Uniworld to add three new ships to fleet in 2028
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will add three new ships to its fleet in 2028—S.S. Helen, S.S. Clara and Mekong Mystique—as part of a broader, investment-backed expansion strategy. The vessels will sail the Danube, Rhine and Mekong respectively and are designed to reflect the art, history and culture of their regions, bringing Uniworld’s global fleet to 22 ships once both the 2027 and 2028 additions are delivered. Bookings for Uniworld’s 2028 season, including these new ships, are already open.
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