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Scenic Azure

Scenic Azure is the next-generation of river cruisers and has been custom built to sail the picturesque Douro River and deliver a truly exceptional and intimate river cruising experience. Scenic Azure boasts the same all-inclusive luxury experience synonymous with the all Scenic "Space-Ships" from private butler service to full size private balcony suites with exclusive Scenic "Sun Lounges" in most suites allowing you to enjoy the Portugese sun.

    • 263

    • Length
    • 2016

    • Built Year
    • 43

    • Crew
    • 96

    • Pax Capacity
    • 48

    • Suites

Sailings

Sail Date Operator Ship Departs Returns Length Price
Sep 30, 2023ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto11$16,590
Oct 17, 2023ScenicScenic AzureLisbonMadrid17$19,245
Oct 17, 2023ScenicScenic AzureLisbonPorto14$17,790
Oct 20, 2023ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto11$16,790
Oct 20, 2023ScenicScenic AzurePortoMadrid14$18,245
Nov 10, 2023ScenicScenic AzureLisbonPorto14$15,290
Nov 13, 2023ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto11$14,290
Nov 20, 2023ScenicScenic AzureLisbonPorto11$11,190
Nov 23, 2023ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto8$10,190
Nov 27, 2023ScenicScenic AzureLisbonPorto11$5,995
Nov 30, 2023ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto8$4,995
Mar 29, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonPorto11$12,040
Mar 29, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonMadrid14$13,495
Apr 01, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoMadrid11$12,445
Apr 01, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto8$10,990
Apr 05, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonPorto14$15,340
Apr 05, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonMadrid17$16,795
Apr 08, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto11$14,290
Apr 08, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoMadrid14$15,745
Apr 08, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoParis21$34,555
Apr 08, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoLyon21$30,485
Apr 15, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonPorto14$16,540
Apr 18, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto11$15,490
Apr 18, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoMadrid21$21,060
May 05, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto11$15,490
May 05, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoMadrid21$21,060
May 12, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonPorto14$16,540
May 12, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonMadrid17$17,995
May 15, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto11$15,490
May 15, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoMadrid14$16,945
May 22, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonPorto11$13,040
May 22, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonMadrid14$14,495
May 25, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoMadrid11$13,445
May 25, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto8$11,990
May 29, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonPorto11$13,040
Jun 01, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto8$11,990
Jun 05, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonPorto14$17,740
Jun 05, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonMadrid17$19,195
Jun 08, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto11$16,690
Jun 08, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoMadrid14$18,145
Jun 15, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonPorto14$17,740
Jun 18, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto11$16,690
Jun 18, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoParis21$31,955
Jun 25, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonPorto14$17,740
Jun 25, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonMadrid17$19,195
Jun 28, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto11$16,690
Jun 28, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoMadrid14$18,145
Jul 05, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonPorto11$12,440
Jul 05, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonMadrid14$13,895
Jul 08, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoMadrid11$12,845
Jul 08, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto8$11,390
Jul 12, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonPorto14$15,940
Jul 15, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto11$14,890
Jul 15, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoParis21$29,655
Jul 15, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoMadrid21$19,970
Jul 22, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonPorto14$15,940
Jul 25, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto11$14,890
Aug 01, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonPorto14$15,940
Aug 04, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto11$14,890
Aug 11, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonPorto11$11,640
Aug 11, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonMadrid14$13,095
Aug 14, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoMadrid11$12,045
Aug 14, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto8$10,590
Aug 18, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonPorto11$11,640
Aug 18, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonMadrid14$13,095
Aug 21, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoMadrid11$12,045
Aug 21, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto8$10,590
Aug 25, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonPorto14$15,940
Aug 25, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonMadrid17$17,395
Aug 28, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto11$14,890
Aug 28, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoMadrid14$16,345
Aug 28, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoMadrid21$35,855
Sep 07, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoMadrid11$13,445
Sep 21, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonPorto14$17,740
Sep 21, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonMadrid17$19,195
Sep 24, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto11$16,690
Sep 24, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoMadrid14$18,145
Oct 01, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonPorto14$16,540
Oct 01, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonMadrid17$17,995
Oct 04, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto11$15,490
Oct 04, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoMadrid14$16,945
Oct 18, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonPorto14$16,540
Oct 18, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonMadrid17$17,995
Oct 21, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto11$15,490
Oct 21, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoMadrid14$16,945
Oct 28, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonPorto11$11,240
Oct 28, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonMadrid14$12,695
Oct 31, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoMadrid11$11,645
Oct 31, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto8$10,190
Nov 04, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonPorto14$15,340
Nov 04, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonMadrid17$16,795
Nov 07, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto11$14,290
Nov 07, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoMadrid14$15,745
Nov 14, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonPorto11$11,240
Nov 14, 2024ScenicScenic AzureLisbonMadrid14$12,695
Nov 17, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoMadrid11$11,645
Nov 17, 2024ScenicScenic AzurePortoPorto8$10,190

