Signature highlights
The ship offers a walking track, Panorama Deck, Scenic Sun Lounges in selected suites, a Vitality Pool and butler service for every suite.
Scenic Amber
Scenic Amber is a 163-guest Scenic Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2016. This page lists 62 upcoming departures across 36 itineraries in European River Cruises, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Couples wanting mostly balcony-suite accommodation
✓ Travelers seeking an intimate river ship
✓ Guests who value included dining and beverages
Scenic Amber at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 24%
A small expedition-size ship at 2,721 gross tons — #420 of 565 ships we track. 17 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Couples wanting mostly balcony-suite accommodation
- Travelers seeking an intimate river ship
- Guests who value included dining and beverages
- Passengers interested in compact wellness facilities
- Adults preferring low-key onboard entertainment
Think twice if you want
- Families seeking dedicated kids facilities
- Travelers wanting a large theatre or nightlife venue
- Guests who require extensive indoor recreation
- Passengers preferring many independent restaurants
- Travelers seeking numerous accessible cabin choices
Live Position ● 13 hours ago
Heading to: POCHLARNCurrently on: Gems of the Danube (7 nights) — En route to Budapest — last stop Budapest
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Scenic Amber
Scenic Amber is a four-deck European river ship designed for intimate, all-inclusive cruising on waterways including the Rhine, Main and Danube. Its 135-metre layout combines spacious suites—many with Scenic Sun Lounges—with panoramic public areas, multiple dining venues, a wellness center and a Vitality Pool. The ship’s 163-guest configuration reflects Scenic’s post-2019 redesign, which added suite space and enhanced onboard facilities while retaining the vessel’s distinctive Space-Ship design.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Scenic Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Den Breejen Shipyard, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands
- Registry / flag
- Malta (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- 9HA4187
- IMO number
- 9771949
- MMSI
- 249288000
Onboard Experience
Pools, spa & wellness
Wellness facilities include a fitness center, massage services, hair salon and Vitality Pool.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 4 · Sun Deck
Riverview Terrace Wheelhouse Sun Deck Walking Track Vitality PoolDeck 3 · Diamond Deck
Panorama Deck Portobellos Restaurant River Café Panorama Lounge & Bar Gift Shop Balcony Suite Deluxe Balcony Suite Junior Balcony Suite Royal Balcony Suite Royal Panorama Suite Royal Owner's SuiteDeck 2 · Sapphire Deck
Crystal Dining Table La Rive Balcony Suite Deluxe Balcony Suite Junior Balcony Suite Single Balcony SuiteDeck 1 · Jewel Deck
Wellness Area Fitness Centre Salt Therapy Lounge Standard SuiteCabins & suites
| Category | Type | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard SuiteCodes D and E; fixed river-view window. | Oceanview | 160 sq ft | 2 | 1 |
| Balcony SuiteCodes A, PA, PP, BA, BB and C; categories were consolidated in the redesigned layout. | Balcony | 205 sq ft | 2 | 2, 3 |
| Deluxe Balcony SuiteCodes BD and PD. | Balcony | 225 sq ft | 2 | 2, 3 |
| Junior Balcony SuiteCodes B1J, BJ and RJ; RJ is the Diamond Deck version. | Balcony | 240 sq ft | 2 | 2, 3 |
Dining, bars & venues
12 included 1 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Riverview Terrace
Included
An open-air dining and viewing area on the Sun Deck.
Portobellos Restaurant
Included
An intimate specialty restaurant serving regional cuisine.
River Café
Included
A casual café serving lighter food and refreshments.
Crystal Dining
Included
The main restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Table La Rive
Included
A small degustation dining experience offered to eligible guests.
Bars & lounges
Panorama Lounge & Bar
Varies
The principal indoor lounge and bar with panoramic river views.
History & sister ships
- 2016Entered service, built by Den Breejen Shipyard, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands.
- 2019A redesign reduced the ship to 82 suites and 163 guests, added a Royal Owner's Suite, enlarged the wellness area, and introduced a Salt Therapy Lounge.
