Scenic
Scenic Gem
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $5,054
Ship comparison
Scenic Gem vs Scenic Sapphire
Scenic
Scenic Sapphire
- Cruises
- 16
- From
- $5,002
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Gem is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 126 passengers, in service since 2014. Scenic Sapphire is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 167 passengers, in service since 2008.
Choose Scenic Gem if you want a more family-friendly ship, a newer ship or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Scenic Sapphire for family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) and entertainment (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2014 (vs 2008).
Choose Scenic Sapphire if you want better-rated dining, a better-rated spa and gym or a more active cruise: it outscores Scenic Gem for dining (8.0 vs 5.0), spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0) and active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Scenic Gem | Scenic Sapphire | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 (better) | 2008 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,200 | 2,721 |
| Passengers | 126 | 167 |
| Crew | 46 | 51 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 (better) | 3.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 17.5 (better) | 16.3 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 360 ft | 442 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 11 | 16 |
| Upcoming sailings | 64 | 49 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–15 nights | 7–15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $5,054 | $5,002 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Scenic Gem leads on 3 of the ten, Scenic Sapphire on 3, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Scenic
Scenic Gem
Sailing now
11 cruises on sale, from $5,054.
Scenic
Scenic Sapphire
Enjoy cruising Europe's rivers and riverside villages aboard Scenic Sapphire. With a recent 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
- A range of dining options from informal to elegant
- Personal butler service for every guest
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Sailing now
16 cruises on sale, from $5,002.
Questions
Scenic Gem or Scenic Sapphire?
Which is bigger, Scenic Gem or Scenic Sapphire?
Scenic Sapphire is bigger at 2,721 gross tons, against 2,200 gross tons for Scenic Gem. Scenic Gem carries 126 passengers and Scenic Sapphire carries 167.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Gem or Scenic Sapphire?
Scenic Gem is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2014 against 2008 for Scenic Sapphire.
Which has more space per passenger?
Scenic Gem, with 17.5 gross tons per passenger against 16.3 on Scenic Sapphire. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Scenic Gem, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 3.3 on Scenic Sapphire.
Which is better for families?
Scenic Gem scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Scenic Sapphire.
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