S.S. Joie De Vivre

S.S. Joie de Vivre sails along the Seine River in northern France, cruising round-trip from Paris through Normandy with calls at Vernon for Monet’s Giverny gardens, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, and the historic D-Day landing beaches.

Yes. At 125 metres long, she was custom-engineered to navigate the lower bridges and curves of the Seine, allowing her to dock right in the heart of Paris near the Eiffel Tower rather than at the industrial outskirts.

The ship carries up to 128 guests across 64 outward-facing staterooms and suites, staffed by an attentive crew of 54 to maintain an exceptional crew-to-guest ratio.

By day, Club L’Esprit serves as a bright wellness retreat with a heated indoor resistance pool, fitness equipment, and a juice bar. By night, the hydraulic pool floor rises to become a solid dance floor, transforming the venue into Claude’s, a supper club, cocktail lounge, and private movie theatre.

Yes. Daily guided excursions, including visits to Monet’s Giverny estate, walking tours of Rouen, excursions to the Normandy D-Day beaches, and château tours, are fully included.

Fares are all-inclusive, covering unlimited fine wines, regional French ciders, craft beers, premium spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, speciality coffees, and teas throughout the day.

Cabins and suites feature standard European two-pin 230V sockets (Type C and E) alongside dual US 110V outlets and USB charging points near beds and desks.

French Balcony staterooms and suites feature full-height, electronically lowering glass windows that convert the cabin into an open-air balcony, while classic cabins feature waterline picture windows.

Daytime attire is casual and comfortable for walking tours. Evening wear is smart casual, with guests typically dressing up in elegant evening attire for the Captain’s Welcome and Farewell dinners.

Yes. All onboard and onshore gratuities for shipboard crew, excursion guides, and transport drivers are fully included in the overall cruise fare.