Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Antoinette
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- $3,199
Ship comparison
S.S. Antoinette vs S.S. Catherine
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Catherine
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $3,349
The verdict
Which should you choose?
S.S. Antoinette is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 154 passengers, in service since 2011. S.S. Catherine is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 159 passengers, in service since 2013.
Choose S.S. Antoinette if you want a more family-friendly ship or more cruises to choose from: it outscores S.S. Catherine for family friendly (2.0 vs 0.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 10 cruises on sale (vs 4).
Choose S.S. Catherine if you want more of a party, a more active cruise or more space per passenger: it outscores S.S. Antoinette for party (5.0 vs 0.0) and active (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 31.4 gross tons per passenger (vs 25.7).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| S.S. Antoinette | S.S. Catherine | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 | 2013 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 3,963 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 154 | 159 |
| Crew | 57 | 57 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 (better) | 2.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 25.7 | 31.4 (better) |
| Decks | 3 | 3 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 9 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 10 | 4 |
| Upcoming sailings | 80 | 79 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–10 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,199 (better) | $3,349 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. S.S. Antoinette leads on 1 of the ten, S.S. Catherine on 3, with 6 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
10 cruises on sale, from $3,199.
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Catherine
The sophisticated S.S. Catherine is a perfect fit for high-end Uniworld's award-winning collection of boutique river cruise ships. The vessel is named in honor of the legendary French actress Catherine Deneuve (the French starlet christened the ship on its inaugural voyage in 2014).
Highlights
- Feel like a starlet as you ply the Burgundy rivers of France like a Cannes celeb
- Make laps a daily routine in the splendor of the indoor swimming pool with an intricate mosaic tile backsplash
- Luxuriate in the Hermés bath products
- Fall in love with the water closet bidets.
Sailing now
4 cruises on sale, from $3,349.
Questions
S.S. Antoinette or S.S. Catherine?
Which is bigger, S.S. Antoinette or S.S. Catherine?
S.S. Catherine is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 3,963 gross tons for S.S. Antoinette. S.S. Antoinette carries 154 passengers and S.S. Catherine carries 159.
Which ship is newer, S.S. Antoinette or S.S. Catherine?
S.S. Catherine is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2013 against 2011 for S.S. Antoinette.
Which has more space per passenger?
S.S. Catherine, with 31.4 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 2.8 on S.S. Catherine.
Which is better for families?
S.S. Antoinette scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10, against 0.0 for S.S. Catherine.
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