Other Scenic Space-Ship ships
Scenic Spirit 2 Scenic Cruises
Scenic Sapphire Scenic Cruises · 2008
Scenic Diamond Scenic Cruises · 2009
Scenic Ruby Scenic Cruises · 2009
Scenic Pearl Scenic Cruises · 2011
Scenic Crystal Scenic Cruises · 2012
Scenic Jewel Scenic Cruises · 2013
Scenic Gem Scenic Cruises · 2014
Scenic Jade Scenic Cruises · 2014
Scenic Jasper Scenic Cruises · 2015
Scenic Opal Scenic Cruises · 2015
Where Scenic Amber sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Northern Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $828 | $667 | $940 | 0 | 0 | $441 | $592 | $761 | $628 | $546 | $546 | $729 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $8,386 · $599/night
Ports of CallNext: Dec 20, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $6,578 · $940/night
Ports of CallNext: Dec 14, 2026
1 upcoming departure
14 Nights
Eastern Europe & Balkans Unveiled & Gems of the Danube with Transylvania & Prague
All 36 itineraries and their departure dates
- Christmas & New Year 20 Dec 2027
- Christmas & New Year with Paris 21 Dec 2028
- Christmas Markets 22 Nov 2027
- Christmas Markets 23 Nov 2028
- Danube Christmas Markets 7 Dec 2026
- Danube Christmas Markets with Prague 14 Dec 2026
- Eastern Europe & Balkans Unveiled 14 Jun 2027, 18 Oct 2027
- Eastern Europe & Balkans Unveiled & Gems of the Danube 14 Jun 2027
- Eastern Europe & Balkans Unveiled & Gems of the Danube with Transylvania & Prague 4 Oct 2027
- Eastern Europe & Balkans Unveiled with Transylvania & Budapest 7 Jun 2027
- Gems of the Danube 28 Jun 2027, 12 Jul 2027, 26 Jul 2027, 9 Aug 2027, 23 Aug 2027, 4 Oct 2027
- Gems of the Danube 5 May 2028, 19 May 2028, 2 Jun 2028, 16 Jun 2028, 30 Jun 2028, 14 Jul 2028, 28 Jul 2028, 11 Aug 2028, 25 Aug 2028, 8 Sep 2028, 22 Sep 2028, 3 Nov 2028
- Gems of the Danube 19 Oct 2026
- Gems of the Danube with Budapest & Prague 9 Jun 2028, 4 Aug 2028
- Gems of the Danube with Ljubljana & Zagreb 28 Apr 2028, 12 May 2028, 26 May 2028, 23 Jun 2028, 15 Sep 2028, 27 Oct 2028
- Iconic Europe, from Amsterdam to Bucharest with Transylvania 24 May 2027
- Iconic Europe, from Bucharest to Amsterdam 18 Oct 2027
- Jewels of Europe 16 Nov 2026
- Jewels of Europe 8 Nov 2027
- Jewels of Europe 13 Oct 2028
- Jewels of Europe with Prague 24 May 2027, 13 Sep 2027
- Jewels of Europe with Prague 30 Aug 2027, 25 Oct 2027
- Jewels of Europe with Prague 29 Sep 2028
- Jewels of Europe with Prague 2 Nov 2026
- Jewels of Europe with Prague & Paris 10 May 2027
- Lower Danube Discovery 14 Apr 2028
- Lower Danube Discovery 31 Mar 2028
- Rhine Christmas Markets 13 Dec 2027
- Rhine Christmas Markets 7 Dec 2028
- Rhine Christmas Markets with Switzerland 14 Dec 2028
- Rhine Christmas Markets with Switzerland 6 Dec 2027
- Rhine Highlights 5 Apr 2027
- Rhine Highlights 15 Mar 2027
- Rhine Highlights, Windmills, Tulips and Belgian Delights 5 Apr 2027
- Romantic Rhine & Moselle 22 Mar 2027
- Windmills, Tulips & Belgian Delights 12 Apr 2027, 19 Apr 2027
All Upcoming Departures
Scenic Amber FAQ
What flag does Scenic Amber sail under?
Scenic Amber is registered in Malta.
How many passengers does Scenic Amber hold?
Scenic Amber carries about 163 guests with roughly 53 crew.
How old is Scenic Amber?
Scenic Amber entered service in 2016 and was last refurbished in 2019.
How big is Scenic Amber?
At 2,721 gross tons and 135 m long, Scenic Amber is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 24% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What is the dress code on Scenic Amber?
Evening dress is generally smart casual, with no formalwear requirement stated for the ship's regular dining venues.
Is dining included on Scenic Amber?
Crystal Dining, Portobellos Restaurant, River Café and eligible Table La Rive dining are included in the standard fare. Some specialty or reservation requirements may apply.
Are drinks and tipping included?
Scenic's European river cruises include beverages throughout the day, subject to exclusions for some premium products, and include onboard and shore-excursion gratuities.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided throughout the ship.
Is Scenic Amber suitable for children?
The ship has no dedicated kids or teen facilities, so its onboard layout is oriented primarily toward adults.
How accessible is Scenic Amber?
The ship has an elevator serving the passenger decks, but its compact river-ship layout may limit accessibility; passengers should confirm individual mobility requirements with Scenic before booking.