Scenic Gem

Scenic Gem sails the beautiful Seine River. Enjoy a private butler service, spacious suites, a wealth of dining options, including L'Amour fine dining restaurant.

Attentively designed to negotiate the magical waters of the Seine, Scenic Gem has set a new precedent in luxury river travel since joining the illustrious Scenic fleet in 2014.

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.

Choose to cruise France’s illustrious Seine aboard Scenic Gem, and you’ll benefit from some of the most spacious cabins and suites of any vessel. Scenic Gem boasts 63 perfectly proportioned guest cabins, each affording its own luxuries and comforts.

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.

Specifications

Size boutique
Style Luxury
Type river
Year of launch 2014
Gross tonnage 2200t
Length 110.0m
Decks 4
Language English
Currency Euro (€)
No. of passengers 128
No. of crew 48
No. of cabins 63
-wheelchair access 1

Gratuities

We’ve included all your tipping and gratuities for the entire cruise so you can lock away your wallet and simply enjoy the truly all-inclusive experience.

Gratuities

Facilities

We’ve included all your tipping and gratuities for the entire cruise so you can lock away your wallet and simply enjoy the truly all-inclusive experience.

Children not advised

Designated areas only

Not available

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.

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Private Balcony Suite

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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.

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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.

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Private Deluxe Balcony Suite

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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.

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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.

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Decks

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

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Wellness Area
Fitness Centre
Standard Suite Cat D & E

Dining

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

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

Food type: Casual

Dining Experience: Complimentary

L'Amour Restaurant

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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

Food type: French

Dining Experience: Complimentary

Table La Rive

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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

Food type: Fine Dining

Dining Experience: Complimentary

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.

Food type: Casual

Dining Experience: Complimentary

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

Food type: Cafe

Dining Experience: Complimentary

In-Suite Dining

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

Food type: Room Service

Dining Experience: Complimentary

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

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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

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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.

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

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.

Kids and Teens

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

Enrichment

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.

Useful to know

Dress Code

Casual and comfortable during the day. In the evening dress is semi formal or business casual and casual elegance for ladies. For gentlemen a jacket and tie are requested for the Captain’s Dinner.

Age Restriction

Travellers who are less than 21 years old on the departure date must be accompanied by and share a cabin/ room with an adult aged 21 or over. Children under 12 years of age are not accepted. This is a condition of carriers and cruise operators.

Dietary Requirements

Scenic accommodate special dietary requirements to the best of our ability across our river and ocean cruises, and escorted tours. If you have special dietary requests, please notify us at the time of booking and inform your Cruise Director when you arrive.

Please note: while we endeavour to accommodate all dietary requirements, special requests are not guaranteed and failure to meet any request is not breach of contract on our behalf.

Wi-Fi

Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available on board some of our vessels. Please be aware that internet access may be limited or none existent at certain times due to high demand from other users, or proximity to telecommunication services. We cannot guarantee that you will have full Wi-Fi coverage in your suite.

If you are travelling on an escorted tour, please note that Wi-Fi is available at selected hotels only.

Medical Facilities

Scenic Space-Ships do not carry medical personnel on board and immediate medical attention cannot always be guaranteed. However, our staff are trained in first aid, and can provide basic medical assistance. Should you need to call medical services, this will be at your own expense. Please be aware that we cannot provide personal escorts for medical visits.

Smoking Policy

Smoking is not permitted in suites or any other indoor area across the Scenic fleet.

Smoking is permitted in specific areas of external decks. However, we cannot guarantee that these facilities will always be available.

Packing Tips

There are no specific pieces of clothing we insist you pack, however we can offer pieces of advice, based upon your itinerary. We recommend comfortable walking shoes for sightseeing, as well as any garments, such as hats, gloves and water-resistant jackets, which will help you to stay comfortable whatever the weather. The dress code across all Scenic cruise and tour itineraries is casual and comfortable. Dinner attire is smart casual — open-neck shirts, trousers and dresses; you may wear a jacket or blazer with a tie but it is not required.

Languages

The on board language is English. All staff, crew and tour guides speak English, and all announcements and lectures will be made in English.

Truly All-Inclusive Onshore Experiences

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.

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.

Expert Local Guides | Nobody knows a place like those who live there. Explore the highlights and the hidden gems of your destination through the expert and passionate eyes of a local and take comfort in knowing you’re in good hands.

E-bikes | Enjoy the flexibility of our electrically-assisted bikes to explore your destination with minimal pedalling.

Scenic Tailormade App | Our exclusive app is the perfect accessory for independent exploration. Select between CityTour and Riverview modes to enjoy effortless self-guided touring.

Return Airport Transfers | Enjoy seamless included return airport transfer at the end of your trip.

The Scenic Space-Ship Experience

Spacious Suites | Scenic Space-Ship suites offer you the luxury of space. Our suites are some of the largest on Europe's rivers. Relax in the signature Scenic Sun Lounge providing you with your very own window to the world in all our Balcony Suites.

Up to five dining options | With an array of dining options, you can sample new cuisines and a different meal each day on your relaxing river cruise. From casual to fine dining, you will experience fresh local produce and a taste sensation for every occasion.

Complimentary beverages | Whether relaxing by the pool accompanied by a refreshing cocktail, or a nightcap for a good night’s sleep, enjoy our range of unlimited complimentary premium beverages all day, every day.

Butler service | Need your shoes shined, breakfast sent to your suite or laundry done? Consider it done. Our all-day butler service will ensure you have everything you need for a relaxing holiday.

Complimentary mini-bar | The mini-bar in your room will be restocked daily with all your favourite alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and snacks, customisable to your taste.

Wellness area and fitness area | Stay in your best shape while on board with our fitness centre and wellness zone. Enjoy the healing benefits of the Salt Therapy Lounge known to improve respiratory conditions and immunity.

Cruise Director | Our expert Cruise Directors are your storyteller, historian, guide, and friend rolled into one. From helping you set up your Tailormade App to directing you to the nearest golf course, you can count them to address your every need.

Complimentary Wi-Fi | Stay in touch with your family and friends no matter where you set sail to with our complimentary on board Wi-Fi.

All tipping and gratuities | We’ve included all your tipping and gratuities for the entire cruise so you can lock away your wallet and simply enjoy the truly all-inclusive experience.