SS La Venezia

Former name: River Countess

SS La Venezia current position

SS La Venezia current location is at Adriatic Sea (coordinates 45.43074 N / 12.31963 E) cruising en route to BURANO. The AIS position was reported 17 minutes ago.

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Current itinerary of SS La Venezia

SS La Venezia current cruise is 6 days, one-way from Verona to Venice. Prices start from USD 3899 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 01 Oct, 2023 and ends on 07 Oct, 2023.

Date / TimePort
01 Oct    Departing from Verona, Italy hotels
02 Oct - 03 Oct    Venice, Marghera, Italy
04 Oct - 05 Oct    Chioggia, Italy, Venice City
06 Oct - 07 Oct    Arriving in Venice, Marghera, Italy hotels

Specifications of SS La Venezia

Year of build2003  /  Age: 20
Flag state Netherlands
BuilderScheepswerf Den Breejen Shipyard (Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Holland)
Speed13 kn / 24 km/h / 15 mph
Length (LOA)110 m / 361 ft
Beam (width)11 m / 36 ft
Passengers132
Crew41
Decks4
Cabins63
Decks with cabins3
Last Refurbishment2020
Sister-shipsRiver Ambassador (THE A), River Baroness (THE B), River Duchess, River Empress, River Princess, River Queen, River Royale (SS Bon Voyage)
Former namesRiver Countess
Owner(TravCorp) The Travel Corporation
OperatorUniworld River Cruises

SS La Venezia Itineraries

DateItineraryDeparture PortPrice from
2023 Sep 24 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3299
2023 Oct 01 6 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $3899
2023 Oct 01 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3299
2023 Oct 08 6 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $3899
2023 Oct 08 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3299
2023 Oct 15 6 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $3899
2023 Oct 15 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3299
2023 Oct 22 6 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $3899
2023 Oct 22 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3299
2023 Oct 29 6 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $3099
2023 Oct 29 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $2499
2024 Mar 31 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $3149
2024 Mar 31 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $2294
2024 Apr 07 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $3689
2024 Apr 07 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $2834
2024 Apr 14 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $3779
2024 Apr 14 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3059
2024 Apr 21 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $3239
2024 Apr 21 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $2519
2024 Apr 28 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $4139
2024 Apr 28 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3419
2024 May 05 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $4139
2024 May 05 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3419
2024 May 12 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $4139
2024 May 12 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3419
2024 May 19 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $4139
2024 May 19 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3419
2024 May 26 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $4139
2024 May 26 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3419
2024 Jun 02 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $4139
2024 Jun 02 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3419
2024 Jun 09 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $4139
2024 Jun 09 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3419
2024 Jun 16 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $4139
2024 Jun 16 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3419
2024 Jun 23 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $4139
2024 Jun 23 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3419
2024 Jun 30 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $3959
2024 Jun 30 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3239
2024 Jul 07 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $3959
2024 Jul 07 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3239
2024 Jul 14 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $3959
2024 Jul 14 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $2699
2024 Jul 21 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $3959
2024 Jul 21 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3239
2024 Jul 28 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $3959
2024 Jul 28 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3239
2024 Aug 04 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $3419
2024 Aug 04 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $2699
2024 Aug 11 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $3419
2024 Aug 11 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $2699
2024 Aug 18 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $3959
2024 Aug 18 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3239
2024 Aug 25 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $3959
2024 Aug 25 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3239
2024 Sep 01 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $4139
2024 Sep 01 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3419
2024 Sep 08 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona
2024 Sep 08 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice
2024 Sep 22 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $4139
2024 Sep 22 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3419
2024 Sep 29 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $4139
2024 Sep 29 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3419
2024 Oct 06 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3419
2024 Oct 06 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $4139
2024 Oct 13 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $3779
2024 Oct 13 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3059
2024 Oct 20 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $3779
2024 Oct 20 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3059
2024 Oct 27 7 days, one-way from Verona to Venice Verona $3149
2024 Oct 27 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $2294

SS La Venezia Review

Review of SS La Venezia

The 2003-built Uniworld SS La Venezia ship (fka River Countess) cruises on Po River in Italy, departing from homeport Venice. Uniworld (officially "Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection") is a major river cruise company part of The Travel Corporation group. With the same design features and amenities as River Countess are the Uniworld ships Ambassador (1993, now THE A), Baroness (1994, now THE B), Duchess (2003), Empress (2001), Princess (2001), Queen (1999), Royale (2006, now SS Bon Voyage).

