Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Catherine
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $3,349
Ship comparison
S.S. Catherine vs Scenic Ruby
Scenic
Scenic Ruby
- Cruises
- 36
- From
- $4,168
The verdict
Which should you choose?
S.S. Catherine is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 159 passengers, in service since 2013. Scenic Ruby is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 167 passengers, in service since 2008.
Choose S.S. Catherine if you want more of a party, more space per passenger or more culture: it outscores Scenic Ruby for party (5.0 vs 0.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 31.4 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.3).
Choose Scenic Ruby 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 Ruby | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2013 (better) | 2008 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2019 |
| 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 | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 4 | 36 |
| Upcoming sailings | 79 | 48 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 7–28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,349 (better) | $4,168 |
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 Ruby 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 $3,349.
Scenic
Scenic Ruby
With a recent fleet-wide upgrade, Scenic Ruby now features luxury suites with large private balconies and "Sun Lounges," HDTVs linked to Mac mini computers and complimentary Wi-Fi access.
Highlights
- Personal butler service for every guest
- A majority of staterooms have balconies and "Sun Lounge"
- All-inclusive pricing, including tips
Sailing now
36 cruises on sale, from $4,168.
Questions
S.S. Catherine or Scenic Ruby?
Which is bigger, S.S. Catherine or Scenic Ruby?
S.S. Catherine is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Ruby. S.S. Catherine carries 159 passengers and Scenic Ruby carries 167.
Which ship is newer, S.S. Catherine or Scenic Ruby?
S.S. Catherine is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2013 against 2008 for Scenic Ruby.
Which has more space per passenger?
S.S. Catherine, with 31.4 gross tons per passenger against 16.3 on Scenic Ruby. 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 Ruby.
Which is better for families?
Scenic Ruby 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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