Scenic
Scenic Jade
- Cruises
- 62
- From
- $3,529
Ship comparison
Scenic Jade vs Star Flyer
Star Clippers
Star Flyer
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Jade is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2014. Star Flyer is an intimate Star Clippers ship carrying 170 passengers, in service since 1991.
Choose Scenic Jade if you want a newer ship, better-rated staterooms or more space per passenger: it outscores Star Flyer for staterooms (9.0 vs 7.6) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its maiden voyage was in 2014 (vs 1991) and it has 16.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 13.5).
Choose Star Flyer if you want better-rated entertainment, more crew per passenger or a more active cruise: it outscores Scenic Jade for entertainment (7.0 vs 5.0) and active (8.0 vs 7.0) 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 Flyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Star Clippers |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 (better) | 1991 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| 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 2 of the ten, Star Flyer on 6, with 2 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 Flyer
Star Flyer is the sister ship of Star Clipper. She is a true clipper ship, reflecting her proud heritage in every inch of her polished brass. Star Clippers's unique vessel offers passengers a "new age of sail," where tradition meets present-day amenities.
Highlights
- Spacious accommodations, some of which open onto the deck
- Indoor/outdoor Tropical Bar
- Two onboard swimming pools
Questions
Scenic Jade or Star Flyer?
Which is bigger, Scenic Jade or Star Flyer?
Scenic Jade is bigger at 2,721 gross tons, against 2,298 gross tons for Star Flyer. Scenic Jade carries 169 passengers and Star Flyer carries 170.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Jade or Star Flyer?
Scenic Jade is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2014 against 1991 for Star Flyer.
Which has more space per passenger?
Scenic Jade, with 16.1 gross tons per passenger against 13.5 on Star Flyer. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Star Flyer, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers against one for every 3.3 on Scenic Jade.
Which is better for families?
Star Flyer 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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