Signature highlights
A compact European river ship with Scenic Sun Lounges, spacious suites, a panoramic lounge, outdoor walking track and attentive butler service.
Scenic Crystal
Scenic Crystal is a 163-guest Scenic Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2012. This page lists 46 upcoming departures across 31 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 an intimate European river ship
✓ Travelers prioritising included dining and beverages
✓ Guests who value balconies and spacious suites
Scenic Crystal 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 an intimate European river ship
- Travelers prioritising included dining and beverages
- Guests who value balconies and spacious suites
- Wellness-minded travelers using compact fitness facilities
- Passengers preferring destination-focused days over large-ship entertainment
Think twice if you want
- Families seeking dedicated kids facilities
- Travelers wanting extensive theatre and nightlife programming
- Guests who prefer large resort-style pools
- Passengers needing fully wheelchair-accessible ship design
- Travelers wanting many independent dining venues
Live Position ● 1 hour ago
Heading to: VIENNACurrently on: Lower Danube Discovery (14 nights) — En route to Budapest — last stop Budapest
Constanta
→ Constanta
→ Silistra
→ Rousse
→ Vidin
→ Belgrade
→ Novi Sad
→ Vukovar
→ Kalocsa region
→ Budapest
→ Bratislava
→ Budapest
→ Budapest
Coming up
- Budapest end of cruise
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Scenic Crystal
Scenic Crystal is a four-deck European river Space-Ship designed for intimate, all-inclusive cruising on waterways including the Rhine, Main and Danube. Its 82 suites accommodate up to 163 guests, with Scenic Sun Lounges, butler service, panoramic public areas and a relaxed onboard atmosphere. Passengers can expect destination-focused dining, a walking track, wellness facilities and live piano entertainment rather than the large-scale attractions found on ocean cruise ships.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Scenic Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Scheepswerf Den Breejen Shipyard, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands
- Registry / flag
- Malta (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- 9HA3040
- MMSI
- 229065000
Onboard Experience
For families
No dedicated children’s program, playroom or youth facilities were identified. The ship is primarily designed for adult-oriented luxury river cruising.
Pools, spa & wellness
Wellness facilities include a fitness area, walking track and redesigned wellness space; the 2019 redesign also added a salt-therapy lounge.
Accessibility
Accessible cabins and wheelchair-accessible facilities are reported, although passengers should confirm suitability for their specific mobility needs before booking.
Environmental features
Scenic’s redesign program included refillable water stations intended to reduce reliance on single-use plastic bottles.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 4 · Sun Deck
Riverview Terrace Wheelhouse Walking Track Vitality PoolDeck 3 · Diamond Deck
Panorama Deck Portobellos Restaurant River Café Panorama Lounge & Bar 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
Fitness Centre Wellness Area Salt Therapy Lounge Standard SuiteCabins & suites
Suite 21%
Balcony 79%
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard SuiteCategory E. | Suite | 11 | 160 sq ft | 2 | 1 |
| Balcony SuiteCategories A and C. | Balcony | 41 | 205 sq ft | 2 | 2, 3 |
| Deluxe Balcony SuiteCategories BD and PD. | Balcony | 19 | 225 sq ft | 2 | 2, 3 |
| Junior Balcony SuiteCategories BJ and RJ. | Balcony | 4 | 250 sq ft | 2 | 2, 3 |
Dining, bars & venues
10 included 0 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Portobellos Restaurant
Included
An Italian specialty restaurant on the Diamond Deck.
River Café
Included
A casual café serving lighter meals and refreshments.
Crystal Dining
Included
The main restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Table La Rive
Included
An intimate fine-dining table requiring an onboard reservation or invitation.
Bars & lounges
Panorama Lounge & Bar
Varies
The main lounge and bar for drinks, socialising and onboard entertainment.
History & sister ships
- 2012Entered service, built by Scheepswerf Den Breejen Shipyard, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands.
- 2019Scenic completed a redesign and refurbishment that reduced the ship from 85 to 82 suites and updated its public areas and onboard facilities.
