Signature highlights
A four-deck European river ship with a Sun Deck, Panorama Lounge, Riverview Terrace, walking track and Vitality Pool. Its Scenic Sun Lounge suite design provides an indoor-outdoor viewing area in many accommodations.
Scenic Opal
Scenic Opal is a 163-guest Scenic Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2015. This page lists 48 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.
✓ Travelers who prefer intimate ships over large resort-style vessels
✓ Guests wanting balconies on most accommodation decks
✓ Couples interested in included specialty dining
Scenic Opal 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
- Travelers who prefer intimate ships over large resort-style vessels
- Guests wanting balconies on most accommodation decks
- Couples interested in included specialty dining
- Active travelers who use fitness and upper-deck spaces
- Passengers who value all-inclusive river cruising
Think twice if you want
- Travelers seeking extensive nightlife or theatrical entertainment
- Families wanting dedicated children’s facilities
- Guests needing step-free access throughout the ship
- Passengers who prefer many independent restaurants and bars
- Travelers wanting large conventional swimming pools
Live Position ● 2 hours ago
Heading to: POCHLARNCurrently on: Eastern Europe & Balkans Unveiled (7 nights) — En route to Svishtov — last stop Belgrade
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Scenic Opal
Scenic Opal is a 135-metre Scenic Space-Ship operating European river cruises on the Rhine, Main, Danube and Moselle. Its intimate layout accommodates up to 163 guests in 82 suites, with four passenger decks and a broad selection of indoor and outdoor relaxation areas. Guests can choose among Crystal Dining, Portobellos, River Café and Table La Rive, while the Panorama Lounge, Vitality Pool, fitness area and Sun Deck provide comfortable spaces for scenic cruising.
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
- 9HA3904
- MMSI
- 256405000
Onboard Experience
For families
Scenic Opal is designed primarily for adult luxury river cruising and does not advertise dedicated children’s facilities or family activity zones.
Pools, spa & wellness
Wellness facilities include a Vitality Pool, fitness center, massage services and a salt-therapy area shown in Scenic deck-plan materials. Spa and massage treatments may be separately chargeable.
Accessibility
The ship has an elevator serving its principal passenger decks, but detailed accessibility specifications were not confirmed in the reviewed sources.
Environmental features
Scenic places its European river program under its broader Cherish the Planet sustainability strategy. Ship-specific environmental equipment or emissions figures were not located in the current public specifications.
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
Portobellos Restaurant River Café Panorama Lounge & Bar Panorama Deck Gift Shop Royal Owner’s Suite Royal Panorama Suite Royal Balcony Suite Junior Balcony Suite Private Deluxe Balcony Suite Balcony SuiteDeck 2 · Sapphire Deck
Crystal Dining Table La Rive Junior Balcony Suite Private Deluxe Balcony Suite Balcony Suite Single Balcony SuiteDeck 1 · Jewel Deck
Wellness Area Fitness Center Salt Therapy Lounge Standard SuiteCabins & suites
Suite 12%
Balcony 74%
Oceanview 13%
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Owner’s SuiteCode RO; includes Scenic Sun Lounge and a separate bedroom. | Suite | 1 | 520 sq ft | 2 | 3 |
| Royal Panorama SuiteCode RP; includes Scenic Sun Lounge. | Suite | 2 | 475 sq ft | 2 | 3 |
| Royal Balcony SuiteCode RR; includes Scenic Sun Lounge. | Suite | 3 | 360 sq ft | 2 | 3 |
| Junior Balcony SuiteCodes BJ, B1J and RJ; includes Scenic Sun Lounge. | Suite | 4 | 250 sq ft | 2 | 2, 3 |
Dining, bars & venues
12 included 2 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Crystal Dining
Included
Main open-seating restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Table La Rive
Included
Small chef’s-table dining experience within the main dining area.
Portobellos Restaurant
Included
Intimate specialty restaurant serving dinner with regional influences.
River Café
Included
Casual café serving light meals, snacks and refreshments.
Riverview Terrace
Included
Forward outdoor terrace used for scenic viewing and café service.
Bars & lounges
Panorama Lounge & Bar
Varies
Main social lounge with a bar, seating, music and presentations.
History & sister ships
- 2015Entered service, built by Den Breejen Shipyard, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands.
- 2019Refurbishment added the Royal Owner’s Suite, redesigned the Royal suites and enlarged the wellness facilities, including the fitness and spa areas.
