Scenic Azure
Intimate ship Bliss scored
Scenic Azure from international travel brand Scenic launched in April 2016 with a custom-built design tailored to navigate the picturesque Douro River of Portugal and Spain. The luxury river ship has just 48 cabins and an almost 1:2 staff-to-guest ratio, so…
- 96guests
- 1,780gross tons
- 3cruises now
- $4,952fares from
At a glance
Scenic Azure is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Scenic, in service since 2016. It carries 96 guests and 36 crew (2.7 guests per crew member) at 1,780 gross tons. It is the 15th largest of 17 Scenic ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for romantic and staterooms (8/10) and lowest for entertainment, family friendly, party and spa & fitness (5/10). It has 3 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $4,952 to $7,192. 1 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.
Builder's plate
Specs
- Guests
- 96
- Crew
- 36
- Gross tons
- 1,780
- Decks
- 4
- Length
- 262 ft
- Beam
- 38 ft
- Maiden voyage
- 2016
- Space ratio
- 2.7
- Gross tons per guest
- Guests per crew
- 2.7
- Cabins
- 48
Bliss scores
What Scenic Azure 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 7.0
- Adventure and nature 6.0
- Cultural 7.0
- Dining 7.0
- Entertainment 5.0
- Family friendly 5.0
- Party 5.0
- Romantic 8.0
- Spa and fitness 5.0
- Staterooms 8.0
Our review
Scenic Azure: Luxury sailing on Portugal's Douro River
Scenic Azure from international travel brand Scenic launched in April 2016 with a custom-built design tailored to navigate the picturesque Douro River of Portugal and Spain.
The luxury river ship has just 48 cabins and an almost 1:2 staff-to-guest ratio, so you're guaranteed attentive service during your time on board. Fully 87% of the ship's suites feature bespoke Scenic Sun Lounges, allowing you to enjoy the Portuguese sun.
All-inclusive experience
From unlimited complimentary drinks to on-shore excursions, it's all included and pre-planned to ensure you make the most of your time on the Douro.
Where Scenic Azure sails
Scenic Azure sails the Douro River of Portugal and Spain.
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On board Scenic Azure
This ship stands out for its innovative design, which is larger in size but with a smaller guest capacity compared to standard riverboats in Europe. The design allows for larger cabins and more spacious and comfortable public areas.
Scenic Azure features 48 suites in 10 grades, spread over four passenger decks. Onboard facilities include a variety of dining options, a wellness center, a swimming pool, and comprehensive all-inclusive deals covering meals, drinks, excursions and Internet access.
Your take
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Interested in a cruise on this ship?
If you're interested in a cruise on Scenic Azure, contact a Cruiseable travel advocate at 1-877-322-3773 or by email. You'll get a better deal than you can get by contacting the cruise line directly. These ships begin to fill up far in advance of launch.
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Inside and out
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Scenic Azure sails through the Douro River valley of Portugal. 
A Douro River bridge near terraced hillsides in Portugal. 
The New Cathedral, one of two major cathedrals in Salamanca, Spain, dates from the 16th century. See it on a cruise on the Douro River.
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