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S.S. La Venezia: ship guide
Fortuny fabrics and Murano glass on Uniworld’s 126-guest Venice lagoon ship.
Best for: Couples and friends who want an all-inclusive, boutique-hotel stay afloat in Venice with easy days in Padua, Verona and the lagoon islands, on a small ship that moors in the city. Sails from Venice in 2026 and 2027.
About S.S. La Venezia
S.S. La Venezia is Uniworld’s Italian ship, a 126-guest vessel that was built in 2003 as the River Countess and came out of a complete 2020 redesign as a Super Ship themed on Northern Italy. The interiors draw on the Fortuny fabrics displayed through the ship, with Murano glass, gilded accents and etched artistic details that nod to Venetian style of the early 20th century. At 361 feet with 63 staterooms and a staff of 43, it is one of the more intimate ships in the Uniworld fleet.
Dining is Italian through and through: Ristorante Rialto is the main restaurant, La Cantinetta is the intimate alternative venue, the Panini Bar handles casual bites and Cielo’s lounge opens onto the Lido di Venezia sun deck. All 63 staterooms face the water, from 151-square-foot Classic, Deluxe and French Balcony rooms to four 214-square-foot Suites and two 302-square-foot Grand Suites with butler service. Uniworld’s all-inclusive fare covers meals, unlimited wines, beers and spirits, excursions, Wi-Fi and gratuities.
In 2026 and 2027 the ship sails round trip from Venice on Venice & the Jewels of Veneto, the eight-day cruise of the lagoon and the Po that visits Chioggia, Padua, Verona, Bologna and the islands, and anchors longer cruise-and-rail and cruise-and-tour journeys that add Slovenia, Rome, Sicily, Istanbul, Milan and the Alps. It suits travelers who want a slow, all-inclusive look at Venice and the Veneto with a boutique-hotel feel and a ship small enough to moor in the city itself.
- Complete 2020 redesign inspired by Northern Italy, with Fortuny fabrics, Murano glass and gilded Venetian details
- Only 126 guests in 63 riverview staterooms, with a staff of 43
- Ristorante Rialto main restaurant plus the intimate La Cantinetta and a Panini Bar
- Cielo’s lounge and the Lido di Venezia sun deck for lagoon views
- Grand Suites of 302 square feet with a French balcony, living room and butler service
- Handcrafted Savoir Beds of England and marble bathrooms with Asprey amenities in every category
- One of the few Uniworld ships where triple bookings are allowed in some suites
- Round-trip Venice sailings in 2026 and 2027 plus cruise-and-rail journeys to Slovenia, Istanbul and Sicily
Staterooms and suites
Classic
Seven riverview staterooms of 151 square feet on the lowest deck, with windows at the water line, a Savoir bed, built-in closet and a marble bathroom with Asprey products; the value way onto this ship.
Deluxe
Thirty-six riverview staterooms of 151 square feet, the largest category on board, with a picture window, built-in closet, flat-screen TV with infotainment and a marble bathroom with heated mirror.
French Balcony
Fourteen staterooms of 151 square feet with an opening French balcony for lagoon air, plus the same Savoir bed, marble bathroom and Asprey amenities.
Suite
Four suites of 214 square feet with a French balcony, towel warmers, butler service including laundry and in-room breakfast, a stocked mini bar, Nespresso machine and daily treats from the pastry chef.
Grand Suite
Two Grand Suites of 302 square feet with a French balcony, a separate living room, a bathroom with a separate bathtub, butler service and the full in-suite treats program; triple occupancy is possible in some suites on this ship.
S.S. La Venezia deck plans
Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.
Murano Deck
Ristorante Rialto, Reception, Cruise Manager Desk, Bar, Hari's Bar & Lounge, Panini Bar, Suites/Staterooms.
- Ristorante RialtoRistorante Rialto.
- BarBar.
Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.
On board S.S. La Venezia
Dining on S.S. La Venezia
Ristorante RialtoIncluded
The main restaurant, serving breakfast and lunch buffets with made-to-order dishes and a four-course gourmet dinner built around Venetian and regional Italian ingredients.
La CantinettaIncluded
The ship’s intimate alternative venue for a more private dinner or a wine-focused evening, included in the fare and booked on board.
Panini BarIncluded
Casual counter for panini, light bites and coffee between meals, handy on days when you return from Venice mid-afternoon.
Cielo’sIncluded
The lounge and bar, home to the pre-dinner briefings, local entertainment and the bar that stays open until the last guest turns in.
All-inclusive drinksIncluded
Fine wines, local beers, premium spirits, soft drinks and specialty coffees are unlimited throughout the cruise, not just at mealtimes, and 24-hour room service is included.
Entertainment and activities
- Lido di Venezia sun deck with loungers for sailing the lagoon and the Po
- Cielo’s lounge with nightly local entertainment, music and cooking demonstrations
- Daily fitness classes and morning yoga on deck
- Free use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks in port
- A choice of included excursions every day, including Let’s Go active options and small-group Masterpiece Collection experiences
- Ship-wide Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service
- Gratuities for all onboard staff included in the fare
Families and who it suits
Uniworld welcomes children aged 5 and older on its European ships, with under-18s sharing a cabin with an adult of 21 or over, but it makes no special arrangements for young children and offers few kids’ activities outside its Generations Collection family departures, which are not scheduled on S.S. La Venezia for 2026 or 2027; this ship is better suited to adults and to families with older teens.
Best for: Couples and friends who want an all-inclusive, boutique-hotel stay afloat in Venice with easy days in Padua, Verona and the lagoon islands, on a small ship that moors in the city.
Sails from: Venice · Regions: Venice Lagoon and Po
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Facts checked against Uniworld: S.S. La Venezia, Uniworld: The most all-inclusive, Uniworld: FAQ, Cruise Industry News: Uniworld celebrates 50th anniversary with new offerings on October 14, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.
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