Scenic Gem
Scenic Gem

Scenic Gem cruises the stunning Seine River in France. This custom-built Space-Ship designed for only up to 124 guests, can access the top of the Seine and has the unique ability to take you to the port commune of Honfleur, thanks to its special design.

Multiple Dining Experiences, Complimentary E-bikes, All Inclusive Beverages, Fitness Centre, Wellness Area

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What to expect from Scenic Gem

Overview

Scenic Gem cruises the stunning Seine River in France. This custom-built Space-Ship designed for only up to 124 guests, can access the top of the Seine and has the unique ability to take you to the port commune of Honfleur, thanks to its special design.

Beautifully designed and crafted to a meticulous specification, every inch of Scenic Gem has been carefully considered for your optimum enjoyment, comfort and wellbeing. From luxury designer flourishes to innovative technologies, this supremely appointed vessel is capable of transporting you in complete safety and luxury, so that you can take in the exquisite surroundings of the Seine at your own pace. 

To help you select the cabin class that’s right for you, here we present the complete deck plans for Scenic Gem. Helpfully colour coded to highlight the different cabin classes and where they appear on board, the plans give you clear insight into the overall layout of the ship, so you can begin to decide which area of the ship you’d prefer to be based during the voyage. 

When you board a Scenic Space-Ship, you’ll unpack your bags and settle into your spacious and luxurious suite. Spend your days exploring the abundant spaces with multiple dining experiences, bars and lounges. Marvel at the panorama of Europe’s captivating waterways passing by. 

Accommodation

Our suites are among the largest on Europe’s rivers and are finished with modern, elegant furnishings, spacious bathrooms and a Queen-sized Scenic Slumber Bed. Balcony Suites, Junior Suites and Royal Suites feature the innovative, all-weather Scenic Sun Lounge – a window to the world to admire the beautiful passing landscapes.

Royal One Bedroom Suite

At 455ft², these are amongst the largest suites on Europe’s rivers. At the rear of the Diamond Deck, enjoy fantastic views of the passing scenery, separate lounge and dining area and luxurious oversized bathroom.

Suite Highlights

  • A luxury queen sized Scenic Slumber Bed
  • Scenic Sun Lounge, for wide-angle splendour at the press of a button
  • Separate lounge area
  • Oversized bathroom with separate shower and bath, and upgraded bathroom amenities.

Amenities & Features

  • Exclusive invitation to dine at Table La Rive or Table d’Or
  • Priority reservations at selected dining venues
  • A complimentary welcome bottle of Champagne (750ml)
  • €200 per suite on board credit for use in the Wellness Centre
  • Private arrival and departure transfers in Europe*.
  • Personalised butler service, including unlimited complimentary laundry, shoeshine and valet, early morning tea and coffee services and a daily delivery of savoury and sweet canapés or fruit
  • Mini bar, replenished daily
  • Pillow menu, including anti-aging, low-allergy and memory-foam neck pillows
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • In-suite safe

Royal Balcony Suite

These Suites located on the Diamond Deck are the ultimate in luxury with more space, impeccable service, thoughtful touches, an outdoor balcony, lounge area and an oversized bathroom.

Suite Highlights

  • A luxury queen sized Scenic Slumber Bed
  • Scenic Sun Lounge, for wide-angle splendour at the press of a button
  • Separate lounge area
  • Oversized bathroom with separate shower and bath, and upgraded bathroom amenities.

Amenities & Features

  • Exclusive invitation to dine at Table La Rive or Table d’Or
  • Priority reservations at selected dining venues
  • A complimentary welcome bottle of Champagne (750ml)
  • €200 per suite on board credit for use in the Wellness Centre
  • Private arrival and departure transfers in Europe*.
  • Personalised butler service, including unlimited complimentary laundry, shoeshine and valet, early morning tea and coffee services and a daily delivery of savoury and sweet canapés or fruit
  • Mini bar, replenished daily
  • Pillow menu, including anti-aging, low-allergy and memory-foam neck pillows
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • In-suite safe

Deluxe Balcony Suite

Located in prime locations at the front of the ship on both the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, they offer all the features of our private Balcony Suites with our ingenious Scenic Sun Lounge, but with even more space to relax.

