Scenic
Scenic Jade
- Cruises
- 33
- From
- $4,622
Ship comparison
Scenic Jade vs Scenic Pearl
Scenic
Scenic Pearl
- Cruises
- 33
- From
- $4,528
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Jade is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2014. Scenic Pearl is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 167 passengers, in service since 2010.
Choose Scenic Jade if you want more culture or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Scenic Pearl for cultural (7.0 vs 4.0) and entertainment (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Scenic Pearl if you want a more active cruise, a more family-friendly ship or better-rated dining: it outscores Scenic Jade for active (8.0 vs 7.0), family friendly (2.0 vs 1.0) and dining (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 Jade | Scenic Pearl | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 (better) | 2010 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,721 | 2,721 |
| Passengers | 169 | 167 |
| Crew | 51 | 51 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 16.1 | 16.3 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 442 ft | 442 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 33 | 33 |
| Upcoming sailings | 61 | 53 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–33 nights | 7–24 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,622 | $4,528 (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 Pearl on 3, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- 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
33 cruises on sale, from $4,622.
Scenic
Scenic Pearl
The luxury river ship Scenic Pearl from the Scenic fleet voyages is the ideal ship for taking in the Black Sea via a scenic river cruise. The ship features luxury suites with large private balconies and "Sun Lounges," HDTVs linked to Mac mini computers and complimentary Wi-Fi access.
Highlights
- "Space ship" layout, giving passengers plenty of room to wander & enjoy the scenery
- Balconies and "Sun Lounge" in most staterooms
- Plenty of dining options from informal to elegant
Sailing now
33 cruises on sale, from $4,528.
Questions
Scenic Jade or Scenic Pearl?
Which is bigger, Scenic Jade or Scenic Pearl?
They are the same size, 2,721 gross tons each. Scenic Jade carries 169 passengers and Scenic Pearl carries 167.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Jade or Scenic Pearl?
Scenic Jade is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2014 against 2010 for Scenic Pearl.
Which has more space per passenger?
Scenic Pearl, with 16.3 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Jade. 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?
Scenic Pearl scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10, against 1.0 for Scenic Jade.
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