Scenic Sapphire

Scenic Sapphire last position

Scenic Sapphire last location was at Europe Inland (coordinates 43.99968 N / 4.82074 E) cruising en route to LYON. The AIS position was reported 1 month ago.

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Specifications of Scenic Sapphire

Year of build2008  /  Age: 15
Flag state Malta
BuilderScheepswerf Den Breejen Shipyard (Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Holland)
ClassSpace Ship
Speed12 kn / 22 km/h / 14 mph
Length (LOA)135 m / 443 ft
Beam (width)11 m / 36 ft
Gross Tonnage2720 gt
Passengers167
Crew51
Decks4
Cabins85
Decks with cabins3
Sister-shipsScenic Diamond, Scenic Emerald
Christened byCatriona Rowntree
OwnerScenic Tours (Australia)
OperatorScenic Cruises

Scenic Sapphire Itineraries

DateItineraryDeparture PortPrice from
2024 Apr 08 10 days, round-trip Spectacular South of France Lyon $4545
2024 Apr 08 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Paris City Lyon $10175
2024 Apr 08 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Porto-Leixoes Lyon $10615
2024 Apr 18 10 days, round-trip Spectacular South of France Lyon $4545
2024 Apr 28 7 days, one-way from Lyon to Tarascon Lyon $3840
2024 May 05 7 days, one-way from Tarascon to Lyon Tarascon $3645
2024 May 12 10 days, round-trip South of France with Highlights of Paris Lyon $5670
2024 May 12 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Paris City Lyon $10790
2024 May 12 24 days, one-way from Lyon to Amsterdam Lyon $11440
2024 May 22 10 days, round-trip South of France with Highlights of Paris Lyon $5670
2024 Jun 08 7 days, one-way from Tarascon to Lyon Tarascon $3645
2024 Jun 15 10 days, round-trip Spectacular South of France Lyon $4845
2024 Jun 15 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Bordeaux Lyon $10740
2024 Jun 25 10 days, round-trip Spectacular South of France Lyon $4845
2024 Jun 25 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Bordeaux Lyon $10490
2024 Jul 05 10 days, round-trip Spectacular South of France Lyon $4745
2024 Jul 05 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Paris City Lyon $10790
2024 Jul 05 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Porto-Leixoes Lyon $10740
2024 Jul 05 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Bordeaux Lyon $10390
2024 Jul 15 7 days, one-way from Lyon to Tarascon Lyon $3645
2024 Jul 22 7 days, one-way from Tarascon to Lyon Tarascon $3645
2024 Jul 29 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Bordeaux Lyon $10390
2024 Jul 29 10 days, round-trip Spectacular South of France Lyon $4745
2024 Aug 08 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Bordeaux Lyon $10390
2024 Aug 08 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Paris City Lyon $10790
2024 Aug 08 10 days, round-trip Spectacular South of France Lyon $4745
2024 Aug 18 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Porto-Leixoes Lyon $10740
2024 Aug 18 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Paris City Lyon $10790
2024 Aug 18 10 days, round-trip South of France with Highlights of Paris Lyon $5670
2024 Aug 28 7 days, one-way from Lyon to Tarascon Lyon $4570
2024 Sep 04 7 days, one-way from Tarascon to Lyon Tarascon $3695
2024 Sep 11 10 days, round-trip Spectacular South of France Lyon $4845
2024 Sep 21 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Bordeaux Lyon $10190
2024 Sep 21 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Paris City Lyon $10675
2024 Sep 21 10 days, round-trip Spectacular South of France Lyon $4845
2024 Oct 01 10 days, round-trip South of France with Highlights of Paris Lyon $5620
2024 Oct 11 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Porto-Leixoes Lyon $10440
2024 Oct 11 10 days, round-trip Spectacular South of France Lyon $4695
2024 Oct 21 10 days, round-trip Spectacular South of France Lyon $4695

Scenic Sapphire Review

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The Scenic Sapphire boat cruises on Saone and Rhone rivers in Provence and Burgundy (wine regions in southern France). Departures are from Chalon (on Saone River) and Tarascon (on Rhone River). Itineraries with Paris (France) are inclusive of TVG (speed-train) travel to or from Chalon (for embarkation/disembarkation). Itineraries with Barcelona (Spain) are inclusive of air travel to or from Tarascon (for embarkation/disembarkation).

Scenic Sapphire river cruise ship

Cabins

Scenic Sapphire was launched in 2008 as a member of Scenic Cruises “space ships” fleet. The extraordinary “space ship” class design offers plentiful cabin and public space, as well as one of the highest in industry passenger space ratio. A signature feature of all Scenic  "space ships" are the cabin balconies called “Sun Lounges”, simultaneously making the staterooms feel large and make the balcony usable in inclement weather. These are outdoor terraces which easily convert into indoor lounge areas. The additional amenities include television-Mac computers in every cabin, glassed-in showers, L’Occitane products, and fluffy bathrobes. The ship 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

All meals, drinks (except the French Champagne and highest-end liquors), excursions, butler service, and Internet are included in the fare. 

Scenic Sapphire restaurants include Crystal Restaurant, Portobellos (Italian), Riverview Terrace (al fresco), Table la Rive (Sapphire Deck, for Suite passengers only). The ship also has 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 Sapphire 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.

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The riverboat Scenic Sapphire has as “Space-Ship” sisterships the same-designed fleet mates Emerald and Diamond.

Scenic Sapphire 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.

Note: You can see the 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.