Balcony Suite

    Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks these stylishly decorated suites feature a full-length outdoor balcony with the exclusive Scenic Sun Lounge and offer private bathrooms with a luxurious vanity basin and shower.

    Room Highlights

    • A luxury queen sized Scenic Slumber Bed
    • Scenic Sun Lounge, for wide-angle splendour at the press of a button
    • Spacious bathroom with luxurious amenities

    Amenities & Features

    • Personalised butler service for every suite
    • Complimentary laundry service once per suite
    • Early morning tea and coffee
    • Beverage service in your suite
    • Mini bar, replenished daily
    • Pillow menu, including anti-aging, low-allergy and memory-foam neck pillows
    • Nightly turndown service
    • Bathrobes and slippers
    • In-suite safe
    • Shoeshine and valet service.

    Standard Suite

    Staterooms are located on the Jewel Deck with large picture windows to ensure a great view. They have a spacious design and clever layout alongside all the usual luxurious amenities and furnishings.

    Room Highlights

    • A luxury queen sized Scenic Slumber Bed
    • Spacious bathroom with luxurious amenities

    Amenities & Features

    • Personalised butler service
    • Complimentary laundry service once per suite
    • Early morning tea and coffee
    • Mini bar, replenished daily
    • Pillow menu, including anti-aging, low-allergy and memory-foam neck pillows
    • Shoeshine and valet service
    • Nightly turndown service
    • In-suite safe.

    Decks

    Sun Deck

    • Riverview Terrace
    • Wheelhouse
    • Sun Deck
    • Walking Track

    Diamond Deck

    • Panorama Deck
    • L'Amour Restaurant
    • River Cafe
    • Panorama Lounge & Bar
    • Gift Shop
    • Reception
    • Elevator
    • Royal One-Bedroom Suite Cat RP
    • Royal Balcony Suite Cat R
    • Deluxe Balcony Suite Cat PD
    • Balcony Suite Cat P & PA

    Sapphire Deck

    • Crystal Dining Restaurant
    • Table La Rive
    • Galley
    • Elevator
    • Deluxe Balcony Suite Cat BD
    • Balcony Suite Cat C

    Jewell Deck

    • Wellness Area
    • Fitness Centre
    • Standard Suite Cat E

    Kids and Teens

    Please note: Scenic Gem does not have any specific facilities to accommodate Kids/Teens.

    Gratuities

    Tipping and gratuities for drivers, local guides, porters, and waiting staff are included in the total price of your holiday. Please note, tipping is not included for meals, drinks, taxis and transfers outside your itinerary and only applies to on board services. We’d recommend tipping 10-15% in restaurants (unless a service charge has already been applied) and 10-15% on taxi meters. As a rule, always pre-negotiate taxi fares before agreeing to travel.

    Entertainment

    When you board a Scenic Space-Ship, you’ll unpack your bags and settle into your spacious and luxurious suite. Spend your days exploring the abundant spaces with multiple dining experiences, bars and lounges. Marvel at the panorama of Europe’s captivating waterways passing by.

    Panorama Lounge & Bar

    Explore our extensive wine list, relax with a coffee or catch-up with new-found friends at the Panorama Lounge & Bar. This is the main bar lounge on-board our Space-Ships, and it’s tastefully furnished to guarantee your comfort and enjoyment.

    The Sun Deck

    Ideal for those sunlit days on the river, the Sun Deck is a designated open-air space equipped with everything you might need to relax and enjoy the great outdoors on your river cruise – think deck chairs, games area and a bar where you can make the most of our all-inclusive service.

    Reception

    Whatever you need on your cruise through Europe, our welcoming reception team is here to ensure your trip goes down without a hitch. The reception area is also the meeting point for the day’s shore excursions; you’ll find it in the middle of the Scenic Gem.

    All Inclusive Beverages

    Sit back and enjoy a beverage of your choice while cruising spectacular waterways, at your leisure. Sip on handcrafted cocktails or a full-bodied wine – the choice is yours.

    You will enjoy:

    • Unlimited complimentary premium international beverages^, including international wines, beers and spirits
    • Full in-suite mini bar, restocked daily
    • Refillable water bottle for all onshore excursions
    • An extensive range of specialty teas and espresso coffees
    • This selection is available all day, every day.

