Scenic
Scenic Opal
- Cruises
- 78
- From
- $3,577
Ship comparison
Scenic Opal vs Star Flyer
Star Clippers
Star Flyer
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Opal is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2015. Star Flyer is an intimate Star Clippers ship carrying 170 passengers, in service since 1991.
Choose Scenic Opal if you want a more family-friendly ship, a newer ship or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Star Flyer for family friendly (6.0 vs 2.0) and spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2015 (vs 1991).
Choose Star Flyer if you want more crew per passenger, a more active cruise or a more romantic trip: it outscores Scenic Opal for active (8.0 vs 7.0) 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 Opal | Star Flyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Star Clippers |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 (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 | 443 ft | 360 ft |
| Beam | 63 ft | 50 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 78 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 145 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 34 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,577 | — |
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 3 of the ten, Star Flyer on 5, with 2 level.
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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
78 cruises on sale, from $3,577.
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 Opal or Star Flyer?
Which is bigger, Scenic Opal or Star Flyer?
Scenic Opal is bigger at 2,721 gross tons, against 2,298 gross tons for Star Flyer. Scenic Opal carries 169 passengers and Star Flyer carries 170.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Opal or Star Flyer?
Scenic Opal is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 1991 for Star Flyer.
Which has more space per passenger?
Scenic Opal, 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 Opal.
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 Star Flyer.
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