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S.S. Beatrice vs S.S. Sao Rafael

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. Sao Rafael sails for Uniworld River Cruises. S.S. Sao Rafael has no Bliss scores or specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.

Choose S.S. Beatrice if you want a lower starting fare or more cruises to choose from: its cruises start from $2,499 (vs $3,799) and it has 18 cruises on sale (vs 2).

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Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

S.S. BeatriceS.S. Sao Rafael
Cruise line Uniworld River Cruises Uniworld River Cruises
Ship size Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2009
Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted 2018
Gross tonnage 5,000
Passengers 152
Crew 57
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 2.7
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 32.9
Decks 3
Length 430 ft
Beam 37 ft
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 10 / 10
Cruises on sale 18 2
Upcoming sailings 158 140
Cruise lengths 7–18 nights 7–10 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $2,499 (better) $3,799

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.

S.S. Sao Rafael has no Bliss scores yet.

  • Active S.S. Beatrice: 8.0
  • Adventure & nature S.S. Beatrice: 5.0
  • Cultural S.S. Beatrice: 10.0
  • Dining S.S. Beatrice: 8.0
  • Entertainment S.S. Beatrice: 7.0
  • Family friendly S.S. Beatrice: 5.0
  • Party S.S. Beatrice: 6.0
  • Romantic S.S. Beatrice: 10.0
  • Spa & fitness S.S. Beatrice: 7.0
  • Staterooms S.S. Beatrice: 8.0

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

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18 cruises on sale, from $2,499.

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