Tauck River Cruises
Inspire
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- 20
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Ship comparison
Inspire vs River Queen
Uniworld River Cruises
River Queen
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
Inspire is an intimate Tauck River Cruises ship carrying 130 passengers, in service since 2014. River Queen is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 132 passengers, in service since 1999. River Queen has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Inspire if you want a newer ship or more cruises to choose from: its maiden voyage was in 2014 (vs 1999) and it has 20 cruises on sale (vs none).
Choose River Queen if you want more space per passenger: it has 37.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 7.7).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Inspire | River Queen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Tauck River Cruises | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 (better) | 1999 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2020 |
| Gross tonnage | 1,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 130 | 132 |
| Crew | 39 | 40 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 7.7 | 37.9 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 361 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 38 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 20 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 72 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
River Queen has no Bliss scores yet.
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Tauck River Cruises
Inspire
Cruising exclusively along the riverscapes of the Rhine and Moselle, ms Inspire lends its name to the new Inspiration class riverboats from Tauck River Cruises. Carrying a maximum of 130 guests, Inspire explores medieval cities from Köln to Strasbourg and wine-growing regions from Cochem to the Alsace.
Highlights
- Brand new ship launched in 2014
- 22 suites and 8 loft cabins
- Open seating & flexible dining times
Sailing now
20 cruises on sale.
Uniworld River Cruises
River Queen
Uniworld's River Queen is an upscale boutique ship with numerous touches that will make you feel well cared for as you cruise some of Europe's most famous waterways.
Highlights
- Marble bathrooms feature L’Occitane en Provence bath and body products and plush towels
- Book a special classic Christmas Market tour and find the holiday magic you have been looking for
- Enjoy special touches like towel warmers, bathrobes, slippers and shoeshine and laundry service
Questions
Inspire or River Queen?
Which is bigger, Inspire or River Queen?
River Queen is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 1,000 gross tons for Inspire. Inspire carries 130 passengers and River Queen carries 132.
Which ship is newer, Inspire or River Queen?
Inspire is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2014 against 1999 for River Queen.
Which has more space per passenger?
River Queen, with 37.9 gross tons per passenger against 7.7 on Inspire. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 3.3 passengers.
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