Explore Europe onboard the Scenic Ruby and enjoy stunning views from the Sun Deck, exclusive dining and a choice between five spacious suite categories. Measuring 135 metres, she is one of the founding members of Scenic's luxury European Space-Ship fleet and is slender enough to negotiate the waterways of the continent’s most esteemed cities. Scenic Ruby l is exquisitely appointed in-line with other ships in the Space-Ship line-up, boasting a trove of features and amenities, and capable of carrying 167 passengers in blissful comfort and luxury.
- Size boutique
- Style Luxury
- Type river
- Year of launch 2009
- Year of last refit 2013
- Gross tonnage 2721t
- Length 135.0m
- Decks 4
- Language English
- Currency Euro (€)
- No. of passengers 167
- No. of crew 51
- No. of cabins 84
- -wheelchair access 1
Scenic Tours has pre-paid certain tips and gratuities for you, including all drivers, local guides, porters (1 piece of luggage only), and meals included in your tour.
Please note: Tipping is NOT included for meals, drinks, taxis and transfers that are not included as part of the tour (including Asian stopovers). As a guide for taxis, tip 10-15% of the fare on the meter. They recommend you pre-negotiate taxi fares to avoid unpleasant surprises at the end of the journey. In restaurants and bars, tip 10-15% of the total bill. If a service charge has already been added there is no need to tip as much or at all.
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 Balcony Suite
The Royal Suite includes a private balcony with a 'Sun Lounge' along with individual climate control within the suite itself. The spacious bedroom area has a Queen-size Scenic 'Slumber bed' with Egyptian cotton linen and pillow menu. The spacious bathroom with bath and shower is well stocked with L'Occitaine toiletries as well as a hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. The lounge area boasts a complimentary in-suite mini-bar, restocked daily. The suite has a Flat screen HDTV linked to Mac Mini, complementary WiFi and use of a telephone. A safe is also provided for your valuables. €100pp credit is also provided for use in the Wellness Centre. A Private Chauffeur will also be available in selected locations.
Guests staying within a Royal Suite will be provided with Butler service. This lavish service will include champagne on arrival and luggage unpacking/packing. A shoeshine service is available as well as unlimited laundry and pressing. A morning newspaper of choice will be delivered along with breakfast in suite. Fruit skewers, drinks, pre-dinner canapés and post-dinner petit fours will be delivered daily. Guests will also be invited to dine at Table La Rive.
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315 square feet
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Sleeps 2
Royal Panorama Suite
At 325ft², the Royal Panorama Suite is the largest on the ship. At the rear of the Diamond Deck, enjoy panoramic views of the breathtaking passing scenery through floor to ceiling windows across two walls of the cabin.
The suite includes a private balcony with a 'Sun Lounge' along with individual climate control within the suite itself. The spacious bedroom area has a Queen-size Scenic 'Slumber bed' with Egyptian cotton linen and pillow menu. The spacious bathroom with bath and shower is well stocked with L'Occitaine toiletries as well as a hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. The lounge area boasts a complimentary in-suite mini-bar, restocked daily. The suite has a Flat screen HDTV linked to Mac Mini, complementary WiFi and use of a telephone. A safe is also provided for your valuables. €100pp credit is also provided for use in the Wellness Centre. A Private Chauffeur will also be available in selected locations.
Guests staying within a Royal Panorama Suite will be provided with Butler service. This lavish service will include champagne on arrival and luggage unpacking/packing. A shoeshine service is available as well as unlimited laundry and pressing. A morning newspaper of choice will be delivered along with breakfast in suite. Fruit skewers, drinks, pre-dinner canapés and post-dinner petit fours will be delivered daily. Guests will also be invited to dine at Table La Rive.
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325 square feet
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Sleeps 2
Junior Balcony Suite
These contemporary Suites are located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks. They include a private balcony with a 'Sun Lounge' along with individual climate control within the suite itself. The bedroom area has a Queen-size Scenic 'Slumber bed' with Egyptian cotton linen and pillow menu. The spacious bathrooms are with bath and shower and are well stocked with L'Occitaine toiletries as well as a hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. The lounge area boasts a complimentary in-suite mini-bar, restocked daily. The suite has a Flat screen HDTV linked to Mac Mini, complementary WiFi and use of a telephone. A safe is also provided for your valuables.
