Scenic
Scenic Ruby
- Cruises
- 36
- From
- $4,168
Ship comparison
Scenic Ruby vs Star Flyer
Star Clippers
Star Flyer
- Cruises
- 42
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Ruby is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 167 passengers, in service since 2008. Star Flyer is an intimate Star Clippers ship carrying 170 passengers, in service since 1990.
Choose Scenic Ruby 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 2008 (vs 1990).
Choose Star Flyer if you want more of a party, better-rated entertainment or more culture: it outscores Scenic Ruby for party (6.0 vs 0.0), entertainment (7.0 vs 4.0) and cultural (7.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Scenic Ruby | Star Flyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Star Clippers |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2008 (better) | 1990 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 (better) | 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 | — | 50 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 36 | 42 |
| Upcoming sailings | 48 | 75 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–28 nights | 5–24 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 2 of the ten, Star Flyer on 5, 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 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
Sailing now
42 cruises on sale.
Questions
Scenic Ruby or Star Flyer?
Which is bigger, Scenic Ruby or Star Flyer?
Scenic Ruby is bigger at 2,721 gross tons, against 2,298 gross tons for Star Flyer. Scenic Ruby carries 167 passengers and Star Flyer carries 170.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Ruby or Star Flyer?
Scenic Ruby is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2008 against 1990 for Star Flyer.
Which has more space per passenger?
Scenic Ruby, 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 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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