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Europe and Mediterranean: Paris & Normandy Cruise
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
A journey steeped in wonder. Cruise from Paris through Normandy’s countryside, uncovering its many charms: Richard the Lionheart’s Chateau Gaillard, the medieval capital of Rouen, Monet’s beloved home in Giverny and the famed Normandy beaches. Experience a different side of Northern France’s history with a choice to tour two majestic palaces, Versailles, once home to Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, or Château de Malmaison, once home to Napoleon’s first empress, Josephine.
True All-Inclusive Boutique River Cruising™
All gratuities for onboard services
Unlimited fine wine, beer, spirits and nonalcoholic beverages**
Shore excursions with local experts as your guide
Internet and Wi-Fi
All arrival and departure day transfers
Executive Member Benefit
Executive Members receive an annual 2% Reward, up to $1,000, on qualified Costco Travel purchases
Receive a $50 shipboard credit per person (maximum $100 per stateroom)♦
Digital Costco Shop Card
Member Exclusive: Digital Costco Shop Card with every Uniworld river cruise†
Onboard the S.S. Joie de Vivre
S.S. Joie de Vivre
Costco Member Reviews
Year Built: 2016
Double Occupancy Capacity: 108
Uniworld’s newest Super Ship—S.S. Joie de Vivre—is designed to reflect the “joy of living” as it cruises the Seine River in northern France. This luxurious 128-passenger vessel is a showcase for handcrafted furniture, sumptuous fabrics, beautiful antiques, gilded accents and every modern convenience. The Salon de Toulouse features a full-service bar and curated antiques from renowned auction houses. Enticing dining venues include Le Restaurant Pigalle, Bistro Saint-Germain and Café Flore. Intimately scaled so it can dock in the heart of Paris, the Joie de Vivre features two Royal Suites, eight Junior Suites, and 54 staterooms, all with made-to-order Savoir® of England beds and marble-lined bathrooms.
Onboard Activities
Activities & Services (included in cruise)
Fitness Center
- Fitness Center
- Guest Lecturers
- Pool - Indoor/Covered
- Bars/Lounges
- Concierge Desk
- Elevators
- Safe Deposit Boxes
- Self-Service Laundromat
Activities & Services (available for an extra fee)
Spa
- Spa Services/Massage
- Dry Cleaning/ Laundry Service
Costco Travel makes every effort to verify the accuracy of all information provided. Additional fees for amenities or services may be charged by the cruise line. Amenities or services may be discontinued or revised by the cruise line without notice. Staterooms designated as wheelchair-accessible do not necessarily meet ADA requirements. Costco Travel is not responsible for inaccuracies or provider modifications.
Dining
Main Dining Room
Main Dining
Main Restaurant (open seating): This seating option allows you to choose when and with whom you dine. Menus are a blend of classic cuisine with a touch of contemporary elegance, and are created using only the finest and freshest ingredients often brought onboard from local ports of call. You'll be surrounded by the beauty of passing riverbank towns and villages.
Times, costs and other specifics are outside the control of Costco Travel. All information is at the sole discretion of the cruise line and is subject to change without notice. Dining time and table size preferences are submitted to the cruise line on a first-come, first-served request basis and are confirmed aboard ship. Questions, concerns and/or special needs regarding dining arrangements must be addressed with the maitre d' hotel aboard ship. Every effort is made to accommodate travelers' preferences; however, Costco Travel cannot guarantee dining arrangements. In specialty restaurants, space is limited and reservations are recommended. A cover charge and dress code may apply.
Staterooms
Classic Stateroom with Window (Category: CL)
Classic Stateroom with Window (Category: CL)
Category: CL
Stateroom with French Balcony (Category: FB)
Stateroom with French Balcony (Category: FB)
Category: FB
Deluxe Stateroom with French Balcony (Category: DF)
Deluxe Stateroom with French Balcony (Category: DF)
Category: DF
Suite with French Balcony (Category: S)
Suite with French Balcony (Category: S)
Category: S
Grand Suite with French Balcony (Category: GS)
Grand Suite with French Balcony (Category: GS)
Category: GS
Deck Plan
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
 | Elevator |
 | Triple accommodation available |
Ship Facts
- Ship Name: S.S. Joie de Vivre
- Year Built: 2016
- Year Entered Present Fleet: 2017
- Ship Class: River "Super Ship"
- Maximum Capacity: 128
- Number of Passenger Decks: 3
- Number of Crew: 54
- Officers' Nationality: International
- Ocean-View without Balcony: 9
- Ocean-View with Balcony: 45
- Capacity Based on Double Occupancy: 108
- Country of Registry: The Netherlands
- Total Staterooms: 64
- Suites with Balcony: 10
- Crew/Hotel Staff Nationality: International
Costco Travel makes every effort to verify the accuracy of all information provided. Additional fees for amenities or services may be charged by
the hotel, resort or cruise line. Amenities or services may be discontinued or revised by the provider without notice. Hotels, resorts, ships or accommodations
designated as wheelchair-accessible do not necessarily meet ADA requirements. Costco Travel is not responsible for inaccuracies or provider modifications.
Terms & Conditions
*Price shown is per person based on double occupancy and is valid for select stateroom categories only. Click on the Terms & Conditions link below for details.
**Unlimited beverages include premium wine and premium spirits. Diamond List of wine and spirits is available at an additional cost.
♦Executive Members receive a $50 shipboard credit per person, maximum $100 per stateroom. Executive Member benefit is valid for primary cardholder only. Shipboard credit is per stateroom based on double occupancy. Shipboard credit will be applied to your onboard account. Any unused portion of the credit is nontransferable, nonrefundable and not redeemable for cash.
†One Digital Costco Shop Card per room/stateroom, per stay. The exact amount of the Digital Costco Shop Card will be calculated during the booking process. The Digital Costco Shop Card promotion is nontransferable and may not be combined with any other promotion. A Digital Costco Shop Card will arrive by email approximately 10 days after the start of your cruise. Click on the Terms & Conditions link below for additional information.
Ship's registry: The Netherlands
Package ID: UNIJOIEUR20230402
Digital Costco Shop Card
This booking includes a Digital Costco Shop Card which will arrive by email one to two weeks after you return from your vacation. The Digital Costco Shop Card is a convenient payment option in our warehouses and on Costco.com.
Ship Rating
An outstanding luxury cruise experience with an exceptional level of attention to detail. Expect superb service from all levels of officers and staff.
A very good quality all-around cruise experience aboard a ship that offers a range of facilities and services.
A decent, unpretentious cruise experience, with a moderate amount of space and quality in furnishing and fittings.
A modest quality cruise experience with less attention to detail and service.
Expect a very basic cruise experience with minimal attention to service, hospitality and finesse.
Offers some, but not all, of the amenities and services associated with the next highest star rating.
