Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Catherine
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $3,349
Ship comparison
S.S. Catherine vs Scenic Diamond
Scenic
Scenic Diamond
- Cruises
- 13
- From
- $4,178
The verdict
Which should you choose?
S.S. Catherine is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 159 passengers, in service since 2013. Scenic Diamond is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 167 passengers, in service since 2007.
Choose S.S. Catherine if you want more culture, more space per passenger or a newer ship: it outscores Scenic Diamond for cultural (8.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 31.4 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.3) and its maiden voyage was in 2013 (vs 2007).
Choose Scenic Diamond if you want a more family-friendly ship, better-rated staterooms or more adventure and nature: it outscores S.S. Catherine for family friendly (2.0 vs 0.0), staterooms (10.0 vs 8.0) and adventure & nature (7.0 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 Diamond | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2013 (better) | 2007 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 2,721 |
| Passengers | 159 | 167 |
| 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) | 16.3 |
| Decks | 3 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 442 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | — | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 4 | 13 |
| Upcoming sailings | 79 | 94 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 7–15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,349 (better) | $4,178 |
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 Diamond on 6, with 3 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 Diamond
Enjoy Europe while cruising aboard Scenic Diamond. With a recent fleet-wide upgrade, this ship now features luxury suites with large private balconies and "Sun Lounges," HDTVs linked to Mac mini computers and complimentary Wi-Fi access.
Highlights
- "Space ship" that offers plenty of room indoors and out for all passengers
- All-inclusive pricing, including drinks, food, tipping, Wi-Fi and excursions
- A majority of rooms feature balconies and the "Sun Lounge"
Sailing now
13 cruises on sale, from $4,178.
Questions
S.S. Catherine or Scenic Diamond?
Which is bigger, S.S. Catherine or Scenic Diamond?
S.S. Catherine is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Diamond. S.S. Catherine carries 159 passengers and Scenic Diamond carries 167.
Which ship is newer, S.S. Catherine or Scenic Diamond?
S.S. Catherine is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2013 against 2007 for Scenic Diamond.
Which has more space per passenger?
S.S. Catherine, with 31.4 gross tons per passenger against 16.3 on Scenic Diamond. 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 Diamond.
Which is better for families?
Scenic Diamond 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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