Signature highlights
Purpose-built for the Seine, Scenic Gem can reach Honfleur’s historic harbor. Its intimate size and Scenic Sun Lounge suites are key passenger features.
Scenic Gem
Scenic Gem is a 124-guest Scenic Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2014. This page lists 41 upcoming departures across 10 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.
Live Position ● 12 hours ago
Heading to: CONFLANS ST HONORINECurrently on: Highlights of Normandy & the Seine with Highlights of Paris (7 nights) — En route to Honfleur — last stop Honfleur
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Scenic Gem
Scenic Gem is a compact luxury river ship purpose-built for France’s Seine River. Its 110-metre design allows it to reach Honfleur, where larger river ships may need to dock farther upriver. Guests sail in spacious suites, many with Scenic Sun Lounges, while enjoying all-inclusive dining, butler service, a Panorama Lounge and destination-focused excursions. The ship’s smaller scale provides an intimate experience suited to travelers seeking relaxed, high-end cruising rather than resort-style facilities.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Scenic Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Shipyard De Hoop, Lobith, Netherlands
- Registry / flag
- Malta
- Call sign
- 9HA3606
- MMSI
- 229784000
Onboard Experience
Dining
Dining includes the main Crystal Dining restaurant, L’Amour specialty dining and casual River Café-style options, with Scenic’s all-inclusive beverage program subject to exclusions.
Entertainment
Evening entertainment centers on the Panorama Lounge and Bar, with cocktail and piano music, destination talks and Scenic enrichment programming.
Staterooms & suites
The ship offers suites and staterooms across three accommodation decks, including Balcony Suites, Deluxe Balcony Suites, Royal Suites and a Royal One-Bedroom Suite. Many suites use Scenic’s enclosed Sun Lounge design.
For families
Scenic Gem is designed primarily for adult luxury river travel and does not offer dedicated children’s facilities or youth programming.
Pools, spa & wellness
Onboard wellness facilities include a fitness area and spa-related services; treatments may carry an additional charge.
Accessibility
As a low-profile river vessel designed for the Seine, the ship has constrained river-ship dimensions and accessibility should be confirmed with Scenic for individual mobility requirements.
Environmental features
Scenic Gem was designed to meet stricter requirements for operation near the Seine estuary and coastal waters, including enhanced stability, watertight division and safety equipment.
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