    *Exclusive invitation for Diamond Deck and Junior Suite guests cruising for 10 nights or more, or Royal and Junior Suite guests for 9 nights or fewer.

    ^All beverages are included except a very small number of fine and vintage wines, champagnes and spirits.

    Wheelhouse

    The Wheelhouse is where our expert crew pilot your Space-Ship, negotiating the twists and turns of the Danube with the utmost precision and care. Stop by to chat with the team and take a peek behind the scenes.

    Gallery

    Our Gallery spaces are dedicated to showcasing works by local artists, so you feel connected to people and place in every destination. We believe little touches like this are what make our European river cruises so special.

    Enrichment

    Scenic offers the most all-inclusive excursions on Europe and South East Asia's rivers. Create stories for life with exclusive Scenic Enrich events and choose from a variety of daily Scenic Freechoice activities that cater to your interests and fitness levels. 

    Complimentary E-bikes

    Explore cities onshore on our complimentary e-bikes^+. Keep active and interact with locals as you explore Europe’s countryside.

    Experience Europe's wonders at your own pace with truly all-inclusive Scenic Freechoice excursions. From e-bike+^ riding alongside spectacular waterways, to exploring Europe’s cultural and historic treasures on a day trip, you can choose from a wide range of activities to suit you.  

    Scenic Freechoice

    Personalise your river cruise and pursue your own interests as you set off on curated excursions throughout Europe. Our extensive and diverse list of Freechoice excursions are designed at Active, Moderate or Relaxed pace so you can choose activities best suited to you based on your interests and needs. Whether it’s a guided hike or e-Bike ride through the vineyards or a visit to the historic towns of Ypres and Passchendaele, the choice is yours. 

    Each Europe river cruise has been carefully curated to include a broad range of immersive experiences onshore. From active to cultural and interactive, you can choose from a wide range of Scenic Freechoice activities to suit your interests and pace.

    Active

    Cycling from Dürnstein to Krems

    Join your guide on a bicycle tour along the Danube to the quaint village of Krems. Pass by charming villages and scenic vineyard landscapes. You will have time to stop along the way to enjoy the breathtaking views of the Danube.

    Explore Château Gaillard
    Hike to King Richard the Lionheart’s Château Gaillard and enter this fabulous ruin overlooking the Seine River. Available on select Northern France river cruises.

    Kayak on the Pinhão River
    Enjoy a guided kayaking tour along the Pinhão River and see the beautiful town from an alternative perspective. Available on select Douro river cruises in Portugal.

    Moderate

    Gottweig Abbey
    Visit the renovated Gottweig Abbey. Founded in the 6th Century, the abbey was burned down during the 18th Century and rebuilt to be one of the most magnificent in the Wachau Valley. Your local guide will take you through various room where you will see the magnificent frescoes that decorate the Abbey as well as its staircase, the largest Baroque Staircase in Austria.

    Visit to Mateus Palace
    Built in the 18th century the grounds of the palace feature a cellar, chapel and impressive gardens. Tour this amazing property depicted on the label of the internationally renowned wine of the same name.

    Beer & Chocolate Pairing
    Take your tastebuds on a journey whilst learning and appreciating how the complex flavours of local craft beer and chocolate go together.

    Relaxed

    Sausage-making class
    Learn to make traditional Regensburger wurst. Discover the history of this sausage as well as the spices that flavour the meat. And of course, you can sample it once it’s complete.

    Passau Photography Safari
    Visit some of the most beautiful locations in Passau such as the Old Town Hall with this photography tour suitable for all. Available on Danube in Depth.

    Shop with a Chef
    Join your on board chef on a guided visit to a local food market where you will have an opportunity to shop for and taste the best ingredients this region has to offer. Upon returning to your Scenic Space-Ship meet in the purpose built Scenic Culinaire cooking school for an interactive cooking demonstration making some of France’s most popular and delicious dishes using the ingredients you have just bought at the market.

    Disclaimer: Options above are examples, experiences might be different depending on your river cruise ship.

    Scenic Enrich

    Enjoy wondrous moments exclusively created for you, ranging from a private concert in a grand 18th century palace in Germany or indulging in a sumptuous dinner in a local home in the Netherlands. Enjoy these exquisite handcrafted experiences that are not available to the regular traveller.

