Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. La Venezia
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
S.S. La Venezia is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 130 passengers, in service since 2020. The A is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 120 passengers, in service since 1992. S.S. La Venezia has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold. The A has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose S.S. La Venezia if you want a newer ship or more crew per passenger: its maiden voyage was in 2020 (vs 1992) and it has a crew member for every 2.6 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. La Venezia | The A | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2020 (better) | 1992 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 130 | 120 |
| Crew | 50 | 31 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 (better) | 3.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 38.5 | 41.7 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 361 ft | 361 ft |
| Beam | 36 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 15 mph | 15 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. La Venezia
S.S. La Venezia, with an aesthetic that evokes a floating Venetian palace from the 1930s, is the newest Super Ship from luxury river cruise line Uniworld.
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. La Venezia or The A?
Which is bigger, S.S. La Venezia or The A?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. S.S. La Venezia carries 130 passengers and The A carries 120.
Which ship is newer, S.S. La Venezia or The A?
S.S. La Venezia is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2020 against 1992 for The A.
Which has more space per passenger?
The A, with 41.7 gross tons per passenger against 38.5 on S.S. La Venezia. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
S.S. La Venezia, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers against one for every 3.9 on The A.
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