Scenic
Scenic Crystal
- Cruises
- 54
- From
- $3,820
Ship comparison
Scenic Crystal vs Scenic Diamond
Scenic
Scenic Diamond
- Cruises
- 13
- From
- $4,178
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Crystal is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2011. Scenic Diamond is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 167 passengers, in service since 2007.
Choose Scenic Crystal if you want more culture or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Scenic Diamond for cultural (4.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 54 cruises on sale (vs 13).
Choose Scenic Diamond if you want a more romantic trip or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Scenic Crystal for romantic (9.0 vs 8.0) and staterooms (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Scenic Crystal | Scenic Diamond | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 (better) | 2007 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,721 | 2,721 |
| Passengers | 169 | 167 |
| Crew | 51 | 51 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 16.1 | 16.3 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 442 ft | 442 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 54 | 13 |
| Upcoming sailings | 83 | 94 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–23 nights | 7–15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,820 (better) | $4,178 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Scenic Crystal leads on 1 of the ten, Scenic Diamond on 2, with 7 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Scenic
Scenic Crystal
The luxury river ship Scenic Crystal from the Scenic fleet voyages through the heart of Europe. The ship features outdoor balconies that convert into all-weather "Sun Lounges," newly designed guest rooms with 32-inch, flat-screen HDTVs as well as six onboard restaurants.
Highlights
- All-inclusive pricing includes wi-fi, bottled water and tipping
- Balconies transform into all-weather "Sun Lounges"
- Six restaurants to choose from
Sailing now
54 cruises on sale, from $3,820.
Scenic
Scenic Diamond
Enjoy Europe while cruising aboard Scenic Diamond. With a recent fleet-wide upgrade, this ship now features luxury suites with large private balconies and "Sun Lounges," HDTVs linked to Mac mini computers and complimentary Wi-Fi access.
Highlights
- "Space ship" that offers plenty of room indoors and out for all passengers
- All-inclusive pricing, including drinks, food, tipping, Wi-Fi and excursions
- A majority of rooms feature balconies and the "Sun Lounge"
Sailing now
13 cruises on sale, from $4,178.
Questions
Scenic Crystal or Scenic Diamond?
Which is bigger, Scenic Crystal or Scenic Diamond?
They are the same size, 2,721 gross tons each. Scenic Crystal carries 169 passengers and Scenic Diamond carries 167.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Crystal or Scenic Diamond?
Scenic Crystal is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 against 2007 for Scenic Diamond.
Which has more space per passenger?
Scenic Diamond, with 16.3 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Crystal. 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 3.3 passengers.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10.
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