Scenic
Scenic Jewel
- Cruises
- 52
- From
- $3,292
Ship comparison
Scenic Jewel vs Scenic Ruby
Scenic
Scenic Ruby
- Cruises
- 63
- From
- $4,168
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Jewel is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2012. Scenic Ruby is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 167 passengers, in service since 2009.
Choose Scenic Jewel if you want more of a party, more culture or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Scenic Ruby for party (5.0 vs 0.0), cultural (6.0 vs 4.0) and staterooms (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Scenic Ruby does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Scenic Jewel | Scenic Ruby | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2012 (better) | 2009 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 | 2019 |
| 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 | 444 ft | 442 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 52 | 63 |
| Upcoming sailings | 111 | 116 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 34 nights | 7 to 28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,292 (better) | $4,168 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Scenic Jewel leads on 3 of the ten, Scenic Ruby on 0, with 7 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Scenic
Scenic Jewel
Scenic Jewel from the luxury cruise line Scenic voyages along the Rhine River, to such destinations as Prague, Berlin, Budapest, Vienna and smaller river towns. The ship features outdoor balconies that convert into all-weather "Sun Lounges," newly designed guest rooms with 32-inch, flat screen HDTVs as well as six onboard restaurants.
Highlights
- Balconies convert to all-weather "Sun Lounges" so you never miss a good view
- Deluxe Balcony Suites with additional space & privacy
- Scenic Cruises' signature all-inclusive pricing, including tips
Sailing now
52 cruises on sale, from $3,292.
Scenic
Scenic Ruby
With a recent fleet-wide upgrade, Scenic Ruby now features luxury suites with large private balconies and "Sun Lounges," HDTVs linked to Mac mini computers and complimentary Wi-Fi access.
Highlights
- Personal butler service for every guest
- A majority of staterooms have balconies and "Sun Lounge"
- All-inclusive pricing, including tips
Sailing now
63 cruises on sale, from $4,168.
Questions
Scenic Jewel or Scenic Ruby?
Which is bigger, Scenic Jewel or Scenic Ruby?
They are the same size, 2,721 gross tons each. Scenic Jewel carries 169 passengers and Scenic Ruby carries 167.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Jewel or Scenic Ruby?
Scenic Jewel is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2012 against 2009 for Scenic Ruby.
Which has more space per passenger?
Scenic Ruby, with 16.3 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Jewel. 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?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10.
Still deciding?
Tell us what matters and we will match the sailing
Send your dates, budget and who is travelling, and our partner travel agency will come back to you about Scenic Jewel, Scenic Ruby or a ship that suits you better.