Scenic
Scenic Crystal
- Cruises
- 78
- From
- $3,820
Ship comparison
Scenic Crystal vs Scenic Ruby
Scenic
Scenic Ruby
- Cruises
- 63
- From
- $4,168
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Crystal is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2012. Scenic Ruby is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 167 passengers, in service since 2009.
Choose Scenic Crystal if you want more of a party: it outscores Scenic Ruby for party (5.0 vs 0.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Scenic Ruby 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 Crystal | Scenic Ruby | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2012 (better) | 2009 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2019 |
| 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 | — |
| Speed | 14 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 78 | 63 |
| Upcoming sailings | 163 | 116 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 23 nights | 7 to 28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,820 (better) | $4,168 |
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 Ruby on 0, with 9 level.
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- Party
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- 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
78 cruises on sale, from $3,820.
Scenic
Scenic Ruby
With a recent fleet-wide upgrade, Scenic Ruby now features luxury suites with large private balconies and "Sun Lounges," HDTVs linked to Mac mini computers and complimentary Wi-Fi access.
Highlights
- Personal butler service for every guest
- A majority of staterooms have balconies and "Sun Lounge"
- All-inclusive pricing, including tips
Sailing now
63 cruises on sale, from $4,168.
Questions
Scenic Crystal or Scenic Ruby?
Which is bigger, Scenic Crystal or Scenic Ruby?
They are the same size, 2,721 gross tons each. Scenic Crystal carries 169 passengers and Scenic Ruby carries 167.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Crystal or Scenic Ruby?
Scenic Crystal is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2012 against 2009 for Scenic Ruby.
Which has more space per passenger?
Scenic Ruby, 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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