American Cruise Lines
American Heritage
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Ship comparison
American Heritage vs S.S. Beatrice
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Beatrice
- Cruises
- 18
- From
- $2,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Heritage is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 150 passengers, in service since 2015. S.S. Beatrice is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 152 passengers, in service since 2009. American Heritage has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose American Heritage if you want a newer ship: its maiden voyage was in 2015 (vs 2009).
Choose S.S. Beatrice if you want more space per passenger or more cruises to choose from: it has 32.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 18.0) and it has 18 cruises on sale (vs none).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Heritage | S.S. Beatrice | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 (better) | 2009 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,700 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 150 | 152 |
| Crew | 50 | 57 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.0 | 2.7 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 18.0 | 32.9 (better) |
| Decks | 5 | 3 |
| Length | 295 ft | 430 ft |
| Beam | 53 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | — | 18 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 158 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 7–18 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $2,499 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
American Heritage has no Bliss scores yet.
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American Cruise Lines
American Heritage
American Heritage from American Cruise Lines — formerly Queen of the Mississippi —delivers an experience unlike any other riverboat. Originally launched in 2012 and modeled after traditional Victorian-style riverboats of the late 1800s, it was the first paddlewheeler built for the Mississippi River in nearly 20 years.
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
18 cruises on sale, from $2,499.
Questions
American Heritage or S.S. Beatrice?
Which is bigger, American Heritage or S.S. Beatrice?
S.S. Beatrice is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 2,700 gross tons for American Heritage. American Heritage carries 150 passengers and S.S. Beatrice carries 152.
Which ship is newer, American Heritage or S.S. Beatrice?
American Heritage is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2009 for S.S. Beatrice.
Which has more space per passenger?
S.S. Beatrice, with 32.9 gross tons per passenger against 18.0 on American Heritage. 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 3.0 on American Heritage.
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