Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announced the addition of two new ships, the S.S. Victoria and S.S. Elisabeth, which will begin sailing in Europe in 2024 and 2025. Uniworld will take over the ships from Seaside Collection under a three year charter agreement for each ship. Before joining Riverside Luxury Cruises, the ships were a part of Crystal Cruises’ river fleet as the Crystal Bach and Crystal Mahler.
Ellen Bettridge, President and CEO of Uniworld said, “The S.S. Victoria and S.S. Elisabeth are unique vessels that we know our guests will love, featuring a modern design, some of the largest suites on the rivers, and an ambiance that exudes contemporary luxury. Onboard, guests can expect our Tiny Noticeable Touches throughout every aspect, from the impeccable service provided by the Uniworld crew they know and love to the multitude of all-inclusive amenities available to them.”
Identical sister ships, the S.S. Victoria and S.S. Elisabeth can accommodate 110 guests in 55 suites and staterooms.
The S.S. Victoria will be the first to set sail at the start of the 2024 season, with a variety of itineraries currently operated. The ship will debut in MAR 2024 in Amsterdam onboard the 8-day ‘Holland & Belgium at Tulip Time’ cruise through Belgium and The Netherlands.
The S.S. Victoria will also sail the 8-day ‘Castles Along the Rhine’ itinerary from Basel to Amsterdam, as well as along two rivers aboard the ‘Magnificent Moselle and Rhine’ itinerary over the course of 10 days.
The S.S. Elisabeth is scheduled to set sail for the 2025 season, with more details to come.
More information can be found on Uniworld's website.
