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Scenic Jade vs Scenic Jasper

The verdict

Which should you choose?

Scenic Jade is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2014. Scenic Jasper is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2015.

Choose Scenic Jade if you want more adventure and nature or a more romantic trip: it outscores Scenic Jasper for adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.

Choose Scenic Jasper if you want a more family-friendly ship, a better-rated spa and gym or better-rated dining: it outscores Scenic Jade for family friendly (5.0 vs 1.0), spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) and dining (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.

Side by side

Specifications

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Scenic JadeScenic Jasper
Cruise line Scenic Scenic
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2014 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 10 / 10 (better) 9 / 10
Cruises on sale 33 40
Upcoming sailings 61 70
Cruise lengths 7–33 nights 7–33 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $4,622 $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 Jade leads on 2 of the ten, Scenic Jasper on 4, with 4 level.

  • Active Scenic Jade: 7.0 Scenic Jasper: 7.0
  • Adventure & nature Scenic Jade: 7.0 Scenic Jasper: 5.0
  • Cultural Scenic Jade: 7.0 Scenic Jasper: 8.0
  • Dining Scenic Jade: 7.0 Scenic Jasper: 8.0
  • Entertainment Scenic Jade: 5.0 Scenic Jasper: 5.0
  • Family friendly Scenic Jade: 1.0 Scenic Jasper: 5.0
  • Party Scenic Jade: 5.0 Scenic Jasper: 5.0
  • Romantic Scenic Jade: 8.0 Scenic Jasper: 7.0
  • Spa & fitness Scenic Jade: 6.0 Scenic Jasper: 7.0
  • Staterooms Scenic Jade: 9.0 Scenic Jasper: 9.0

Scenic

Scenic Jade

MELK, Austria — The question is not who created the design or who executed the idea. No, what grabs your attention is how the artist reached the ceiling in the famed Melk Abbey to paint the glorious images, at once delicate, lively and even forceful.

Highlights

  • All-inclusive cruise pricing, including tips
  • Personal butler service for all staterooms and suites
  • Panorama Lounge for great views

Sailing now

33 cruises on sale, from $4,622.

Questions

Scenic Jade or Scenic Jasper?

Which is bigger, Scenic Jade or Scenic Jasper?

They are the same size, 2,721 gross tons each. Scenic Jade carries 169 passengers and Scenic Jasper carries 169.

Which ship is newer, Scenic Jade or Scenic Jasper?

Scenic Jasper is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2014 for Scenic Jade.

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 1.0 for Scenic Jade.

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