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Overview
The S.S. Joie de Vivre on the Seine River is a true jewel in Uniworld's crown.
With a 24-hour in-room dining and butler service, farm-to-table cuisine and superb local wines, nothing reflects the “joy of living” better than this vessel.
Her made-to-order Savoir of England beds, marble-lined bathrooms, sophisticated fabrics, furniture and gilded accents perfectly showcase a highly artistic 20th-century Renaissance theme.
While on your Parisian getaway, be sure to visit the S.S. Joie de Vivre’s Salon de Beaux-Arts lounge which features a collection of fine art and antiques, Salon de Toulouse functioning as a full-service bar, and Le Club L’Esprit dedicated to health and wellness.
Enjoy private dining and wine-pairing dinners at Le Restaurant Pigalle and a Cave de Vins. This is a river cruise set apart from the rest.
Book today and enjoy a lifetime of wonderful memories aboard Uniworld’s S.S. Joie de Vivre.
Quick Facts
Year Built
Refurbished
Wheelchair Accessible
Godmother
Passenger Capacity
Crew
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Victor Hugo Deck
Balzac Deck
Jules Verne Deck
Victor Hugo Deck
Balzac Deck
Jules Verne Deck
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Sep 25, 2023
5 out of 5 stars
Great trip, everyday was so full, so many excursion options
Pros: Historical perspective of WW ll
Cons:
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
5
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
0
Overall
5
Recommend
Yes
Jul 24, 2023
5 out of 5 stars
A tremendous experience. The staff was perfect. Christian, in his first year, Peter, and Boryanna stood out. They are great ambassadors for Uniworld.
Pros: Staff, especially Christian, Peter and Boryanna
Cons: None. Zero.
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
4
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
0
Overall
5
Recommend
Yes
Jul 11, 2023
5 out of 5 stars
I would highly recommend Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. You will be treated like royalty.
Pros: The S.S. Joie de Vivek was a beautifully appointed ship. Its staff was extremely accommodating and so knowledgeable of the areas where we stopped. My friend and I were pampered from arrival to departure.
Cons: Had no cons.
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
5
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
0
Overall
5
Recommend
Yes
Jul 4, 2023
5 out of 5 stars
This was our first cruise and it exceeded our expectations. Uniworld took care of everything. We especially appreciated the transfers to and from the airport and our pre-cruise hotel. We had several side trips to choose from every day and they were all wonderful, informative and fun. There was plenty of free time to shop or explore on our own. The French countryside was lovely. the meals and service on board were excellent. They are eager to accommodate us when we had a special request. they celebrate special events (we had our anniversary while on board). We are happy we experienced two days in Paris before the cruise. It helped us adjust to the time change and the Uniworld tour of the Opera House was one of the highlights of our trip. we never would have considered going to see it had we not done the pre cruise option. The food and wine was always amazing! Lots of choices for the breakfast and lunch meals and dinner had ample selections for each course. the ship was clean and had plenty of spaces to explore and we didn't feel like it was ever crowded. We know Uniworld is a bit more expensive, but we feel it was money well spent!!
Pros: Everything
Cons: Not long enough
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
5
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
0
Overall
5
Recommend
Yes
Oct 8, 2019
5 out of 5 stars
Uniworld far exceeded our expectations. The service staff is top notch, all inclusive meant just that and the excursions were amazing. I cannot think of a thing I would change about the whole trip. For our return trip home we were taken to our gate by a Uniworld representative! I would definitely cruise Uniworld again!
Pros: Ship is immaculate, personalized service every step of the way.
Cons: NONE
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
5
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
0
Overall
5
Recommend
Yes
Jun 11, 2019
5 out of 5 stars
My wife and I have been on at least 8 ocean liner cruises. We both feel the river cruise was a better experience and we would not hesitate to book Uniworld again.
Pros: Beautiful ship; wonderful rooms with great storage, excellent bathroom, TV with free movies, and beautiful large window with great views. Food fabulous and alcohol/wine selection second to none, and service in dining room and on board ship terrific.
Cons: NONE-I have already recommended our ship and Uniworld to several friends.
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
5
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
0
Overall
5
Recommend
Yes
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Size: 410 sq. ft. / 38 sq. mt.Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, bottled water and flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satelliteThe Grand Suite offers extra...
Size: 410 sq. ft. / 38 sq. mt.Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, bottled water and flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satelliteThe Grand Suite offers extra...
Size: 260 sq. ft. / 24 sq. mt.Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, bottled water and flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satelliteMarble bathroom with Asprey b...
Size: 194 sq. ft. / 18 sq. mt.Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, bottled water and flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satelliteMarble bathroom with Asprey b...
Size: 194 sq. ft. / 18 sq. mt.Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, bottled water and flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satelliteMarble bathroom with Asprey b...
Size: 194 sq. ft. / 18 sq. mt.Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, bottled water and flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satelliteMarble bathroom with Asprey b...
Size: 194 sq. ft. / 18 sq. mt.Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, bottled water and flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satelliteMarble bathroom with Asprey b...
Size: 162-180 sq. ft. / 15-17 sq. m.Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, bottled water and flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite Marble bathroom with...
Size: 162-180 sq. ft. / 15-17 sq. m.Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, bottled water and flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite Marble bathroom with...
Aboard
S.S. Joie de Vivre
From
Paris, France
34 Sailings
Mar 21 - Nov 7, 2027
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S.S. Joie de Vivre
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Istanbul, Turkey
3 Sailings
May 17 - Oct 11, 2026
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S.S. Joie de Vivre
From
Paris, France
3 Sailings
May 17 - Oct 11, 2026
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S.S. Joie de Vivre
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Paris, France
9 Sailings
Dec 16, 2025 - Dec 14, 2027
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S.S. Joie de Vivre
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30 Sailings
Mar 22 - Nov 2, 2026
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Aboard
S.S. Joie de Vivre
From
Paris, France
28 Sailings
Mar 22, 2026 - Oct 17, 2027
