Scenic
Scenic Jewel
- Cruises
- 52
- From
- $3,292
Ship comparison
Scenic Jewel vs Star Flyer
Star Clippers
Star Flyer
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Jewel is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2012. Star Flyer is an intimate Star Clippers ship carrying 170 passengers, in service since 1991.
Choose Scenic Jewel if you want a newer ship, better-rated staterooms or better-rated dining: it outscores Star Flyer for staterooms (10.0 vs 7.6) and dining (8.0 vs 6.2) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2012 (vs 1991).
Choose Star Flyer if you want better-rated entertainment, more crew per passenger or a more romantic trip: it outscores Scenic Jewel for entertainment (7.0 vs 4.0) and romantic (9.0 vs 8.0) 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 Jewel | Star Flyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Star Clippers |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2012 (better) | 1991 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 (better) | 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 | 444 ft | 360 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 50 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 52 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 111 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 34 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,292 | — |
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 2 of the ten, Star Flyer on 5, with 3 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.
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 Jewel or Star Flyer?
Which is bigger, Scenic Jewel or Star Flyer?
Scenic Jewel is bigger at 2,721 gross tons, against 2,298 gross tons for Star Flyer. Scenic Jewel carries 169 passengers and Star Flyer carries 170.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Jewel or Star Flyer?
Scenic Jewel is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2012 against 1991 for Star Flyer.
Which has more space per passenger?
Scenic Jewel, 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 Jewel.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10.
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