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Scenic Tsar vs SeaDream I

The verdict

Which should you choose?

Scenic Tsar is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 112 passengers, in service since 2013. SeaDream I is an intimate SeaDream Yacht Club ship carrying 112 passengers, in service since 2000. Scenic Tsar has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.

Choose Scenic Tsar if you want a newer ship: its maiden voyage was in 2013 (vs 2000).

Choose SeaDream I if you want more space per passenger or more crew per passenger: it has 38.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 27.0) and it has a crew member for every 1.2 passengers (vs 1.6).

Side by side

Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

Scenic TsarSeaDream I
Cruise line Scenic SeaDream Yacht Club
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2013 (better) 2000
Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted — 2020
Gross tonnage 3,019 4,253
Passengers 112 112
Crew 71 95
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 1.6 1.2 (better)
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 27.0 38.0 (better)
Decks 4 3
Length 360 ft 345 ft
Beam — 47 ft
Speed 14 mph 17 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 9 / 10 9 / 10

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.

  • Active SeaDream I: 7.0
  • Adventure & nature SeaDream I: 7.0
  • Cultural SeaDream I: 7.0
  • Dining SeaDream I: 8.5
  • Entertainment SeaDream I: 7.5
  • Family friendly SeaDream I: 5.0
  • Party SeaDream I: 5.0
  • Romantic SeaDream I: 10.0
  • Spa & fitness SeaDream I: 7.0
  • Staterooms SeaDream I: 8.0

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

SeaDream Yacht Club

SeaDream I

SeaDream Yacht Club's twin luxury mega-yachts SeaDream I and SeaDream II were designed as prototypes for the ultra-luxury yachting experience. Teak decks, inviting seating and lounging areas give passengers plenty of room to stroll or simply relax.

Highlights

  • World-class dining options with open seating for meals
  • Upscale accommodations, including three luxury suites
  • Ships have sports platforms with sailboats, kayaks and more

Questions

Scenic Tsar or SeaDream I?

Which is bigger, Scenic Tsar or SeaDream I?

SeaDream I is bigger at 4,253 gross tons, against 3,019 gross tons for Scenic Tsar. Scenic Tsar carries 112 passengers and SeaDream I carries 112.

Which ship is newer, Scenic Tsar or SeaDream I?

Scenic Tsar is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2013 against 2000 for SeaDream I.

Which has more space per passenger?

SeaDream I, with 38.0 gross tons per passenger against 27.0 on Scenic Tsar. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.

Which has more crew per passenger?

SeaDream I, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 1.6 on Scenic Tsar.

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