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S.S. Bon Voyage vs The A

Uniworld River Cruises

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Which should you choose?

S.S. Bon Voyage is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 132 passengers, in service since 2005. 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. Bon Voyage if you want a newer ship or more crew per passenger: its maiden voyage was in 2005 (vs 1992) and it has a crew member for every 3.2 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.

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Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

S.S. Bon VoyageThe A
Cruise line Uniworld River Cruises Uniworld River Cruises
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2005 (better) 1992
Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted 2013 2017 (better)
Gross tonnage 5,000 5,000
Passengers 132 120
Crew 41 31
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 3.2 (better) 3.9
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 37.9 41.7 (better)
Decks 4 3
Length 361 ft 361 ft
Beam 38 ft 38 ft
Speed 15 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 10 / 10 10 / 10
Cruises on sale 3
Upcoming sailings 69
Cruise lengths 7 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $3,099

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.

  • Active S.S. Bon Voyage: 8.0
  • Adventure & nature S.S. Bon Voyage: 5.0
  • Cultural S.S. Bon Voyage: 8.0
  • Dining S.S. Bon Voyage: 9.0
  • Entertainment S.S. Bon Voyage: 4.0
  • Family friendly S.S. Bon Voyage: 2.0
  • Party S.S. Bon Voyage: 5.0
  • Romantic S.S. Bon Voyage: 10.0
  • Spa & fitness S.S. Bon Voyage: 5.0
  • Staterooms S.S. Bon Voyage: 8.0

Uniworld River Cruises

S.S. Bon Voyage

One of Europe's most luxurious river ships, Uniworld's S.S. Bon Voyage is an intimate upscale cruise vessel welcoming 130 guests at a time.

Highlights

  • Enjoy the local food and wine of the region, you won't be disappointed
  • An open top deck allows passengers to take in the local scenery as the ship glides down the river
  • Enjoy the pampering of the small details onboard like slippers and bathrobes, in-suite morning coffee and tea service and more

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3 cruises on sale, from $3,099.

Uniworld River Cruises

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. Bon Voyage or The A?

Which is bigger, S.S. Bon Voyage or The A?

They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. S.S. Bon Voyage carries 132 passengers and The A carries 120.

Which ship is newer, S.S. Bon Voyage or The A?

S.S. Bon Voyage is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2005 against 1992 for The A.

Which has more space per passenger?

The A, with 41.7 gross tons per passenger against 37.9 on S.S. Bon Voyage. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.

Which has more crew per passenger?

S.S. Bon Voyage, with one crew member for every 3.2 passengers against one for every 3.9 on The A.

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