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Scenic Gem

Scenic Gem sails the beautiful rivers of France and delivers the same all-inclusive luxury experience synonymous with the new fleet of Scenic ‘Space-Ships’.

About Scenic Gem

Scenic Gem sails the beautiful rivers of France and delivers the same all-inclusive luxury experience synonymous with the new fleet of Scenic ‘Space-Ships’. Enjoy a private butler service, a wealth of dining venue options, including L’Amour fine dining restaurant, and spacious suites. 

Introduced to Scenic’s fleet of luxury Space-Ships in 2014, Scenic Gem has been custom-built to negotiate one of France’s best loved passageways, the graceful and elegant Seine. Measuring 110m, Scenic Gem is a refined and intimate vessel whose cutting-edge features and amenities make it, without question, one of the safest, most comfortable riverboats operating on this much-loved river system.

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Ship Facts

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Accommodation

Step into your suite and enjoy a spacious and peaceful haven complete with lavish touches throughout; exquisite L’Occitane toiletries and soft, luxurious bathrobes. The superior queen-size Scenic ‘Slumber Beds’ with fresh, crisp Egyptian cotton linen are a dream, while individual climate control and a pillow menu offer absolute comfort. Your suite or stateroom includes a flat-screen HDTV and Mac mini system, plus complimentary mini-bar and WiFi internet access. There’s also a personal safe for your valuables and a nightly turndown service.

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.

Facilities

  • Queen or Twin Configuration
  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • Room Service Available
  • TV
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Desk

Private Balcony Suite

Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks they feature a full-length outdoor balcony with the exclusive Scenic Sun Lounge system and are larger than the standard river cruise cabins on Europe’s rivers.

Facilities

  • Queen or Twin Configuration
  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • Room Service Available
  • TV
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Desk

Royal Balcony Suite

These Suites on the Diamond Deck are the ultimate in luxury with more space (305ft²), impeccable service, thoughtful touches, an outdoor balcony, lounge area and an oversized bathroom.

Facilities

  • Queen or Twin Configuration
  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • Room Service Available
  • Suite Benefits
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Desk

Private 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.

Facilities

  • Queen or Twin Configuration
  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • Room Service Available
  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Desk

Standard Suite

Standard Suites 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.

Facilities

  • Queen or Twin Configuration
  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • Room Service Available
  • TV
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Desk

Entertainment

Scenic Gem strictly limit their guest and cabin numbers. Not out of pretension or pride, but because in their experience, they know their guests appreciate a real sense of space. In fact, the wonderful scenery gliding by is often the only reminder you have that you’re actually on a ship.

Panorama Lounge & Bar

The Panorama Lounge is the main bar area on board the Scenic Pearl. Here, you can explore our extensive bar menu, which is complete with premium wines, beers and spirits, whilst enjoying a programme of entertainment from local musicians, dancers and performers.

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.

Dining

Crystal Dining

Our spacious main restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Award-winning Chefs prepare buffet, while regional wines are hand picked by our sommelier.

  • Á la carte menus
  • Four-course dinner
  • Open seating with tables from 2 to 8
  • Wide range of cuisine from local specialties to a Seafood Gala evening
  • Buffet and á la carte menus available daily
  • In-room dining served by a butler

L'Amour Restaurant

Available on board our Scenic Space-Ships in France, L'Amour boasts the best vantage point at the front of the ship showcasing sumptuous regional specialities from the freshest local produce.

  • Authentic Italian, French or Portuguese dining
  • A maximum of 32 guests an evening
  • All guests will dine here at least once during their cruise
  • Five-course menu with regional specialities, paired with wines from the region’s best wineries
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows to enjoy the view as you dine

Table La Rive

This intimate affair is the ultimate treat for your palate.

Royal and Junior suite guests as well as Diamond Deck guests are invited, by our Executive Chef, to join Table La Rive for an evening of sumptuous dégustation.

  • Exclusive for Royal and Junior suite guests on cruises of 7 nights or less, and for all Diamond deck guests on cruises of 10 nights or longer
  • Six-course dégustation menu with sommelier paired wines
  • Intimate dining for only 10 guests per evening

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.

River Café

The River Café provides you with a wonderful range of complimentary delicious light meals, snacks and refreshments that you can take anywhere at any time.

  • Open from early in the morning until late afternoon
  • Casual and flexible dining options to suit your schedule
  • Offers full service and mouth-watering buffet style food
  • A great meeting spot, open for all day grazing and socializing
  • Gelato bar, light snacks, healthy options, tasty treats

In-Suite Dining

  • Dine in the comfort of your suite enjoying the views
  • Room service is available, and included throughout your cruise

Enrichment

Exclusive and extra special, Scenic Enrich creates once-in-a-lifetime moments that will live in the memory for ever, like private classical concerts in the grandest palaces and delicious dinners in outstanding ancient castles.

Best of all, you won’t pay a penny more for the pleasure of these incredible experiences.

Scenic e-bikes

Explore the ports without straining your muscles or breaking a sweat on our complimentary e-bikes* (electronically assisted bicycles). Peddle yourself and keep fit or let your fun and eco-friendly bike do the work for you. They are a fast, fun and eco-friendly way to get around. With very little effort, you can reach speeds of up to 30km/hr. Join city cycling tours or explore further afield with guided bike excursions. You could also chart your own course by using the Scenic Tailormade App* and set out on some self-guided exploration.

Scenic Tailormade

Immerse in the wonders of Europe with Scenic Tailormade, a GPS-powered discovery system, which can be downloaded from The App Store or Google Play, lets you see more of the continent both on board and on shore.

Scenic Freechoice

Enjoy the freedom of customising your holiday your way with Scenic Freechoice. Choose from a wide range of truly all-inclusive experiences classified into ‘Active’, ‘Moderate’, and ‘Relaxed’ grades, and find the ones to match your pace each day.

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.

Health & Fitness

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

Featuring state-of-the-art fitness equipment, including both cardio and weight-training machines, the Fitness Centre is ideal for those who want to stay active on their travels. Drop by and get ready for the day.

Deckplans

Sun Deck

  • Riverview Terrace
  • Wheelhouse
  • Sun Deck
  • Walking Track

Diamond Deck

  • Panorama Deck
  • L'Amour Restaurant
  • River Cafe
  • Lounge & Bar
  • Gift Shop
  • Reception
  • 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
  • Deluxe Balcony Suite Cat BD
  • Balcony Suite Cat B, BA & C

Jewell Deck

  • Wellness Area
  • Fitness Centre
  • Standard Suite Cat D & E

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