Ship Information


  • Maiden Voyage: 2016
  • Length: 263
  • Passenger Capacity: 96
  • Normal Crew Size: 43
  • Staterooms: 48
  • Suites: 48

Dining

An irresistible selection of on-board dining venues includes the French tradition of dégustation at Table La Rive plus fine dining at Portobellos Restaurant, the Crystal Restaurant and more casual fare at River Cafe. Dining rooms are single dining sessions, open unreserved seating. The restaurant manager is responsible for the seating arrangements.

Age Restrictions

Passengers under 21 years of age as of the date of departure must be accompanied by an individual over 21 years of age as of the date of departure (an “Adult”), and share their accommodation with an Adult. Children under 12 years of age must be expressly accepted by Scenic prior to Booking. Children under 12 years of age are not encouraged except for Christmas tours and cruises.

Tipping

Gratuities and tips are included on tours and river cruises operated by Scenic and that are listed on your Itinerary. However, if you wish to show your gratitude for exceptional service you are welcome to do so in the box provided at Reception at the end of the cruise.

Cabins

Category E
Square Footage: 172

Category E

Located on the Jewel Deck. The Standard Suite offers a comfortable environment that will make you feel at home featuring a superior queen sized bed, two bedside tables, a flat screen TV, a minibar, a book case, and a spacious bathroom with a shower. Additionally, enjoy private butler services, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet for every guest.




Category D
Square Footage: 172

Category D

Located on the Jewel Deck. The Standard Suite offers a comfortable environment that will make you feel at home featuring a superior queen sized bed, two bedside tables, a flat screen TV, a minibar, a book case, and a spacious bathroom with a shower. Additionally, enjoy private butler services, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet for every guest.




Category C
Square Footage: 215

Category C

Located on the Sapphire Deck. The Balcony Suites include Scenic "Sun Lounge" and offers a comfortable environment that will make you feel at home featuring a superior queen sized bed, two bedside tables, a flat screen TV, a minibar, a book case, and a spacious bathroom with a shower. Additionally, enjoy private butler services, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet for every guest.
Cabin numbers 220 and 221 vary in size.




Category BB
Square Footage: 215

Category BB

Located on the Sapphire Deck. The Balcony Suites include Scenic "Sun Lounge" and offers a comfortable environment that will make you feel at home featuring a superior queen sized bed, two bedside tables, a flat screen TV, a minibar, a book case, and a spacious bathroom with a shower. Additionally, enjoy private butler services, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet for every guest.




Category B
Square Footage: 215

Category B

Located on the Sapphire Deck. The Balcony Suites include Scenic "Sun Lounge" and offers a comfortable environment that will make you feel at home featuring a superior queen sized bed, two bedside tables, a flat screen TV, a minibar, a book case, and a spacious bathroom with a shower. Additionally, enjoy private butler services, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet for every guest.




Category BJ
Square Footage: 247

Category BJ

Located on the Sapphire Deck. The Junior Balcony Suites have a private full-length balcony complete with a Scenic Sun Lounge and elegant en-suite bathrooms featuring a large vanity basin and shower. Additionally, enjoy private butler services, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet for every guest.




Category PA
Square Footage: 215

Category PA

Located on the Diamond Deck. The Balcony Suites include Scenic "Sun Lounge" and offers a comfortable environment that will make you feel at home featuring a superior queen sized bed, two bedside tables, a flat screen TV, a minibar, a book case, and a spacious bathroom with a shower. Additionally, enjoy private butler services, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet for every guest.




Category P
Square Footage: 215

Category P

Located on the Diamond Deck. The Balcony Suites include Scenic "Sun Lounge" and offers a comfortable environment that will make you feel at home featuring a superior queen sized bed, two bedside tables, a flat screen TV, a minibar, a book case, and a spacious bathroom with a shower. Additionally, enjoy private butler services, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet for every guest.




