There is something “fairy-tale” like about a European river cruise. From the comfort of your Scenic Space-Ship, you’re treated to the colourful European landscape where sprawling vineyards and castles, chateaus and ruins, and the riverbank scenery is just the beginning.
It’s the service and accommodation found on Scenic that really defines the luxury holiday. Designed for travellers who appreciate comfort and quality, the Scenic Space-Ships immerse you in the European experience the moment you step on board.
Here is what to expect onboard.
Suites
That home away from home feel, starts with the creature comforts in your suite. Modern, understated elegance is reflected in the soft tones, and quality appointments, with most balcony suites larger than the standard river cruise cabins found on Europe’s other river cruise lines.
Enjoy the passing views outside, or relax in front of your large HDTV with an array of entertainment options.
Fluffy pillows and Egyptian cotton sheets adorn the bed, fleecy bathrobes and a selection of L’Occitane bath products await your lounge and bath or shower time.
Night or day, your comfort is assured with individual climate control and a choice of pillows from the pillow menu. Nightly turndown service, and complimentary Wi-Fi and a daily restocked mini-bar are just more ways Scenic provides for your every comfort. There’s plenty of storage too and for your piece of mind, every cabin has its own safe.
The Suites on-board a Scenic Space-Ship are more akin to an opulent 5-star hotel.
Royal Owner’s Suite
One bedroom suite including Scenic Sun Lounge – 47m2/510ft2
These Suites on the Diamond Deck are the ultimate in luxury with more space, impeccable service, thoughtful touches, an outdoor balcony, lounge area and an oversized bathroom.
Royal Balcony Suite
Including Scenic ‘Sun Lounge’ – 33m2/360ft2
These Suites are located on the Diamond Deck and are the ultimate in luxury. Thoughtful touches include an outdoor balcony, separate lounge and seating area and an oversized bathroom with shower and separate bathtub.
Junior Suite
Including Scenic ‘Sun Lounge’ – 23m2/250ft2
These spacious Suites, located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, have a private full-length balcony, Scenic Sun Lounge and elegant en-suite bathrooms featuring a large vanity basin and shower.
Private Deluxe Balcony Suite
Including Scenic ‘Sun Lounge’ – 21m2/225ft2
Located in prime locations at the front of the ship on both the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, they offer all the features of our private Balcony Suites with a Scenic Sun Lounge, but with more space to relax.
Private Balcony Suite
Including Scenic ‘Sun Lounge’ – 19m2/205ft2
Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks these stylishly decorated suites feature a full-length outdoor balcony with the exclusive Scenic Sun Lounge system, as well as private bathrooms with a luxurious vanity basin and shower.
Standard Suite
15m2/160ft2
Standard Suites are located on the Jewel Deck and feature large picture windows to ensure a great view. They have a spacious design with lots of storage space and a liveable design layout. The same comfortable features like luxury bedding, L’Occitane bath products, large HDTV, and complimentary mini-bar and Wi-Fi will leave you feeling pampered and relaxed throughout the journey.
Butler service
Would you like a tea and toast wake-up call in the morning? Need to do laundry? How about having a shoeshine service or a meal delivered right to your cabin? Scenic provides 24-hour butler service for all guests, in all room categories. Each butler has been trained to meet Scenic’s high standards.
Scenic Tailormade App
From 2019, guests can use the brand new bespoke Scenic Tailormade App through their personal mobile device to access self-discovery touring, commentary, city guides and many more functions once guests join their cruise.
The App serves as an Audio Guide System, Riverview Commentary System, Independent City Tours, and off-line Navigation System. Guests can also view the Daily Cruise Program, the choice of Scenic Freechoice and Scenic Enrich excursions, and the entire Travel Guide Book. There is also a Travel Wallet and a Badge Scan option for easier access.
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Free Wi-Fi
Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided throughout the ship. Tune into your suite’s TV or check the public area screens around the ship for your present location, upcoming Wi-Fi ‘dark spots’ along the journey and the current signal strength.
Food and Beverages
Everything on your Scenic Space-Ship is first-class – and complimentary too. With all-inclusive pricing, guests never have to worry about carrying money, signing an invoice when ordering food, or a drink. Even the mini bar items are complimentary and replenished daily.
Room service to all suites
- Mini-bar fully restocked daily, including snacks
- Late night menu for night owls
- Bottled water for all onshore excursions and chef prepared picnics available
- Scenic Sundowners offer plenty of opportunities to enjoy canapés and a favourite drink in many beautiful locations across Europe
Crystal Dining
The main restaurant on board, Crystal Dining, is where passengers will enjoy breakfast, lunch and most dinners. The open feel of the dining room provides an air of sophistication, while the open seating arrangement allows passengers to dine at the table of their choice.
Breakfast and lunch are served buffet style, with a wide selection of hot entrees, salads, meats, cheeses, breads and pastries available. Dinner is typically a four-course menu.
