Scenic Opal

The Scenic Opal boat cruises on the Moselle, Danube, and Rhine rivers in Europe. The ship's itineraries visit Holland, Switzerland, Hungary, Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic. Departures are from Amsterdam, Basel, Zurich, Budapest, and Prague. Itineraries with departures from Paris (France) include a flight to Amsterdam.

Scenic Opal, along with the other 2015-launched ship Scenic Jasper, is part of the line's fleet expansion program. This expansion positioned Scenic Cruises among the leading European river passenger shipping lines.

Cabins

All Scenic Tours river cruise ships in Europe operate with all-inclusive deals. These vessels are also nearly one-fifth longer but carry fewer guests compared to standard-design riverboats sailing on Europe's major rivers and inland waterways. This patented design (known as "space ships") allows for larger cabins and more spacious public areas. A signature feature of all Scenic Cruises "space ships" is the cabin balconies known as “Sun Lounges”. These outdoor terraces can easily convert into indoor lounge areas. Scenic Opal has a total of 85 cabins (73 of which are balcony suites) across 16 grades and 4 passenger decks (including two decks fully dedicated to balcony cabins).

Cabin Types/Categories (number, location), from highest to lowest:

• Suites - RR (x4, deck3), RP (x2, deck3), RJ, BJ, B1J (x4, deck2&3), A, PA, PP, BA, BB, C, BD-Deluxe, PD-Deluxe (x61, deck2&3), BS (x1, deck2)
• Window Staterooms - D, E (x13, deck1).
• More than 80% of the accommodations feature full-size balconies. Every room has a “Scenic Slumber Bed” (queen-size) with fine linens and a pillow menu. Junior and Royal Suites offer butler service.

Shipboard facilities

Scenic Opal restaurants include Crystal Restaurant, Portobellos (Italian), Riverview Terrace (al fresco), and Table la Rive (Diamond Deck, for Suite passengers only). Other facilities include the Panorama Lounge, River Cafe, Gelati Bar, Wellness Centre (Gym and Spa), swimming pool, shop, elevator (connecting all cabin decks), and a spacious top deck with shaded terrace lounge and seating areas. On all price-inclusive Scenic cruise tours and shore excursions, guests receive GPS tracking devices called ScenicTailorMade with uploaded digital maps. These also function as listening devices for live narration by the line's local expert tour guides during group excursions. Binoculars and bicycles are also provided complimentary so guests can fully enjoy the scenery along the Scenic river cruise itinerary.

Scenic river cruise deals are among the industry's most all-inclusive. All meals, drinks (except French Champagne and the highest-end liquors), excursions, butler service, and Internet are included in the fares. Even the drinks in the cabins' mini-bars are complimentary. Scenic Tours cruises traditionally attract travelers from Australia and the UK, with a steadily growing number of Americans, Canadians, and Germans. Passengers are typically aged 55+, financially comfortable, and well-traveled.

Scenic Opal cruise prices are per person and based on double occupancy. These are only indicative of Scenic cruise rates. Actual prices may vary when booking Scenic Tours river cruise deals depending on travel agency promotions, special offers, discounts, group travel bookings, or last-minute deals.

The riverboat Scenic Opal (ENI number 02335984) has as “Space-Ship” sisterships the same-designed fleetmates Amber and Jasper.

Scenic Opal cruise deals include Internet (Wi-Fi), all tours and excursions, ground transfers, hotel stays, gratuities, port taxes, and all beverages served onboard (coffee, tea, bottled water, soft drinks). River cruise fares also include alcohol — wine and beer at lunch and dinner, as well as cocktails and liquor offered at the ship's bars.

Be sure to join the Scenic Cruises loyalty program, "Scenic Club". Scenic Club membership is free and offers numerous benefits, including exclusive deals, booking discount vouchers, members-only river cruise and tour itineraries, complimentary hotel packages and limousine services, unlimited laundry, Scenic-branded merchandise, gift cards, and special onboard events and competitions.

Depending on departure dates, itineraries, and special offers or promotions, Scenic river cruise prices may sometimes also include airfare.

Note: You can see CruiseMapper's list of all river cruise ships and riverboats in the "itinerary" section of our River Cruises hub, where all companies and their fleets are listed.