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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
Magical Parisian Holiday
7 nights
25th Nov 2025
From £3,570 pp
Seine
Magical Parisian Holiday
7 nights
2nd Dec 2025
From £2,999 pp
Seine
Magical Parisian Holiday
7 nights
9th Dec 2025
From £2,799 pp
Seine
Magical Parisian Holiday
7 nights
16th Dec 2025
From £2,799 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
22nd Mar 2026
From £3,331 pp
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
22nd Mar 2026
From £8,549 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
29th Mar 2026
From £3,331 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
5th Apr 2026
From £4,349 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
12th Apr 2026
From £4,549 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
19th Apr 2026
From £4,649 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
26th Apr 2026
From £4,649 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
3rd May 2026
From £5,349 pp
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
3rd May 2026
From £8,749 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
10th May 2026
From £5,149 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
17th May 2026
From £5,349 pp
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
17th May 2026
From £8,749 pp
Seine
Cruise & Rail: Paris to Istanbul
13 nights
17th May 2026
From £19,548 pp
Seine
Cruise & Rail: Istanbul to Paris
14 nights
17th May 2026
From £19,948 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
24th May 2026
From £5,349 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
31st May 2026
From £5,349 pp
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
31st May 2026
From £8,749 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
7th Jun 2026
From £5,349 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
21st Jun 2026
From £5,149 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
28th Jun 2026
From £4,949 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
5th Jul 2026
From £4,184 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
12th Jul 2026
From £4,184 pp
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
12th Jul 2026
From £7,244 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
19th Jul 2026
From £2,997 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
26th Jul 2026
From £4,849 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
2nd Aug 2026
From £2,997 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
9th Aug 2026
From £4,184 pp
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
9th Aug 2026
From £7,244 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
16th Aug 2026
From £4,184 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
23rd Aug 2026
From £4,849 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
30th Aug 2026
From £5,149 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
6th Sep 2026
From £5,349 pp
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
6th Sep 2026
From £8,501 pp
Seine
Cruise & Rail: Paris to Istanbul
13 nights
6th Sep 2026
From £19,548 pp
Seine
Cruise & Rail: Istanbul to Paris
14 nights
6th Sep 2026
From £19,948 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
13th Sep 2026
From £5,349 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
20th Sep 2026
From £5,349 pp
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
20th Sep 2026
From £8,501 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
27th Sep 2026
From £5,349 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
11th Oct 2026
From £3,164 pp
Seine
Cruise & Rail: Paris to Istanbul
13 nights
11th Oct 2026
From £17,530 pp
Seine
Cruise & Rail: Istanbul to Paris
14 nights
11th Oct 2026
From £18,348 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
18th Oct 2026
From £3,561 pp
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
18th Oct 2026
From £6,884 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
2nd Nov 2026
From £3,749 pp
Seine
Magical Parisian Holiday
7 nights
25th Nov 2026
From £3,869 pp
Seine
Magical Parisian Holiday
7 nights
2nd Dec 2026
From £3,869 pp
Seine
Magical Parisian Holiday
7 nights
9th Dec 2026
From £3,869 pp
Seine
Magical Parisian Holiday
7 nights
16th Dec 2026
From £3,869 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
21st Mar 2027
From £3,014 pp
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
21st Mar 2027
From £4,999 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
28th Mar 2027
From £3,014 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
4th Apr 2027
From £3,734 pp
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
4th Apr 2027
From £6,794 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
11th Apr 2027
From £3,734 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
18th Apr 2027
From £4,094 pp
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
18th Apr 2027
From £7,424 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
25th Apr 2027
From £4,094 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
2nd May 2027
From £4,544 pp
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
2nd May 2027
From £7,874 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
9th May 2027
From £4,544 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
16th May 2027
From £4,544 pp
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
16th May 2027
From £7,874 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
23rd May 2027
From £4,544 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
30th May 2027
From £4,544 pp
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
30th May 2027
From £7,874 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
6th Jun 2027
From £4,544 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
13th Jun 2027
From £4,544 pp
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
13th Jun 2027
From £7,874 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
20th Jun 2027
From £4,544 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
27th Jun 2027
From £4,454 pp
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
27th Jun 2027
From £7,514 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
4th Jul 2027
From £4,094 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
11th Jul 2027
From £4,094 pp
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
11th Jul 2027
From £6,279 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
18th Jul 2027
From £4,094 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
25th Jul 2027
From £4,094 pp
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
25th Jul 2027
From £6,279 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
1st Aug 2027
From £4,094 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
8th Aug 2027
From £4,094 pp
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
8th Aug 2027
From £6,279 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
15th Aug 2027
From £4,094 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
22nd Aug 2027
From £4,094 pp
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
22nd Aug 2027
From £6,519 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
29th Aug 2027
From £4,454 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
5th Sep 2027
From £4,544 pp
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
5th Sep 2027
From £8,054 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
12th Sep 2027
From £4,544 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
19th Sep 2027
From £4,544 pp
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
19th Sep 2027
From £8,054 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
26th Sep 2027
From £4,544 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
3rd Oct 2027
From £4,544 pp
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
3rd Oct 2027
From £8,054 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
10th Oct 2027
From £4,544 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
17th Oct 2027
From £4,454 pp
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
17th Oct 2027
From £7,334 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
24th Oct 2027
From £4,094 pp
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
31st Oct 2027
From £3,734 pp
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
5th Apr 2026
Price on Request
nile, rhone, saone, seine
Rivers of the World Cruise
50 nights
16th Apr 2026
Price on Request
nile, rhone, saone, seine
Rivers of the World Cruise
50 nights
16th Apr 2026
Price on Request
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
19th Apr 2026
Price on Request
Rhone, Saone
Grand France
14 nights
14th Jun 2026
Price on Request
Seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
14th Jun 2026
Price on Request
seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
4th Oct 2026
Price on Request
seine
Paris & Normandy
7 nights
4th Oct 2026
Price on Request
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
4th Oct 2026
Price on Request
rhone, saone, seine
Grande France - Paris to Arles
14 nights
4th Oct 2026
Price on Request

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
BENEFITS: 5★ Boutique ShipsButler ServiceFree Transfers
SAVE 50% £ 2,997
14 Nights

Grand France

Uniworld
Departure: Mar to Oct
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)
BENEFITS: 5★ Boutique ShipsButler ServiceFree Transfers
FROM PER PERSON* £ 4,999
Uniworld
Departure: Mar to Oct
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)
BENEFITS: 5★ Boutique ShipsButler ServiceFree Transfers
FROM PER PERSON* £ 4,879

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