Scenic
Scenic Azure
- Cruises
- 3
- From
- $4,952
Ship comparison
Scenic Azure vs SeaDream II
SeaDream Yacht Club
SeaDream II
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Azure is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 96 passengers, in service since 2016. SeaDream II is an intimate SeaDream Yacht Club ship carrying 110 passengers, in service since 2001.
Choose Scenic Azure if you want a newer ship, more culture or more adventure and nature: it outscores SeaDream II for cultural (7.0 vs 5.0) and adventure & nature (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2016 (vs 2001).
Choose SeaDream II if you want more space per passenger, more crew per passenger or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Scenic Azure for entertainment (7.5 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 38.7 gross tons per passenger (vs 18.5) and it has a crew member for every 1.2 passengers (vs 2.7).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Scenic Azure | SeaDream II | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | SeaDream Yacht Club |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 (better) | 2001 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2020 |
| Gross tonnage | 1,780 | 4,253 |
| Passengers | 96 | 110 |
| Crew | 36 | 95 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 1.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 18.5 | 38.7 (better) |
| Cabins | 48 | — |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 262 ft | 355 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 47 ft |
| Speed | — | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 3 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 57 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 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 Azure leads on 2 of the ten, SeaDream II on 4, with 4 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.
SeaDream Yacht Club
SeaDream II
SeaDream Yacht Club's luxury mega-yachts SeaDream I and SeaDream II were designed as prototypes for the ultra-luxury yachting experience.
Highlights
- Retractable marina offers water sports right from the ship
- A variety of dining options with open seating at meals
- Luxury, yacht-like accommodations and amenities
- State-of-the-art golf simulator
Questions
Scenic Azure or SeaDream II?
Which is bigger, Scenic Azure or SeaDream II?
SeaDream II is bigger at 4,253 gross tons, against 1,780 gross tons for Scenic Azure. Scenic Azure carries 96 passengers and SeaDream II carries 110.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Azure or SeaDream II?
Scenic Azure is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2001 for SeaDream II.
Which has more space per passenger?
SeaDream II, with 38.7 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?
SeaDream II, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Scenic Azure.
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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