Uniworld River Cruises
River Duchess
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $3,999
Ship comparison
River Duchess vs S.S. Antoinette
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Antoinette
- Cruises
- 9
- From
- $3,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
River Duchess is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 134 passengers, in service since 2003. S.S. Antoinette is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 154 passengers, in service since 2011.
Choose River Duchess if you want more of a party or a more active cruise: it outscores S.S. Antoinette for party (5.0 vs 0.0) and active (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose S.S. Antoinette if you want more crew per passenger, a newer ship or more cruises to choose from: it has a crew member for every 2.7 passengers (vs 3.9), its maiden voyage was in 2011 (vs 2003) and it has 9 cruises on sale (vs 2).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| River Duchess | S.S. Antoinette | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 | 2011 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2012 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 3,500 | 3,963 |
| Passengers | 134 | 154 |
| Crew | 34 | 57 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.9 | 2.7 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 26.1 (better) | 25.7 |
| Decks | 3 | 3 |
| Length | 361 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | — | 9 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 2 | 9 |
| Upcoming sailings | 4 | 75 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 7 to 10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,999 | $3,499 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. River Duchess leads on 2 of the ten, S.S. Antoinette on 0, with 8 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Antoinette
Cruising on Uniworld River Cruises' S.S. Antoinette during a Christmas Markets cruise on the Rhine River still stands out as one of my favorite cruise experiences. What impressed me most was the seamless delivery of service that started at embarkation and ended when I said farewell on the last morning of the cruise.
Highlights
- 24-hour reception service
- 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar
- Free Internet and Wi-Fi access
- Complimentary use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
Sailing now
9 cruises on sale, from $3,499.
Questions
River Duchess or S.S. Antoinette?
Which is bigger, River Duchess or S.S. Antoinette?
S.S. Antoinette is bigger at 3,963 gross tons, against 3,500 gross tons for River Duchess. River Duchess carries 134 passengers and S.S. Antoinette carries 154.
Which ship is newer, River Duchess or S.S. Antoinette?
S.S. Antoinette is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 against 2003 for River Duchess.
Which has more space per passenger?
River Duchess, with 26.1 gross tons per passenger against 25.7 on S.S. Antoinette. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
S.S. Antoinette, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 3.9 on River Duchess.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10.
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