Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Beatrice
- Cruises
- 18
- From
- $2,499
Ship comparison
S.S. Beatrice vs S.S. Catherine
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Catherine
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $3,349
The verdict
Which should you choose?
S.S. Beatrice is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 152 passengers, in service since 2009. S.S. Catherine is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 159 passengers, in service since 2013.
Choose S.S. Beatrice if you want a more family-friendly ship, better-rated entertainment or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores S.S. Catherine for family friendly (5.0 vs 0.0), entertainment (7.0 vs 4.0) and spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
S.S. Catherine 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.
| S.S. Beatrice | S.S. Catherine | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 | 2013 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 152 | 159 |
| Crew | 57 | 57 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 (better) | 2.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 32.9 (better) | 31.4 |
| Decks | 3 | 3 |
| Length | 430 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 38 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 18 | 4 |
| Upcoming sailings | 158 | 79 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–18 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,499 (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. Beatrice leads on 7 of the ten, S.S. Catherine on 0, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Beatrice
Uniworld River Cruises calls S.S. Beatrice a Super Ship, the first of its vessels to be converted into a signature class of its own, featuring modern technology and features such as a grand central staircase made of nickel and black iron.
Highlights
- All-inclusive fare covers food, drink, tours, Wi-Fi and gratuities
- Regional-based menus using locally purchased produce along the river
- Local entertainers brought on board at various points to demonstrate regional traditions, culture, music and dance
- Exclusive land-based events included in the fare, such as a private classical concert in a palace in Vienna
Sailing now
18 cruises on sale, from $2,499.
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. Beatrice or S.S. Catherine?
Which is bigger, S.S. Beatrice or S.S. Catherine?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. S.S. Beatrice carries 152 passengers and S.S. Catherine carries 159.
Which ship is newer, S.S. Beatrice or S.S. Catherine?
S.S. Catherine is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2013 against 2009 for S.S. Beatrice.
Which has more space per passenger?
S.S. Beatrice, with 32.9 gross tons per passenger against 31.4 on S.S. Catherine. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
S.S. Beatrice, 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. Beatrice scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 0.0 for S.S. Catherine.
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