One of the Scenic Sapphire's sister ships, the Scenic Diamond, was redesigned for river cruising in France in 2017. The Scenic Diamond "Space-Ship" shines with marble interiors and modern decor, as well as a Salt Therapy room and Scenic Culinaire demonstrations for passengers. From the all-weather vitality pool and updated wellness area, guests can enjoy a raft of extravagant features when cruising aboard.
Along with brand-new facilities and services, the Scenic Diamond cruise ship features France's most refined luxury suites, each carefully decorated to provide a genuinely luxurious stay. The Royal Owner's rooms, 520 square feet of pure luxury placed at the rear of the ships, offer panoramic views of the water beyond.
Passenger counts were decreased from 167 to 155 by converting cabins into public areas and building two new Owners Suites.
160ft2. 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.
Standard Suite D
160ft2. 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.
Single Balcony Suite BS
160ft2. Single Balcony 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.
Balcony Suite C
205ft2. Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, these suites 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.
Balcony Suite BA
205ft2. Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, these suites 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.
Balcony Suite BB
205ft2. Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, these suites 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.
Balcony Suite B
205ft2. 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.
Junior Balcony Suite BJ
250ft2. These spacious Suites, located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, have a private full-length balcony and elegant en-suite bathrooms featuring a large vanity basin, bathtub with shower above.
Balcony Suite A
205ft2. Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, these suites 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.
Balcony Suite PA
205ft2. Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, these suites 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.
Balcony Suite PP
205ft2. Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, these suites 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.
Balcony Suite P
205ft2. Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks Decks, these suites 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.
Junior Balcony Suite RJ
250ft2. These spacious Suites, located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, have a private full-length balcony and elegant en-suite bathrooms featuring a large vanity basin, bathtub with shower above.
Royal Balcony Suite RA
315ft2. These Suites 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.
Royal Panorama Suite RS
At 325ft², and 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.
Royal Owner's Suite RO
510ft2. including outdoor balcony. 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.
Deckplan
Dining
Onboard cooking classes are now part of Scenic's new Culinaire program, which incorporates an onboard cooking school with a new designated room to offer immersive courses that showcase France's culinary wonders in the Rhône, Saône, and Bordeaux regions. Guests prepare itinerary-specific regional cuisine with ingredients purchased from local markets, all under the tutelage of expert chefs.
Table La Rive is the ultimate dining experience. If you're a Royal Suite guest or Diamond Deck guest, the Executive Chef will invite you to join them for an evening of sumptuous dégustation. Portobellos offers an exclusive location on the ship, showcasing sumptuous regional specialties from the freshest local produce. L'Amour is the best place to see the sights from the best vantage point at the front of the ship with its sumptuous dégustation menu. Crystal Dining offers a full range of breakfast, lunch, and dinner to all-suite and deck passengers. The River Café provides you with a wonderful range of complimentary delicious light meals, snacks, and refreshments that you can take anywhere.
Onboard Amenities
Scenic's "Space Ships" have a number of public places where passengers can relax and socialize.
The Panorama Lounge and Bar is located on Diamond Deck at the front of the ship and includes floor-to-ceiling windows that allow passengers to take in stunning views of the passing surroundings. The ship's top deck has an outdoor Sun Deck, Open-air Lounge, and Walking Track, all of which provide excellent vantage points from which to take in the scenery. The ship has a Gift Shop, Salon, Spa Treatment Rooms, Salt Therapy Room (with reclining chairs for detoxifying and promoting respiration), and a Fitness Center.
Scenic Diamond River Cruise Ship
Flag: Malta
Year: 2008
Last Refurbished: 2017
Length: 443 feet
Built in: Scheepswerf Den Breejen Shipyard
Built at: Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Holland
Passengers: 149
Cabins: 75
Decks: 4
Crew: 57
Speed: 12 Knots
Length: 135 m (443 ft)
Beam: 11 m
Gross Tonnage: 2720 gt
Owner: Scenic Tours Australia
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
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1 week ago
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1 week ago
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