Tauck River Cruises
Grace
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- —
Ship comparison
Grace vs River Duchess
Uniworld River Cruises
River Duchess
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $3,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Grace is an intimate Tauck River Cruises ship carrying 130 passengers, in service since 2016. River Duchess is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 134 passengers, in service since 2003.
Choose Grace if you want a more family-friendly ship, a newer ship or better-rated dining: it outscores River Duchess for family friendly (4.5 vs 2.0) and dining (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2016 (vs 2003).
Choose River Duchess if you want more space per passenger, more of a party or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Grace for party (5.0 vs 3.0) and spa & fitness (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 26.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 7.7).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Grace | River Duchess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Tauck River Cruises | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 (better) | 2003 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2012 |
| Gross tonnage | 1,000 | 3,500 |
| Passengers | 130 | 134 |
| Crew | 34 | 34 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.8 (better) | 3.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 7.7 | 26.1 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 443 ft | 361 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 38 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 26 | 2 |
| Upcoming sailings | 70 | 4 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $3,999 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Grace leads on 6 of the ten, River Duchess on 2, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Tauck River Cruises
Grace
Cruising exclusively along the riverscapes of the Rhine, ms Grace is part of the Inspiration class of riverboats from Tauck River Cruises.
Highlights
- Brand-new ship launching in 2016
- Al fresco dining on the Sun Deck
- Unlimited complimentary beverages, including regional wine, beer and premium spirits
Sailing now
26 cruises on sale.
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
2 cruises on sale, from $3,999.
Questions
Grace or River Duchess?
Which is bigger, Grace or River Duchess?
River Duchess is bigger at 3,500 gross tons, against 1,000 gross tons for Grace. Grace carries 130 passengers and River Duchess carries 134.
Which ship is newer, Grace or River Duchess?
Grace is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2003 for River Duchess.
Which has more space per passenger?
River Duchess, with 26.1 gross tons per passenger against 7.7 on Grace. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Grace, with one crew member for every 3.8 passengers against one for every 3.9 on River Duchess.
Which is better for families?
Grace scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 4.5 out of 10, against 2.0 for River Duchess.
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