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AmaMaria vs S.S. Beatrice

The verdict

Which should you choose?

AmaMaria is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 152 passengers, due to enter service in 2028. S.S. Beatrice is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 152 passengers, in service since 2009. AmaMaria has no Bliss scores or specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.

Choose AmaMaria if you want a newer ship: its maiden voyage was in 2028 (vs 2009).

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Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

AmaMariaS.S. Beatrice
Cruise line AmaWaterways Uniworld River Cruises
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2028 (better) 2009
Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted — 2018
Gross tonnage — 5,000
Passengers 152 152
Crew 51 57
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 3.0 2.7 (better)
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier — 32.9
Cabins 76 —
Decks 4 3
Length 443 ft 430 ft
Beam — 37 ft
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 — 10 / 10
Cruises on sale 11 13
Upcoming sailings 39 147
Cruise lengths 7 to 14 nights 7 to 18 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $3,139 $2,949 (better)

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.

AmaMaria has no Bliss scores yet.

  • Active S.S. Beatrice: 8.0
  • Adventure & nature S.S. Beatrice: 5.0
  • Cultural S.S. Beatrice: 10.0
  • Dining S.S. Beatrice: 8.0
  • Entertainment S.S. Beatrice: 7.0
  • Family friendly S.S. Beatrice: 5.0
  • Party S.S. Beatrice: 6.0
  • Romantic S.S. Beatrice: 10.0
  • Spa & fitness S.S. Beatrice: 7.0
  • Staterooms S.S. Beatrice: 8.0

Uniworld River Cruises

S.S. Beatrice

Uniworld River Cruises calls S.S. Beatrice a Super Ship, the first of its vessels to be converted into a signature class of its own, featuring modern technology and features such as a grand central staircase made of nickel and black iron.

Highlights

  • All-inclusive fare covers food, drink, tours, Wi-Fi and gratuities
  • Regional-based menus using locally purchased produce along the river
  • Local entertainers brought on board at various points to demonstrate regional traditions, culture, music and dance
  • Exclusive land-based events included in the fare, such as a private classical concert in a palace in Vienna

Sailing now

13 cruises on sale, from $2,949.

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