Guests staying within a Junior Suite will be provided with Butler service. This will include Valet service, shoe-shining as well as two items laundered/pressed daily. Breakfast can be delivered daily in suite along with Fruit skewers, drinks, pre-dinner canapés and post-dinner petit fours. Guests will also be invited to dine at Table La Rive.
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250 square feet
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Sleeps 2
Balcony Suite
Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks they feature a full-length outdoor balcony with the exclusive ‘Sun Lounge’ system and are larger than the standard river cruise cabins on Europe’s rivers. The bedroom area has a Queen-size Scenic 'Slumber bed' with Egyptian cotton linen and pillow menu. The spacious bathroom with shower is well stocked with L'Occitaine toiletries as well as a hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. The lounge area boasts a complimentary in-suite mini-bar, restocked daily. The suite has a Flat screen HDTV linked to Mac Mini, complementary WiFi and use of a telephone. A safe is also provided for your valuables.
Guests staying within a Balcony Suite on Diamond Deck will be provided with Butler service that will include shoeshine service and two items pressed each day. Breakfast will be delivered and served in suite daily as well as drinks. Guests will also receive an invitation to dine at Table La Rive.
Guests staying on Sapphire Deck will receive service including, valet and shoeshine service, drinks, cocktails and morning tea and coffee.
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205 square feet
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Sleeps 1-2
Standard Stateroom
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.
The bedroom area has a Queen-size Scenic 'Slumber bed' with Egyptian cotton linen and pillow menu. The bathroom with shower, is well stocked with L'Occitaine toiletries as well as a hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. The suite also contains a complimentary in-suite mini-bar, restocked daily. The suite has a Flat screen HDTV linked to Mac Mini, complementary WiFi and use of a telephone. A safe is also provided for your valuables.
Guests staying within this suite receive butler service that includes valet and shoeshine service, drinks service and cocktails.
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160 square feet
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Sleeps 2
Royal Owner's Suite
One of the highlights of these updated ships is the Royal Owner’s suites, 47 square metres of sheer luxury located at the rear of the ships, affording panoramic views of the water beyond.
These Suites on the Diamond Deck are the ultimate in luxury with more space (315ft²), impeccable service, thoughtful touches, an outdoor balcony, lounge area and an oversized bathroom.
Sun Deck
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Riverview Terrace
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Wheelhouse
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Sun Deck
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Walking Track
Diamond Deck
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Panorama Deck
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Portobellos Restaurant
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River Cafe
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Lounge and Bar
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Gift Shop
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Reception
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Royal Suite- Cat R
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Royal Suite- Cat RA
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Junior Suite- Cat RJ
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Royal Panorama Suite- Cat RS
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Balcony Suite- Cat PP
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Balcony Suite- Cat PA
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Balcony Suite- Cat A
Sapphire Deck
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Crystal Dining Restaurant
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Table La Rive
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Galley
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Junior Suite- Cat BJ
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Single Balcony Suite- Cat BS
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Balcony Suite- Cat B
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Balcony Suite- Cat BB
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Balcony Suite- Cat BA
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Balcony Suite- Cat C
Jewel Deck
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Wellness Area
- Salt Therapy Lounge
- Hairdresser
- Fitness Centre
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Stateroom- Cat D
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Stateroom- Cat E
Aboard a Scenic Tours river cruise, you have a wonderfully diverse range of dining options to choose from; the informal all-day River Café, the intimacy of Portobellos Italian Restaurant, the elegance of the Crystal Dining Restaurant, the English tradition of high tea on the Riverview Terrace, and the exclusive Table La Rive for Diamond Deck, Junior and Royal Suite guests. Refined to relaxed, al fresco to intimate, you truly are spoilt for choice.
While you’re onboard, all cocktails, spirits, beer and wine, are available with their compliments at any time. The only exceptions are a very small number of rare, fine and vintage wines, champagnes and spirits. Lunch and dinner are always accompanied by cocktails, a wide choice of wines, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee.
Crystal Dining Restaurant
The Crystal Dining Restaurant offers its own unique ambiance; bright and refreshing in the morning, relaxing in the middle of the day, intimate and warm as evening draws in. Catering for all guests to dine at a single sitting with open seating allows you to sit with friends or share a more intimate meal. It’s here you’ll start each day with a wonderful buffet breakfast and cooked-to-order hot favourites. Why not enjoy a glass of Moët & Chandon, served for a Champagne breakfast- a perfect way to toast the day ahead! At lunch you’ll be spoilt for choice with generous buffets and a beautifully prepared à la carte menu. In the evening, your Maître d’ welcomes you to enjoy a delicious meal created by their award-winning chefs. A generous selection of complimentary beverages that include six red and six white premium regional wines handpicked by their sommelier, as well as beer, spirits, soft drinks and bottled mineral water, are available to accompany every meal.
