Scenic
Scenic Jade
- Cruises
- 62
- From
- $3,529
Ship comparison
Scenic Jade vs Scenic Opal
Scenic
Scenic Opal
- Cruises
- 78
- From
- $3,577
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Jade is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2014. Scenic Opal is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose Scenic Jade if you want better-rated staterooms: it outscores Scenic Opal for staterooms (9.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Scenic Opal if you want a more family-friendly ship, a better-rated spa and gym or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Scenic Jade for family friendly (6.0 vs 1.0), spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) and entertainment (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Scenic Jade | Scenic Opal | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 62 | 78 |
| Upcoming sailings | 122 | 145 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 34 nights | 7 to 34 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,529 (better) | $3,577 |
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 1 of the ten, Scenic Opal on 4, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
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- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
62 cruises on sale, from $3,529.
Scenic
Scenic Opal
The luxury river ship Scenic Opal from the Scenic fleet voyages through the heart of Europe on the Rhine, Moselle and Danube rivers. The 85-cabin ship features a heated vitality pool for guests to enjoy on the panoramic Sun Deck.
Highlights
- Complimentary cocktails, spirits, beer and wine
- Personal butler service
- Brand-new and launched in June 2015
Sailing now
78 cruises on sale, from $3,577.
Questions
Scenic Jade or Scenic Opal?
Which is bigger, Scenic Jade or Scenic Opal?
They are the same size, 2,721 gross tons each. Scenic Jade carries 169 passengers and Scenic Opal carries 169.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Jade or Scenic Opal?
Scenic Opal 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 Opal scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 1.0 for Scenic Jade.
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