Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Beatrice
- Cruises
- 13
- From
- $2,949
Ship comparison
S.S. Beatrice vs S.S. Maria Theresa
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Maria Theresa
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $2,999
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. Maria Theresa is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 155 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose S.S. Beatrice if you want a more romantic trip, better-rated entertainment or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores S.S. Maria Theresa for romantic (10.0 vs 6.0), entertainment (7.0 vs 4.0) and spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose S.S. Maria Theresa if you want a newer ship: its maiden voyage was in 2015 (vs 2009).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| S.S. Beatrice | S.S. Maria Theresa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 | 2015 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 152 | 155 |
| 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) | 32.3 |
| Decks | 3 | 3 |
| Length | 430 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | — | 8 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 13 | 6 |
| Upcoming sailings | 147 | 84 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 18 nights | 7 to 10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,949 (better) | $2,999 |
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. Maria Theresa 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
13 cruises on sale, from $2,949.
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Maria Theresa
Uniworld's Super Ship S.S. Maria Theresa sails the historic Blue Danube. A sister ship to the beautiful S.S. Antoinette and S.S. Catherine — two of the most luxurious vessels on the waterways of Europe — S.S. Maria Theresa takes guests to some of Europe's most remarkable destinations in impeccable style.
Highlights
- Linz, Vienna, Budapest, visit many of the the great cities of Central and Eastern Europe
- Enjoy a special dinner in a special dinner in Bar du Leopard
Sailing now
6 cruises on sale, from $2,999.
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Questions
S.S. Beatrice or S.S. Maria Theresa?
Which is bigger, S.S. Beatrice or S.S. Maria Theresa?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. S.S. Beatrice carries 152 passengers and S.S. Maria Theresa carries 155.
Which ship is newer, S.S. Beatrice or S.S. Maria Theresa?
S.S. Maria Theresa is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2009 for S.S. Beatrice.
Which has more space per passenger?
S.S. Beatrice, with 32.9 gross tons per passenger against 32.3 on S.S. Maria Theresa. 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?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10.
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