Uniworld River Cruises
River Princess
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Ship comparison
River Princess vs River Queen
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
River Princess is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 132 passengers, in service since 2001. River Queen is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 132 passengers, in service since 1999. River Princess 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.
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 Princess | River Queen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2001 (better) | 1999 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2011 | 2020 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 4,997 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 132 | 132 |
| Crew | 35 | 40 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.8 | 3.3 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.9 | 37.9 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 361 ft | 361 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
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
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 Princess or River Queen?
Which is bigger, River Princess or River Queen?
River Queen is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 4,997 gross tons for River Princess. River Princess carries 132 passengers and River Queen carries 132.
Which ship is newer, River Princess or River Queen?
River Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2001 against 1999 for River Queen.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 37.9 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
River Queen, with one crew member for every 3.3 passengers against one for every 3.8 on River Princess.
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