Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Catherine
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $3,499
Ship comparison
S.S. Catherine 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. Catherine is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 159 passengers, in service since 2014. S.S. Maria Theresa is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 155 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose S.S. Catherine if you want a more romantic trip or better-rated dining: it outscores S.S. Maria Theresa for romantic (8.0 vs 6.0) and dining (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose S.S. Maria Theresa if you want a more family-friendly ship: it outscores S.S. Catherine for family friendly (5.0 vs 0.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| S.S. Catherine | S.S. Maria Theresa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 | 2015 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 159 | 155 |
| Crew | 57 | 57 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.7 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 31.4 | 32.3 (better) |
| Decks | 3 | 3 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | — | 8 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 4 | 6 |
| Upcoming sailings | 72 | 84 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 7 to 10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,499 | $2,999 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. S.S. Catherine leads on 2 of the ten, S.S. Maria Theresa on 1, with 7 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Catherine
The sophisticated S.S. Catherine is a perfect fit for high-end Uniworld's award-winning collection of boutique river cruise ships. The vessel is named in honor of the legendary French actress Catherine Deneuve (the French starlet christened the ship on its inaugural voyage in 2014).
Highlights
- Feel like a starlet as you ply the Burgundy rivers of France like a Cannes celeb
- Make laps a daily routine in the splendor of the indoor swimming pool with an intricate mosaic tile backsplash
- Luxuriate in the Hermés bath products
- Fall in love with the water closet bidets.
Sailing now
4 cruises on sale, from $3,499.
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. Catherine or S.S. Maria Theresa?
Which is bigger, S.S. Catherine or S.S. Maria Theresa?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. S.S. Catherine carries 159 passengers and S.S. Maria Theresa carries 155.
Which ship is newer, S.S. Catherine or S.S. Maria Theresa?
S.S. Maria Theresa is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2014 for S.S. Catherine.
Which has more space per passenger?
S.S. Maria Theresa, with 32.3 gross tons per passenger against 31.4 on S.S. Catherine. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
S.S. Maria Theresa, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 2.8 on S.S. Catherine.
Which is better for families?
S.S. Maria Theresa scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 0.0 for S.S. Catherine.
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