Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Maria Theresa
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $2,849
Ship comparison
S.S. Maria Theresa vs Scenic Amber
Scenic
Scenic Amber
- Cruises
- 44
- From
- $3,820
The verdict
Which should you choose?
S.S. Maria Theresa is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 155 passengers, in service since 2014. Scenic Amber is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose S.S. Maria Theresa if you want more space per passenger, better-rated staterooms or more crew per passenger: it outscores Scenic Amber for staterooms (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 32.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.1) and it has a crew member for every 2.7 passengers (vs 3.2).
Choose Scenic Amber if you want a more active cruise, a more romantic trip or better-rated dining: it outscores S.S. Maria Theresa for active (8.0 vs 7.0), romantic (7.0 vs 6.0) and dining (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| S.S. Maria Theresa | Scenic Amber | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 | 2016 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 2,721 |
| Passengers | 155 | 169 |
| Crew | 57 | 53 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 (better) | 3.2 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 32.3 (better) | 16.1 |
| Decks | 3 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 8 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 6 | 44 |
| Upcoming sailings | 91 | 76 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–10 nights | 7–28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,849 (better) | $3,820 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. S.S. Maria Theresa leads on 1 of the ten, Scenic Amber on 4, with 5 level.
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Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Maria Theresa
Uniworld's Super Ship S.S. Maria Theresa sails the historic Blue Danube. A sister ship to the beautiful S.S. Antoinette and S.S. Catherine — two of the most luxurious vessels on the waterways of Europe — S.S. Maria Theresa takes guests to some of Europe's most remarkable destinations in impeccable style.
Highlights
- Linz, Vienna, Budapest, visit many of the the great cities of Central and Eastern Europe
- Enjoy a special dinner in a special dinner in Bar du Leopard
Sailing now
6 cruises on sale, from $2,849.
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Scenic
Scenic Amber
The 169-passenger Scenic Amber offers a wide-ranging variety of luxury river cruises through the heart of Europe. The ship from luxe cruise line Scenic features a heated vitality pool for guests to enjoy on the panoramic Sun Deck.
Sailing now
44 cruises on sale, from $3,820.
Questions
S.S. Maria Theresa or Scenic Amber?
Which is bigger, S.S. Maria Theresa or Scenic Amber?
S.S. Maria Theresa is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Amber. S.S. Maria Theresa carries 155 passengers and Scenic Amber carries 169.
Which ship is newer, S.S. Maria Theresa or Scenic Amber?
Scenic Amber is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2014 for S.S. Maria Theresa.
Which has more space per passenger?
S.S. Maria Theresa, with 32.3 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Amber. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
S.S. Maria Theresa, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 3.2 on Scenic Amber.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10.
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