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River Empress
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Ship comparison
River Empress vs River Queen
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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 Queen is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 132 passengers, in service since 1999. River Empress has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold. River Queen has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose River Queen if you want more crew per passenger: it has a crew member for every 3.3 passengers (vs 3.9).
River Empress 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 Empress | River Queen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2001 (better) | 1999 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2009 | 2020 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 134 | 132 |
| Crew | 34 | 40 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.9 | 3.3 (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 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
River Empress or River Queen?
Which is bigger, River Empress or River Queen?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. River Empress carries 134 passengers and River Queen carries 132.
Which ship is newer, River Empress or River Queen?
River Empress is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2001 against 1999 for River Queen.
Which has more space per passenger?
River Queen, 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 Queen, with one crew member for every 3.3 passengers against one for every 3.9 on River Empress.
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