AmaWaterways
AmaViola
- Cruises
- 29
- From
- $2,339
Ship comparison
AmaViola vs S.S. Beatrice
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Beatrice
- Cruises
- 13
- From
- $2,949
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaViola is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 158 passengers, in service since 2016. S.S. Beatrice is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 152 passengers, in service since 2009.
Choose AmaViola if you want a newer ship, more cruises to choose from or a lower starting fare: its maiden voyage was in 2016 (vs 2009), it has 29 cruises on sale (vs 13) and its cruises start from $2,339 (vs $2,949).
Choose S.S. Beatrice if you want a more romantic trip, more culture or more space per passenger: it outscores AmaViola for romantic (10.0 vs 7.0) and cultural (10.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 32.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 22.2).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaViola | S.S. Beatrice | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 (better) | 2009 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,500 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 158 | 152 |
| Crew | 51 | 57 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 | 2.7 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 22.2 | 32.9 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 443 ft | 430 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 8 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 29 | 13 |
| Upcoming sailings | 92 | 147 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 11 nights | 7 to 18 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,339 (better) | $2,949 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaViola leads on 0 of the ten, S.S. Beatrice on 8, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaViola
AmaViola from AmaWaterways has a twist: Helped along by Adventures by Disney, the ship offers family-friendly tours with designated Disney-hired guides and special kid-friendly activities.
Sailing now
29 cruises on sale, from $2,339.
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.
Questions
AmaViola or S.S. Beatrice?
Which is bigger, AmaViola or S.S. Beatrice?
S.S. Beatrice is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 3,500 gross tons for AmaViola. AmaViola carries 158 passengers and S.S. Beatrice carries 152.
Which ship is newer, AmaViola or S.S. Beatrice?
AmaViola is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2009 for S.S. Beatrice.
Which has more space per passenger?
S.S. Beatrice, with 32.9 gross tons per passenger against 22.2 on AmaViola. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
S.S. Beatrice, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 3.1 on AmaViola.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10.
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