Scenic
Scenic Crystal
- Cruises
- 54
- From
- $3,820
Ship comparison
Scenic Crystal vs Star Flyer
Star Clippers
Star Flyer
- Cruises
- 42
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Crystal is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2011. Star Flyer is an intimate Star Clippers ship carrying 170 passengers, in service since 1990.
Choose Scenic Crystal if you want a newer ship, better-rated dining or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Star Flyer for dining (8.0 vs 6.2) and staterooms (9.0 vs 7.6) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2011 (vs 1990).
Choose Star Flyer if you want better-rated entertainment, more culture or more crew per passenger: it outscores Scenic Crystal for entertainment (7.0 vs 4.0) and cultural (7.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 2.4 passengers (vs 3.3).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Scenic Crystal | Star Flyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Star Clippers |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 (better) | 1990 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,721 | 2,298 |
| Passengers | 169 | 170 |
| Crew | 51 | 72 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.3 | 2.4 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 16.1 (better) | 13.5 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 442 ft | 360 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 50 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 54 | 42 |
| Upcoming sailings | 83 | 75 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–23 nights | 5–24 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,820 | — |
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 2 of the ten, Star Flyer on 5, with 3 level.
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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.
Star Clippers
Star Flyer
Star Flyer is the sister ship of Star Clipper. She is a true clipper ship, reflecting her proud heritage in every inch of her polished brass. Star Clippers's unique vessel offers passengers a "new age of sail," where tradition meets present-day amenities.
Highlights
- Spacious accommodations, some of which open onto the deck
- Indoor/outdoor Tropical Bar
- Two onboard swimming pools
Sailing now
42 cruises on sale.
Questions
Scenic Crystal or Star Flyer?
Which is bigger, Scenic Crystal or Star Flyer?
Scenic Crystal is bigger at 2,721 gross tons, against 2,298 gross tons for Star Flyer. Scenic Crystal carries 169 passengers and Star Flyer carries 170.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Crystal or Star Flyer?
Scenic Crystal is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 against 1990 for Star Flyer.
Which has more space per passenger?
Scenic Crystal, with 16.1 gross tons per passenger against 13.5 on Star Flyer. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Star Flyer, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers against one for every 3.3 on Scenic Crystal.
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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