uniworld’s signature Mystery Cruise leg to secret destinations.
The journey kicks off in Brussels where guests will be among the first to sail to Amsterdam on the new Super Ship S.S. Emilie, a new-build inspired by Austrian painter Gustav Klimt and named after his life partner and muse, Emilie Flöge. Next, the group will join the "Mystery Cruise" on a surprise Super Ship vessel that will sail a one-of-a-kind itinerary to secret destinations. All Mystery Cruises are unique and visit new destinations with experiences that haven’t been offered by the brand before. Following the Mystery Cruise, guests will board the S.S. Joie de Vivre in Paris for a cruise along the Seine River. Travelers will visit popular Parisian attractions and explore the French countryside before taking a first-class train to the ancient city of Lyon. There, the trip continues on the S.S. Catherine, where travelers will sail to Avignon and explore 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 Nile River onboard the S.S. Sphinx. Itinerary highlights include special access to the Grand Egyptian Museum, a visit to the Pyramids of Giza, exploring the temples of Abu Simbel along the Nile dating back to 1244 BC, and more.
The “Rivers of the World” itinerary is all-inclusive including farm-to-table cuisine, unlimited beverages, Wi-Fi, excursions, scheduled airport transfers, onboard gratuities and transportation between cruise segments. The sailing also includes a Traveling Concierge who will accompany guests for the entire journey to assist with all needs. Guests will set sail aboard Uniworld’s Super Ship fleet and stay at five-star hotels on land.
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