Scenic
Scenic Azure
- Cruises
- 3
- From
- $4,952
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Azure is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 96 passengers, in service since 2016. Scenic Tsar is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 112 passengers, in service since 2013. Scenic Tsar has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Scenic Tsar if you want more crew per passenger or more space per passenger: it has a crew member for every 1.6 passengers (vs 2.7) and it has 27.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 18.5).
Scenic Azure 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.
| Scenic Azure | Scenic Tsar | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 (better) | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 1,780 | 3,019 |
| Passengers | 96 | 112 |
| Crew | 36 | 71 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 1.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 18.5 | 27.0 (better) |
| Cabins | 48 | — |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 262 ft | 360 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | — |
| Speed | — | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 3 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 62 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7–10 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,952 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Scenic Tsar has no Bliss scores yet.
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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 Tsar
Scenic Tsar from luxe river cruise line Scenic was the first "new-build" ship to be set afloat onto Russia’s waterways in 25 years. It was also the first boutique ship to join Scenic's fleet of luxury vessels.
Highlights
- Smaller ship with approximately 100 guests for personal attention and intimate atmosphere
- Complimentary wi-fi
- Flexible seating options for meals
Questions
Scenic Azure or Scenic Tsar?
Which is bigger, Scenic Azure or Scenic Tsar?
Scenic Tsar is bigger at 3,019 gross tons, against 1,780 gross tons for Scenic Azure. Scenic Azure carries 96 passengers and Scenic Tsar carries 112.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Azure or Scenic Tsar?
Scenic Azure is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2013 for Scenic Tsar.
Which has more space per passenger?
Scenic Tsar, with 27.0 gross tons per passenger against 18.5 on Scenic Azure. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Scenic Tsar, with one crew member for every 1.6 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Scenic Azure.
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