Seabourn and Uniworld Boutique River Cruises have joined forces, combining their top small-ship itineraries for a lavish experience, marking the first collaboration between ultra-luxury river and ocean cruise brands

A new 2026 package – titled Venice and the Mediterranean Sea – will combine Uniworld’s Venice and the Jewels of the Veneto cruise aboard La Venezia with a seven-night voyage on the Seabourn Quest, sailing the Adriatic and Grecian Gems itinerary between Venice and Athens.

The partnership comes after Uniworld’s research revealed that 85 per cent of its customers have also cruised with Seabourn.

Chris Townson, MD for Uniworld Boutique River Cruises UK and Europe, said: “Bringing together river and ocean cruise is a first for the luxury cruise space. Our research showed significant crossover between Uniworld and Seabourn guests, so it makes absolute sense to deliver a package that offers the best of both worlds.”

Lynn Narraway, vice president, UK and EMEA at Seabourn, added: “This is a fantastic proposition for travel partners and their clients. We’re offering the finest river and ocean cruising in one trip – fully commissionable, inclusive of flights, with assets and bespoke collateral to help agents sell it. We encourage all our partners to seize this opportunity, as we expect it to sell out quickly.”

Travel agents have reacted enthusiastically to the announcement. Phil Nuttall, CEO at The Travel Village Group, said: “If there’s a perfect fit to complement Seabourn’s boutique cruising out of Venice, this is it. Who wouldn’t want to spend the week before their beautiful Seabourn Adriatic cruise on a six-star floating hotel, being pampered with unique experiences, all just a short distance from your luxurious Super Ship La Venezia?”

Agents will have access to a suite of assets, including a digital brochure and a video blog from Posh Travel Blog, bringing both experiences to life in vivid detail.

This 15-day itinerary, available on 5 July and 30 August 2026, offers a journey through Venice and the Venetian Lagoon, including a VIP visit to St. Mark’s Basilica and a private wine pairing at Dominico di Baglio.

Clients will then be transported to the Seabourn Quest for their luxury cruise to Athens via Croatia, Montenegro, and the Greek Islands.