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 Jewel Scenic Cruises · 2013
Scenic Gem Scenic Cruises · 2014
Scenic Jade Scenic Cruises · 2014
Scenic Jasper Scenic Cruises · 2015
Scenic Opal Scenic Cruises · 2015
Scenic Amber Scenic Cruises · 2016
Where Scenic Crystal sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| From / night | $814 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $625 | $664 | $729 | $705 | $546 | $546 | $722 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $6,925 · $769/night
Ports of CallNext: Sep 4, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $9,008 · $643/night
Ports of CallNext: Dec 21, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $8,386 · $599/night
Ports of CallNext: Dec 20, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $10,601 · $757/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 22, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $10,463 · $747/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 23, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $4,907 · $701/night
Ports of CallNext: Dec 14, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $4,669 · $667/night
Ports of CallNext: Dec 6, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $5,889 · $841/night
Ports of CallNext: Dec 13, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $5,410 · $601/night
Ports of CallNext: May 31, 2027
3 upcoming departures
All 31 itineraries and their departure dates
- A taste of the Danube – A Culinary Cruise 4 Sep 2027
- Christmas & New Year 21 Dec 2028
- Christmas & New Year 20 Dec 2027
- Christmas Markets with Paris 22 Nov 2027
- Christmas Markets with Paris 23 Nov 2028
- Danube Christmas Markets 14 Dec 2028
- Danube Christmas Markets 6 Dec 2027
- Danube Christmas Markets with Prague 13 Dec 2027
- Danube in Depth 31 May 2027, 2 Jul 2027, 3 Aug 2027
- Eastern Europe & Balkans Unveiled 18 Oct 2026
- Eastern Europe & Balkans Unveiled 3 May 2028, 31 May 2028
- Eastern Europe & Balkans Unveiled 25 Oct 2026
- Eastern Europe & Balkans Unveiled with Turkey & Budapest 10 May 2028
- Eastern Europe & Balkans Unveiled with Vienna 7 Jun 2028
- Gems of the Danube 16 Jun 2027, 18 Jul 2027, 19 Aug 2027
- Gems of the Danube 24 May 2028, 21 Jun 2028, 5 Jul 2028, 19 Jul 2028, 30 Aug 2028, 13 Sep 2028, 25 Oct 2028
- Gems of the Danube with Best of Bavaria 9 Jun 2027
- Iconic Europe, from Amsterdam to Bucharest 19 Apr 2028
- Jewels of Europe 1 Nov 2028
- Jewels of Europe 19 Apr 2028, 9 Aug 2028
- Jewels of Europe with Eastern Europe Explorer 13 Sep 2027
- Jewels of Europe with Paris 8 May 2027
- Jewels of Europe with Prague 27 Sep 2027
- Jewels of Europe with Prague 24 Apr 2027
- Jewels of Europe with Prague 8 Nov 2027
- Lower Danube Discovery 27 Mar 2027, 11 Oct 2027
- Lower Danube Discovery 4 Oct 2028
- Lower Danube Discovery 20 Sep 2028
- Lower Danube Discovery with Vienna 10 Apr 2027, 25 Oct 2027
- Windmills, Tulips & Belgian Delights 29 Mar 2028, 12 Apr 2028
- Windmills, Tulips and Belgian Delights 5 Apr 2028
All Upcoming Departures
Scenic Crystal FAQ
What flag does Scenic Crystal sail under?
Scenic Crystal is registered in Malta.
How many passengers does Scenic Crystal hold?
Scenic Crystal carries about 163 guests with roughly 59 crew.
How old is Scenic Crystal?
Scenic Crystal entered service in 2012 and was last refurbished in 2019.
How big is Scenic Crystal?
At 2,721 gross tons and 135 m long, Scenic Crystal is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 24% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What is the dress code on Scenic Crystal?
Scenic recommends smart casual attire in Europe. There is no special dress code, although dinners at Table La Rive are generally more formal than meals in Crystal Dining.
Is dining included on Scenic Crystal?
Yes. Scenic includes onboard meals and its European dining experiences in the standard fare, including Crystal Dining, River Café, Portobellos and Table La Rive subject to availability or invitation requirements.
Are tipping and gratuities included?
Yes. Scenic includes onboard and onshore tipping and gratuities in its all-inclusive river cruise fares.
Is Wi-Fi included on Scenic Crystal?
Yes. Scenic provides complimentary Wi-Fi on its river ships.
How accessible is Scenic Crystal?
The ship is not fully wheelchair accessible. Scenic Crystal has a modified suite with personal-assistance fittings, but passengers with mobility needs should confirm suitability with Scenic before booking.
Does Scenic Crystal have facilities for children?
The ship does not offer dedicated kids facilities or special children’s services, and Scenic river cruises are primarily designed for adults.