Uniworld River Cruises
River Duchess
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $3,999
Ship comparison
River Duchess vs S.S. Bon Voyage
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Bon Voyage
- Cruises
- 1
- From
- $3,299
The verdict
Which should you choose?
River Duchess is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 134 passengers, in service since 2003. S.S. Bon Voyage is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 132 passengers, in service since 2006.
Choose S.S. Bon Voyage if you want more space per passenger, a more romantic trip or better-rated dining: it outscores River Duchess for romantic (10.0 vs 8.0) and dining (9.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 37.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 26.1).
River Duchess does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| River Duchess | S.S. Bon Voyage | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 | 2006 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2012 | 2013 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 3,500 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 134 | 132 |
| Crew | 34 | 41 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.9 | 3.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 26.1 | 37.9 (better) |
| Decks | 3 | 4 |
| Length | 361 ft | 361 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 2 | 1 |
| Upcoming sailings | 4 | 63 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,999 | $3,299 (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 0 of the ten, S.S. Bon Voyage on 3, with 7 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. Bon Voyage
One of Europe's most luxurious river ships, Uniworld's S.S. Bon Voyage is an intimate upscale cruise vessel welcoming 130 guests at a time.
Highlights
- Enjoy the local food and wine of the region, you won't be disappointed
- An open top deck allows passengers to take in the local scenery as the ship glides down the river
- Enjoy the pampering of the small details onboard like slippers and bathrobes, in-suite morning coffee and tea service and more
Sailing now
1 cruise on sale, from $3,299.
Questions
River Duchess or S.S. Bon Voyage?
Which is bigger, River Duchess or S.S. Bon Voyage?
S.S. Bon Voyage is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 3,500 gross tons for River Duchess. River Duchess carries 134 passengers and S.S. Bon Voyage carries 132.
Which ship is newer, River Duchess or S.S. Bon Voyage?
S.S. Bon Voyage is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2006 against 2003 for River Duchess.
Which has more space per passenger?
S.S. Bon Voyage, with 37.9 gross tons per passenger against 26.1 on River Duchess. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
S.S. Bon Voyage, with one crew member for every 3.2 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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