Scenic
Scenic Pearl
- Cruises
- 63
- From
- $3,088
Ship comparison
Scenic Pearl vs Scenic Ruby
Scenic
Scenic Ruby
- Cruises
- 63
- From
- $4,168
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Pearl is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 167 passengers, in service since 2011. Scenic Ruby is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 167 passengers, in service since 2009.
Choose Scenic Pearl if you want more of a party or a lower starting fare: it outscores Scenic Ruby for party (5.0 vs 0.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $3,088 (vs $4,168).
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 Pearl | Scenic Ruby | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 (better) | 2009 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,721 | 2,721 |
| Passengers | 167 | 167 |
| Crew | 51 | 51 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 16.3 | 16.3 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 442 ft | 442 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | — |
| Speed | 14 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 63 | 63 |
| Upcoming sailings | 125 | 116 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 34 nights | 7 to 28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,088 (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 Pearl leads on 1 of the ten, Scenic Ruby on 0, with 9 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
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- Dining
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- Family friendly
- Party
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- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Scenic
Scenic Pearl
The luxury river ship Scenic Pearl from the Scenic fleet voyages is the ideal ship for taking in the Black Sea via a scenic river cruise. The ship features luxury suites with large private balconies and "Sun Lounges," HDTVs linked to Mac mini computers and complimentary Wi-Fi access.
Highlights
- "Space ship" layout, giving passengers plenty of room to wander & enjoy the scenery
- Balconies and "Sun Lounge" in most staterooms
- Plenty of dining options from informal to elegant
Sailing now
63 cruises on sale, from $3,088.
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 Pearl or Scenic Ruby?
Which is bigger, Scenic Pearl or Scenic Ruby?
They are the same size, 2,721 gross tons each. Scenic Pearl carries 167 passengers and Scenic Ruby carries 167.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Pearl or Scenic Ruby?
Scenic Pearl is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 against 2009 for Scenic Ruby.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 16.3 gross tons per passenger.
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.
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