Scenic Gem
River · built 2014 · 124 guests

Scenic Gem

Scenic (river) · Scenic Gem (110 m Seine ship, one of a kind)

Photo: Rolf Heinrich, Köln, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Is she right for you?

Travelers who want a luxury Paris and Normandy trip that reaches Honfleur.

Think twice if: Smaller ship with fewer venues than the 135 m Space-Ships.

See her Europe sailings ↓ · Where is she now? → · Scenic (river)'s page for this ship →

At a glance

What she's like

Size & feelRiver ship

Docks close to the town centre in most ports. Under 200 guests, so no lines and no tender boats.

Who you'll sail with

English; all staff, crew and guides speak English

Price level$$$$$

Our judgment, from $ (budget) to $$$$$ (ultra-luxury).

Included in the fare

Meals, drinks (except a few specialty wines and rare spirits), excursions, transfers, Wi-Fi, luggage handling, port charges, tips and taxes. Spa costs extra.

Children

Under 12 'not encouraged' and accepted at line's discretion except Christmas sailings; under-18s must share with an adult (2025 river terms). No kids' clubs.

What to wear

Casual and comfortable; dinner smart casual; jacket and tie optional

Where & when

Where she sails in Europe

Seine

We don't have her sailing-by-sailing schedule yet. See the line's site for dates.

Your real budget

What it costs beyond the fare

Tips for the crewincluded; Added to your bill automatically? n/a (in fare)
Drinks packageincluded
Wifiincluded (may be patchy)
Specialty restaurantsnot published as extra-charge
Money on boardEUR (river ships); no Amex

How tipping and money work on a European cruise → · Build a full trip budget →

Her restaurants · 2 included, 0 extra

Where to eatCost
Crystal DiningIncluded
L'Amour RestaurantIncluded
Choosing your cabin

Which cabin to book, and which to avoid

The line doesn't publish cabin sizes for this ship that we could find.

Good to know before you pick

  • Jewel Deck suites are on the lowest deck.

If you use a wheelchair or walk with difficulty

Not published on the Scenic fleet page. Wheelchair users need a companion who can do all assisting; crew cannot carry wheelchairs on ramps or onto coaches; accessible rooms requested at booking Our accessibility guide →

Deck plans

Find your way around

Our own deck plans, drawn from the line's official plan: tap a deck to see it from above, with what's at the front, middle and back of the ship. Use “Find on board” to light up every deck with a pool, a bar or a restaurant. Not to scale.

  1. Sun · Sun Deck , Sun Deck
  2. Diamond · Diamond Deck , Diamond Deck Suites
  3. Sapphire · Sapphire Deck , Sapphire Deck Suites
  4. Jewel · Jewel Deck , Jewel Deck Suites
  5. ? · Deck not stated on graphic , Crystal Dining; Panorama Lounge Bar; Riverview Terrace; L'Amour Restaurant; Panorama Deck (bow)

Open Scenic (river)'s official deck plan →

Planning your trip

What to book, and when

Booking, check-in and reservations

Deposit due within 48 hours of booking (amount given at booking). Final payment 90 days before departure. Complete Trip Personalizer before travel. Documents 2-4 weeks before departure. Freechoice excursions chosen per port.

Paying and cancelling

Lose deposit 90+ days out, 35% at 89-60, 50% at 59-30, 100% under 30 (2025 Europe river terms). Optional Flexible Booking Plan: defer or cancel up to 90 days out for travel credit.

Tips for her Europe sailings

Bordeaux sailings are tidal and itineraries may change. Credit cards Visa/MasterCard on board.

Where she docks

Pier locations given in documents; town-centre docking not stated

If the river is too high or too low

Not detailed for Rhine/Danube on pages fetched; Bordeaux itineraries 'amended or modified as required'

How much walking on the included tours

"A reasonable level of fitness is required"; guests must be self-sufficient or bring a helper

Low bridges and the sun deck

Official: Sun Deck open 8am to late but 'crew may need to close access to the Sun Deck without notice for safety purposes or due to local authority restrictions'

Before you go

The details

The ship in numbers

Cruise line
Scenic (river)
Kind of ship
River
Built
2014
Last refit
2024
Guests
124
Crew
51
Cabins
61
Guest decks
3
Length
110 m (361 ft)
Width
11 m (36 ft)
Flag
Malta
Class
Scenic Gem (110 m Seine ship, one of a kind)
Ship number
ENI 02335900
In Europe 2026–27
Seine
Worth knowing

Highlights

  • Custom-built for the Seine; can reach Honfleur thanks to its design
  • Refurbished 2024; 122 passengers per layout graphic (fleet text says up to 124)
  • Riverview Terrace, Panorama Lounge Bar and Panorama Deck
  • Rivers: Seine
On board & ashore

More pictures

Sources & what we could not confirm · 6 sources · checked 2026-11
Still being confirmed
  • Flag and beam from VesselFinder (registry aggregator).
  • Guest count conflict on the official page: 122 (graphic) vs up to 124 (text).
  • Scenic (river): Payment and cancellation figures come from 2025 terms; 2026/2027 terms not checked.
  • Scenic (river): River smoking rule not found.
  • Deck plan: Which deck each public venue is on is not stated on the side-view graphic