Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Catherine
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $3,499
Ship comparison
S.S. Catherine vs Scenic Pearl
Scenic
Scenic Pearl
- Cruises
- 63
- From
- $3,088
The verdict
Which should you choose?
S.S. Catherine is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 159 passengers, in service since 2014. Scenic Pearl is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 167 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 Pearl for cultural (8.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 31.4 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.3) and it has a crew member for every 2.8 passengers (vs 3.3).
Choose Scenic Pearl 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 Pearl | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 (better) | 2011 |
| 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) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 4 | 63 |
| Upcoming sailings | 72 | 125 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 7 to 34 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,499 | $3,088 (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 1 of the ten, Scenic Pearl 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 $3,499.
Scenic
Scenic Pearl
The luxury river ship Scenic Pearl from the Scenic fleet voyages is the ideal ship for taking in the Black Sea via a scenic river cruise. The ship features luxury suites with large private balconies and "Sun Lounges," HDTVs linked to Mac mini computers and complimentary Wi-Fi access.
Highlights
- "Space ship" layout, giving passengers plenty of room to wander & enjoy the scenery
- Balconies and "Sun Lounge" in most staterooms
- Plenty of dining options from informal to elegant
Sailing now
63 cruises on sale, from $3,088.
Questions
S.S. Catherine or Scenic Pearl?
Which is bigger, S.S. Catherine or Scenic Pearl?
S.S. Catherine is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Pearl. S.S. Catherine carries 159 passengers and Scenic Pearl carries 167.
Which ship is newer, S.S. Catherine or Scenic Pearl?
S.S. Catherine is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2014 against 2011 for Scenic Pearl.
Which has more space per passenger?
S.S. Catherine, with 31.4 gross tons per passenger against 16.3 on Scenic Pearl. 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 Pearl.
Which is better for families?
Scenic Pearl 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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