Scenic Ruby
Cruise line
Scenic Cruises
Scenic Ruby last position
Scenic Ruby last location was at Europe Inland (coordinates 49.72099 N / 11.05075 E) cruising en route to AMSTERDAM. The AIS position was reported 7 hours ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionCurrent itinerary of Scenic Ruby
Scenic Ruby current cruise is 14 days, one-way from Basel to Amsterdam. Prices start from USD 4043 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 29 May, 2023 and ends on 12 Jun, 2023.
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 29 May | Departing from Basel, Zurich, Switzerland hotels |
| 30 May | Breisach am Rhein, Germany Baden-Wurttemberg |
| 31 May | Kehl-Strasbourg, Germany Baden-Wurttemberg |
| 01 Jun | Mannheim, Germany Baden-Wurttemberg |
| 02 Jun | Rhine Gorge, Germany |
| 03 Jun | Cochem, Germany Rhineland-Palatinate |
| 04 Jun | Bernkastel-Kues, Germany Rhineland-Palatinate |
| 06 Jun | Koblenz, Germany Rhineland-Palatinate |
| 07 Jun | Dusseldorf, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia |
| 08 Jun | Maastricht, Netherlands Limburg |
| 09 Jun | Nijmegen, Netherlands Gelderland |
| 10 Jun | Antwerp, Belgium |
| 11 Jun | Veere, Netherlands Zeeland |
| 12 Jun | Arriving in Amsterdam, Netherlands North Holland hotels |
Specifications of Scenic Ruby
| Year of build | 2009 / Age: 14 |
| Flag state | Switzerland |
| Builder | Scheepswerf Den Breejen Shipyard (Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Holland) |
| Class | Space Ship |
| Speed | 12 kn / 22 km/h / 14 mph |
| Length (LOA) | 135 m / 443 ft |
| Beam (width) | 11 m / 36 ft |
| Gross Tonnage | 2720 gt |
| Passengers | 167 |
| Crew | 51 |
| Decks | 4 |
| Cabins | 85 |
| Decks with cabins | 3 |
| Sister-ships | Scenic Pearl |
| Owner | Scenic Tours (Australia) |
| Operator | Scenic Cruises |
Scenic Ruby Itineraries
| Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 May 29 | 14 days, one-way from Basel to Amsterdam | Basel | $4043 |
| 2023 Jun 12 | 7 days, one-way from Amsterdam to Basel | Amsterdam | $4315 |
| 2023 Jun 19 | 7 days, one-way from Basel to Amsterdam | Basel | $2358 |
| 2023 Jun 26 | 14 days, one-way from Amsterdam to Basel | Amsterdam | $3338 |
| 2023 Jul 10 | 7 days, one-way from Basel to Amsterdam | Basel | $2308 |
| 2023 Jul 17 | 14 days, one-way from Amsterdam to Budapest | Amsterdam | $4118 |
| 2023 Jul 31 | 7 days, one-way from Budapest to Nuremberg | Budapest | $2063 |
| 2023 Jul 31 | 14 days, one-way from Budapest to Amsterdam | Budapest | $3388 |
| 2023 Aug 07 | 7 days, one-way from Nuremberg to Amsterdam | Nuremberg | $1653 |
| 2023 Aug 14 | 14 days, one-way from Amsterdam to Budapest | Amsterdam | $4278 |
| 2023 Aug 28 | 14 days, one-way from Budapest to Amsterdam | Budapest | $3388 |
| 2023 Sep 11 | 14 days, one-way from Amsterdam to Budapest | Amsterdam | $4193 |
| 2023 Sep 25 | 4 days, one-way from Budapest to Vienna | Budapest | $1653 |
| 2023 Sep 29 | 14 days, one-way from Vienna to Braila | Vienna | $4075 |
| 2023 Oct 12 | 14 days, one-way from Bucharest to Vienna | Bucharest | $3300 |
| 2023 Oct 13 | 14 days, one-way from Bucharest to Vienna | Bucharest | $3990 |
| 2024 Apr 15 | 7 days, one-way from Budapest to Bucharest | Budapest | $5432 |
| 2024 Apr 22 | 7 days, one-way from Giurgiu to Budapest | Giurgiu | $4692 |
| 2024 Apr 29 | 14 days, one-way from Budapest to Amsterdam | Budapest | $5679 |
| 2024 May 13 | 14 days, one-way from Amsterdam to Budapest | Amsterdam | $5089 |
| 2024 May 27 | 7 days, one-way from Budapest to Bucharest | Budapest | $5612 |
| 2024 Jun 03 | 7 days, one-way from Giurgiu to Budapest | Giurgiu | $5702 |
| 2024 Jun 10 | 7 days, one-way from Budapest to Munich | Budapest | $3474 |
| 2024 Jun 10 | 7 days, one-way from Budapest to Nuremberg | Budapest | $4004 |
| 2024 Jun 17 | 7 days, one-way from Nuremberg to Budapest | Nuremberg | $3474 |
| 2024 Jun 24 | 14 days, one-way from Budapest to Amsterdam | Budapest | $5769 |
| 2024 Jul 08 | 14 days, one-way from Amsterdam to Budapest | Amsterdam | $4954 |
| 2024 Jul 22 | 14 days, one-way from Budapest to Amsterdam | Budapest | $5634 |
| 2024 Aug 05 | 14 days, one-way from Amsterdam to Basel | Amsterdam | $4854 |
| 2024 Aug 19 | 14 days, one-way from Basel to Amsterdam | Basel | $4854 |
| 2024 Sep 02 | 14 days, one-way from Amsterdam to Budapest | Amsterdam | $5089 |
| 2024 Sep 16 | 7 days, one-way from Budapest to Bucharest | Budapest | $5522 |
| 2024 Sep 23 | 7 days, one-way from Giurgiu to Budapest | Giurgiu | $5522 |
| 2024 Sep 30 | 14 days, one-way from Budapest to Amsterdam | Budapest | $6449 |
Scenic Ruby Review
Review of Scenic Ruby
The Scenic Ruby boat cruises on Danube, Main and Rhine rivers in Europe. The itineraries visit the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic. Departures are from Amsterdam, Nurnberg (Nuremberg), Budapest and Prague. Itineraries with Paris (France) include the flight to or from Amsterdam Holland.
Scenic Ruby was launched in 2009 as one of Scenic Cruises popular “space ships”. If you are from USA or Canada, you may have never heard of this European river cruise line. The reason is that its parent company from Australia (Scenic Tours) hasn’t marketed to North Americans. The extraordinary “space ship” class design offers plentiful and most spacious cruise cabin and public areas, as well as one of the highest in the industry passenger-space ratio.
Cabins
A signature feature of all Scenic Cruises "space ships" are the cabin balconies called “Sun Lounges”. These are outdoor terraces which 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. The special amenities in all cabins include television-Mac computers, glassed-in showers, L’Occitane products. Scenic Ruby has a total of 85 cabins (of which 70 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, deck1).
- 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 Ruby restaurants include Crystal Restaurant, Portobellos (Italian), Riverview Terrace (al fresco), Table la Rive (Ruby Deck, for Suite passengers only). There is also a Panorama Lounge, River Cafe, Wellness Centre (Gym and Spa), shop, an elevator (connecting all cabin decks).
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 Ruby 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.
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The riverboat Scenic Ruby has as “Space-Ship” sistership the same-designed fleetmate Pearl. Scenic Ruby 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 are also inclusive of alcohol - wine and beer at lunch/dinner, but also of 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.
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