Joie de Vivre’s godmother

Actres and author Dame Joan Collins has been named Godmother of Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection’s new ship S.S. Joie de Vivre, to be launched later this month. Fiona Dalton, MD of Uniworld in Australia told travelbulletin that Dame Joan Collins was a terrific fit for the company. “It was very important to Uniworld, given our commitment to France and our continued support specifically for Paris, that we could invite a godmother who would also align with our ongoing commitment and somebody who themselves is a great supporter of Paris,” Dalton said. “She’s someone who really epitomises the joy of living philosophy which is what the Joie de Vivre is all about”. The 128-passenger Joie de Vivre will be christened on 27 March and sail Uniworld’s Paris & Normandy itinerary. At 125m the vessel is smaller than the standard 135m and will be able to dock in the heart of Paris.