Scenic
Scenic Amber
- Cruises
- 44
- From
- $3,820
Ship comparison
Scenic Amber vs Scenic Crystal
Scenic
Scenic Crystal
- Cruises
- 54
- From
- $3,820
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Amber is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2016. Scenic Crystal is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2011.
Choose Scenic Amber if you want more culture, a more family-friendly ship or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Scenic Crystal for cultural (8.0 vs 4.0), family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) and entertainment (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Scenic Crystal if you want better-rated staterooms, more adventure and nature or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Scenic Amber for staterooms (9.0 vs 7.0), adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.0) and spa & fitness (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Scenic Amber | Scenic Crystal | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 (better) | 2011 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,721 | 2,721 |
| Passengers | 169 | 169 |
| Crew | 53 | 51 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.2 (better) | 3.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 16.1 | 16.1 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 442 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 39 ft |
| Speed | — | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 44 | 54 |
| Upcoming sailings | 76 | 83 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–28 nights | 7–23 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,820 | $3,820 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Scenic Amber leads on 3 of the ten, Scenic Crystal on 4, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
Scenic
Scenic Crystal
The luxury river ship Scenic Crystal from the Scenic fleet voyages through the heart of Europe. The ship features outdoor balconies that convert into all-weather "Sun Lounges," newly designed guest rooms with 32-inch, flat-screen HDTVs as well as six onboard restaurants.
Highlights
- All-inclusive pricing includes wi-fi, bottled water and tipping
- Balconies transform into all-weather "Sun Lounges"
- Six restaurants to choose from
Sailing now
54 cruises on sale, from $3,820.
Questions
Scenic Amber or Scenic Crystal?
Which is bigger, Scenic Amber or Scenic Crystal?
They are the same size, 2,721 gross tons each. Scenic Amber carries 169 passengers and Scenic Crystal carries 169.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Amber or Scenic Crystal?
Scenic Amber is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2011 for Scenic Crystal.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 16.1 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Scenic Amber, with one crew member for every 3.2 passengers against one for every 3.3 on Scenic Crystal.
Which is better for families?
Scenic Amber scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Scenic Crystal.
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