Scenic
Scenic Crystal
- Cruises
- 54
- From
- $3,820
Ship comparison
Scenic Crystal vs Scenic Jasper
Scenic
Scenic Jasper
- Cruises
- 40
- From
- $3,577
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Crystal is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2011. Scenic Jasper is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose Scenic Crystal if you want more adventure and nature, a more active cruise or a more romantic trip: it outscores Scenic Jasper for adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.0), active (8.0 vs 7.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Scenic Jasper if you want more culture, a more family-friendly ship or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Scenic Crystal for cultural (8.0 vs 4.0), family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) and spa & fitness (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 Crystal | Scenic Jasper | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 | 2015 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 2,721 | 2,721 |
| Passengers | 169 | 169 |
| Crew | 51 | 51 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 16.1 | 16.1 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 442 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 63 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 54 | 40 |
| Upcoming sailings | 83 | 70 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–23 nights | 7–33 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,820 | $3,577 (better) |
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 3 of the ten, Scenic Jasper on 4, with 3 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 Jasper
Sailing now
40 cruises on sale, from $3,577.
Questions
Scenic Crystal or Scenic Jasper?
Which is bigger, Scenic Crystal or Scenic Jasper?
They are the same size, 2,721 gross tons each. Scenic Crystal carries 169 passengers and Scenic Jasper carries 169.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Crystal or Scenic Jasper?
Scenic Jasper is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2011 for Scenic Crystal.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 16.1 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 3.3 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Scenic Jasper scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Scenic Crystal.
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