Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Beatrice
- Cruises
- 13
- From
- $2,949
Ship comparison
S.S. Beatrice vs Wind Star
Windstar Cruises
Wind Star
- Cruises
- 16
- From
- $3,148
The verdict
Which should you choose?
S.S. Beatrice is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 152 passengers, in service since 2009. Wind Star is an intimate Windstar Cruises ship carrying 148 passengers, in service since 1986.
Choose S.S. Beatrice if you want a more family-friendly ship, a newer ship or more culture: it outscores Wind Star for family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) and cultural (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2009 (vs 1986).
Choose Wind Star if you want more crew per passenger or more adventure and nature: it outscores S.S. Beatrice for adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.5 passengers (vs 2.7).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| S.S. Beatrice | Wind Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Windstar Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 (better) | 1986 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,307 |
| Passengers | 152 | 148 |
| Crew | 57 | 101 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 1.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 32.9 | 35.9 (better) |
| Decks | 3 | 4 |
| Length | 430 ft | 360 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 52 ft |
| Speed | — | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 13 | 16 |
| Upcoming sailings | 147 | 111 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 18 nights | 7 to 36 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,949 (better) | $3,148 |
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 5 of the ten, Wind Star on 1, with 4 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.
Windstar Cruises
Wind Star
Sailing on any of the trio of petite four-masted tall sail ships from Windstar Cruises is like living a fantasy — especially when you cruise in French Polynesia or any other tropical paradise.
Highlights
- Gaming in the Vegas-style casino
- Access to a variety of sports equipment, including water skis and snorkeling gear
- Spa treatments in the onboard WindSpa
- All staterooms feature ocean views
Sailing now
16 cruises on sale, from $3,148.
Questions
S.S. Beatrice or Wind Star?
Which is bigger, S.S. Beatrice or Wind Star?
Wind Star is bigger at 5,307 gross tons, against 5,000 gross tons for S.S. Beatrice. S.S. Beatrice carries 152 passengers and Wind Star carries 148.
Which ship is newer, S.S. Beatrice or Wind Star?
S.S. Beatrice is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2009 against 1986 for Wind Star.
Which has more space per passenger?
Wind Star, with 35.9 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?
Wind Star, with one crew member for every 1.5 passengers against one for every 2.7 on S.S. Beatrice.
Which is better for families?
S.S. Beatrice scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Wind Star.
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