S.S. La Venezia (Uniworld River Cruises): Review, Specs and Cruises

At a glance

S.S. La Venezia is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Uniworld River Cruises, in service since 2020. It carries 130 guests and 50 crew (2.6 guests per crew member) at 5,000 gross tons. It is the 15th largest of 26 Uniworld River Cruises ships by guest capacity.

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Specs

Guests: 130
Crew: 50
Gross tons: 5,000
Decks: 4
Length: 361 ft
Beam: 36 ft
Maiden voyage: 2020
Space ratio: 2.6; Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew: 2.6
Speed (mph): 15

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S.S. La Venezia: Luxury river cruising on a floating Venetian palace

S.S. La Venezia, with an aesthetic that evokes a floating Venetian palace from the 1930s, is the newest Super Ship from luxury river cruise line Uniworld.

The focus of the cruises on La Venezia is northern Italian treasures such as Bologna and Poloselia on the Po River and islands in the Venetian lagoon, with several cruise tours (a combination of land and cruise vacations) available. There are also land journeys to Valpolicella and Milan and you can choose to extend your travels by land to Istanbul, Turkey or the Swiss Alps.

The ship — River Empress before its renovation in 2020 — has been completely reimagined, with influences drawn from luxury textiles brand Fortuny. Murano glass, gilded accents and artistic etched elements pay tribute to popular aesthetics of early 20th century Venice, aspiring to create an onboard atmosphere that is at once elegant and nostalgic.

Where S.S. La Venezia sails

S.S. La Venezia features the 7-night round-trip itinerary called “Venice & the Jewels of Veneto.”

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Dining on S.S. La Venezia

S.S. La Venezia’s restaurants and bars bring local gastronomy to life with ingredients sourced from local markets. Options on board include:

Rialto’s: The largest dining venue on board, Rialto’s offers classic Venetian fare in a friendly, cozy setting.

La Cantinetta: For private dining in an intimate venue and expertly paired wines, head to La Cantinetta, where guests have the chance to source ingredients with the chef before the meal at the famous Rialto food market.

Hari’s Bar and Lounge: Hari's provides a relaxed dining experience with live music, cocktails and an extensive champagne list. Guests can enjoy the entertainment and choose from a selection of traditional Paninis as they sail through some of the most iconic sights in Venice.

Cielo’s: Casual dining is available at Cielo’s Pizzeria on the Lido di Venezia Deck. You can dine on wood-fired pizzas, hot from the oven, along with fresh accompaniments from the salad bar at the al fresco venue.

Interested in a cruise on this ship?

For pricing, itinerary information and to reserve your spot on S.S. La Venezia, contact a Cruiseable travel consultant by email or call 1-877-322-3773.

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On board highlights

Grand destinations Venice
Decorative flourishes Throughout ship
Panini Deck 3

Dining

Where to eat on S.S. La Venezia

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Inside and out

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Get a marvelous view of Venice while dining al fresco at Cielo’s aboard S.S. La Venezia.
For private dining in an intimate venue and expertly paired wines, head to La Cantinetta on S.S. La Venezia.
Rialto’s offers classic Venetian fare in a friendly, cozy setting on S.S. La Venezia.
Rialto’s is the main dinner venue on Uniworld’s luxury river ship S.S. La Venezia.

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Enjoy a grand view of Venice from the sun deck of S.S. La Venezia.
Relax and chat up new acquaintances at the Panini Bar on S.S. La Venezia.
A Fortuny decorative chandelier in the lobby of Uniworld’s S.S. La Venezia.

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Spread out in a spacious grand suite during your voyage through northern Italy on S.S. La Venezia.
The bedroom of a luxurious suite aboard Uniworld’s S.S. La Venezia.
Unwind from your explorations of northern Italy in a suite on S.S. La Venezia

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The 130-passenger S.S. La Venezia from Uniworld evokes the atmosphere of 1930s Venice.
S.S. La Venezia from Uniworld takes guests through the waterways of northern Italy.

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