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Scenic Tsar vs SeaDream II

The verdict

Which should you choose?

Scenic Tsar is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 112 passengers, in service since 2013. SeaDream II is an intimate SeaDream Yacht Club ship carrying 110 passengers, in service since 2001. 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 2001).

Choose SeaDream II if you want more space per passenger or more crew per passenger: it has 38.7 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 II
Cruise line Scenic SeaDream Yacht Club
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2013 (better) 2001
Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted — 2020
Gross tonnage 3,019 4,253
Passengers 112 110
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 38.7 (better)
Decks 4 3
Length 360 ft 355 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 II: 7.0
  • Adventure & nature SeaDream II: 5.0
  • Cultural SeaDream II: 5.0
  • Dining SeaDream II: 8.9
  • Entertainment SeaDream II: 7.5
  • Family friendly SeaDream II: 5.0
  • Party SeaDream II: 5.0
  • Romantic SeaDream II: 10.0
  • Spa & fitness SeaDream II: 7.0
  • Staterooms SeaDream II: 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 II

SeaDream Yacht Club's luxury mega-yachts SeaDream I and SeaDream II were designed as prototypes for the ultra-luxury yachting experience.

Highlights

  • Retractable marina offers water sports right from the ship
  • A variety of dining options with open seating at meals
  • Luxury, yacht-like accommodations and amenities
  • State-of-the-art golf simulator

Questions

Scenic Tsar or SeaDream II?

Which is bigger, Scenic Tsar or SeaDream II?

SeaDream II is bigger at 4,253 gross tons, against 3,019 gross tons for Scenic Tsar. Scenic Tsar carries 112 passengers and SeaDream II carries 110.

Which ship is newer, Scenic Tsar or SeaDream II?

Scenic Tsar is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2013 against 2001 for SeaDream II.

Which has more space per passenger?

SeaDream II, with 38.7 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 II, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 1.6 on Scenic Tsar.

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