Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Joie de Vivre
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $3,749
Ship comparison
S.S. Joie de Vivre vs The A
Uniworld River Cruises
The A
- Cruises
- 0
- 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. The A is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 120 passengers, in service since 1992. The A has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose S.S. Joie de Vivre if you want a newer ship or more crew per passenger: its maiden voyage was in 2017 (vs 1992) and it has a crew member for every 2.5 passengers (vs 3.9).
The A does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| S.S. Joie de Vivre | The A | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2017 (better) | 1992 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 128 | 120 |
| Crew | 52 | 31 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 (better) | 3.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 39.1 | 41.7 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 410 ft | 361 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | — | 15 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 2 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 88 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,749 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
The A has no Bliss scores yet.
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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 $3,749.
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The A
The A, from Uniworld's U River Cruises, offers a variety of itineraries all geared to travelers of all ages. The ship features rooftop lounges, farm-to-table dining and mixology classes, and it sails through France, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, the Netherlands and Hungary.
Highlights
- All-inclusive European river cruises, with everything included in the cruise fare
- Carefully crafted shore excursions hosted by English-speaking local experts with options to personalize with “Choice Is Yours”
- The highest staff-to-guest ratio in the river cruise industry
- Stroll through the legendary Keukenhof Gardens, which boast seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths.
Questions
S.S. Joie de Vivre or The A?
Which is bigger, S.S. Joie de Vivre or The A?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. S.S. Joie de Vivre carries 128 passengers and The A carries 120.
Which ship is newer, S.S. Joie de Vivre or The A?
S.S. Joie de Vivre is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2017 against 1992 for The A.
Which has more space per passenger?
The A, with 41.7 gross tons per passenger against 39.1 on S.S. Joie de Vivre. 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 3.9 on The A.
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