Scenic
Scenic Jade
- Cruises
- 62
- From
- $3,529
Ship comparison
Scenic Jade vs Star Clipper
Star Clippers
Star Clipper
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Jade is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2014. Star Clipper is an intimate Star Clippers ship carrying 170 passengers, in service since 1992.
Choose Scenic Jade if you want better-rated staterooms, more of a party or a newer ship: it outscores Star Clipper for staterooms (9.0 vs 6.0) and party (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2014 (vs 1992).
Choose Star Clipper if you want more crew per passenger, a more active cruise or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Scenic Jade for active (8.0 vs 7.0) and family friendly (2.0 vs 1.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 2.4 passengers (vs 3.3).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Scenic Jade | Star Clipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Star Clippers |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 (better) | 1992 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,721 | 2,298 |
| Passengers | 169 | 170 |
| Crew | 51 | 72 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.3 | 2.4 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 16.1 (better) | 13.5 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 442 ft | 360 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 50 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 62 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 122 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 34 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,529 | — |
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 4 of the ten, Star Clipper on 5, with 1 level.
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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.
Star Clippers
Star Clipper
Star Clipper is a true clipper ship, reflecting its proud heritage in every inch of its polished brass. Star Clippers' unique vessel offers passengers a "new age of sail," where tradition meets present-day amenities. At 360 feet long, this ship carries 170 guests and aims to provide a yacht-like experience.
Highlights
- Two onboard swimming pools
- Indoor/outdoor Tropical Bar
- Open-seating for all meals
Questions
Scenic Jade or Star Clipper?
Which is bigger, Scenic Jade or Star Clipper?
Scenic Jade is bigger at 2,721 gross tons, against 2,298 gross tons for Star Clipper. Scenic Jade carries 169 passengers and Star Clipper carries 170.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Jade or Star Clipper?
Scenic Jade is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2014 against 1992 for Star Clipper.
Which has more space per passenger?
Scenic Jade, with 16.1 gross tons per passenger against 13.5 on Star Clipper. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Star Clipper, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers against one for every 3.3 on Scenic Jade.
Which is better for families?
Star Clipper 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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