Following an extensive drydock refit and refurbishment, in 2020 MS River Countess was renamed "SS La Venezia" and classed as "super ship". River Countess boat's last major refurbishment was in 2012 when the vessel was completely remodeled. The premium hotels and all excursions with English-speaking guides and audio headphones are included in Uniworld Po River cruise fares.

Uniworld SS La Venezia cruise ship (River Countess)

SS La Venezia has as sisterships the Uniworld's "Super Ship" class boats SS Bon Voyage (2006, ex River Royale), SS Beatrice (2009, ex River Beatrice), SS Antoinette (2011), SS Catherine (2014), SS Maria Theresa (2015), SS Joie de Vivre (2017).

Following the 15-month hiatus due to the Coronavirus crisis, Uniworld restarted voyages with SS La Venezia departing on June 20, 2021, from Venice Italy.

Cabins

Of all SS La Venezia staterooms (total 63), 6x are Suites, 14x French Balconies, 36x Deluxe (with Picture Window) and 7x Classic (with Porthole Windows). Before 2020, the ship was operated under the name "River Countess" and had 66 cabins (including 4x Suites).

The fully remodeled ship has standard cabins sized 14 m2 (150 ft2), while the French Balconies are 13 m2. French Balcony Suites are sized 19 m2 each. Two-Room Grand Suites are sized 26 m2. All cabins are fitted with UK-made Savoir beds with top-luxury bedding sets and pillows. All staterooms on Deck 3 (Murano) are with French Balconies - an electronically-controlled, sliding floor-ceiling window opening to a railing. All passenger cabin bathrooms were completely renovated (tiles, furniture, LED lighting, vanity tops). The signature Savoir beds are handcrafted, with ample under-bed suitcase storage space, luxury bedding sets (100% Egyptian cotton), duvets, pillow menu.

Standard cabin amenities include boutique decor (decadent-style interiors with high-quality wooden furniture, brass finishings, wooden wall panels), a Queen-size double bed (some convertible to twins / 2x single beds), bedside cabinets (3-drawer), wall-mounted reading lamps, large wardrobe (2-3x built-in closets), smart HDTV (satellite reception, infotainment system / Internet, movies-on-demand, “View From the Bridge” /real-time webcam views), direct-dial phone (intercom), electronic safe box (in the closet), mirrored dressing table, chair, bottled water (replenished daily), individually controlled air-conditioning (thermostat), 110-220 V power outlets, en-suite marble bathroom (WC-toilet, single-sink vanity, magnifying mirror, glass shower cubicle, hairdryer, towel warmer, waffle bathrobes, plush towels, slippers), Asprey bath products (shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion).

Both Two-Room Grand Suites (midship-aft on deck 3-Murano) each has two French balconies (one in the bedroom, one in the living room), a larger bathroom (with double-sink vanity, separate shower, bathtub, rain shower, Hermes bath products), bedroom (fixed Queen bed / non-convertible), living room (3-seater sofa, 2x chairs, 2x glass-top coffee tables). The two French Balcony Suites (midship on deck 3-Murano) are with a 2-seater sofa and also with a fixed double bed and larger bathroom (double-sink vanity, separate shower, rain shower, Hermes bath products, no bathtub).

All cabins on deck 2-Burano-Mazzorbo are same-sized (14 m2) and with a large (wall-to-wall, half-height) non-opening Picture Window. All cabins on deck 1-Torcello are with 2x Porthole Windows (non-opening, round-shaped) located at water-level (high up on the riverside wall).

One pair of French Balcony staterooms (408-410) are connecting and can be booked as a family cabin with quad capacity.

River Countess cruise ship (Uniworld)

Shipboard facilities

On Deck 2 forward (Mazzorbo Deck) are located Serenity River Spa (massage room served by a professional masseur), Beauty Salon (professional nail-hairdresser-barber services), 24-hour tea/coffee station (complimentary teabags, hot and bottled water, cookies, candies), Boutique Shop, Internet corner), Fitness (Gym Room with exercise bikes, treadmill, rowing machine, free weights, yoga mats). La Cantinetta (specialty dining venue at surcharge) is a la carte-priced "wine club" for wine-pairing dinners and gourmet food (made-to-order upon request). On Deck 2 aft (Burano Deck) is the Sauna Room.

