Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Beatrice
- Cruises
- 18
- From
- $2,499
Ship comparison
S.S. Beatrice vs Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer
Uniworld River Cruises
Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
S.S. Beatrice is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 152 passengers, in service since 2009. Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 124 passengers, in service since 2008. Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose S.S. Beatrice if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 18 cruises on sale (vs none).
Choose Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer if you want more crew per passenger or more space per passenger: it has a crew member for every 1.0 passengers (vs 2.7) and it has 54.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 32.9).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| S.S. Beatrice | Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 (better) | 2008 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 6,733 |
| Passengers | 152 | 124 |
| Crew | 57 | 124 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 1.0 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 32.9 | 54.3 (better) |
| Decks | 3 | 6 |
| Length | 430 ft | 300 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 52 ft |
| Speed | — | 18 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 18 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 158 | — |
| 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.
Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer has no Bliss scores yet.
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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
Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer
Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer introduces a new standard of cruising in China — an intimate and luxurious experience, with the ship carrying just 124 passengers, compared to the 300-plus accommodated on other cruise ships.
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Questions
S.S. Beatrice or Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer?
Which is bigger, S.S. Beatrice or Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer?
Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer is bigger at 6,733 gross tons, against 5,000 gross tons for S.S. Beatrice. S.S. Beatrice carries 152 passengers and Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer carries 124.
Which ship is newer, S.S. Beatrice or Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer?
S.S. Beatrice is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2009 against 2008 for Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer.
Which has more space per passenger?
Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer, with 54.3 gross tons per passenger against 32.9 on S.S. Beatrice. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer, with one crew member for every 1.0 passengers against one for every 2.7 on S.S. Beatrice.
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