Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Antoinette
- Cruises
- 9
- From
- $3,499
Ship comparison
S.S. Antoinette vs Scenic Ruby
Scenic
Scenic Ruby
- Cruises
- 63
- From
- $4,168
The verdict
Which should you choose?
S.S. Antoinette is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 154 passengers, in service since 2011. Scenic Ruby is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 167 passengers, in service since 2009.
Choose S.S. Antoinette if you want more culture, more space per passenger or more crew per passenger: it outscores Scenic Ruby for cultural (8.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 25.7 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.3) and it has a crew member for every 2.7 passengers (vs 3.3).
Choose Scenic Ruby if you want a more active cruise, more adventure and nature or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores S.S. Antoinette for active (8.0 vs 5.0), adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.0) and spa & fitness (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| S.S. Antoinette | Scenic Ruby | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 (better) | 2009 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,963 | 2,721 |
| Passengers | 154 | 167 |
| Crew | 57 | 51 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 (better) | 3.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 25.7 (better) | 16.3 |
| Decks | 3 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 442 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | — |
| Speed | 9 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 9 | 63 |
| Upcoming sailings | 75 | 116 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 10 nights | 7 to 28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,499 (better) | $4,168 |
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, Scenic Ruby on 5, with 4 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
9 cruises on sale, from $3,499.
Scenic
Scenic Ruby
With a recent fleet-wide upgrade, Scenic Ruby now features luxury suites with large private balconies and "Sun Lounges," HDTVs linked to Mac mini computers and complimentary Wi-Fi access.
Highlights
- Personal butler service for every guest
- A majority of staterooms have balconies and "Sun Lounge"
- All-inclusive pricing, including tips
Sailing now
63 cruises on sale, from $4,168.
Questions
S.S. Antoinette or Scenic Ruby?
Which is bigger, S.S. Antoinette or Scenic Ruby?
S.S. Antoinette is bigger at 3,963 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Ruby. S.S. Antoinette carries 154 passengers and Scenic Ruby carries 167.
Which ship is newer, S.S. Antoinette or Scenic Ruby?
S.S. Antoinette is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 against 2009 for Scenic Ruby.
Which has more space per passenger?
S.S. Antoinette, with 25.7 gross tons per passenger against 16.3 on Scenic Ruby. 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 3.3 on Scenic Ruby.
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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