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Scenic Gem

Intimate ship Bliss scored

In 2014, Scenic Cruises welcomed the Scenic Gem to its fleet. The ship was custom built to sail the historic Seine River in northern France. With the same space ratio as the Scenic "space ships," but for just 126 guests, the Scenic Gem is spacious while…

  • 126guests
  • 2,200gross tons
  • 12cruises now
  • $4,763fares from

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Cap off your gourmet dinner with a glass of sparkling wine, whether inside your suite or in a dining room on your Scenic Cruises sailing.

At a glance

Scenic Gem is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Scenic, in service since 2015. It carries 126 guests and 46 crew (2.7 guests per crew member) at 2,200 gross tons. It is the 14th largest of 18 Scenic ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for romantic (8/10) and lowest for cultural, dining, entertainment, family friendly, party, spa & fitness and staterooms (5/10). It has 12 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $4,763 to $12,579.

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Specs

Guests
126
Crew
46
Gross tons
2,200
Decks
4
Length
360 ft
Maiden voyage
2015
Space ratio
2.7
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
2.7

Bliss scores

What Scenic Gem 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.

  1. Active 7.0
  2. Adventure and nature 7.0
  3. Cultural 5.0
  4. Dining 5.0
  5. Entertainment 5.0
  6. Family friendly 5.0
  7. Party 5.0
  8. Romantic 8.0
  9. Spa and fitness 5.0
  10. Staterooms 5.0

About the ship

In 2014, Scenic Cruises welcomed the Scenic Gem to its fleet. The ship was custom built to sail the historic Seine River in northern France. With the same space ratio as the Scenic "space ships," but for just 126 guests, the Scenic Gem is spacious while keeping the river cruise line's luxury reputation intact. P

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Inside and out

Destinations 4

  • Saint Severin in Paris, France.
  • Interior of Sainte-Chapelle in Paris.
  • Explore Europe's charming riverside villages with other guests on a Scenic Cruises sailing.
  • Explore Europe at your own pace through Scenic Cruises' Tailormade, which enables you to go on tours using exclusive GPS devices to learn about a place.

Dining 6

  • Cap off your gourmet dinner with a glass of sparkling wine, whether inside your suite or in a dining room on your Scenic Cruises sailing.
  • Look for fresh fruit appetizers and fine wine in your all-inclusive cruise with Scenic Cruises.
  • A pastry or a slice of cake to pair with your tea, an eclair to satisfy your sweet tooth and other desserts are offered on Scenic Cruises.
  • Riverview Terrace on Scenic Cruises is the perfect place for traditional English High Tea.
  • Couples checked into Danube Deck, Junior and Royal Suites can look forward to sumptuous dishes, chilled wine and a romantic atmosphere at Table La Rive aboard your Scenic sailing.
  • Enjoy a fine dining experience with friends or with family at Table La Rive on Scenic Cruises.

On board 1

  • River Cafe on Scenic Cruises is a good spot for hanging out with friends while enjoying some snacks and cool drinks.

Staterooms 5

  • Scenic Cruises' Sun Lounges enable couples to enjoy beautiful scenery in a romantic setting from their own private balconies.
  • Spacious, luxurious baths await guests on a Scenic Cruises voyage.
  • Guests aboard a Scenic Cruises river cruise can enjoy the passing landscapes from a private balcony only steps away from their beds.
  • Guests on Scenic Cruises will find accommodations with contemporary interiors, a flat screen TV, couch, large bed and space to relax and enjoy the passing views.
  • Guests aboard Scenic Cruises can have private conversations while enjoying a glass of wine on the sun deck while enjoying the views.

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  • Head to France on a Scenic river cruise and spend part of your vacation visiting impressive castles and other historic sites.
  • Hop on a Scenic sailing with family and friends along France's waterways and sample an array of authentic French dishes, al fresco style.

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Cruises on Scenic Gem

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  1. 7 Night Highlights of Normandy and the Seine 7 nights · from Paris Next Mar 30, 2027 17 dates from $4,763
  2. 9 Night Highlights of Normandy and the Seine with Highlights of Paris and Land Tour 9 nights · from Paris Next Apr 4, 2027 2 dates from $8,360
  3. 12 Night Normandy and Gems of the Seine with Highlights of Paris and Land Tour 12 nights · from Paris Next Apr 11, 2027 10 dates from $9,054
  4. 10 Night Normandy and Gems of the Seine 10 nights · from Paris Next Apr 13, 2027 31 dates from $6,815
  5. 15 Night Normandy and Gems of the Seine with Paris and the French Riviera and Land Tour 15 nights · from Paris Next May 18, 2027 from $12,434
  6. 13 Night Normandy and Gems of the Seine with French Riviera and Land Tour 13 nights · from Paris Next May 20, 2027 2 dates from $9,899
  7. 15 Night Normandy and Gems of the Seine with Paris and London and Land Tour 15 nights · from Paris Next May 28, 2027 4 dates from $12,579
  8. 13 Night Normandy and Gems of the Seine with London and Land Tour 13 nights · from Paris Next May 30, 2027 4 dates from $10,854
  9. 10 Night Normandy and Gems of the Seine Exclusive Loyalty Departure 10 nights · from Paris Next Jun 26, 2027 from $7,289
  10. 10 Night Highlights of Normandy and the Seine with French Riviera and Land Tour 10 nights · from Paris Next Jul 26, 2027 2 dates from $7,643
  11. 9 Night Highlights of Normandy and the Seine with Highlights of Paris and Land Tour 9 nights · from Paris Next Oct 27, 2027 from $6,779
  12. 7 Night Highlights of Normandy and the Seine 7 nights · from Paris Next Oct 29, 2027 from $5,054

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