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S.S. Joie de Vivre Cruise Ship Overview

With a name translating to “the joy of living”, it’s pretty obvious the goal aboard this unique vessel is making the guest experience run smoothly. Enjoy a luxurious experience down the rivers of France, complete with modern conveniences blended seamlessly with interior inspired by 20th-century Parisian design.

S.S. Joie de Vivre Statistics

  • Maiden Voyage
    2017
  • Rivers
    Seine
  • Passengers
    128
  • Crew
    54
  • Cabin Choice
    5
  • Length
    125m
  • Width
    11.4m

S.S. Joie de Vivre Cruise Prices

River
Cruise Name
Duration
Departure
Price
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
23rd Mar 2025
From £7,299 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
23rd Mar 2025
From £14,099 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
30th Mar 2025
From £3,899 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
6th Apr 2025
From £4,455 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
13th Apr 2025
From £2,865 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
13th Apr 2025
From £2,865 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
20th Apr 2025
From £6,399 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
20th Apr 2025
From £8,499 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
27th Apr 2025
From £5,299 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
4th May 2025
From £7,099 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
4th May 2025
From £18,148 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
11th May 2025
From £2,399 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
18th May 2025
From £8,499 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
18th May 2025
From £19,448 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
25th May 2025
From £5,599 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
1st Jun 2025
From £4,769 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
1st Jun 2025
From £8,499 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
8th Jun 2025
From £4,239 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
15th Jun 2025
From £4,239 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
15th Jun 2025
From £8,499 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
22nd Jun 2025
From £2,449 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
29th Jun 2025
From £4,799 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
29th Jun 2025
From £8,079 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
13th Jul 2025
From £3,359 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
13th Jul 2025
From £6,239 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
20th Jul 2025
From £3,359 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
27th Jul 2025
From £2,849 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
3rd Aug 2025
From £2,849 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
10th Aug 2025
From £2,849 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
10th Aug 2025
From £6,239 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
17th Aug 2025
From £2,849 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
24th Aug 2025
From £3,569 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
24th Aug 2025
From £7,799 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
31st Aug 2025
From £5,299 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
7th Sep 2025
From £5,799 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
7th Sep 2025
From £9,099 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
14th Sep 2025
From £5,799 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
21st Sep 2025
From £5,799 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
21st Sep 2025
From £8,499 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
28th Sep 2025
From £5,499 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
5th Oct 2025
From £5,299 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
5th Oct 2025
From £8,499 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
12th Oct 2025
From £5,299 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
19th Oct 2025
From £4,799 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
19th Oct 2025
From £9,499 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
26th Oct 2025
From £2,799 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
2nd Nov 2025
From £4,399 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
2nd Nov 2025
From £4,399 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
2nd Nov 2025
From £4,399 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
22nd Mar 2026
From £3,374 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
22nd Mar 2026
From £3,374 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
22nd Mar 2026
From £5,894 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
22nd Mar 2026
From £5,894 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
29th Mar 2026
From £3,374 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
29th Mar 2026
From £3,374 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
29th Mar 2026
From £5,984 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
29th Mar 2026
From £5,984 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
5th Apr 2026
From £3,914 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
5th Apr 2026
From £3,914 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
5th Apr 2026
From £6,254 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
5th Apr 2026
From £6,254 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
12th Apr 2026
From £3,914 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
12th Apr 2026
From £3,914 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
12th Apr 2026
From £6,524 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
12th Apr 2026
From £6,524 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
19th Apr 2026
From £4,184 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
19th Apr 2026
From £4,184 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
19th Apr 2026
From £6,794 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
19th Apr 2026
From £6,794 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
26th Apr 2026
From £4,184 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
26th Apr 2026
From £4,184 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
26th Apr 2026
From £7,154 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
26th Apr 2026
From £7,154 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
3rd May 2026
From £4,634 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
3rd May 2026
From £4,634 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
3rd May 2026
From £7,424 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
3rd May 2026
From £7,424 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
10th May 2026
From £4,634 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
10th May 2026
From £4,634 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
10th May 2026
From £7,424 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
10th May 2026
From £7,424 pp
rhone, saone, seine, garonne
Ultimate France - Bordeaux to Arles
21 nights
10th May 2026
From £10,844 pp
rhone, saone, seine, garonne
Ultimate France - Bordeaux to Arles
21 nights
10th May 2026
From £10,844 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
17th May 2026
From £4,634 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
17th May 2026
From £4,634 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
17th May 2026
From £7,424 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
17th May 2026
From £7,424 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
24th May 2026
From £4,634 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
24th May 2026
From £4,634 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
24th May 2026
From £4,634 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
24th May 2026
From £4,634 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
24th May 2026
From £7,424 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
24th May 2026
From £7,424 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
24th May 2026
From £7,424 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
24th May 2026
From £7,424 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
31st May 2026
From £4,634 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
31st May 2026
From £4,634 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
31st May 2026
From £7,424 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
31st May 2026
From £7,424 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
7th Jun 2026
From £4,634 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
7th Jun 2026
From £4,634 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
7th Jun 2026
From £5,534 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
7th Jun 2026
From £5,534 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
14th Jun 2026
From £3,464 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
14th Jun 2026
From £3,464 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
14th Jun 2026
From £7,424 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
14th Jun 2026
From £7,424 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
21st Jun 2026
From £4,634 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
21st Jun 2026
From £4,634 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
21st Jun 2026
From £7,244 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
21st Jun 2026
From £7,244 pp
rhone, saone, seine, garonne
Ultimate France - Bordeaux to Arles
21 nights
21st Jun 2026
From £10,484 pp
rhone, saone, seine, garonne
Ultimate France - Bordeaux to Arles
21 nights
21st Jun 2026
From £10,484 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
28th Jun 2026
From £4,454 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
28th Jun 2026
From £4,454 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
28th Jun 2026
From £6,794 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
28th Jun 2026
From £6,794 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
5th Jul 2026
From £4,184 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
5th Jul 2026
From £4,184 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
5th Jul 2026
From £6,794 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
5th Jul 2026
From £6,794 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
12th Jul 2026
From £4,184 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
12th Jul 2026
From £4,184 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
12th Jul 2026
From £6,794 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
12th Jul 2026
From £6,794 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
19th Jul 2026
From £4,184 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
19th Jul 2026
From £4,184 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
19th Jul 2026
From £6,794 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
19th Jul 2026
From £6,794 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
26th Jul 2026
From £4,184 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
26th Jul 2026
From £4,184 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
2nd Aug 2026
From £4,184 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
2nd Aug 2026
From £4,184 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
2nd Aug 2026
From £6,794 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
2nd Aug 2026
From £6,794 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
9th Aug 2026
From £4,184 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
9th Aug 2026
From £4,184 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
9th Aug 2026
From £6,794 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
9th Aug 2026
From £6,794 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
16th Aug 2026
From £4,184 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
16th Aug 2026
From £4,184 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
30th Aug 2026
From £7,154 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
30th Aug 2026
From £7,154 pp
rhone, saone, seine, garonne
Ultimate France - Bordeaux to Arles
21 nights
30th Aug 2026
From £10,754 pp
rhone, saone, seine, garonne
Ultimate France - Bordeaux to Arles
21 nights
30th Aug 2026
From £10,754 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
6th Sep 2026
From £4,634 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
6th Sep 2026
From £4,634 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
6th Sep 2026
From £7,424 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
6th Sep 2026
From £7,424 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
6th Sep 2026
From £7,424 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
6th Sep 2026
From £7,424 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
13th Sep 2026
From £4,634 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
13th Sep 2026
From £4,634 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
20th Sep 2026
From £4,634 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
20th Sep 2026
From £4,634 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
20th Sep 2026
From £7,424 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
20th Sep 2026
From £7,424 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
20th Sep 2026
From £7,424 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
20th Sep 2026
From £7,424 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
27th Sep 2026
From £4,634 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
27th Sep 2026
From £4,634 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
4th Oct 2026
From £4,634 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
4th Oct 2026
From £4,634 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
4th Oct 2026
From £7,424 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
4th Oct 2026
From £7,424 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
4th Oct 2026
From £7,424 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
4th Oct 2026
From £7,424 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
11th Oct 2026
From £4,634 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
11th Oct 2026
From £4,634 pp
rhone, saone, seine, garonne
Ultimate France - Bordeaux to Arles
21 nights
11th Oct 2026
From £9,854 pp
rhone, saone, seine, garonne
Ultimate France - Bordeaux to Arles
21 nights
11th Oct 2026
From £9,854 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
18th Oct 2026
From £4,454 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
18th Oct 2026
From £4,454 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
18th Oct 2026
From £5,984 pp
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
18th Oct 2026
From £5,984 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
18th Oct 2026
From £5,984 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
18th Oct 2026
From £5,984 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
25th Oct 2026
From £3,374 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
25th Oct 2026
From £3,374 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
1st Nov 2026
From £3,374 pp
seine
Paris & Normandy - Paris to Paris
7 nights
1st Nov 2026
From £3,374 pp
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
6th Apr 2025
Price on Request
rhone, saone, seine, garonne
Ultimate France - Bordeaux to Arles
21 nights
12th Apr 2026
Price on Request
rhone, saone, seine, garonne
Ultimate France - Bordeaux to Arles
21 nights
12th Apr 2026
Price on Request
seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
16th Aug 2026
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seine, garonne
A Portrait of Majestic France - Bordeaux to Paris
14 nights
16th Aug 2026
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Trustpilot Reviews

