Scenic
Scenic Opal
- Cruises
- 60
- From
- $3,577
Ship comparison
Scenic Opal vs Scenic Sapphire
Scenic
Scenic Sapphire
- Cruises
- 16
- From
- $5,002
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Opal is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2015. Scenic Sapphire is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 167 passengers, in service since 2008.
Choose Scenic Opal if you want a more family-friendly ship, more culture or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Scenic Sapphire for family friendly (6.0 vs 2.0), cultural (7.0 vs 4.0) and entertainment (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Scenic Sapphire if you want a more active cruise or better-rated dining: it outscores Scenic Opal for active (8.0 vs 7.0) 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 Opal | Scenic Sapphire | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 (better) | 2008 |
| 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 | 443 ft | 442 ft |
| Beam | 63 ft | — |
| Speed | 14 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 60 | 16 |
| Upcoming sailings | 86 | 49 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–28 nights | 7–15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,577 (better) | $5,002 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Scenic Opal leads on 5 of the ten, Scenic Sapphire on 2, with 3 level.
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- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
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- Spa & fitness
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Scenic
Scenic Opal
The luxury river ship Scenic Opal from the Scenic fleet voyages through the heart of Europe on the Rhine, Moselle and Danube rivers. The 85-cabin ship features a heated vitality pool for guests to enjoy on the panoramic Sun Deck.
Highlights
- Complimentary cocktails, spirits, beer and wine
- Personal butler service
- Brand-new and launched in June 2015
Sailing now
60 cruises on sale, from $3,577.
Scenic
Scenic Sapphire
Enjoy cruising Europe's rivers and riverside villages aboard Scenic Sapphire. With a recent upgrade, this ship now features luxury suites with large private balconies and "Sun Lounges," HDTVs linked to Mac mini computers and complimentary Wi-Fi access.
Highlights
- A range of dining options from informal to elegant
- Personal butler service for every guest
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Sailing now
16 cruises on sale, from $5,002.
Questions
Scenic Opal or Scenic Sapphire?
Which is bigger, Scenic Opal or Scenic Sapphire?
They are the same size, 2,721 gross tons each. Scenic Opal carries 169 passengers and Scenic Sapphire carries 167.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Opal or Scenic Sapphire?
Scenic Opal is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2008 for Scenic Sapphire.
Which has more space per passenger?
Scenic Sapphire, with 16.3 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Opal. 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 Opal scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Scenic Sapphire.
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