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14-night Grand France Cruise

OFFER ID 1585422

Cruise Line
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Ship
S.S. Joie de Vivre
Destination
Paris/Arles
Departure Date
Sep 20, 2026
Length
14
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The Signature Collection – A Hosted Sailing
Hosted Sailings offer Outstanding Value and Exclusive Amenities.

Exclusive Amenities

  • 300 EURO per Couple Shipboard Credit

Ship Info  |  S.S. Joie de Vivre
Overview Statistics Services Staterooms Deck Plans


River Heritage Club Loyalty Members Save on All Sailings! (Click for terms.)

River Heritage Club Loyalty Members Save on All Sailings - Consumer Details:

  • Promotion is ongoing and valid for new bookings only.
  • River Heritage Club Loyalty Members can enjoy exclusive savings on all Uniworld sailings.
  • Savings are combinable with all current Uniworld promotions.
  • River Heritage Club savings and amenities are available to guests after completing their first Uniworld cruise.
  • Exclusive savings vary and are based on the cruise or cruise/tour-only price (including any upgrades and single supplement).
  • All applicable discounts are applied sequentially; fixed savings amounts are deducted prior to applying any percentage-based discounts.
  • Rates displayed already reflect applicable promotional savings; No further savings will apply.
  • Promotion is subject to availability, capacity controlled, and may be changed/withdrawn at any time without notice. Other restrictions may apply.

While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of the content and amenities displayed, promotions listed on the confirmation page may possibly not be combinable with the booked rate code/promotion. Guests are encouraged to check with their Travel Advisor to confirm which amenities/promotions they will receive based on the promotion/price booked.

Early Booking Savings - Up to 20% Savings! (Click for terms.)

Early Booking Savings - Consumer Details:

  • Valid for new bookings created and deposited August 26, 2024 - September 30, 2025.
  • Enjoy up to 20% savings on select 2026 sailings.
  • Savings are combinable with any publicly available promotion and standard River Heritage Club member savings/benefits
  • Offer applies to full-fare bookings only and is valid for any stateroom category.
  • Availability of all stateroom categories cannot be guaranteed.
  • All fares and savings listed are in US dollars.
  • Rates and savings vary by itinerary and departure date.
  • Savings featured are based on the cruise-tour portion of bookings only, per person, and do not apply to the purchase of air tickets or other optional vacation add-ons such as optional pre and post extensions or the Uniworld Travel Protection Plan.
  • All applicable discounts are applied sequentially; fixed savings amounts are deducted prior to applying any percentage-based discounts.
  • This promotion is also applicable to Australian agency bookings.
  • Promotion is subject to availability, capacity controlled, and may be changed/withdrawn at any time without notice. Other restrictions may apply.
  • Rates displayed already reflect applicable promotional savings; No further savings will apply.

While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of the content and amenities displayed, promotions listed on the confirmation page may possibly not be combinable with the booked rate code/promotion. Guests are encouraged to check with their Travel Advisor to confirm which amenities/promotions they will receive based on the promotion/price booked.

ITINERARY
Private Car & Driver
Optional Private Excursion
Destination Guide
Paris
Arrive
09/20/2026
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Depart
09/20/2026
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Destination Guide
La Roche-Guyon
Arrive
09/21/2026
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Depart
09/21/2026
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No information currently available.

Vernon (Giverny)
Arrive
09/21/2026
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Depart
09/21/2026
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Destination Guide
Rouen
Arrive
09/22/2026
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Depart
09/22/2026
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Additional Optional Private Excursions

Le Havre: D-Day Beaches - 9 hours

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Le Havre: D-Day Beaches - 9 hours

The numerous monuments and memorials on the Normandy coastal area bear witness to the fierce fighting that took place here during and after the D-Day Landings of World War II. Your driver-guide meets you after you have departed your cruise ship and takes you on a full-day tour of the American Sector to visit some of the most important sites of this pivotal point in the war.

Your day starts on the famous coastline at Pointe du Hoc, which the US Rangers scaled, demonstrating a triumph of planning, training and execution by elite and well-led troops. Further eastwards along the coast is the sector known as Omaha Beach, also captured by invading American forces, and where you can examine several sites from both the German and US perspectives. You also hear about Operation Aquatint, a failed 1942 British Commando raid on the area. Your day ends with a poignant visit to the US Military Cemetery and Interpretation Centre at Colleville-sur-Mer, the final resting place of over 9300 US soldiers located on a bluff overlooking Omaha Beach. You are transferred back to your cruise ship from here.

