SS La Venezia

Former name: River Countess

SS La Venezia current position

SS La Venezia current location is at Adriatic Sea (coordinates 45.03224 N / 11.80810 E) cruising en route to ROVIGO. The AIS position was reported 13 minutes ago.

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Current itinerary of SS La Venezia

SS La Venezia current cruise is 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice. Prices start from USD 4099 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 04 Apr, 2025 and ends on 13 Apr, 2025.

Date / TimePort
04 Apr - 05 Apr    Departing from Milano City, Italy hotels
06 Apr    Verona, Italy
07 Apr - 08 Apr    Venice, Marghera, Italy
09 Apr - 10 Apr    Chioggia, Italy, Venice City
11 Apr - 13 Apr    Arriving in Venice, Marghera, Italy hotels

Specifications of SS La Venezia

Year of build2003  /  Age: 21
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
2025 Apr 04 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City $4099
2025 Apr 04 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City $5899
2025 Apr 06 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3399
2025 Apr 06 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $4999
2025 Apr 11 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City
2025 Apr 11 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City
2025 Apr 13 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3355
2025 Apr 13 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $4999
2025 Apr 18 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City $4499
2025 Apr 18 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City $6299
2025 Apr 20 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3799
2025 Apr 20 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5399
2025 Apr 25 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City $3149
2025 Apr 25 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City $4409
2025 Apr 27 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $2659
2025 Apr 27 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5399
2025 May 02 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City $4499
2025 May 02 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City $6299
2025 May 02 18 days, one-way from Milano City to Istanbul Milano City $18898
2025 May 03 15 days, one-way from Budapest to Venice Budapest $16998
2025 May 04 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3799
2025 May 04 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5399
2025 May 04 16 days, one-way from Venice to Istanbul Venice $18198
2025 May 09 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City $4499
2025 May 09 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City $6299
2025 May 11 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3799
2025 May 11 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5399
2025 May 16 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City $4499
2025 May 16 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City $6299
2025 May 18 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3799
2025 May 18 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5399
2025 May 23 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City $4499
2025 May 23 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City $6299
2025 May 25 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $2665
2025 May 25 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5399
2025 May 30 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City $4499
2025 May 30 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City $6299
2025 Jun 01 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3799
2025 Jun 01 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5399
2025 Jun 06 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City $4499
2025 Jun 06 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City $6299
2025 Jun 08 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3799
2025 Jun 08 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5399
2025 Jun 13 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City $4499
2025 Jun 13 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City $6299
2025 Jun 15 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3799
2025 Jun 15 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5399
2025 Jun 20 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City $4499
2025 Jun 20 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City $6299
2025 Jun 22 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3799
2025 Jun 22 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5399
2025 Jun 27 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City $4499
2025 Jun 27 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City $5260
2025 Jun 29 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $2999
2025 Jun 29 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5399
2025 Jul 04 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City $4299
2025 Jul 04 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City $6099
2025 Jul 06 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3499
2025 Jul 06 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5099
2025 Jul 11 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City $4299
2025 Jul 11 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City $6099
2025 Jul 13 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3499
2025 Jul 13 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5099
2025 Jul 18 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City $3888
2025 Jul 18 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City $5694
2025 Jul 20 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3999
2025 Jul 20 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5099
2025 Jul 25 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City $3009
2025 Jul 25 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City $5744
2025 Jul 27 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $2449
2025 Jul 27 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5099
2025 Aug 01 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City $4299
2025 Aug 01 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City $5744
2025 Aug 03 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3999
2025 Aug 03 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5099
2025 Aug 08 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City $4299
2025 Aug 08 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City $5744
2025 Aug 10 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3999
2025 Aug 10 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $4443
2025 Aug 15 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City $4299
2025 Aug 15 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City $6099
2025 Aug 17 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3499
2025 Aug 17 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5099
2025 Aug 22 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City $4299
2025 Aug 22 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City $6099
2025 Aug 24 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3999
2025 Aug 24 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5099
2025 Aug 29 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City $4299
2025 Aug 29 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City $6099
2025 Aug 31 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3499
2025 Aug 31 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5099
2025 Sep 05 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City $4499
2025 Sep 05 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City $6299
2025 Sep 07 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3799
2025 Sep 07 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5399
2025 Sep 12 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City
2025 Sep 12 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City
2025 Sep 14 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice
2025 Sep 14 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice
2025 Sep 19 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City $4799
2025 Sep 19 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City $6599
2025 Sep 21 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5699
2025 Sep 21 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $4099
2025 Sep 26 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City $6599
2025 Sep 26 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City $4799
2025 Sep 28 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5699
2025 Sep 28 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $4099
2025 Oct 03 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City $6899
2025 Oct 03 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City $5099
2025 Oct 05 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5899
2025 Oct 05 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3165
2025 Oct 10 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City $6899
2025 Oct 10 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City $5099
2025 Oct 12 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5899
2025 Oct 12 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $4299
2025 Oct 17 18 days, one-way from Milano City to Istanbul Milano City
2025 Oct 17 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City
2025 Oct 17 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City
2025 Oct 19 16 days, one-way from Venice to Istanbul Venice
2025 Oct 19 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice
2025 Oct 19 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice
2025 Nov 01 12 days, one-way from Milano City to Rome City Milano City $5899
2025 Nov 01 9 days, one-way from Milano City to Venice Milano City $4099
2025 Nov 03 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $4999
2025 Nov 03 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $2665
2026 Apr 05 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $4751
2026 Apr 05 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3041
2026 Apr 12 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $4751
2026 Apr 12 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3041
2026 Apr 19 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5021
2026 Apr 19 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3311
2026 Apr 26 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5021
2026 Apr 26 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3311
2026 May 03 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5021
2026 May 03 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3311
2026 May 10 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5021
2026 May 10 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3311
2026 May 17 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5021
2026 May 17 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3311
2026 May 24 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5021
2026 May 24 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3311
2026 May 31 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5021
2026 May 31 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3311
2026 Jun 07 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5021
2026 Jun 07 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3311
2026 Jun 14 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5021
2026 Jun 14 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3311
2026 Jun 21 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5021
2026 Jun 21 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3311
2026 Jun 28 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5021
2026 Jun 28 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3311
2026 Jul 05 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $4303
2026 Jul 05 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $2783
2026 Jul 12 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $4303
2026 Jul 12 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $2783
2026 Jul 19 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $4303
2026 Jul 19 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $2783
2026 Jul 26 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $4303
2026 Jul 26 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $2783
2026 Aug 02 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $4303
2026 Aug 02 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $2783
2026 Aug 09 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $4303
2026 Aug 09 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $2783
2026 Aug 16 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $4303
2026 Aug 16 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $2783
2026 Aug 23 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $4841
2026 Aug 23 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3131
2026 Aug 30 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $4841
2026 Aug 30 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3131
2026 Sep 06 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5021
2026 Sep 06 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3311
2026 Sep 13 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5021
2026 Sep 13 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3311
2026 Sep 20 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5021
2026 Sep 20 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3311
2026 Sep 27 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5021
2026 Sep 27 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3311
2026 Oct 04 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5021
2026 Oct 04 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3311
2026 Oct 11 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $5021
2026 Oct 11 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3311
2026 Oct 18 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $4751
2026 Oct 18 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3041
2026 Oct 25 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $4751
2026 Oct 25 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3041
2026 Nov 01 10 days, one-way from Venice to Rome City Venice $4751
2026 Nov 01 7 days, round-trip Venice the Jewels of Veneto Venice $3041

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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