Uniworld River Cruises
Ganges Voyager II
- Cruises
- 3
- From
- $6,449
Ship comparison
Ganges Voyager II vs River Duchess
Uniworld River Cruises
River Duchess
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $3,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Ganges Voyager II is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 56 passengers, in service since 2015. River Duchess is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 134 passengers, in service since 2003.
Choose Ganges Voyager II if you want more crew per passenger, more adventure and nature or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores River Duchess for adventure & nature (9.0 vs 5.0) and family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.6 passengers (vs 3.9).
Choose River Duchess if you want more space per passenger, better-rated staterooms or a lower starting fare: it outscores Ganges Voyager II for staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 26.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 17.9) and its cruises start from $3,999 (vs $6,449).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Ganges Voyager II | River Duchess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 (better) | 2003 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2012 |
| Gross tonnage | 1,000 | 3,500 |
| Passengers | 56 | 134 |
| Crew | 36 | 34 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.6 (better) | 3.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 17.9 | 26.1 (better) |
| Cabins | 28 | — |
| Decks | 3 | 3 |
| Length | 185 ft | 361 ft |
| Beam | 41 ft | 38 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 3 | 4 |
| Upcoming sailings | 60 | 7 |
| Cruise lengths | 12–15 nights | 7–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $6,449 | $3,999 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Ganges Voyager II leads on 6 of the ten, River Duchess on 1, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Uniworld River Cruises
Ganges Voyager II
One of only two luxury river cruise ships sailing on India's Ganges River, Uniworld’s Ganges Voyager II carries 56 passengers in 28 suites and staterooms from the capital of New Delhi to Kolkata (Calcutta).
Highlights
- On-board cultural entertainment such as traditional sitar music, a Bollywood-style song and dance show and more
- Complimentary local beers and soft drinks
Sailing now
3 cruises on sale, from $6,449.
Uniworld River Cruises
River Duchess
River Duchess, part of the Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, carries 134 guests in luxurious style. River ships (for the Rhine, Main and Danube) must navigate hundreds of locks that are only 12 meters wide.
Highlights
- Visit the picturesque Bulgarian towns of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi.
- Have an al fresco meal in the Sky Lounge.
- Enjoy the piano player during tea, cocktails and after dinner for dancing.
Sailing now
4 cruises on sale, from $3,999.
Questions
Ganges Voyager II or River Duchess?
Which is bigger, Ganges Voyager II or River Duchess?
River Duchess is bigger at 3,500 gross tons, against 1,000 gross tons for Ganges Voyager II. Ganges Voyager II carries 56 passengers and River Duchess carries 134.
Which ship is newer, Ganges Voyager II or River Duchess?
Ganges Voyager II is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2003 for River Duchess.
Which has more space per passenger?
River Duchess, with 26.1 gross tons per passenger against 17.9 on Ganges Voyager II. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Ganges Voyager II, with one crew member for every 1.6 passengers against one for every 3.9 on River Duchess.
Which is better for families?
Ganges Voyager II scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for River Duchess.
Still deciding?
Tell us what matters and we will match the sailing
Send your dates, budget and who is travelling, and our partner travel agency will come back to you about Ganges Voyager II, River Duchess or a ship that suits you better.