Highlights:

  • Visit Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach; two of the most significant D-Day sites
Tour Duration: 9 hours

Tour Can Operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:
•    Private transport by luxury car or minivan
•    An expert local driver-guide for 9 hours
•    Entrance fees to all sights and museums
•    All taxes

Exclusions:
•    All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
•    Gratuities

Destination Guide
Caudebec-en-Caux
Arrive
09/23/2026
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Depart
09/23/2026
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No information currently available.

Rouen
Arrive
09/24/2026
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Depart
09/24/2026
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Additional Optional Private Excursions

Le Havre: D-Day Beaches - 9 hours

  Close

Le Havre: D-Day Beaches - 9 hours

The numerous monuments and memorials on the Normandy coastal area bear witness to the fierce fighting that took place here during and after the D-Day Landings of World War II. Your driver-guide meets you after you have departed your cruise ship and takes you on a full-day tour of the American Sector to visit some of the most important sites of this pivotal point in the war.

Your day starts on the famous coastline at Pointe du Hoc, which the US Rangers scaled, demonstrating a triumph of planning, training and execution by elite and well-led troops. Further eastwards along the coast is the sector known as Omaha Beach, also captured by invading American forces, and where you can examine several sites from both the German and US perspectives. You also hear about Operation Aquatint, a failed 1942 British Commando raid on the area. Your day ends with a poignant visit to the US Military Cemetery and Interpretation Centre at Colleville-sur-Mer, the final resting place of over 9300 US soldiers located on a bluff overlooking Omaha Beach. You are transferred back to your cruise ship from here.

Highlights:

  • Visit Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach; two of the most significant D-Day sites
Tour Duration: 9 hours

Tour Can Operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:
•    Private transport by luxury car or minivan
•    An expert local driver-guide for 9 hours
•    Entrance fees to all sights and museums
•    All taxes

Exclusions:
•    All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
•    Gratuities

Destination Guide
D-Day Beaches
Arrive
09/24/2026
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Depart
09/24/2026
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No information currently available.

Mantes-la-Jolie
Arrive
09/25/2026
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Depart
09/25/2026
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No information currently available.

Versailles
Arrive
09/25/2026
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Depart
09/25/2026
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Destination Guide
Paris
Arrive
09/26/2026
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Depart
09/26/2026
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Destination Guide
Paris
Arrive
09/27/2026
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Depart
09/27/2026
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Destination Guide
Lyon
Arrive
09/27/2026
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Depart
09/27/2026
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Destination Guide
Lyon
Arrive
09/28/2026
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Depart
09/28/2026
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Destination Guide
Macon
Arrive
09/29/2026
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Depart
09/29/2026
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No information currently available.

Beaune
Arrive
09/29/2026
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Depart
09/29/2026
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Destination Guide
Tain L'Hermitage
Arrive
09/30/2026
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Depart
09/30/2026
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No information currently available.

Tournon
Arrive
09/30/2026
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Depart
09/30/2026
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No information currently available.

Viviers
Arrive
10/01/2026
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Depart
10/01/2026
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Destination Guide
Avignon
Arrive
10/02/2026
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Depart
10/02/2026
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Destination Guide
Arles
Arrive
10/03/2026
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Depart
10/03/2026
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Destination Guide
Arles
Arrive
10/04/2026
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Depart
10/04/2026
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Destination Guide
Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking.
PRICING & STATEROOMS

River Heritage Club Loyalty Members Save on All Sailings! (Click for terms.)

River Heritage Club Loyalty Members Save on All Sailings - Consumer Details:

  • Promotion is ongoing and valid for new bookings only.
  • River Heritage Club Loyalty Members can enjoy exclusive savings on all Uniworld sailings.
  • Savings are combinable with all current Uniworld promotions.
  • River Heritage Club savings and amenities are available to guests after completing their first Uniworld cruise.
  • Exclusive savings vary and are based on the cruise or cruise/tour-only price (including any upgrades and single supplement).
  • All applicable discounts are applied sequentially; fixed savings amounts are deducted prior to applying any percentage-based discounts.
  • Rates displayed already reflect applicable promotional savings; No further savings will apply.
  • Promotion is subject to availability, capacity controlled, and may be changed/withdrawn at any time without notice. Other restrictions may apply.

