Scenic Sapphire
It's a balmy summer evening as your Scenic Sapphire 'Space-Ship' glides through the magnificent Rhine Gorge. You relax on your private outdoor balcony, refreshment in hand, marvelling at the fairytale castles towering above. Listen to the gentle lapping of the river and watch the water birds coming back to roost. This is bliss.
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443
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Length
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2008
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Built Year
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2017
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Refurbished Year
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55
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Crew
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149
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Pax Capacity
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75
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Suites
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Sailings
| Sail Date | Operator | Ship | Departs | Returns | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 04, 2023 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Rome | Lyon | 21 | $15,540 |
| Jun 04, 2023 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $16,390 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $15,590 |
| Jul 04, 2023 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $13,990 |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Arles | 8 | $11,390 |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Arles | 8 | $10,295 |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Arles | Lyon | 8 | $11,390 |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Marseille | Lyon | 8 | $10,295 |
| Jul 26, 2023 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Paris | Lyon | 13 | $16,190 |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $14,890 |
| Aug 07, 2023 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $15,490 |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Paris | Lyon | 13 | $16,190 |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $14,890 |
| Aug 27, 2023 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Arles | 8 | $11,390 |
| Aug 27, 2023 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Arles | 8 | $10,295 |
| Sep 03, 2023 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Arles | Lyon | 8 | $12,090 |
| Sep 03, 2023 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Marseille | Lyon | 8 | $11,050 |
| Sep 08, 2023 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Paris | Lyon | 13 | $16,390 |
| Sep 10, 2023 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $15,090 |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $15,990 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Paris | Lyon | 13 | $17,290 |
| Sep 30, 2023 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $15,990 |
| Oct 10, 2023 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $15,190 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $17,190 |
| Apr 08, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Paris | 21 | $27,610 |
| Apr 08, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $13,690 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $13,690 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Madrid | 21 | $19,495 |
| Apr 28, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Tarascon | 8 | $11,590 |
| Apr 28, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Marseille | 8 | $10,095 |
| May 05, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Tarascon | Lyon | 8 | $11,990 |
| May 05, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Marseille | Lyon | 8 | $11,095 |
| May 10, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Paris | Lyon | 13 | $16,290 |
| May 12, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Paris | 21 | $30,210 |
| May 12, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $14,990 |
| May 20, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Paris | Lyon | 13 | $16,290 |
| May 22, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $14,990 |
| Jun 08, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Tarascon | Lyon | 8 | $11,095 |
| Jun 08, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Marseille | Lyon | 8 | $11,095 |
| Jun 15, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Bordeaux | 21 | $29,050 |
| Jun 15, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $14,990 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Bordeaux | 21 | $28,450 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $14,990 |
| Jul 05, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Paris | 21 | $29,010 |
| Jul 05, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Bordeaux | 21 | $27,750 |
| Jul 05, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $14,290 |
| Jul 13, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Paris | Nice | 10 | $12,890 |
| Jul 15, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Tarascon | 8 | $11,590 |
| Jul 15, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Marseille | 8 | $10,795 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Tarascon | Lyon | 8 | $11,590 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Marseille | Lyon | 8 | $10,795 |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Bordeaux | 21 | $27,750 |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $14,290 |
| Aug 08, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Paris | 21 | $29,010 |
| Aug 08, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Bordeaux | 21 | $27,750 |
| Aug 08, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $14,290 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Paris | Lyon | 13 | $15,590 |
| Aug 18, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Paris | 21 | $29,010 |
| Aug 18, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $14,290 |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Paris | Nice | 10 | $12,890 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Tarascon | 8 | $11,590 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Marseille | 8 | $10,795 |
| Sep 04, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Tarascon | Lyon | 8 | $11,990 |
| Sep 04, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Marseille | Lyon | 8 | $11,095 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $14,990 |
| Sep 21, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Paris | 21 | $28,910 |
| Sep 21, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Bordeaux | 21 | $28,450 |
| Sep 21, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $14,990 |
| Sep 29, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Paris | Lyon | 13 | $15,590 |
| Oct 01, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $14,290 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $14,290 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Scenic | Scenic Sapphire | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $14,290 |
Ship Information
- Maiden Voyage: 2008
- Refurbished Year: Jan 1, 1970
- Length: 443
- Passenger Capacity: 149
- Normal Crew Size: 55
- Staterooms: 75
- Suites: 75
Dining
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
Cabins
Square Footage: 160
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.
Square Footage: 160
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.
Square Footage: 205
Category C
Located on the Sapphire Deck. The Balcony Suite is spacious with a balcony that will give you a wonderful view featuring a superior queen size bed with two bedside tables, a flat screen TV, a desk with seat, and a shower. Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet is also available along with Butler services.
