Seabourn and Uniworld Boutique River Cruises are announcing an expansion and elevation of their industry-leading partnership in 2027 following the sell-out success of their combined ultra-luxury river and ocean cruise which will set sail on two dates in the summer of 2026.
The two celebrated cruise lines collaborated in 2025 to launch Venice and the Mediterranean Sea, a global-first combination linking two of their most popular small-ship itineraries with seamless, dedicated transfers between the ships, offering guests the very best in luxury river and ocean cruising in one cohesive trip. The 2026 departures went on sale in August this year and sold out in just six weeks, so the two brands are launching more packages in 2027, featuring longer itineraries, a newer all-veranda suite ship – Seabourn Ovation – and operating in higher room categories, in response to demand.
From 27 December 2025, consumers and agents will be able to book the 16-day Venice, Adriatic and Aegean Seas which brings together Uniworld’s immersive Venice and the Jewels of the Veneto cruise aboard the one-of-a-kind Super Ship La Venezia, with eight nights on board the exquisite Seabourn Ovation, sailing from Fusina (Venice) to Croatia, Malta, the Aeolian Islands, Sorrento and Civitavecchia (gateway to Rome), starting in Venice on 6 June 2027. There is also the option to add Uniworld’s Ljubljana extension, spending three days enjoying the highlights of Slovenia from the comfort of the Intercontinental Ljubljana hotel, bookable as the 19-day Slovenia, Venice, The Adriatic and Aegean Seas.
A second cruise is also available, The Wonders of the Adriatic and the Venetian Lagoon, departing 5 June 2027, starting with eight nights aboard Seabourn Ovation, sailing Athens to Fusina on the Best of Italy, Croatia and Malta itinerary,before joining the Super Ship La Venezia for seven nights’ all-inclusive in Venice and her islands with Uniworld.
The 2026 sailings sold out with the top-level suites going first so, for the 2027 package, accommodation categories have been elevated, leading in at Deluxe level with Uniworld and Veranda V1 with Seabourn.
The campaign for the 2027 packages will launch on St Stephen’s Day, with collateral including a 42-page brochure, enticing ship videos, tailorable social and email assets and tips for agents on how to sell these unique packages.
Chris Townson, UK & Europe MD at Uniworld, said: “Our industry-leading collaboration with Seabourn is the first time that an ultra-luxury river and ocean cruise brand have combined in this way. We knew it would really resonate with our guests, but it exceeded all expectations, with 2026 departures selling out in just six weeks. So, we are launching more for 2027, this time offering longer itineraries, in higher room categories and with more capacity, because we know the appetite is there from guests to spend more to enjoy the very best experience. This valued partnership with Lynn and her team is going from strength to strength and can only be good news for our agent partners. We will continue to support them, listen to our guests and innovate, bringing new products to market to deliver ‘river cruise and more’ at the very highest level.”
Lynn Narraway, Vice President, UK and EMEA, Seabourn, added: “Working with Uniworld has been brilliant – it really has been the coming together of two very like-minded and aligned ultra-luxury brands. We’re excited to offer more choice and opportunity in 2027, especially aboard our stunning Seabourn Ovation which has more capacity and facilities whilst still delivering an intimate, boutique experience. It teams beautifully with the atmosphere and elegance of the Super Ship La Venezia, and we’ve made it so easy for agents to sell these two cruises by seamlessly piecing them together into one fully-commissionable cohesive package, saving agents time and leaning into the incredible demand that we know is there.”
Both the Super Ship La Venezia and Seabourn Ovation offer the refined all-inclusive luxury, highly personalised service, elegant surroundings and engaging onboard entertainment for which both companies are renowned.
Prices for both cruises start from £6,749 per person sharing a Deluxe cabin/Veranda 1 suite, including return flights, 16 days’ all-inclusive cruising and transfers, if booked before the end of February 2026. The programmed activities are also included during the seven-night stay on the Super Ship La Venezia.
To support agents in selling the package, bespoke assets, collateral and training will all be available. Agents simply need to email [email protected] for more information.
