Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Beatrice
- Cruises
- 16
- From
- $2,499
Ship comparison
S.S. Beatrice vs S.S. Helen
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Helen
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
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. Helen is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 154 passengers.
Choose S.S. Beatrice if you want more of a party, a more active cruise or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores S.S. Helen for party (6.0 vs 2.5), active (8.0 vs 5.5) and family friendly (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
S.S. Helen 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. Helen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 | — |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 152 | 154 |
| Crew | 57 | 57 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 32.9 (better) | 32.5 |
| Decks | 3 | 4 |
| Length | 430 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 39 ft |
| Speed | — | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 16 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 153 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7–18 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,499 | — |
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 8 of the ten, S.S. Helen on 2.
- 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
16 cruises on sale, from $2,499.
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Helen
Questions
S.S. Beatrice or S.S. Helen?
Which is bigger, S.S. Beatrice or S.S. Helen?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. S.S. Beatrice carries 152 passengers and S.S. Helen carries 154.
Which has more space per passenger?
S.S. Beatrice, with 32.9 gross tons per passenger against 32.5 on S.S. Helen. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers.
Which is better for families?
S.S. Beatrice scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 3.0 for S.S. Helen.
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