Square Footage: 205
Category BA
Located on the Sapphire Deck. The Balcony Suite is spacious with a balcony that will give you a wonderful view featuring a superior queen size bed with two bedside tables, a desk with seat, a flat screen TV, and a shower. Additionally, enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi internet access and a private butler that will assist with drinks.
Square Footage: 205
Category BB
Located on the Sapphire Deck. The Balcony Suite is spacious with a balcony that will give you a wonderful view featuring a superior queen size bed with two bedside tables, a flat screen TV, a desk with seat, and a shower. Additionally, enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi internet access and a private butler that will assist with drinks.
Square Footage: 205
Category B
Located on the Sapphire Deck. The Balcony Suite is spacious with a balcony that will give you a wonderful view featuring a superior queen size bed with two bedside tables, a flat screen TV, a desk with seat, and a shower. Additionally, enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi internet access and a private butler that will assist with drinks.
Square Footage: 205
Category A
Located on the Diamond Deck. The Balcony Suite features a superior queen size bed, with a desk with seat and two bedside tables, a flat screen TV and a shower. Guests will also enjoy in-suite inclusions.
Square Footage: 205
Category PA
Located on the Diamond Deck. The Balcony Suite features a superior queen size bed, two bedside tables, a desk with seat, a flats screen TV, and a shower. Guests will enjoy in-suite inclusions.
Square Footage: 205
Category PP
Located on the Diamond Deck. The Balcony Suite features a private balcony with Scenic Sun-Lounge, superior queen size bed, two bedside tables, a desk with seat, a flats screen TV, and a shower.
Square Footage: 205
Category P
Located on the Diamond Deck. The Balcony Suite features a private balcony with Scenic Sun-Lounge, superior queen size bed, two bedside tables, a desk with seat, a flats screen TV, and a shower.
Square Footage: 250
Category BJ
Located on the Sapphire Deck. The Junior Balcony Suite features a superior queen size bed with two bedside tables, a flat screen TV, a desk with seat, and a spacious bathroom with a bath and shower. Additionally, enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi internet access and a private butler that will assist with drinks.
Square Footage: 250
Category RJ
Located on the Diamond Deck. The Junior Balcony Suite features a superior queen size bed with two bedside tables, a flat screen TV, a desk with seat, and a spacious bathroom with a bath and shower. Junior Suite guests will enjoy all of the extra in-suite inclusions plus seasoned fruit, pre-dinner canapes, and petit fours.
Square Footage: 315
Category RA
Located on the Diamond Deck. The Royal Balcony Suite features a lounge area with a flat screen TV and desk with seat, a superior queen size bed with two bedside tables, and a spacious bathroom with a bath and shower. Royal Suite guests will enjoy all of the extra in-suite inclusions such as complimentary bottle of champagne, daily newspaper and unlimited laundry serviced.
Square Footage: 325
Category RS
The Royal Panorama Suite is located on the Diamond deck and features; Private Balcony with Scenic "Sun Lounge", complimentary mini-bar (re-stocked daily), complimentary WiFi internet, queen size Scenic "slumber bed" with Egyptian cotton linen and pillow menu, telephone, safe, individual climate control, Samsung HDTV linked to Mac mini system, butler service with champagne on arrival, luggage packing and unpacking, shoeshine, unlimited laundry and pressing, morning newspaper of choice, drinks service, breakfast served in suite, daily delivery of fruit skewers, pre-dinner canapes and post-dinner petit fours.
Square Footage: 510
Category RO
Located on the Diamond Deck. The Royal Owner's Suite features a superior queen size bed with two bedside tables, a lounge area with a flat screen TV and a desk with seat, and a spacious bathroom with a bath and shower. Royal Suite guests will enjoy all of the extra in-suite inclusions such as a complimentary bottle of champagne, daily newspaper and unlimited laundry serviced.
Life on Board
Crystal Dining
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 specialties to a seafood gala evening. À la carte menus are available daily. Located on the Sapphire Deck.
Portobellos Restaurant
Scenic Tours is the only European river cruising company to give you a choice of on board dining, as all guests have the opportunity to dine at Portobellos, our fine dining Italian restaurant offering a 5-course menu and the finest Italian wines. Located on the Diamond Deck.
River Café
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.
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.
Gift Shop
Daily essentials from toothpaste to shaving items may be purchased from the onboard shop. Logo items and other articles are also available in the shop. Please see Reception for any further individual requirements. Located on the Diamond Deck.
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; along with a selection of board and card games plus a comprehensive library. Located on the Diamond Deck.
Fitness Centre
The Wellness Area is available for your use, to work out and have fun. Located on the Jewel Deck.
Walking Track
The walking track is approximately 125 metres in length 8 laps and you have 1 km enjoy! Located on the Sun Deck.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.
