Scenic Amber
Intimate ship Bliss scored
- 169guests
- 2,721gross tons
- 44cruises now
- $3,820fares from
At a glance
Scenic Amber is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Scenic, in service since 2016. It carries 169 guests and 53 crew (3.2 guests per crew member) at 2,721 gross tons. It ties with 5 other ships as the 3rd largest of 17 Scenic ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for active, cultural and dining (8/10) and lowest for adventure & nature, entertainment, family friendly, party and spa & fitness (5/10). It has 44 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $3,820 to $20,460.
Builder's plate
Specs
- Guests
- 169
- Crew
- 53
- Gross tons
- 2,721
- Decks
- 4
- Length
- 443 ft
- Beam
- 38 ft
- Maiden voyage
- 2016
- Space ratio
- 3.2
- Gross tons per guest
- Guests per crew
- 3.2
- Suites
- 85
Bliss scores
What Scenic Amber is best at
Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.
- Active 8.0
- Adventure and nature 5.0
- Cultural 8.0
- Dining 8.0
- Entertainment 5.0
- Family friendly 5.0
- Party 5.0
- Romantic 7.0
- Spa and fitness 5.0
- Staterooms 7.0
Our review
Scenic Amber: Luxury river cruising in Europe
The 169-passenger Scenic Amber offers a wide-ranging variety of luxury river cruises through the heart of Europe. The ship from luxe cruise line Scenic features a heated vitality pool for guests to enjoy on the panoramic Sun Deck. For additional luxury, it has some of the largest suites on any riverboat — the 475-square-foot Royal Panorama Suites and the Royal Suite with 360 square feet of space, both with private balconies.
Where Scenic Amber sails
Scenic Amber features 7- to 22-night Danube River and Black Sea cruises with stops in Vienna, Prague, Budapest, Munich, Kotor, Dubrovnik and Belgrade, depending on whether a land tour is included.
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On board
E-bikes (electronically assisted) are available in certain ports. If that plus walking each port isn't enough, there's a small gym aboard to run off the delicious meals.
Dining
Scenic Amber serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, all included in your fare. Dinner is not overly formal but passengers do dress up a little. Dinner consists of at least three courses based on the produce of the port the ship is visiting. Aboard a Scenic river cruise, you have a range of dining options to choose from, including the informal all-day River Café, the intimate Portobellos Italian Restaurant, the elegant Crystal Dining Restaurant and the exclusive Table La Rive for passengers on the top deck.
Drinks
While you’re on board, all cocktails, spirits, beer and wine are complimentary; however, there are a few exceptions, including vintage wines, fine champagnes and spirits. You can also enjoy a mini-bar in your cabin any time, along with a large bottle of still and sparkling mineral water daily.
Service & space
With at least one member of staff for every three guests, as well as a personal butler, Scenic Cruises makes sure that each passenger gets great service.
- Butler Service: This ship's butler service is available to every passenger. You will be welcomed aboard with a refreshing drink before being taken to your cabin. Whatever your cabin grade, your butler offers complimentary drinks and valet service.
- Space: Scenic Jasper is referred to as one of the line's Space Ships, meaning that guests and cabin numbers are limited to ensure that staterooms and public areas aren't crowded. Highlights include the Panorama Lounge, which is larger most lounges found on river cruise ships, and the River Café, which offers great views. There are also outdoor areas including the Sun Deck.
Staterooms & suites
Scenic Cruises ships are some of the widest and longest on Europe’s waterways, with two decks of suites with balconies, all with floor-to-ceiling windows that open to your private outdoor balcony. If the weather isn't ideal, all balconies can be transformed into a "Sun Lounge," making sure you don't miss the scenery.
All rooms come with queen-size Scenic "Slumber Beds" with Egyptian cotton linen, individual climate control and a pillow menu. Your suite or stateroom includes a flat-screen HDTV and Mac mini system, plus a complimentary mini-bar and Wi-Fi/Internet access. There’s also a personal safe for your valuables and a nightly turndown service.
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Photos
Inside and out
Destinations 3

A view of Prague's Old Town and the 11th-century Powder Tower, one of the original city gates. 
Melk Abbey, a Benedictine abbey overlooking the Danube above the town of Melk, Austria. 
The scenic town of Passau, Germany. It's called the City of Three Rivers: the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz all pass through it.
Dining 1

Enjoy fine dining in the Crystal Dining Room on Scenic Amber.
On board 2

Hi the gym to stay in shape on your Scenic Amber river cruise. 
You can enjoy sumptuous views of Budapest on the Danube from the Vitality Pool on Scenic Amber.
Staterooms 3

A look at the bathroom in the Royal Panorama Suite aboard Scenic Amber. 
A standard Balcony Suite on Scenic Amber. 
A look at the Standard Suite, categories D and E, on Scenic Amber.
More photos 2

Scenic Amber sailing the Danube in Budapest, Hungary. 
A Christmas market in front of St. Stephen’s Basilica, a Roman Catholic church built in the late 1800s, in Budapest, Hungary.
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