S.S. Joie de Vivre brings the “joy of living” to the rivers of France. Step aboard your floating pied-à-terre in France, featuring handcrafted furniture and fine antiques, original artwork, and signature accents inspired by 20th-century Parisian design blended seamlessly with modern conveniences. The Super Ship’s attention to detail is unmatched, with fabrics and upholstery from the Tollman’s historical archives, as well as some of the most esteemed design houses in Europe.

S.S. Joie de Vivre
S.S. Joie de Vivre
Ship Facts
Speed | 10 | Width | 11 | ||||||
Length | 125 | Capacity | 128 | ||||||
Currency | EUR | Language | fr+en | ||||||
Crew Count | 54 | Deck Count | 4 | ||||||
Refit Year | Cabin Count | 64 | |||||||
Launch Year | 2017 | Gross Tonnage | 1500 | ||||||
Electrical Plugs |
| Large Cabin Count | 10 | ||||||
Wheelchair Cabin Count | N/A |
Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom (410 sq ft - 38 sq m) with a French balcony
Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite
The Grand Suite offers extra benefits, including a separate spacious living room, bathroom with a separate rain shower and tub, and secluded toilet and bidet area
Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, backlit magnifying mirror, and comfortable bathrobes and slippers
Additional amenities and service include: in-suite butler service; packing and unpacking assistance; in-room breakfast; daily fruit and cookie plate, and an elegant evening snack; Nespresso coffee machine and fine teas; fully stocked mini bar; bottle of wine upon arrival; shoe shine; and free laundry service



Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom (260 sq ft - 24 sq m) with a French balcony
Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite
Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, backlit magnifying mirror, comfortable bathrobes and slippers
Additional amenities and services include in-suite butler service, packing and unpacking assistance, in-room breakfast, daily fruit and cookie plate and an elegant evening snack, Nespresso coffee machine and fine teas, fully stocked mini bar, bottle of wine upon request, shoeshine, and free laundry service





Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms (194 sq ft - 18 sq m) with a French balcony
Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite
Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, backlit magnifying mirror, comfortable bathrobes and slippers

Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms (194 sq ft - 18 sq m) with a French balcony
Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite
Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, backlit magnifying mirror, comfortable bathrobes and slippers



Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom (162-180 sq ft - 15-17 sq m)
Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite
Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, backlit magnifying mirror, comfortable bathrobes and slippers
Note: windows in these staterooms are situated at the water linevan


S.S. Joie de Vivre Itineraries

Paris & Normandy
Paris & Normandy

Cruise Line | Uniworld |
Cruise Type | River |
Ship | S.S. Joie de Vivre |
Region | Seine |
Departure Port | Paris |
Destination Port | Paris |
Itinerary | Paris, Vernon, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Rouen, Mantes-la-Jolie, Paris and Paris |
From £3,899pp
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A Portrait of Majestic France
A Portrait of Majestic France

Cruise Line | Uniworld |
Cruise Type | River |
Ship | S.S. Joie de Vivre |
Region | Seine |
Departure Port | Bordeaux |
Destination Port | Paris |
Itinerary | Bordeaux, Pauillac, Cadillac, Blaye, Libourne, Libourne, Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Vernon, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Rouen, Mantes-la-Jolie, Paris and Paris |
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Ultimate France
Ultimate France

Cruise Line | Uniworld |
Cruise Type | River |
Ship | S.S. Joie de Vivre |
Region | Rhone and Saone |
Departure Port | Bordeaux |
Destination Port | Arles |
Itinerary | Bordeaux, Pauillac, Cadillac, Blaye, Libourne, Libourne, Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Vernon, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Rouen, Mantes-la-Jolie, Paris, Lyon, Lyon, Mâcon, Tain-l'Hermitage, Viviers, Avignon, Arles and Arles |
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Paris & Normandy
Paris & Normandy

Cruise Line | Uniworld |
Cruise Type | River |
Ship | S.S. Joie de Vivre |
Region | Seine |
Departure Port | Paris |
Destination Port | Paris |
Itinerary | Paris, Vernon, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Rouen, Mantes-la-Jolie, Paris and Paris |
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Grand France
Grand France

Cruise Line | Uniworld |
Cruise Type | River |
Ship | S.S. Joie de Vivre |
Region | Rhone and Saone |
Departure Port | Paris |
Destination Port | Arles |
Itinerary | Paris, Vernon, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Rouen, Mantes-la-Jolie, Paris, Lyon, Lyon, Mâcon, Tain-l'Hermitage, Viviers, Avignon, Arles and Arles |
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Grand France
Grand France

Cruise Line | Uniworld |
Cruise Type | River |
Ship | S.S. Joie de Vivre |
Region | Rhone and Saone |
Departure Port | Arles |
Destination Port | Paris |
Itinerary | Arles, Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain-l'Hermitage, Lyon, Mâcon, Lyon, Vernon, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Rouen, Mantes-la-Jolie, Paris and Paris |
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A Portrait of Majestic France
A Portrait of Majestic France

Cruise Line | Uniworld |
Cruise Type | River |
Ship | S.S. Joie de Vivre |
Region | Seine |
Departure Port | Bordeaux |
Destination Port | Paris |
Itinerary | Bordeaux, Pauillac, Cadillac, Blaye, Libourne, Libourne, Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Vernon, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Rouen, Mantes-la-Jolie, Paris and Paris |
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Paris & Normandy
Paris & Normandy

Cruise Line | Uniworld |
Cruise Type | River |
Ship | S.S. Joie de Vivre |
Region | Seine |
Departure Port | Paris |
Destination Port | Paris |
Itinerary | Paris, Vernon, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Rouen, Mantes-la-Jolie, Paris and Paris |
From £6,499pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

A Portrait of Majestic France
A Portrait of Majestic France

Cruise Line | Uniworld |
Cruise Type | River |
Ship | S.S. Joie de Vivre |
Region | Seine |
Departure Port | Bordeaux |
Destination Port | Paris |
Itinerary | Bordeaux, Pauillac, Cadillac, Blaye, Libourne, Libourne, Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Vernon, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Rouen, Mantes-la-Jolie, Paris and Paris |
From £9,799pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

Ultimate France
Ultimate France

Cruise Line | Uniworld |
Cruise Type | River |
Ship | S.S. Joie de Vivre |
Region | Rhone and Saone |
Departure Port | Bordeaux |
Destination Port | Arles |
Itinerary | Bordeaux, Pauillac, Cadillac, Blaye, Libourne, Libourne, Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Vernon, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Rouen, Mantes-la-Jolie, Paris, Lyon, Lyon, Mâcon, Tain-l'Hermitage, Viviers, Avignon, Arles and Arles |
From £14,599pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

Paris & Normandy
Paris & Normandy

Cruise Line | Uniworld |
Cruise Type | River |
Ship | S.S. Joie de Vivre |
Region | Seine |
Departure Port | Paris |
Destination Port | Paris |
Itinerary | Paris, Vernon, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Rouen, Mantes-la-Jolie, Paris and Paris |
From £6,399pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

Grand France
Grand France

Cruise Line | Uniworld |
Cruise Type | River |
Ship | S.S. Joie de Vivre |
Region | Rhone and Saone |
Departure Port | Paris |
Destination Port | Arles |
Itinerary | Paris, Vernon, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Rouen, Mantes-la-Jolie, Paris, Lyon, Lyon, Mâcon, Tain-l'Hermitage, Viviers, Avignon, Arles and Arles |
From £10,499pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises