Uniworld Celebrates 50th Anniversary with New Offerings – Cruise Industry News

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026 with a lineup of  special offerings, including a 50-night “Rivers of the World” sailing, three Mystery Cruises and a new family-friendly “Generations Collection” offering.

“As we look to celebrate our 50th anniversary next year, we’re incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished,” said Ellen Bettridge, president and CEO of Uniworld.

“Through it all, the heart of who we are has remained the same, and we’re excited to offer new journeys next year to celebrate our history, our future and our treasured guests, added Bettridge.

Uniworld’s new offerings for 2026 include the following:

Due to popular demand, Uniworld will offer three Mystery Cruises in 2026. Two cruises will depart on April 26 and one on May 3. The April Mystery Cruise is also the second leg of the 50-night 2026 “Rivers of the World” cruise.

Uniworld will host its third “Rivers of the World” cruise in 2026 for 50 nights. The cruise will depart from Brussels, departing on April 16 on the S.S. Emilie.

The S.S. Emilie will debut on the Danube River with eight European itineraries. The 154-passenger river ship is the brand’s first newbuild since 2021.

According to the press release, the company will offer a “Generations Collection” sailing on the July 19 and July 26 departures of the Burgundy & Provence itinerary. Sailings are designed with families in mind.

In 2026, Uniworld will launch additional European itineraries, including three Danube itineraries on the S.S. Emilie. These trips combine a cruise with land stays, available to book as a cruise-only itinerary.

According to the company, Slovenia will be added to multiple itineraries in Italy onboard the S.S. La Venezia in 2026.

The company has also invited travel advisors to complete its “What’s New for 2026” course to gain perks such as a featured spot in its directory and eligibility for savings of up to 60 percent on Uniworld cruise fares.