Uniworld Reveals Fleet Expansion and New Itineraries for 2028

Image: A rendering of a Grand Suite bedroom onboard S.S. Clara (Photo Credit: Uniworld Boutique River Cruises)
Image: A rendering of a Grand Suite bedroom onboard S.S. Clara (Photo Credit: Uniworld Boutique River Cruises)
Claudette Covey
by Claudette Covey
Last updated: 2:20 PM ET, Wed September 2, 2026

In 2028, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will debut three new Super Ships – S.S. Helen, S.S. Helen and Mekong Mystique – along with eight new itineraries and a “Mystery Journey” featuring a surprise twist.

In all, Uniglobe’s 2028 fleet will include 22 ships.

“The S.S. Helen will sail the Danube, the S.S. Clara will join the Rhine fleet and the Mekong Mystique will expand Uniworld’s presence along the Mekong,” Uniworld said. “The S.S. Helen and S.S. Clara will bring a personal touch to the European fleet, named after Helen of Troy and Flemish Golden Age painter Clara Peeters, respectively, with each ship drawing inspiration from the history, culture and landscapes of the regions where they sail.”

Eight New Itineraries Debut Across Europe

New itineraries include the 30-day “Amsterdam to the Black Sea” sailing, the 25-day “Eastern Europe Exploration” itinerary, the 18-day “Danube East & West” voyage, the 15-day “Grand France Holiday,” the nine-day “Empires of the Lower Danube” journey, the eight-day “Dutch  & Flemish Treasures” sailing, the eight-day “Rhone Winter Holiday” cruise and the eight-day “Moselle Holiday Markets” itinerary.

Mystery Cruise With Two Clues

Meanwhile, the 11-day “Mystery Cruise,” which is set to debut on June 15, 2028, “will take the element of surprise beyond the river,” Uniworld said, adding that the itinerary “comes with two clues: Guests will arrive through Luxembourg Airport and depart from Zürich Airport. Everything in between, including the destinations and itinerary, will remain under wraps until departure.”

A Bright Outlook for 2028

“2028 is shaping up to be an incredibly exciting year for Uniworld,” said Ellen Bettridge, the luxury river cruise line’s president and CEO. “We’re giving our guests the opportunity to see more, travel farther and experience some of our favorite destinations in entirely new ways.

“That could mean journeying from Amsterdam all the way to the Black Sea, experiencing the traditions and flavors of France during the holiday season, or exploring the Mekong aboard our newest ship,” she added. “And for guests who loved our Mystery Cruise, we’re doing something a little different this time with our new Mystery Journey, because sometimes the best part of travel is not knowing exactly what comes next.”

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