A luxurious new cruise ship looks like a floating Venetian palace, complete with Murano glass sculptures and 4 separate restaurants. Take a look inside.

Debanjali BoseOct 13, 2020, 18:53 IST

A view of the water from a suite.Courtesy of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

A new luxury vessel launching in 2021, the S.S. La Venezia, will take its guests on a 8-day cruise of the Venetian lagoon at a starting price of $2,899 per person.
The ship's interiors pay homage to Venice, as well as famed Italian design and textile house Fortuny.
It has four decks, three of which are named after different islands in Venice, and is decorated with brightly-colored Murano glass.
Italy, like most of the European Union, is currently off limits for most US travelers due to the coronavirus pandemic.

A new 321-foot-long luxury cruise ship, the S.S. La Venezia, is setting sail in Northern Italy in 2021, with its elegant interiors and decor mirroring the city it's named after.

An exterior look at the S.S. La Venezia. Courtesy of Uniworld

A new 321-foot-long luxury cruise ship, the S.S. La Venezia, is setting sail in Northern Italy in 2021, with its elegant interiors and decor mirroring the city it's named after.

According to a Uniworld press release shared with Insider, much of the ship's aesthetic has also been inspired by famed textile company, Fortuny, and its legendary founder, Mariano Fortuny.

The lobby of the ship. Courtesy of Uniworld

According to a Uniworld press release shared with Insider, much of the ship's aesthetic has also been inspired by famed textile company, Fortuny, and its legendary founder, Mariano Fortuny.

The ship was created in partnership with Fortuny, per Uniworld. There are gardens and exhibitions on board the vessel that showcase the textile company's work.

A chandelier light fixture in the lobby. Courtesy of Uniworld

Per the company's website, the ship is divided into decks each named after islands in Venice — Burano, Murano, and Torcello.

Inside one of the ship's suites. Courtesy of Uniworld

It's fitting that part of the ship's decor includes brightly-colored Murano glass sculptures, a glass-making method unique to the Venice island of Murano. And the nods to Venice don't stop there.

A look inside one of the suites. Courtesy of Uniworld

It's fitting that part of the ship's decor includes brightly-colored Murano glass sculptures, a glass-making method unique to the Venice island of Murano. And the nods to Venice don't stop there.

In a statement shared with Insider, Uniworld's artistic director Toni Tollman said "every space has been crafted to expressly celebrate Venice."

The suites each come with a large, mirrored cabinet. Courtesy of Uniworld

The four restaurants and bars offer menu items created with locally-sourced produce. They also feature live music and specialty cocktails.

La Cantinetta restaurant. Courtesy of Uniworld

In addition to multiple bars and restaurants, the ship also has a fitness center and a space where guests can do their own laundry.

Inside one of the many restaurants on the ship. Courtesy of Uniworld

Tollman added that guests might also notice influences of Venice's "landmark bridges in the patterns of the fabrics."

A suite. Courtesy of Uniworld

The ship will sail the 8-day "Venice & the Gems of Northern Italy" cruise and several of Uniworld's longer travel packages that take travelers to other popular European cities like Milan, Zurich, and Innsbruck, according to Uniworld's website.

Inside the most expensive suite on board the S.S. La Venezia. Courtesy of Uniworld

The ship will sail the 8-day "Venice & the Gems of Northern Italy" cruise and several of Uniworld's longer travel packages that take travelers to other popular European cities like Milan, Zurich, and Innsbruck, according to Uniworld's website.

Prices to tour the Venetian Lagoon start at $2,899 per person and can cost as much as $17,000, per the company. The ship accommodates 126 guests.

The sundeck. Courtesy of Uniworld

As with many cities, the coronavirus pandemic decimated tourism in Venice. In July, Anna Momigliano of The New York Times reported that Venice tourism "may never be the same," but that it's not necessarily a bad thing.

Inside the most expensive suite on board the S.S. La Venezia. Courtesy of Uniworld

As with many cities, the coronavirus pandemic decimated tourism in Venice. In July, Anna Momigliano of The New York Times reported that Venice tourism "may never be the same," but that it's not necessarily a bad thing.

Per Momigliano, locals in Venice were hopeful that a shift away from tourism would encourage investment in the city's universities and research.

Inside the most expensive suite on-board the S.S. La Venezia. Courtesy of Uniworld

43 times celebrities have rocked the 'no-pants' trend

Cookies on the Business Insider India website

A luxurious new cruise ship looks like a floating Venetian palace, complete with Murano glass sculptures and 4 separate restaurants. Take a look inside.

A new 321-foot-long luxury cruise ship, the S.S. La Venezia, is setting sail in Northern Italy in 2021, with its elegant interiors and decor mirroring the city it's named after.

According to a Uniworld press release shared with Insider, much of the ship's aesthetic has also been inspired by famed textile company, Fortuny, and its legendary founder, Mariano Fortuny.

The ship was created in partnership with Fortuny, per Uniworld. There are gardens and exhibitions on board the vessel that showcase the textile company's work.

Per the company's website, the ship is divided into decks each named after islands in Venice — Burano, Murano, and Torcello.

It's fitting that part of the ship's decor includes brightly-colored Murano glass sculptures, a glass-making method unique to the Venice island of Murano. And the nods to Venice don't stop there.

In a statement shared with Insider, Uniworld's artistic director Toni Tollman said "every space has been crafted to expressly celebrate Venice."

The four restaurants and bars offer menu items created with locally-sourced produce. They also feature live music and specialty cocktails.

In addition to multiple bars and restaurants, the ship also has a fitness center and a space where guests can do their own laundry.

Tollman added that guests might also notice influences of Venice's "landmark bridges in the patterns of the fabrics."

The ship will sail the 8-day "Venice & the Gems of Northern Italy" cruise and several of Uniworld's longer travel packages that take travelers to other popular European cities like Milan, Zurich, and Innsbruck, according to Uniworld's website.

Prices to tour the Venetian Lagoon start at $2,899 per person and can cost as much as $17,000, per the company. The ship accommodates 126 guests.

As with many cities, the coronavirus pandemic decimated tourism in Venice. In July, Anna Momigliano of The New York Times reported that Venice tourism "may never be the same," but that it's not necessarily a bad thing.

Per Momigliano, locals in Venice were hopeful that a shift away from tourism would encourage investment in the city's universities and research.