Scenic
Scenic Pearl
- Cruises
- 63
- From
- $3,088
Ship comparison
Scenic Pearl vs Star Flyer
Star Clippers
Star Flyer
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Pearl is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 167 passengers, in service since 2011. Star Flyer is an intimate Star Clippers ship carrying 170 passengers, in service since 1991.
Choose Scenic Pearl if you want a newer ship, better-rated dining or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Star Flyer for dining (8.0 vs 6.2) and staterooms (9.0 vs 7.6) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2011 (vs 1991).
Choose Star Flyer if you want better-rated entertainment, more culture or more crew per passenger: it outscores Scenic Pearl for entertainment (7.0 vs 4.0) and cultural (7.0 vs 4.0) 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 Pearl | Star Flyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Star Clippers |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 (better) | 1991 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,721 | 2,298 |
| Passengers | 167 | 170 |
| Crew | 51 | 72 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.3 | 2.4 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 16.3 (better) | 13.5 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 442 ft | 360 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 50 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 63 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 125 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 34 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,088 | — |
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 2 of the ten, Star Flyer on 5, with 3 level.
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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
63 cruises on sale, from $3,088.
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 Pearl or Star Flyer?
Which is bigger, Scenic Pearl or Star Flyer?
Scenic Pearl is bigger at 2,721 gross tons, against 2,298 gross tons for Star Flyer. Scenic Pearl carries 167 passengers and Star Flyer carries 170.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Pearl or Star Flyer?
Scenic Pearl is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 against 1991 for Star Flyer.
Which has more space per passenger?
Scenic Pearl, with 16.3 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 Pearl.
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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