Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Catherine
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $3,349
Ship comparison
S.S. Catherine vs Scenic Crystal
Scenic
Scenic Crystal
- Cruises
- 54
- From
- $3,820
The verdict
Which should you choose?
S.S. Catherine is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 159 passengers, in service since 2013. Scenic Crystal is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2011.
Choose S.S. Catherine if you want more space per passenger, more culture or more crew per passenger: it outscores Scenic Crystal for cultural (8.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 31.4 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.1) and it has a crew member for every 2.8 passengers (vs 3.3).
Choose Scenic Crystal if you want a more family-friendly ship, more adventure and nature or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores S.S. Catherine for family friendly (2.0 vs 0.0), adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.0) and spa & fitness (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| S.S. Catherine | Scenic Crystal | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2013 (better) | 2011 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 2,721 |
| Passengers | 159 | 169 |
| Crew | 57 | 51 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 (better) | 3.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 31.4 (better) | 16.1 |
| Decks | 3 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 442 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 39 ft |
| Speed | — | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 4 | 54 |
| Upcoming sailings | 79 | 83 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 7–23 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,349 (better) | $3,820 |
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 1 of the ten, Scenic Crystal on 5, with 4 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 $3,349.
Scenic
Scenic Crystal
The luxury river ship Scenic Crystal from the Scenic fleet voyages through the heart of Europe. The ship features outdoor balconies that convert into all-weather "Sun Lounges," newly designed guest rooms with 32-inch, flat-screen HDTVs as well as six onboard restaurants.
Highlights
- All-inclusive pricing includes wi-fi, bottled water and tipping
- Balconies transform into all-weather "Sun Lounges"
- Six restaurants to choose from
Sailing now
54 cruises on sale, from $3,820.
Questions
S.S. Catherine or Scenic Crystal?
Which is bigger, S.S. Catherine or Scenic Crystal?
S.S. Catherine is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Crystal. S.S. Catherine carries 159 passengers and Scenic Crystal carries 169.
Which ship is newer, S.S. Catherine or Scenic Crystal?
S.S. Catherine is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2013 against 2011 for Scenic Crystal.
Which has more space per passenger?
S.S. Catherine, with 31.4 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Crystal. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
S.S. Catherine, with one crew member for every 2.8 passengers against one for every 3.3 on Scenic Crystal.
Which is better for families?
Scenic Crystal scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10, against 0.0 for S.S. Catherine.
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