Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will charter an expedition yacht, offering Indonesia-Singapore cruises in 2027. The company also revealed names for Europe river ships debuting in 2027.
The yacht is the Aqua Blu from Aqua Expeditions. Uniworld will offer two exclusive 14-day sailings in 2027, one departing June 23 and one on Sept. 1. Both cruises start in Bali and end in Singapore and are "unlike anything Uniworld has offered before," said the cruise company.
Guests will start their itinerary with three nights in Bali, followed by a seven-night expedition cruise, and then three nights in Singapore. Travelers will visit Komodo National Park, the Spice Islands and Pink Beach, having opportunities to see manta rays, whale sharks and Komodo dragons.
The Aqua Blu accommodates just 30 guests. Prices start at $18,999 according to Uniworld's website.
A rendering of lounge space on the Marlene. Photo Credit: Uniworld
Inspired by two legendary movie stars
The new Super Ships in Europe will be the Audrey, Marlene and Sao Rafael. The Audrey and Marlene, sailing Danube and Rhine itineraries, will have a similar layout to sister ship Emilie, which debuts in 2026.
What the staircase on the Marlene will look like. Photo Credit: Uniworld
The Emilie is inspired by Emilie Louise Floge, an Austrian fashion designer who was the life companion of artist Gustav Klimt. Meanwhile, the Audrey and Marlene draw inspiration from the big screen. The Audrey is named in honor of actress Audrey Hepburn, the Marlene in honor of singer/actress Marlene Dietrich.
The Sao Rafael will join the Sao Gabriel in Portugal, sailing the Douro River.
Including the chartered Aqua Blu, Uniworld said the four ships represent its largest fleet expansion to date. President and CEO Ellen Bettridge said 2027 "is shaping up to be a landmark year at Uniworld."