50 Night Africa - Middle East - India Cruise

Cruise LineUniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection

ShipS.S. Joie de Vivre

Nights50

DepartsThu, Apr 16th 2026

ReturnsFri, Jun 5th 2026

Departing PortZeebrugge

Ports of CallZeebrugge, Antwerp (2 Days), Ghent, Veere, Rotterdam, Nijmegen, Clare, Ijmuiden, Amsterdam, Paris, Vernon, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux (Honfleur), Rouen, Mantes-la-Jolie, Paris (2 Days), Lyon, Macon, Tournon, Tain l'Hermitage, Viviers, Avignon, Arles (2 Days), Cassis (3 Days), Aswan + Cairo (5 Days), Dendera, Luxor, Edfu + Kom Ombo, Aswan (2 Days), Esna, Luxor, Petra (2 Days), Amman (2 Days)

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Itinerary

Itinerary for 50 Night Africa - Middle East - India Cruise
Decks
Ship Categories
Dining
Entertainment
Health & Fitness
Kids & Teen

Ship Details

Year Built
2017
Capacity
128
Meeting Rooms
N/A
Elevators
N/A
Casino
N/A
Registry
N/A
Restaurants
1
Disco
N/A
Tonnage
N/A
Bars
1
Fitness Center
N/A
Cabins
N/A
Pools
1
Children's Program
N/A
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins
N/A
Theaters
N/A
Internet Cafe
N/A
Shops
N/A
Library
N/A
Spa
N/A

Decks

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Sun Deck

  • Deck de Montmartre
  • Bridge

Victor Hugo Deck
  • Serenity River Spa
  • Massage
  • Fitness Centre
  • Swimming Pool
  • Club L'Esprit / Claude's
  • Bar
  • Suites 
  • Le Bistrot
  • Salon Toulouse
  • 24-Hour Tea and Coffee Station
  • Grand Suite
  • Deluxe French Balconies

Balzac Deck

  • French Balcony Staterooms
  • Reception
  • Le Restaurant Pigalle

Jules Verne Deck
  • Classic Staterooms
  • Laundry
  • La Cave des Vins

Ship Categories

Grand Suite
Lavishly appointed riverview Grand Suite (410 sq ft - 38 sq m) with an open-air balconyHandcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, generous built-in closets, hair dryer, individual climate-control thermostat, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV with infotainment center, safe, separate spacious living room and a bathroom with a separate rain shower and tub, and a secluded toilet and bidet areaMarble bathroom includes Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, special towel warmers, backlit magnifying mirror, heated mirrors, cozy bathrobes and slippersAdditional amenities and services include: in-suite butler service; packing and unpacking assistance; in-room breakfast; daily fruit and cookie plate, and an elegant evening snack; Nespresso coffee machine and fine teas; fully stocked mini bar; bottle of wine upon arrival; shoe shine; free laundry service; and a special dinner in Bar du Leopard.
French Balcony
Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms (194 sq ft - 18 sq m) with a French balconyHandcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, bottled water and flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satelliteMarble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, cozy bathrobes and slippers
Deluxe French Balcony
Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms (194 sq ft - 18 sq m) with a French balconyHandcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, bottled water and flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satelliteMarble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, cozy bathrobes and slippers
Classic Category 5
Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom (162-180 sq ft - 15-17 sq m)Handcrafted Savoir® of England bed, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre and satellite, and bottled waterMarble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, cosy bathrobes and slippers
Classic Category 4
Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom (162-180 sq ft - 15-17 sq m)Handcrafted Savoir® of England bed, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre and satellite, and bottled waterMarble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, cosy bathrobes and slippers
French Balcony Category 3
Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms (194 sq ft - 18 sq m) with a French balconyHandcrafted Savoir® of England bed, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre and satellite, and bottled waterMarble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, cosy bathrobes and slippers
French Balcony Category 2
Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms (194 sq ft - 18 sq m) with a French balconyHandcrafted Savoir® of England bed, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre and satellite, and bottled waterMarble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, cosy bathrobes and slippers
Deluxe Balcony Category 1
Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms (194 sq ft - 18 sq m) with a French balconyHandcrafted Savoir® of England bed, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre and satellite, and bottled waterMarble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, cosy bathrobes and slippers
SUITE
Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom (260 sq ft - 24 sq m) with a French balconyHandcrafted Savoir® of England bed, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre and satellite, and bottled water

