MAIDEN VOYAGE ON WATER
Mekong Jewel
Boutique river cruise operator Uniworld has
the way. Its design scheme honours the region’s
announced plans for four new Super Ships set
French Colonial heritage, with handcrafted
UNIWORLD
to join the fleet over the coming months. S.S. La
timber furniture, natural textures and ornate
Venezia will bring enhanced luxury to Northern
ceiling fans, complemented by exotic plantlife
Italy following renovation, while S.S. Sphinx
and a rich palette of materials.
ON DECK Route: Mekong River Maiden Voyage: 2021 Owner: The Travel Corporation Operator: Uniworld Shipyard: Damen Song Cam Shipyard www.uniworld.com
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will make its debut on the Nile in 2021, closely
On-board facilities include two lounges, a
followed by S.S. São Gabriel on the Douro River
library, swimming pool, gym and spa, as well
and Mekong Jewel on the Mekong.
as a sauna, steam room, hair salon and nail
The family-run business, which is modelled
bar. There’s also two dining venues: one main
after sister company The Red Carnation Hotel
restaurant and an al fresco eatery on the upper
Collection, was founded by Beatrice Tollman
deck. The 34 suites – ranging from 339-924ft2
with the aim of bringing a boutique hotel
– feature floor-to-ceiling windows and private
experience to the world’s rivers. As such, each
balconies to maximise the views, along with
vessel is unique, designed by Tollman and her
sumptuous Savoir Beds of England and spacious
daughter to reflect the spirit of the destination
marble bathrooms with double vanities.
through locally sourced antiques, custom fabrics and original works of art.
In line with other Uniworld vessels, Mekong Jewel is constructed with sustainability in
Mekong Jewel will sail from Ho Chi Minh City
mind; the propellers increase performance
in Vietnam through to Phnom Penh and Siem
and efficiency while special paint on the hull
Reap in Cambodia, stopping at floating villages
decreases drag and diesel electric propulsion
and the temple complex of Angkor Wat along
systems reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
