Scenic Sapphire

Scenic Sapphire current position

Scenic Sapphire current location is at Europe Inland (coordinates 46.78500 N / 4.87166 E) cruising en route to LYON. The AIS position was reported 1 hour ago.

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Current itinerary of Scenic Sapphire

Scenic Sapphire current cruise is 10 days, round-trip Spectacular South of France. Prices start from USD 3945 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 06 Apr, 2025 and ends on 16 Apr, 2025.

Date / TimePort
06 Apr - 07 Apr    Departing from Lyon, France hotels
07 Apr    Chalon-sur-Saone, France
08 Apr    Tournus, France
09 Apr    Tournon-sur-Rhone, Tain-l'Hermitage, France
10 Apr - 11 Apr    Avignon, France
12 Apr    Arles, France
13 Apr    Viviers-sur-Rhone, France
15 Apr - 16 Apr    Arriving in Lyon, France hotels

Specifications of Scenic Sapphire

Year of build2008  /  Age: 16
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
2025 Apr 06 10 days, round-trip Spectacular South of France Lyon $3945
2025 Apr 16 10 days, round-trip Spectacular South of France Lyon $3345
2025 Apr 16 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Bordeaux Lyon $11560
2025 Apr 24 9 days, one-way from Paris City to Villefranche-sur-Mer Paris City $5325
2025 Apr 26 7 days, one-way from Lyon to Arles Lyon $4180
2025 May 03 7 days, one-way from Marseille to Lyon Marseille $4130
2025 May 08 12 days, one-way from Paris City to Lyon Paris City $5135
2025 May 10 10 days, round-trip Spectacular South of France Lyon $3695
2025 May 10 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Paris City Lyon $13420
2025 May 20 10 days, round-trip Spectacular South of France Lyon $3695
2025 May 20 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Paris City Lyon
2025 May 28 12 days, one-way from Paris City to Lyon Paris City $5235
2025 May 30 10 days, round-trip Spectacular South of France Lyon $3795
2025 May 30 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Bordeaux Lyon $10440
2025 May 30 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Porto-Leixoes Lyon $10740
2025 May 30 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Paris City Lyon
2025 May 30 24 days, one-way from Lyon to Amsterdam Lyon $11340
2025 Jun 07 12 days, one-way from Paris City to Lyon Paris City $5700
2025 Jun 09 10 days, round-trip Spectacular South of France Lyon $4395
2025 Jun 09 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Bordeaux Lyon $13060
2025 Jun 09 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Paris City Lyon
2025 Jun 09 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Porto-Leixoes Lyon
2025 Jun 19 10 days, round-trip Spectacular South of France Lyon $3695
2025 Jun 19 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Porto-Leixoes Lyon $10740
2025 Jun 27 9 days, one-way from Paris City to Villefranche-sur-Mer Paris City $4550
2025 Jun 29 7 days, one-way from Lyon to Arles Lyon $3245
2025 Jul 06 7 days, one-way from Marseille to Lyon Marseille $3245
2025 Jul 11 12 days, one-way from Paris City to Lyon Paris City $4490
2025 Jul 13 10 days, round-trip Spectacular South of France Lyon $3345
2025 Jul 13 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Bordeaux Lyon $12410
2025 Jul 13 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Porto-Leixoes Lyon $13225
2025 Jul 21 12 days, one-way from Paris City to Lyon Paris City $5290
2025 Jul 23 10 days, round-trip Spectacular South of France Lyon $4145
2025 Jul 31 12 days, one-way from Paris City to Lyon Paris City $5290
2025 Aug 02 10 days, round-trip Spectacular South of France Lyon $4145
2025 Aug 12 10 days, round-trip Spectacular South of France Lyon $4145
2025 Aug 22 7 days, one-way from Lyon to Marseille Lyon $2945
2025 Aug 29 7 days, one-way from Marseille to Lyon Marseille $2945
2025 Sep 03 12 days, one-way from Paris City to Lyon Paris City $5935
2025 Sep 05 10 days, round-trip Spectacular South of France Lyon $4495
2025 Sep 05 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Bordeaux Lyon $10540
2025 Sep 05 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Paris City Lyon $13520
2025 Sep 15 10 days, round-trip Spectacular South of France Lyon $4495
2025 Sep 15 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Bordeaux Lyon $13160
2025 Sep 15 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Paris City Lyon $9940
2025 Sep 23 12 days, one-way from Paris City to Lyon Paris City $5935
2025 Sep 25 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Paris City Lyon $12870
2025 Sep 25 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Bordeaux Lyon $9890
2025 Sep 25 10 days, round-trip Spectacular South of France Lyon $4495
2025 Oct 05 20 days, one-way from Lyon to Bordeaux Lyon $12060
2025 Oct 05 10 days, round-trip Spectacular South of France Lyon $5295
2025 Oct 15 7 days, one-way from Lyon to Arles Lyon $3695
2025 Oct 22 7 days, one-way from Marseille to Lyon Marseille $3595

Scenic Sapphire Review

Review of Scenic Sapphire

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.

Scenic Sapphire ship related cruise news

Scenic Sapphire Wiki

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.