Dining

La Cave Des Vins

Lovers of French food and wine can experience an exclusive epicurean event in our onboard show kitchen. Under the guidance of Uniworld’s talented chef, prepare an exquisite seven-course meal. Then relish your creation with wine pairings designed just for you by our Sommelier. Simply ask our Concierge to reserve your spot. Bon appetit!

Le Bistrot

The ship's very own Parisian-style sidewalk café serves classic French cuisine. Designed with windows that lower for an open-air ambiance, Le Bistrot is a très bon spot to savor wrap-around views of the Seine.

Le Restaurant Pigalle

Le Restaurant Pigalle is located on Balzac Deck.

Entertainment

Claude's

Experience the magic each evening as Club L’Esprit transforms into Claude’s supper club, a vibrant dining and entertainment venue. Claude’s glitzy and glamorous atmosphere is the perfect place to listen to local music, enjoy delectable hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails, or view a classic French film on select nights in an intimate cinema. 

Signature Cocktails
Our cocktails, much like our ships, are one-of-a-kind and inspired by the destinations we visit. Our bartenders are sharing their favorites with you.

Local Wines
Uniworld cruises through some of the world’s most acclaimed wine producing regions in Europe. Our onboard wine menus are expertly curated by our staff of Sommeliers to reflect the local destination. Plus, you can enjoy these local wines as part of your all-inclusive package.

Local Beers
Our onboard beer menus feature unique lagers, ales and stouts from small local breweries, giving you a taste of the world’s finest. The best part? It’s all included.

Premium Spirits
Extra dirty Grey Goose martini with locally harvested olives? It’s all yours. As is everything else you can think of. With our ultra-inclusive amenities you can enjoy unlimited beverages onboard.

Information Desk

The Information Desk can be found on Balzac Deck.

Reception

Reception can be found on Balzac Deck.

Salon Toulouse

Salon Toulouse can be found on Victor Hugo Deck

Health & Fitness

Club L'Esprit

Relax and indulge your mind, body and soul at Club L’Esprit, our onboard spa and wellness centre. Pamper yourself with an array of beauty and well-being treatments. Unwind with yoga. Work out in the resistance pool. Get your heart pumping in the onboard fitness centre. Afterwards, refresh and recharge with a deliciously good-for-you smoothie at the L’Espirit Bar. 

Fitness Centre

The Fitness Centre Spa can be found on the Victor Hugo Deck.

Serenity River Spa

The Serenity River Spa can be found on the Victor Hugo Deck.

Kids & Teen

Special Generations Amenities

  • Exciting shore excursions tailor-made for families and hosted by local experts

  • Kid-friendly menus for each meal and unlimited beverages onboard
  • Young Travellers’ Table, a special dining table reserved on certain nights just for our younger guests and Family Hosts
  • Onboard activities just for kids, such as cooking classes and dessert-making with the ship’s chef and pastry chef
  • Hands-on craft workshops tailored to the destinations you visit
  • Young travellers’ lounge and game room, complete with PlayStation, games, movies and local treats
  • Two dedicated Family Hosts to oversee all activities for Junior Cruisers (ages 4 to 12 years) and Teen Cruisers (ages 13 to 17 years)
  • Opportunities to “Live the Lingo” and learn words and phrases in other languages from our Family Hosts
  • Kids-only movie nights, where kids can enjoy popcorn-fueled screenings of family-friendly films along with their new onboard friends and Family Hosts
  • A special VIP ship tour with the Captain or Hotel Manager
  • Complimentary bicycles, helmets and Nordic walking sticks for use onshore
  • Young travellers will receive special surprise pillow gifts for each night of the cruise
  • Convenient departures scheduled during summer and winter breaks