Scenic
Scenic Ruby
- Cruises
- 36
- From
- $4,168
Ship comparison
Scenic Ruby vs Star Clipper
Star Clippers
Star Clipper
- Cruises
- 59
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Ruby is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 167 passengers, in service since 2008. Star Clipper is an intimate Star Clippers ship carrying 170 passengers, in service since 1991.
Choose Scenic Ruby if you want better-rated staterooms, a newer ship or better-rated dining: it outscores Star Clipper for staterooms (9.0 vs 6.0) and dining (8.0 vs 6.2) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2008 (vs 1991).
Choose Star Clipper if you want more culture, better-rated entertainment or more of a party: it outscores Scenic Ruby for cultural (8.0 vs 4.0), entertainment (6.0 vs 4.0) and party (2.0 vs 0.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Scenic Ruby | Star Clipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Star Clippers |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2008 (better) | 1991 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2014 |
| 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 | — | 50 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 36 | 59 |
| Upcoming sailings | 48 | 69 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–28 nights | 3–24 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,168 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Scenic Ruby leads on 3 of the ten, Star Clipper on 4, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
36 cruises on sale, from $4,168.
Star Clippers
Star Clipper
Star Clipper is a true clipper ship, reflecting its proud heritage in every inch of its polished brass. Star Clippers' unique vessel offers passengers a "new age of sail," where tradition meets present-day amenities. At 360 feet long, this ship carries 170 guests and aims to provide a yacht-like experience.
Highlights
- Two onboard swimming pools
- Indoor/outdoor Tropical Bar
- Open-seating for all meals
Sailing now
59 cruises on sale.
Questions
Scenic Ruby or Star Clipper?
Which is bigger, Scenic Ruby or Star Clipper?
Scenic Ruby is bigger at 2,721 gross tons, against 2,298 gross tons for Star Clipper. Scenic Ruby carries 167 passengers and Star Clipper carries 170.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Ruby or Star Clipper?
Scenic Ruby is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2008 against 1991 for Star Clipper.
Which has more space per passenger?
Scenic Ruby, with 16.3 gross tons per passenger against 13.5 on Star Clipper. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Star Clipper, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers against one for every 3.3 on Scenic Ruby.
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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