Portobellos Italian Restaurant
No other river cruise ship in Europe offers a comparable dining experience like Portobellos Restaurant, which offers traditional Italian cuisine to a select group of just thirty guests. Be welcomed with a glass of Veuve Clicquot champagne and take your seat for this authentic culinary experience. Portobellos is perfectly located at the front of the ship, taking full advantage of the spectacular views. The skilled highly acclaimed chefs will treat you to a delicious five-course menu complimented by exceptional wines, handpicked by the sommelier. As you can imagine, an evening at Portobellos is a wonderful experience that should not be missed.
Table La Rive
An opportunity available to Royal and Junior Suite guests, this degustation menu showcases sensational seasonal produce, which are then paired skilfully with international and local wines by your sommelier. So for example, and perhaps to whet your appetite, the chefs will prepare a porcini cappuccino with blue potato chips, which is then served with Riesling. Or maybe marinated crayfish with mango and rocket, accompanied by a crisp Sauvignon Blanc from Burgenland. Each wine is carefully chosen to complement and enhance the flavours of the selected dish, creating an unforgettable dining experience.
Al Fresco Dining on Riverview Terrace
The real joy of being on a cruise is that feeling of freedom. As each moment brings with it new landmarks or breathtaking vistas, the Riverview Terrace affords a wonderful vantage point. On selected days, and if the weather permits,they transform the terrace into an outdoor restaurant where you can enjoy a cool drink and sizzling gourmet barbecue. At other times of the day, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a coffee or an ice cream and savour the view. The time honoured tradition of high tea is another exclusive highlight for their guests – be tempted by cream tea, sweet petit fours, finger sandwiches, and an inordinate selection of fine loose leaf teas.
River Cafe and Gelati Bar
Open between breakfast and dinner, River Café offers delicious sandwiches with, for example; parma ham, citterio salami, roast beef or cheese. You can even ask the River Café to pack a hamper for you to enjoy on shore. There’s also the perennial favourite, freshly prepared fish and chips. If you prefer something sweet, there’s a superb selection of tartlets, croissants, cakes, strudels and chocolates as well as a choice of refreshing, delicious ice creams from the Gelati Bar. New in 2014 is the addition of custom-built pizza ovens. Enjoy your pizza in the relaxing surroundings of the Café, or order ‘to go’ and enjoy it on your balcony with a glass of wine.
In-Suite Dining
Add to the five-star feel of your luxury river cruise and upgrade to a higher category cabin- depending on the category, you will enjoy the added benefit of some fantastic in suite dining options. If you’re staying on the Sapphire Deck or above, your butler can arrange cocktail drinks and serve early morning tea or coffee in your cabin. If you’re staying on the Diamond Deck, you will also be treated to the added option of breakfast served in suite. Junior and Royal Suite guests can enjoy all of this, plus fresh seasonal fruit skewers, petit fours delivered each afternoon and canapés before dinner. If you are a Royal Suite guest, enjoy in suite dining whenever it suits you.
Scenic 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
The Panorama Lounge is larger than any you’ll find on ordinary river cruise ships, and there is plenty of space to relax at the bar while taking in the breathtaking views. It’s here in the Panorama Bar and Lounge where you will enjoy a glass of champagne when you first board the ship. During your cruise, choose from a selection of wines, beers, soft drinks, cocktails and spirits, and help yourself to teas and coffee, all at no extra cost. It’s worth noting that they store their wines in special EuroCave storage cabinets to ensure that your wine is matured and served at the perfect temperature.
The Sun Deck
The perfect area to relax with four types of seating to choose from. There are the traditional deck chairs or sun loungers which are perfect for the sun worshippers, or the directors chairs and bistro seating sets for parties of 4 should you wish for a more formal setting.
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 & Gym
For a little extra pampering, head to the on-board Wellness Area for a massage or treatment.
If you want to engage in something a bit more active, the Fitness Centre and Walking Track are available to all guests.
Please note: the ship does not have any specific facilities to accommodate Kids/Teens.
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.