Reviews From S.S. Joie de Vivre Ship Customers

“I booked the Deluxe French Balcony suite and it was everything I expected and more. Spacious, modern, clean and complete with a very large TV. I really loved my stay and it was great to return each night to such a calming space.”

Sabrina Hill, Sail

S.S. Joie de Vivre FAQs

How many room options are available?

The S.S Joie de Vivre offers five different suite options available for booking.

What public facilities are available on-board the ship?

This ship features a swimming pool, fitness centre, multiple eateries, a salon and much more for you to explore during your stay.

What type of cuisine can I expect?

Enjoy classic French cuisine, 7-course meals and a fine dining experience. Or, opt for regular fan-favourites – our chefs can do it all!

S.S. Joie de Vivre River Cruise Deals

Uniworld
Departure: Mar to Nov
VISITING: Paris Vernon / Les Andelys Caudebec Rouen Conflans
AVG PER PERSON* £ 2,149
14 Nights

Grand France

Uniworld
Departure: Mar - Oct (2025)
VISITING: Arles (EMBARK S.S Catherine) Arles Avignon Viviers Tain-L’Hermitage -Tournon Lyon Mâcon / Beaune Lyon (DISEMBARK) / Transfer to Paris (EMBARK S.S Joie De Vivre) La Roche-Guyon / Vernon / Giverny Rouen Caudebec-en-Caux Rouen – Normandy Beaches Mantes-La-Jolie – Versailles Paris Paris (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON* £ 7,599
Uniworld
Departure:
VISITING: Bordeaux Cadillac Cussac Fort Médoc Blaye / Bourg Sur Gironde Libourne (Saint- Émilion) Libourne - Bordeaux Bordeaux / Paris La Roche-Guyon / Vernon / Giverny Rouen Caudebec-en-Caux (Honfleur or Étretat) Rouen (Normandy Beaches) Mantes-la-Jolie (Versailles) Paris Paris (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON* £ 5,534

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