Uniworld Boutique River Cruises ' new Super Ship , which will begin sailing the Rhine in spring 2027, will bring the essence of the legendary actress to each of its onboard spaces.
The SS Audrey, the next member of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises' exclusive Super Ships™ fleet, will begin sailing the Rhine River in spring 2027 as a floating tribute to Audrey Hepburn.
Designed by Liane van Leeuwen, the new ship takes inspiration from the personality, style and legacy of the unforgettable actress to create an experience where design, art and hospitality are integrated into every detail.
The SS Audrey's decor draws from the mid-century modern aesthetic, characteristic of the 1950s and 1960s, coinciding with the period in which Audrey Hepburn achieved international fame.
At the same time, the ship incorporates numerous nods to the Netherlands, where the actress spent part of her youth. Delftware vases, Dutch bird motifs in the fabrics, tulip prints, and the iconic Utrecht chairs, designed by Gerrit Rietveld, are all part of interiors conceived to reflect both Hepburn's elegance and her connection to Dutch culture.
Beyond her film career and her status as a fashion icon, the design seeks to convey the values that defined Audrey Hepburn: simplicity, kindness, optimism and commitment to humanitarian causes, especially during her time as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
Photographs of the actress, colorful prints and functional but sophisticated decor evoke her personality in different spaces of the ship.
The aft lounge and private dining room are inspired by one of Audrey Hepburn's most iconic looks: the black dress designed by Hubert de Givenchy and the pearl necklace she wore in the film Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Pearls appear as one of the most characteristic decorative elements of the ship, even embroidered on the fabrics of the private dining room as an elegant tribute to the actress and her close relationship with Givenchy.
The iconic Tiffany Blue will be one of the ship's predominant colors, establishing a link between Audrey Hepburn's universe and the tradition of Dutch interior design.
In addition, the SS Audrey will incorporate Uniworld's signature Tiny Noticeable Touches™, small details that add personality to every space. These include a photographic mural of Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire in the gym, illustrations by Hubert de Givenchy in every cabin, and a pearl necklace adorning the bow of the ship, replacing the traditional artistic motif that distinguishes each of the company's vessels.
With the SS Audrey, Uniworld once again transforms one of its ships into a true work of design, where each room tells a story and every detail contributes to creating an experience inspired by one of the great legends of 20th-century cinema.
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