Scenic Pearl

The 2011-built Scenic Pearl ship cruises on Moselle, Danube, Main and Rhine rivers in Europe. The ship's itineraries visit Netherlands, Switzerland, Hungary, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Czech Republic. Departures are from Amsterdam, Munich, Passau, Basel, Zurich, Budapest and Prague.

Itineraries from Paris (France) include a flight to Amsterdam Holland.

The vessel (ENI number 065000002) is currently Malta-flagged (MMSI 248880000) and registered in Valletta.

Scenic Cruises' “space ship” class design features plentiful and most spacious cabins and public areas, as well as one of the highest in the industry passenger-space ratios.

Cabins

A signature feature of all Scenic Cruises "space ships" are the cabin balconies called “Sun Lounges”. These are outdoor terraces that easily convert into indoor lounge areas. Scenic Ruby ship's standout features include the “Sun Lounge” balconies in most staterooms. All meals, drinks (except luxury Champagne brands and highest-end liquors), tours and excursions, butler service and the Wi-Fi Internet are included in the fares.

Scenic Pearl has a total of 85 passenger staterooms (of which 70 are balcony suites) in 14 grades.

Cabins Types/Categories (number, location), high to low

• Suites - RA, R (x4, deck3), RJ, BJ (x6, deck2&3), A, B, BA, C, P, PA (x58, deck2&3), BS (x1, deck2)
• Window Staterooms - D, E (x15, deck 1).

More than 80% of the accommodations feature full-size balconies. Every room has a “Scenic Slumber Bed” that is queen-size, with fine linens and a menu of pillows. Junior and Royal Suites offer butler service.

Shipboard facilities

Scenic Pearl restaurants include Crystal Restaurant, Portobellos (Italian), Riverview Terrace (al fresco), Table la Rive (Pearl Deck, for Suite passengers only). There is also a Panorama Lounge, River Cafe, Wellness Centre (Gym and Spa), shop, elevator (connecting all cabin decks). The included Scenic Pearl cruise shore excursions go beyond the ordinary river cruising. Scenic's GPS devices allow independent exploration. Binoculars and bicycles are provided at the port to explore the surrounding area. Onboard passengers can purchase souvenirs in the gift shop. The ship also has a library, life-size chessboard on its Sun Deck, wellness facilities (beauty salon, Spa, fitness room).

On all (price-inclusive) Scenic cruise tours and excursions ashore, guests receive GPS tracking devices (called ScenicTailorMade) with uploaded digital maps. They also double as listening devices for the live narration by the line's local expert tour guides provided on all group travel excursions. Binoculars and bicycles are also provided complimentary to fully enjoy the scenery everywhere along the Scenic river cruise itinerary route.

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

Scenic Pearl cruise prices are per person and based on double occupancy. These are only indicative of Scenic cruise rates. They might be different when you book your Scenic Tours river cruise tour deals, influenced by travel agency promotions, special offers, and discounts, group travel booking or last-minute deals rates.

The riverboat Scenic Pearl has as “Space-Ship” sistership the same-designed fleetmate Ruby. 

Scenic Pearl cruise deals are inclusive of Internet (Wi-Fi), all tours/excursions, ground transfers, hotel stays, gratuities, port taxes, all beverages consumed on the ship (coffee, tea, bottled water, soft drinks). River cruise fares also include alcohol - wine and beer at lunch/dinner- and cocktails and liquor offered at the boat's bars.

Be sure to join the Scenic Cruises loyalty program named "Scenic Club". The 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-logoed merchandise, gift cards, special (exclusive) onboard events and competitions.

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

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