Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Joie de Vivre
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $3,349
Ship comparison
S.S. Joie de Vivre vs Savor
Tauck River Cruises
Savor
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
S.S. Joie de Vivre is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 128 passengers, in service since 2017. Savor is an intimate Tauck River Cruises ship carrying 130 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose S.S. Joie de Vivre if you want more space per passenger, better-rated staterooms or more of a party: it outscores Savor for staterooms (10.0 vs 8.0) and party (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 39.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 7.7).
Choose Savor if you want a more romantic trip, more culture or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores S.S. Joie de Vivre for romantic (8.0 vs 5.0), cultural (9.0 vs 7.0) and family friendly (6.5 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
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| S.S. Joie de Vivre | Savor | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Tauck River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2017 (better) | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 1,000 |
| Passengers | 128 | 130 |
| Crew | 52 | 39 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 (better) | 3.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 39.1 (better) | 7.7 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 410 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 39 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 2 | 15 |
| Upcoming sailings | 81 | 75 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 5 to 13 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,349 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. S.S. Joie de Vivre leads on 4 of the ten, Savor on 3, with 3 level.
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Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Joie de Vivre
S.S. Joie de Vivre from Uniworld carries 128 passengers and showcases handcrafted furniture, fine art, sumptuous fabrics and beautiful antiques. At 410 feet (125 meters) long, the ship is smaller than its sister Super Ships but is the longest permissible for the Seine.
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2 cruises on sale, from $3,349.
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Tauck River Cruises
Savor
Accommodating up to 130 passengers as she winds her way along the mighty Danube River, Tauck River Cruises' ms Savor takes passengers to discover timeless cities such as Munich, Nürnberg, Vienna, Passau, Bratislava and Cesky Krumlov.
Highlights
- Offers the most space per guest on Europe’s inland waterways
- Complimenatry Internet
- Al fresco dining on the Sun Deck
Sailing now
15 cruises on sale.
Questions
S.S. Joie de Vivre or Savor?
Which is bigger, S.S. Joie de Vivre or Savor?
S.S. Joie de Vivre is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 1,000 gross tons for Savor. S.S. Joie de Vivre carries 128 passengers and Savor carries 130.
Which ship is newer, S.S. Joie de Vivre or Savor?
S.S. Joie de Vivre is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2017 against 2014 for Savor.
Which has more space per passenger?
S.S. Joie de Vivre, with 39.1 gross tons per passenger against 7.7 on Savor. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
S.S. Joie de Vivre, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 3.3 on Savor.
Which is better for families?
Savor scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.5 out of 10, against 5.0 for S.S. Joie de Vivre.
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