- Open seating with tables from 2 to 8
- Wide range of cuisine from local specialties to a Seafood Gala evening
- Buffet and á la carte menus available daily
- In-room dining
Portobellos
Exclusive and intimate, Portobellos boasts the best vantage point at the front of the ship, showcasing sumptuous regional specialities from the freshest local produce. Every guest has the opportunity to dine at Portobellos (Portobellos is replaced with L’Amour on France sailings).
- Authentic Italian, French or Portuguese dining
- A maximum of 32 guests an evening
- All guests will dine here at least once during their cruise
- Five-course menu featuring regional specialties paired with local wines from the region’s best wineries
- Floor-to-ceiling windows to enjoy the view as you dine
L’Amour (France sailing only)
For France river cruises, the finest French cuisine is served and the dining venue is known as L’Amour. Like Portobellos, L’Amour guests benefit from an exclusive front-of-the-ship dining space that is elegant and intimate.
Everyone is invited to dine at L’Amour where an incredible five-course menu is paired with the finest French wines.
- Authentic French dining
- A maximum of 32 guests an evening
- All guests will dine here at least once during their cruise
- Five-course menu featuring regional specialties paired with local wines from the region’s best wineries
- Floor-to-ceiling windows to enjoy the view as you dine
Table La Rive
The most intimate dining venue, Table La Rive (or Table d’Or on board Scenic Azure), is reserved for passengers booked in a Diamond Deck Suite. The six-course degustation experience is limited to just 10-12 guests per night with wine-matching of every course.
Of course, you can expect top-notch service along with the artful cuisine and paired wines with every course.
- Exclusive dining for Diamond Deck passengers only
- Six-course degustation menu with sommelier paired wines
- Intimate dining for only 10-12 guests per evening
River Café
For in-between meal times when you’re feeling a bit peckish, River Café offers a great selection of hors d’oeuvres, sandwiches and delicate desserts.
Located next to the Panorama Lounge and Bar, River Café is the ideal place to relax and watch the world go by. Find a quiet nook as you enjoy your snack, or meet up with new friends for a chat.
- Open from early in the morning until late afternoon
- Casual and flexible dining options to suit your schedule
- Offers full service and mouth-watering buffet style food
- A great meeting spot, open for all day grazing and socializing
- Gelato bar, light snacks, healthy options, tasty treats
Scenic Culinaire
When sailing the Rhône or Bordeaux regions on Scenic Diamond or Scenic Sapphire, guests have the option to participate in a culinary experience the cruise line has named “Scenic Culinaire.”
With Scenic Freechoice, you’ll start the day with the head-chef browsing local markets, boulangeries and patisseries in search of the best produce and accompaniments you can find.
Then it’s back to the ship where you’ll prepare your French inspired dishes. Under expert guidance, you’ll learn how to prepare and create regional specialities.
Whether it’s a classic French pastry, a chocolate dessert, a succulent bouillabaisse seafood meal, or a hearty meat and vegetable dish, you’ll enjoy the classic French flavours that you and your chef achieve in the bespoke cooking area onboard.
Beverages
Enjoy a drink at every occasion with complimentary beverages on board at any time of the day, from fine regional wines and boutique beers to pure bottled water and espresso coffee and a variety of teas.
Your in-suite mini-bar is replenished daily too, which means you will enjoy complimentary drinks whenever and wherever you fancy. Relax in the privacy of your suite or balcony or venture up to the sundeck as you watch the world go by.
Entertainment
While some shore excursions may include exclusive events such as a private concert in a palace, you will also find plenty of entertainment onboard your river vessel.
There are no gaudy casinos or water parks to be found, but rather local entertainment brought onboard in the form of music, dancers, lecturers, and other local performances.
Wellness Centre
Check-in to the Wellness Centre, complete with a gym and Salt Therapy Lounge, handcrafted from salt bricks with relaxing lounges, plus massage services and a hair salon (an additional cost applies) for a spot of extra indulgence.
Sundeck
Enjoy uninterrupted views from the top deck of your Scenic Space-Ship. Relax on a lounge chair while viewing a quaint European village, church or castle, read a book in the sun, or dine alfresco for lunch. If you’re a fitness nut, you can jog or walk on the designated track.
E-Bikes
On select Scenic Space-Ships, you’ll find a collection of e-bikes. These easy to operate bicycles offer electronic pedal assistance, giving you that extra get-up-and-go when you need it.
Guests on the ‘Jewels of Europe’ cruise between Amsterdam and Budapest can enjoy the e-bike tour along the river from Melk to one of the most enchanting villages in the region, Dürnstein.
Set along the banks of the beautiful Seine, the quaint village of Les Andelys in France is dominated by the imposing Chateau-Gaillard Castle. Take a bike tour through this remarkable village that dates back to 1196 on the ‘Normandy and Gems of the Seine’ river cruise.
What’s included with your Scenic river cruise
With Scenic’s all-inclusive luxury, you can expect:
- Beautiful suites
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
- All-inclusive beverages, including selected top-shelf
- Mini-bar replenished daily
- Scenic Freechoice activities for more options
- Scenic Tailormade GPS guide devices and app
- Up to five dining options
- Butler service for every suite
- Scenic Enrich – handpicked inclusions not available elsewhere
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