Uniworld River Cruises
Ganges Voyager II
- Cruises
- 3
- From
- $6,449
Ship comparison
Ganges Voyager II vs S.S. Beatrice
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Beatrice
- Cruises
- 18
- From
- $2,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Ganges Voyager II is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 56 passengers, in service since 2015. S.S. Beatrice is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 152 passengers, in service since 2009.
Choose Ganges Voyager II if you want more adventure and nature, more crew per passenger or a more active cruise: it outscores S.S. Beatrice for adventure & nature (9.0 vs 5.0) and active (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.6 passengers (vs 2.7).
Choose S.S. Beatrice if you want more space per passenger, a better-rated spa and gym or a lower starting fare: it outscores Ganges Voyager II for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 32.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 17.9) and its cruises start from $2,499 (vs $6,449).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Ganges Voyager II | S.S. Beatrice | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 (better) | 2009 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 1,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 56 | 152 |
| Crew | 36 | 57 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.6 (better) | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 17.9 | 32.9 (better) |
| Cabins | 28 | — |
| Decks | 3 | 3 |
| Length | 185 ft | 430 ft |
| Beam | 41 ft | 37 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 3 | 18 |
| Upcoming sailings | 60 | 158 |
| Cruise lengths | 12–15 nights | 7–18 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $6,449 | $2,499 (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 2 of the ten, S.S. Beatrice on 5, 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
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
Ganges Voyager II or S.S. Beatrice?
Which is bigger, Ganges Voyager II or S.S. Beatrice?
S.S. Beatrice is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 1,000 gross tons for Ganges Voyager II. Ganges Voyager II carries 56 passengers and S.S. Beatrice carries 152.
Which ship is newer, Ganges Voyager II or S.S. Beatrice?
Ganges Voyager II 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 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 2.7 on S.S. Beatrice.
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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