Category RJ
Square Footage: 247

Category RJ

Located on the Diamond Deck. The Junior Balcony Suites include Scenic "Sun Lounge" and offers a comfortable environment that will make you feel at home featuring a superior queen sized bed, two bedside tables, a flat screen TV, a minibar, a book case, and a spacious bathroom with a shower. Additionally, enjoy private butler services, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet for every guest.




Category RP
Square Footage: 420

Category RP

Located on the Diamond Deck. Royal One-Bedroom Suites include Scenic "Sun Lounge" and offers a comfortable environment that will make you feel at home featuring a superior queen sized bed, two bedside tables, a flat screen TV, a minibar, a book case, and a spacious bathroom with a shower. Additionally, enjoy private butler services, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet for every guest.




Life on Board

Recreation

Crystal Restaurant

The main restaurant on board, Crystal Dining offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Relax in the comfortable open seating for two to eight guests and enjoy a wide range of cuisines from local specialities to a seafood gala evening. À la carte menus are available daily. Located on the Sapphire Deck.

Recreation

Portobello Restaurant

Exclusive and intimate, Portobellos fine Italian, or L’Amour on our France River Cruises, boasts the best vantage point at the front of the ship. Throughout the cruise, every guest will be invited to indulge in the fivecourse menu paired with wines from the region’s best wineries. Located on the Diamond Deck.

Recreation

River Cafe

The River Café provides a wonderful range of delicious light meals, snacks and refreshments that guests can enjoy any time. Open early in the morning for early risers looking for breakfast, until late afternoon, the River Café has something for every craving. Located on the Diamond Deck.

Recreation

Table La Rive

A personal invitation from Table La Rive's Executive Chef will be extended to Diamond Deck and Junior Balcony Suite Sapphire Deck guests. This elegant and intimate dining experience includes a six course degustation menu replete with sommelier paired wines. Located on the Sapphire Deck.

Recreation

Panorama Lounge & Bar

The heart of the ship, Panorama Lounge and Bar is where guests can relax, catch up with new friends and enjoy the evening’s entertainment. The bar’s always open and there’s tea and coffee making facilities. Located on the Diamond Deck.

Recreation

Fitness Centre

Located on the Sapphire Deck. Energized guests can take advantage of the cardio and weight equipment in the fully appointed fitness center.

Recreation

Spa

Located on the Sapphire Deck. Unwind with a nurturing massage, visit the hairdresser or enjoy a deluxe beauty treatment. The Wellness Area is an opportunity to pamper and luxuriate.

Hygiene and Safety Protocols

Pre-departure
Guests are required to comply with any government requirements to enter countries on their itinerary at the time of travel. It will remain the responsibility of the guests to ensure they meet all necessary requirements including any necessary proof of vaccination, and/or negative COVID-19 test results, or any COVID-19 Travel Insurance policies should this apply at the time. For further information please visit the GOV.UK website and refer to the Government Health Advice.

We recommend that our guests travel with a supply of their own face masks and hand sanitizer, to be available in their hand luggage for connecting travel arrangements, which may include flights, hotels, and transfer arrangements.

Onboard

Every Crew Member will be fully vaccinated prior to joining all our river Space-Ships and they must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test, following 7 days of self-isolation in their home country prior to travel to the vessel.

On arrival, all Crew Members are further isolated for a period of 5 days, following a Rapid Antigen Test. All Crew Members will receive extensive instruction and training in COVID-Security, prior to travel and also prior to starting work on board. Crew Members are empowered to ensure all team members work safely within the strict protocols and a COVID secure way. 

All crew members will follow local government and health advisories, and masks will only be required to be worn if it is mandated or deemed necessary by local authorities or for the health and wellbeing of our guests on board.

We have enhanced our already intensive, frequent, and high standard of cleaning protocols in public areas and suites to ensure all surfaces and spaces are kept clean. Additional care and attention will be paid to high contact zones, such as communal restrooms and dining facilities. Any touchscreens such as iPads will be thoroughly disinfected after each use and hand sanitisation stations will be placed throughout the ship.

We will follow local government and health advisories which Scenic must adhere to.  Your dedicated on board staff will keep you updated on requirements.

Our ships are fitted with an on board medical facility.  The facility is staffed by one doctor and one nurse.  Our medical staff have undergone specific training and awareness in infection control, monitoring and treatment.  The medical facility is fitted with equipment to perform PCR testing.


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