While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of the content and amenities displayed, promotions listed on the confirmation page may possibly not be combinable with the booked rate code/promotion. Guests are encouraged to check with their Travel Advisor to confirm which amenities/promotions they will receive based on the promotion/price booked.

Early Booking Savings - Up to 20% Savings! (Click for terms.)

Early Booking Savings - Consumer Details:

  • Valid for new bookings created and deposited August 26, 2024 - September 30, 2025.
  • Enjoy up to 20% savings on select 2026 sailings.
  • Savings are combinable with any publicly available promotion and standard River Heritage Club member savings/benefits
  • Offer applies to full-fare bookings only and is valid for any stateroom category.
  • Availability of all stateroom categories cannot be guaranteed.
  • All fares and savings listed are in US dollars.
  • Rates and savings vary by itinerary and departure date.
  • Savings featured are based on the cruise-tour portion of bookings only, per person, and do not apply to the purchase of air tickets or other optional vacation add-ons such as optional pre and post extensions or the Uniworld Travel Protection Plan.
  • All applicable discounts are applied sequentially; fixed savings amounts are deducted prior to applying any percentage-based discounts.
  • This promotion is also applicable to Australian agency bookings.
  • Promotion is subject to availability, capacity controlled, and may be changed/withdrawn at any time without notice. Other restrictions may apply.
  • Rates displayed already reflect applicable promotional savings; No further savings will apply.

While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of the content and amenities displayed, promotions listed on the confirmation page may possibly not be combinable with the booked rate code/promotion. Guests are encouraged to check with their Travel Advisor to confirm which amenities/promotions they will receive based on the promotion/price booked.

Oceanview

Classic Riverview Stateroom [ CLASSIC ]

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Balcony

Deluxe French Balcony [ DLXFRNCH ]

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[ FRNCH ]

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Suite

Grand Suite [ GRANDSTE ]

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Suite [ SUITE ]

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Rates are cruise or cruise/land only, per person, based on double occupancy and include port charges and government fees/taxes. Fuel surcharges may apply. Please ask your travel counselor for details. Rates are subject to availability and may change without notice. Restrictions may apply.

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Departure Date
Sep 20, 2026
Number of Nights
14
Cruise Inclusions

Accommodations

  • 14-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the alluring S.S. Joie de Vivre and the striking S.S. Catherine
  • Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
  • Free Wi-Fi

Dining

  • All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
  • 14 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 14 dinners
  • 2 Captain's Welcome and 2 Captain's Farewell Receptions
  • 2 Welcome and 2 Farewell Gala Dinners
  • Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water

Excursions

  • 12 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
  • Guided “Let's Go” “and “Village Day” programs
  • State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
  • Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks

Experiences

  • 1 country: France
  • 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
  • Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
  • TGV train between Paris and Lyon
  • Cultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment
Available Addons
  • Pre or post cruise hotel stay
  • Optional roundtrip airfare

Airfare Terms:
Payment in full for optional airfare booked in conjunction with a Uniworld Cruise or Cruise-Tour is required at time of booking. Upon receipt of full air payment, your airfare, taxes and fuel surcharges are final. You may cancel your air within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund of the cost of the airfare.

Remarks

All fares are per guest in US Dollars based on double occupancy unless otherwise noted. Fares are cruise or cruise/land only and include port charges and government fees/taxes. Fares listed may represent promotions or discounts which would require full payment at time of booking to qualify for the listed discounted fares. Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice. Availability of all stateroom categories cannot be guaranteed. Single Supplement applies for single accommodation. Itineraries, hotels, and vessels may change, and substitute visits to other sites may occur during your trip due to water level fluctuations and other uncontrollable factors. The order of sightseeing and docking ports are subject to change according to port authority assignments.

TRUE ALL-INCLUSIVE BOUTIQUE RIVER CRUISING™: All gratuities for all onboard and onshore services; unlimited fine wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages; shore excursions with local experts as your guide; free Internet and Wi-Fi; and all arrival and departure day transfers.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.



All prices per person and in USD unless otherwise stated.
Offer ID
1585422

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Marietta, GA 30067
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