Scenic Ruby

The 2009-built Scenic Ruby ship cruises on the Danube, Main, and Rhine rivers in Europe. The itineraries visit the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Hungary, and the Czech Republic. Departures are from Amsterdam, Nurnberg (Nuremberg), Budapest, and Prague.

Itineraries that include Paris (France) feature flights to or from Amsterdam (Holland).

The vessel (ENI number 07001907) is currently Malta-flagged (MMSI 248237000) and registered in Valletta.

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

Cabins

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

Special amenities in all cabins include TV-Mac computers, glass-enclosed showers, and L’Occitane bath products.

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

Cabin types/categories (number, location), from highest to lowest:

• Suites - RA, R (x4, Deck 3), RJ, BJ (x6, Decks 2 & 3), A, B, BA, C, P, PA (x58, Decks 2 & 3), BS (x1, Deck 2)
• Window Staterooms - D, E (x15, Deck 1).

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

Shipboard facilities

Scenic Ruby restaurants include Crystal Restaurant, Portobellos (Italian), Riverview Terrace (al fresco), and Table La Rive (Ruby Deck, for Suite passengers only). There is also a Panorama Lounge, River Cafe, Wellness Centre (Gym and Spa), shop, and an elevator (connecting all cabin decks).

On all price-inclusive Scenic cruise tours and shore excursions, guests receive GPS tracking devices (called ScenicTailorMade) with uploaded digital maps. These devices 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, allowing guests to fully enjoy the scenery along the Scenic river cruise itinerary route.

Scenic river cruise deals are among the industry's most all-inclusive. All meals, drinks (except French Champagne brands 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, along with a steadily growing number of Americans, Canadians, and Germans. Passengers are typically aged 55+, financially comfortable, and well-traveled.

Scenic Ruby cruise prices are per person and based on double occupancy. These are indicative Scenic cruise rates and may differ at the time of booking due to travel agency promotions, special offers and discounts, group travel bookings, or last-minute deal rates.

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

Scenic Ruby cruise deals are inclusive of Internet (Wi-Fi), all tours and excursions, ground transfers, hotel stays, gratuities, port taxes, and all beverages consumed onboard (coffee, tea, bottled water, soft drinks). Fares also include alcohol—wine and beer served 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 named "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 (exclusive) onboard events and competitions.

Depending on departure dates, itineraries, and special offers or promotions, Scenic river cruise prices may sometimes 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. All companies and their fleets are listed there.