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Uniworld to launch three new ships on European rivers during 'landmark' 2027

River cruise
Harry Kemble
29 October 2025

Uniworld will launch three new ships on Europe's premier rivers in 2027, and offer a 14-day ocean cruise from Bali to Singapore in partnership with Aqua Expeditions. 

UK and Europe managing director Chris Townson
Credit: Uniworld

Uniworld's UK and Europe managing director Chris Townson said the luxury brand is 'so much more than boutique river cruising' (Credit: Uniworld)

Speaking exclusively to TTG, the line’s UK and Europe managing director Chris Townson revealed two 154-passenger vessels – Audrey and Marlene – will be deployed on the Rhine and Danube rivers in 2027, while a 96-passenger ship called Rafael will join Gabriel on the Douro River the same year.

Aqua Expeditions’ 15-suite Aqua Blu ship, meanwhile, will operate a 14-day sailing from Bali to Singapore. If successful, Uniworld hopes to scale up the programme.

The line will also launch 154-passenger Emilie on the Danube river next year.