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 Amber Scenic Cruises · 2016
Where Scenic Opal sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Northern Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $1,146 | $852 | $794 | 0 | 0 | $471 | $610 | $571 | $848 | $757 | $653 | $789 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $10,826 · $773/night
Ports of CallNext: Dec 21, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 24, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $9,381 · $670/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 23, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $9,178 · $656/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 24, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $4,907 · $701/night
Ports of CallNext: Dec 15, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $7,031 · $1,004/night
Ports of CallNext: Dec 15, 2026
1 upcoming departure
All 36 itineraries and their departure dates
- Black Sea to the North Sea 20 Oct 2026
- Christmas & New Year with Paris 21 Dec 2027
- Christmas & New Year with Paris & Prague 22 Dec 2026
- Christmas & New Year with Prague 22 Dec 2028
- Christmas Markets with Paris 24 Nov 2026
- Christmas Markets with Prague 23 Nov 2027
- Christmas Markets with Prague 24 Nov 2028
- Danube Christmas Markets 15 Dec 2028
- Danube Christmas Markets 15 Dec 2026
- Danube Christmas Markets 7 Dec 2027
- Danube Christmas Markets with Prague 8 Dec 2028
- Danube Christmas Markets with Prague 14 Dec 2027
- Danube in Depth 28 Oct 2027
- Eastern Europe & Balkans Unveiled & Budapest 20 Oct 2026
- Gems of the Danube 28 Sep 2027, 12 Oct 2027
- Jewels of Europe 9 Mar 2027
- Jewels of Europe 3 Mar 2028, 10 Nov 2028
- Jewels of Europe 14 Apr 2028, 12 May 2028, 9 Jun 2028, 7 Jul 2028, 4 Aug 2028, 1 Sep 2028, 29 Sep 2028, 27 Oct 2028
- Jewels of Europe with Budapest 28 Apr 2028, 15 Sep 2028
- Jewels of Europe with Ljubljana & Zagreb & Amsterdam 23 Jun 2028
- Jewels of Europe with Paris 13 Jul 2027
- Jewels of Europe with Prague 10 Aug 2027
- Jewels of Europe with Prague 23 Mar 2027
- Jewels of Europe with Prague 21 Jul 2028, 13 Oct 2028
- Jewels of Europe with Prague 6 Nov 2027
- Rhine Highlights 17 Mar 2028
- Rhine Highlights 10 Nov 2026
- Rhine Highlights 13 Apr 2027
- Rhine Highlights with Amsterdam 29 Jun 2027
- Rhine Highlights with Paris 6 Jul 2027
- Rhine Highlights with Switzerland 17 Nov 2026
- Romantic Rhine & Moselle 20 Apr 2027, 18 May 2027
- Romantic Rhine & Moselle 4 May 2027
- Windmills, Tulips & Belgian Delights 6 Apr 2027
- Windmills, Tulips & Belgian Delights 7 Apr 2028
- Windmills, Tulips and Belgian Delight with Jewels of Europe 23 Mar 2027
All Upcoming Departures
Scenic Opal FAQ
What flag does Scenic Opal sail under?
Scenic Opal is registered in Malta.
How many passengers does Scenic Opal hold?
Scenic Opal carries about 163 guests with roughly 57 crew.
How old is Scenic Opal?
Scenic Opal entered service in 2015 and was last refurbished in 2019.
How big is Scenic Opal?
At 2,721 gross tons and 135 m long, Scenic Opal is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 24% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What is the dress code on Scenic Opal?
Scenic recommends smart-casual clothing and has no special onboard dress code. Table La Rive dinners are generally more formal than meals in Crystal Dining.
Are dining and drinks included on Scenic Opal?
All onboard meals and up to five dining experiences are included. Premium beverages are included throughout the day, with a small number of fine and vintage wines, Champagnes and spirits excluded.
Are gratuities included?
Scenic includes onboard and onshore tipping and gratuities in the cruise fare.
Is Wi-Fi available on Scenic Opal?
Internet access is provided onboard at no additional charge, although availability and connection quality can vary with location and technical conditions.
Is Scenic Opal suitable for wheelchair users?
River ships have access limitations, and the Sun Deck is reached by stairs. Travelers using wheelchairs or mobility scooters should confirm suitability and arrangements with Scenic before booking.
Are children welcome on Scenic Opal?
Scenic does not provide dedicated children’s facilities on this ship. Families should confirm the current child-travel policy and suitability of the itinerary directly with Scenic before booking.