Scenic
Scenic Azure
- Cruises
- 3
- From
- $4,952
Ship comparison
Scenic Azure vs Scenic Gem
Scenic
Scenic Gem
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $5,054
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Azure is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 96 passengers, in service since 2016. Scenic Gem is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 126 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Scenic Azure if you want better-rated staterooms, better-rated dining or more culture: it outscores Scenic Gem for staterooms (8.0 vs 5.0), dining (7.0 vs 5.0) and cultural (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Scenic Gem if you want more adventure and nature or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Scenic Azure for adventure & nature (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 11 cruises on sale (vs 3).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Scenic Azure | Scenic Gem | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 (better) | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | 1,780 | 2,200 |
| Passengers | 96 | 126 |
| Crew | 36 | 46 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 18.5 (better) | 17.5 |
| Cabins | 48 | — |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 262 ft | 360 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 3 | 11 |
| Upcoming sailings | 62 | 64 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–10 nights | 7–15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,952 (better) | $5,054 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Scenic Azure leads on 3 of the ten, Scenic Gem on 1, with 6 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Scenic
Scenic Azure
Scenic Azure from international travel brand Scenic launched in April 2016 with a custom-built design tailored to navigate the picturesque Douro River of Portugal and Spain.
Sailing now
3 cruises on sale, from $4,952.
Scenic
Scenic Gem
Sailing now
11 cruises on sale, from $5,054.
Questions
Scenic Azure or Scenic Gem?
Which is bigger, Scenic Azure or Scenic Gem?
Scenic Gem is bigger at 2,200 gross tons, against 1,780 gross tons for Scenic Azure. Scenic Azure carries 96 passengers and Scenic Gem carries 126.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Azure or Scenic Gem?
Scenic Azure is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2014 for Scenic Gem.
Which has more space per passenger?
Scenic Azure, with 18.5 gross tons per passenger against 17.5 on Scenic Gem. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers.
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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