Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Beatrice
- Cruises
- 18
- From
- $2,499
Ship comparison
S.S. Beatrice vs S.S. Sao Gabriel
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Sao Gabriel
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $3,299
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 Gabriel is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 100 passengers, in service since 2021.
Choose S.S. Beatrice if you want better-rated staterooms, a better-rated spa and gym or better-rated entertainment: it outscores S.S. Sao Gabriel for staterooms (8.0 vs 5.0), spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0) and entertainment (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose S.S. Sao Gabriel if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or better-rated dining: it outscores S.S. Beatrice for dining (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 50.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 32.9) and its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 2009).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| S.S. Beatrice | S.S. Sao Gabriel | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 | 2021 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 152 | 100 |
| Crew | 57 | 37 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 32.9 | 50.0 (better) |
| Decks | 3 | 4 |
| Length | 430 ft | 262 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 37 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 18 | 5 |
| Upcoming sailings | 158 | 167 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–18 nights | 7–19 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,499 (better) | $3,299 |
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 6 of the ten, S.S. Sao Gabriel on 1, 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. Sao Gabriel
S.S. São Gabriel from Uniworld offers guests the chance to explore the irrigated hills of the beautiful Douro River Valley of Portugal and Spain as well as some of the region's UNESCO World Heritage sites — all on an all-inclusive luxury river ship.
Sailing now
5 cruises on sale, from $3,299.
Questions
S.S. Beatrice or S.S. Sao Gabriel?
Which is bigger, S.S. Beatrice or S.S. Sao Gabriel?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. S.S. Beatrice carries 152 passengers and S.S. Sao Gabriel carries 100.
Which ship is newer, S.S. Beatrice or S.S. Sao Gabriel?
S.S. Sao Gabriel is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2009 for S.S. Beatrice.
Which has more space per passenger?
S.S. Sao Gabriel, with 50.0 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?
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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