Scenic
Scenic Azure
- Cruises
- 3
- From
- $4,952
Ship comparison
Scenic Azure vs Scenic Jade
Scenic
Scenic Jade
- Cruises
- 33
- From
- $4,622
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Azure is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 96 passengers, in service since 2016. Scenic Jade is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Scenic Azure if you want a more family-friendly ship, more crew per passenger or more space per passenger: it outscores Scenic Jade for family friendly (5.0 vs 1.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has a crew member for every 2.7 passengers (vs 3.3) and it has 18.5 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.1).
Choose Scenic Jade if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated staterooms or more adventure and nature: it outscores Scenic Azure for spa & fitness (6.0 vs 5.0), staterooms (9.0 vs 8.0) and adventure & nature (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Scenic Azure | Scenic Jade | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 (better) | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | 1,780 | 2,721 |
| Passengers | 96 | 169 |
| Crew | 36 | 51 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 (better) | 3.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 18.5 (better) | 16.1 |
| Cabins | 48 | — |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 262 ft | 442 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 39 ft |
| Speed | — | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 3 | 33 |
| Upcoming sailings | 62 | 61 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–10 nights | 7–33 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,952 | $4,622 (better) |
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 1 of the ten, Scenic Jade on 3, 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 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 Azure or Scenic Jade?
Which is bigger, Scenic Azure or Scenic Jade?
Scenic Jade is bigger at 2,721 gross tons, against 1,780 gross tons for Scenic Azure. Scenic Azure carries 96 passengers and Scenic Jade carries 169.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Azure or Scenic Jade?
Scenic Azure is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2014 for Scenic Jade.
Which has more space per passenger?
Scenic Azure, with 18.5 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Jade. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Scenic Azure, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 3.3 on Scenic Jade.
Which is better for families?
Scenic Azure 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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