On Murano Deck (deck 3) are located Hari's Bar Lounge (forward), Lobby hall (Reception, Uniworld Tours Desk, , small seating area with sofas), Captain’s Club (midship), Ristorante Rialto (aft).

Ristorante Rialto is the ship’s open-seating Dining Room Restaurant with floor-ceiling windows, single-seating capacity, waiter service, fixed dining times (depending on the daily scheduled activities). Breakfast (7-9 am) is buffet-style (a large station is located in the middle) with cereals, a selection of breads, cheeses, cold meats, fruits, yogurt, smoothies, sausage. There is a designated chef for made-to-order eggs, omelets and other dishes ordered separately (at no extra charge). Lunch (12:30-2 pm) includes a soup station, carvery, salads bar, hot dishes, pasta and sandwiches, desserts, with local delicacies also provided. Dinners (7-7:30 pm /starting after the Main Lounge’s cocktail hour) are waiter-served (until 9 pm). The 4-course dinner menu has several starters, 2 soups, 3 entrees (fish, meat, vegetarian), desserts, cheese plates. At dinner, the complimentary wines are itinerary-based (reflecting the sailing region), and steaks and chicken are always offered on request. At breakfast and lunch, a la carte menu is also provided.

Captain’s Club is a small room that doubles as Library (has 3 tables, collection of books, popular board games, playing cards). Hari's Bar Lounge is the boat's main lounge with a dance floor and evening program with live entertainment (music by resident duo pianist/singer) and local guests' performances. Hari's Lounge also hosts the Uniworld's onboard enrichment program (cooking demonstrations, guest lectures, crew show, Cruise Director’s port talks).

On Sun Deck are the Navigation Bridge (Wheelhouse), bike station (storage for complimentary bicycles with locks, helmets are provided on request), Sienna Salon (Cafe), deckgames area (Shuffleboard, Giant Chess Set). Sienna Salon is a conservatory-type indoor-outdoor lounge with retractable roof and glass walls, live plants, indoor and outdoor seating. Depending on the weather, the whole structure can be opened or closed. Sienna Lounge doubles as an alternative dining venue with waiter service and light food menu (oven-baked pizzas, pasta, salads, soups, sandwiches). The sundeck lounge also serves brunches and cocktail parties. Weather permitting, on sundeck are held morning exercise classes (complimentary, including Zumba, Yoga, Aerobics).

One Lift (passenger elevator) connects all cabin decks (upper level 3 of 3). A stairlift links decks 3 and 4.

SS La Venezia river cruise prices are per person and based on double occupancy. These are only indicative Uniworld Italy cruise rates. They might be different when you book your Uniworld Po River cruise only or cruise tour deals, influenced by travel agency promotions, special offers, and discounts, group travel booking or last-minute deals rates. Uniworld offers air-inclusive cruise deals and pre/post-cruise hotel packages as extensions (at additional cost).

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The vessel (ENI number 07001802) is Holland-flagged (MMSI 244780776) and Holland-built (by Scheepswerf Den Breejen in Hardinxveld-Giessendam).

In April 2013, Uniworld introduced the company's Po River cruisetours in Italy and aimed to be the most luxurious operator on the Italian inland waterways. Uniworld succeeded with the remodeled boat River Countess, which, after 10 years of service, underwent a total drydock transformation in 2012 at the cost of USD 5+ million. Countess was re-designed by a team of Red Carnation Hotels (sister-company of Uniworld, with parent The Travel Corporation).

The boat's namesake is the Carnival Corporation-owned cruise ship Carnival Venezia (2019-built as Costa Venezia).

Due to the boat's unique itineraries in Italy, some shore excursions (for example, to Verona, Ravenna, Bologna, Padua) require bus travel of 1-2 hours. This means less cruising time than on an average river voyage. The ship's Po River itineraries include 3-day roundtrips from Venice (Venezia) and also one-ways leaving from Milan and Rome to Venice. This is the only Uniworld ship in Italy. Another large European riverboat deployed year-round in Italy is CroisiEurope's MS Michelangelo.

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