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Uniworld ship’s eco credentials mark line’s ‘next era of cruising’
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Amadeus River Cruises is to launch a new ship in 2027 with
sustainability as “a key focus”. Amadeus Mira will have an updated hybrid-electric propulsion system and an advanced control and positioning system designed for
“maximum efficiency”. Mira will also feature solar
panels for supplemental power, a
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heat recovery system to optimise energy use and special glass panelling to minimise heat loss. The 158-passenger vessel,
which is a sister ship to Amadeus Aurea,will sail the Rhine, Main
and Danube rivers. Bookings are expected to open in January 2026. Founder and chief executive Wolfgang Lüftner said: “On
board our fleet, cutting-edge environmental technology and luxurious design go hand in hand. “With Amadeus Mira, we
continue this 40-year tradition of excellence, meeting the growing global demand for luxury river cruises with contemporary, innovative solutions.”
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to launch next year, will serve as a blueprint for the next generation of ships, with three further new-builds set to join the fleet in 2027. The 154-passenger ship, inspired by Emilie Flöge,
the muse of Viennese painter Gustav Klimt, will have features to reduce fuel usage and emissions and increase efficiency, such as an optimised hull and bow design, advanced data and navigation programmes and engine aftertreatment systems. It will also have heat recovery systems and battery packs to store excess energy from generators or shore power to prevent power waste, and
new gym equipment to reduce electrical reliance. The lead-in price for SS Emilie, which will operate
Danube sailings, is £2,899 for the seven-night Vineyards & Palaces along the Danube, departing on June 21, 2026. Uniworld has appointed the company’s chief
sustainability officer, Julie Higgins, as godmother to reflect the eco-friendly focus of the ship. President and chief executive Ellen Bettridge
said: “Julie’s unwavering dedication to advancing our sustainability goals makes her the perfect godmother for the SS Emilie. This ship represents the next era of river cruising at Uniworld, where conscious design and exceptional luxury seamlessly coexist. Julie is an instrumental part of our team, and we’re incredibly proud to see her christen this vessel as a symbol of our shared commitment to a more sustainable future.”
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Amadeus to launch vessel with focus on sustainability
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