About SS Joie de Vivre
SS Joie de Vivre belongs to Uniworld Boutique River Cruises's Super Ship series and entered service in 2017. Built to navigate the lock systems and bridge clearances of European waterways, she measures roughly 125 metres in length and accommodates up to 128 guests in 64 staterooms across 4 passenger decks.
Uniworld is part of the Travel Corporation's luxury portfolio. Each Super Ship is individually designed by Bea Tollman, with custom murals, museum-quality antiques and one-of-a-kind suites. The line's all-inclusive fare covers gratuities, all dining, beverages, and a daily choice of excursions. SS Joie de Vivre reflects that brand DNA — from the design of her public spaces to the inclusions in her base fare.
The ship's typical home waters are the Seine, where she runs 2 distinct itineraries during the operating season. Repositioning sailings, themed wine cruises and Christmas-market voyages may be added in autumn and early winter.
Cabin categories
The following stateroom and suite categories are offered onboard. Square-foot figures are quoted from the operator's published deck plans and exclude balcony floor space.
| Category | Square feet | Deck | Window / view | Max guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Stateroom | 162 sq ft | Ruby Deck | Fixed window | 2 |
| Deluxe Stateroom | 163 sq ft | Diamond Deck | French balcony | 2 |
| French Balcony Suite | 194 sq ft | Sapphire Deck | French balcony | 2 |
| Royal Suite | 400 sq ft | Sapphire Deck | French balcony + lounge | 2 |
Deck plan
SS Joie de Vivre is laid out across 4 passenger decks plus the open-air sun deck. Public spaces, cabins and crew areas are arranged in the configuration described below.
Onboard amenities
- Sun deck with shaded lounge area
- Panoramic lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows
- Main restaurant serving open-seating regional cuisine
- Casual bistro for breakfast, lunch and late-night snacks
- Reception with 24-hour staff and concierge service
- Lift between most passenger decks
- Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi throughout the ship
- Hair salon and small fitness room
- Wellness centre with sauna or steam room
- Specialty restaurant with reservation-only seating
- All-inclusive beverages, gratuities and shore excursions
Featured itineraries
The voyages below are representative of those SS Joie de Vivre sails during her primary season. Exact ports, departure dates and durations vary by year — consult the operator for current schedules.
| Itinerary | Length | Sample ports | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris & Normandy | 8 nights | Paris · Vernon · Les Andelys · Rouen · Caudebec · Honfleur | Seine |
| Seine Impressions | 7 nights | Paris · Giverny · Rouen · Le Havre · Honfleur · Vernon | Seine |
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