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River Empress
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Ship comparison
River Empress vs River Princess
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
River Empress is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 134 passengers, in service since 2001. River Princess is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 132 passengers, in service since 2001. River Empress has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold. River Princess has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
On the figures we hold, neither ship leads the other by a clear margin, so let the itinerary and the fare decide.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| River Empress | River Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2001 | 2001 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2009 | 2011 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 4,997 |
| Passengers | 134 | 132 |
| Crew | 34 | 35 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.9 | 3.8 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.3 | 37.9 (better) |
| Decks | 3 | 4 |
| Length | 361 ft | 361 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
Uniworld River Cruises
River Empress
Some say river cruises are the new bus tours of Europe — only better. Cruisers unpack only once and get to sail down Europe's famous rivers and dock in the heart of its fabled cities. "European Jewels" and "Castles Along the Rhine" are two itineraries that will bring to life your fairy tale notion of these classic locales.
Highlights
- Enjoy the lounge with a view as you cruise down the Rhine
- The small number of guests allows you to get to know many of your fellow and make friendships that will last
- Dining with a view!
Uniworld River Cruises
River Princess
Some say river cruises are the new bus tours of Europe — only better. You get to visit many towns and cities while floating on a five-star hotel vessel. Cruisers unpack only once and get to sail down Europe's famous rivers and dock in the heart of its fabled cities.
Highlights
- Quaint villages, abbeys, cathedrals and fine wines, Europe at it's best!
- Enjoy the expansive views in the the River Princess dining area and don't miss a minute of the scenery
- Budapest, Bucharest and Prague are some of the old-world highlights on your river journey
Questions
River Empress or River Princess?
Which is bigger, River Empress or River Princess?
River Empress is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 4,997 gross tons for River Princess. River Empress carries 134 passengers and River Princess carries 132.
Which ship is newer, River Empress or River Princess?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2001.
Which has more space per passenger?
River Princess, with 37.9 gross tons per passenger against 37.3 on River Empress. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
River Princess, with one crew member for every 3.8 passengers against one for every 3.9 on River Empress.
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