Scenic
Scenic Pearl
- Cruises
- 33
- From
- $4,528
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Pearl is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 167 passengers, in service since 2010. Scenic Tsar is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 112 passengers, in service since 2013. Scenic Tsar has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Scenic Pearl if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 33 cruises on sale (vs none).
Choose Scenic Tsar if you want more crew per passenger or more space per passenger: it has a crew member for every 1.6 passengers (vs 3.3) and it has 27.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.3).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Scenic Pearl | Scenic Tsar | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 | 2013 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 2,721 | 3,019 |
| Passengers | 167 | 112 |
| Crew | 51 | 71 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.3 | 1.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 16.3 | 27.0 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 442 ft | 360 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | — |
| Speed | 14 mph | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 33 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 53 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7–24 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,528 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Scenic Tsar has no Bliss scores yet.
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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
33 cruises on sale, from $4,528.
Scenic
Scenic Tsar
Scenic Tsar from luxe river cruise line Scenic was the first "new-build" ship to be set afloat onto Russia’s waterways in 25 years. It was also the first boutique ship to join Scenic's fleet of luxury vessels.
Highlights
- Smaller ship with approximately 100 guests for personal attention and intimate atmosphere
- Complimentary wi-fi
- Flexible seating options for meals
Questions
Scenic Pearl or Scenic Tsar?
Which is bigger, Scenic Pearl or Scenic Tsar?
Scenic Tsar is bigger at 3,019 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Pearl. Scenic Pearl carries 167 passengers and Scenic Tsar carries 112.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Pearl or Scenic Tsar?
Scenic Tsar is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2013 against 2010 for Scenic Pearl.
Which has more space per passenger?
Scenic Tsar, with 27.0 gross tons per passenger against 16.3 on Scenic Pearl. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Scenic Tsar, with one crew member for every 1.6 passengers against one for every 3.3 on Scenic Pearl.
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