Scenic
Scenic Amber
- Cruises
- 44
- From
- $3,820
Ship comparison
Scenic Amber vs Scenic Jade
Scenic
Scenic Jade
- Cruises
- 33
- From
- $4,622
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Amber is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2016. Scenic Jade is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Scenic Amber if you want a more family-friendly ship, a more active cruise or better-rated dining: it outscores Scenic Jade for family friendly (5.0 vs 1.0), active (8.0 vs 7.0) and dining (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Scenic Jade 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 Jade | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 (better) | 2014 |
| 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 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 44 | 33 |
| Upcoming sailings | 76 | 61 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–28 nights | 7–33 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,820 (better) | $4,622 |
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 4 of the ten, Scenic Jade on 4, with 2 level.
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- 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 Jade
MELK, Austria — The question is not who created the design or who executed the idea. No, what grabs your attention is how the artist reached the ceiling in the famed Melk Abbey to paint the glorious images, at once delicate, lively and even forceful.
Highlights
- All-inclusive cruise pricing, including tips
- Personal butler service for all staterooms and suites
- Panorama Lounge for great views
Sailing now
33 cruises on sale, from $4,622.
Questions
Scenic Amber or Scenic Jade?
Which is bigger, Scenic Amber or Scenic Jade?
They are the same size, 2,721 gross tons each. Scenic Amber carries 169 passengers and Scenic Jade carries 169.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Amber or Scenic Jade?
Scenic Amber is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2014 for Scenic Jade.
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 Jade.
Which is better for families?
Scenic Amber scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 1.0 for Scenic Jade.
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