Scenic
Scenic Diamond
- Cruises
- 12
- From
- $4,178
Ship comparison
Scenic Diamond vs Scenic Jewel
Scenic
Scenic Jewel
- Cruises
- 52
- From
- $3,292
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Diamond is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 167 passengers, in service since 2008. Scenic Jewel is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2012.
Choose Scenic Diamond if you want a more romantic trip: it outscores Scenic Jewel for romantic (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Scenic Jewel if you want more culture, more cruises to choose from or a lower starting fare: it outscores Scenic Diamond for cultural (6.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 52 cruises on sale (vs 12) and its cruises start from $3,292 (vs $4,178).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Scenic Diamond | Scenic Jewel | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2008 | 2012 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,721 | 2,721 |
| Passengers | 167 | 169 |
| Crew | 51 | 51 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 16.3 (better) | 16.1 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 442 ft | 444 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 12 | 52 |
| Upcoming sailings | 87 | 111 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 15 nights | 7 to 34 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,178 | $3,292 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Scenic Diamond leads on 1 of the ten, Scenic Jewel on 1, with 8 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
12 cruises on sale, from $4,178.
Scenic
Scenic Jewel
Scenic Jewel from the luxury cruise line Scenic voyages along the Rhine River, to such destinations as Prague, Berlin, Budapest, Vienna and smaller river towns. 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
- Balconies convert to all-weather "Sun Lounges" so you never miss a good view
- Deluxe Balcony Suites with additional space & privacy
- Scenic Cruises' signature all-inclusive pricing, including tips
Sailing now
52 cruises on sale, from $3,292.
Questions
Scenic Diamond or Scenic Jewel?
Which is bigger, Scenic Diamond or Scenic Jewel?
They are the same size, 2,721 gross tons each. Scenic Diamond carries 167 passengers and Scenic Jewel carries 169.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Diamond or Scenic Jewel?
Scenic Jewel is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2012 against 2008 for Scenic Diamond.
Which has more space per passenger?
Scenic Diamond, with 16.3 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Jewel. 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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