S.S. Joie de Vivre moored beside a French riverside town

Boutique Seine river ship · Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

S.S. Joie de Vivre

Parisian in spirit, richly styled and small enough to keep the Seine experience wonderfully intimate.

Photograph: Artvill · CC BY-SA 4.0

The personality

What it feels like on board.

Expressive and residential, with art, tactile materials and a sense that the destination continues on board.

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Where this ship belongs

Routes that play to its strengths.

Seine & Normandy

Worth knowing

Four reasons this ship stands apart.

  1. Distinctive French-inspired interiors
  2. Intimate dining and lounge spaces
  3. A ship designed around the Seine
  4. Easy access to cultural touring

My cabin-side view

For the Seine, decide how you want to balance Paris, Normandy history, gardens and food. The best cabin is the one that supports that rhythm.

Ready when you are

Could S.S. Joie de Vivre be your ship? Let’s look beyond the brochure.