Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Catherine
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $3,499
Ship comparison
S.S. Catherine vs Scenic Jade
Scenic
Scenic Jade
- Cruises
- 62
- From
- $3,529
The verdict
Which should you choose?
S.S. Catherine is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 159 passengers, in service since 2014. Scenic Jade is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose S.S. Catherine if you want more space per passenger, better-rated dining or more culture: it outscores Scenic Jade for dining (8.0 vs 7.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 31.4 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.1).
Choose Scenic Jade if you want more adventure and nature, a better-rated spa and gym or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores S.S. Catherine for adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.0), spa & fitness (6.0 vs 5.0) and family friendly (1.0 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 | Scenic Jade | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 | 2014 |
| 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 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 4 | 62 |
| Upcoming sailings | 72 | 122 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 7 to 34 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,499 (better) | $3,529 |
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, Scenic Jade on 5, 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 $3,499.
Scenic
Scenic Jade
MELK, Austria — The question is not who created the design or who executed the idea. No, what grabs your attention is how the artist reached the ceiling in the famed Melk Abbey to paint the glorious images, at once delicate, lively and even forceful.
Highlights
- All-inclusive cruise pricing, including tips
- Personal butler service for all staterooms and suites
- Panorama Lounge for great views
Sailing now
62 cruises on sale, from $3,529.
Questions
S.S. Catherine or Scenic Jade?
Which is bigger, S.S. Catherine or Scenic Jade?
S.S. Catherine is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Jade. S.S. Catherine carries 159 passengers and Scenic Jade carries 169.
Which ship is newer, S.S. Catherine or Scenic Jade?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2014.
Which has more space per passenger?
S.S. Catherine, with 31.4 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Jade. 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 Jade.
Which is better for families?
Scenic Jade scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 1.0 out of 10, against 0.0 for S.S. Catherine.
Still deciding?
Tell us what matters and we will match the sailing
Send your dates, budget and who is travelling, and our partner travel agency will come back to you about S.S. Catherine, Scenic Jade or a ship that suits you better.