    On Board Team

    The Captain and Crew

    All Scenic Space-Ship Captains are selected for their knowledge of Europe’s rivers. On board, the Captain and their team can be found in the wheelhouse on the Sun Deck and will be on hand to greet guests and answer any questions during briefings.

    Cruise Director & Hotel Director

    Committed to delivering an exceptional level of service, the Cruise Director and Hotel Director will be your main point of contact throughout your cruise. They’ll ensure every moment of your trip is seamless, while providing daily briefings and updates.

    Enrichment Manager

    Your on board entertainment while cruising Europe is presented by the Enrichment Manager. They’ll add to your experience by hosting game nights, informative lectures, and organise special guest performances, to experience shows with a local flair.

    Scenic Butlers

    Our expert butler’s have been trained to meet Scenic’s high standards. You can relax as your laundry, shines your shoes, delivers premium beverages to your suite or replenishes your mini-bar are taken care of. All guests enjoy butler service, learning your preferences and expectations, and surpassing them.

    Culinary Team and Bar Staff

    Our expert team of chefs will elevate the sense of luxury on your Europe river cruise. The culinary team draws inspiration from the regions you travel through and ensures all food is fresh and seasonal while creating a daily menu to suit all palates.

    Wellness Coach

    Each Scenic Space-Ship has a dedicated Wellness Team. You can unwind with a massage^, work on your fitness in the gym, take time out in the healing Salt Therapy Lounge (on select Space-Ships) or join a morning stretch class, all while the Wellness Coach are on hand to assist you.

    Local Guides

    Our local guides are important members of your onshore team. They’re the storytellers who will share the wonders of their town and immerse you in the local history and culture, with their own personal flair. 

    Dining

    Up to Five Dining Experiences

    Discover a choice of delectable dishes using fresh local ingredients, from a range of menus on board our ultra-luxury ships. Choose from up to five dining experiences on all Europe river cruises and up to four on our South East Asia river cruises.

    Crystal Dining

    Enjoy à la carte menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner at Crystal Dining. Available on all Europe and South East Asia river cruises, this main restaurant offers a relaxed dining experience with local delicacies. 

    L'Amour Restaurant

    With up to only 32 guests an evening, the exclusive and intimate L’Amour showcase sumptuous regional specialities. The delectable five-course menu features either Italian, French or Portuguese cuisine (depending on your cruise location), paired with elegant wines, and is available on all European river cruises.

    Table La Rive

    Featuring a six-course degustation, the exclusive Table La Rive on our European river cruises offers an intimate dining experience for only 10 guests per evening. Guests staying on the Diamond Deck for 10 nights or longer, as well as Royal and Junior Suite guests staying for up to nine nights, will be invited by our Executive Chef.

    River Café

    Offering a casual dining experience, you can enjoy all-day grazing options, light snacks and tasty treats to suit your schedule. The River Café is available on all Europe and South East Asia river cruises.

    Riverview Terrace

    Enjoy a refreshing afternoon aperitif or pick-me-up light bite on the Riverview Terrace, an open-air lounge and bar area located on the Sun Deck. Alfresco living doesn’t get better, with all-inclusive refreshments to complement the rapturous views.

    In-Suite Dining

    Choose to dine in the comfort of your luxurious suite, while taking in the incredible views and enjoy included room service throughout your cruise.  

    Health and Fitness

    Whilst aboard the ship, guests are provided with a Fitness centre and a Wellbeing centre where luxurious treatments such as a one-hour aroma therapy full-body massage are available.

    Wellness Area

    Feel pampered throughout your river cruise at the Wellness Area. From facials to massages, our beauty therapist provides a selection of indulgent treatments to help you truly relax.

    Fitness Centre

    This innovative lounge is featured on most of our Space-Ships in Europe. The salt brick walls of the humidity and temperature-controlled lounge are known to offer a range of health benefits for respiratory and immune systems.

    Other Cruise Information

    ClassCruise Type: river

    Class: Space-Ship

    Ship Size: boutique

    Style: luxury

    Operator Reference: scenic-tours-operator

    Nursery: none

    Child Facilities: none

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