Scenic Ruby is a 159-guest Scenic Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2009. This page lists 40 upcoming departures across 27 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.
A small expedition-size ship at 2,720 gross tons — #430 of 566 ships we track. 17 tons of ship per guest.
Currently on: Romantic Rhine & Moselle with Wonders of Switzerland & Austria (14 nights) — En route to Koblenz — last stop Bernkastel
Position data may be outdated.
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
Scenic Ruby is a four-deck Scenic Space-Ship built for intimate European river cruising. Refurbished in 2019, it accommodates 159 guests in 80 suites and cabins, with spacious public areas, a choice of dining venues and Scenic’s signature Sun Lounge balconies. The ship primarily serves Rhine, Main, Danube and Moselle itineraries, combining relaxed onboard comfort with destination-focused excursions and attentive service.
Guests can enjoy panoramic views from the Sun Deck and Riverview Terrace, while the Salt Therapy Lounge, wellness area, gym and e-bikes add relaxing and active options. Most suites feature Scenic’s convertible indoor-outdoor Sun Lounge.
Scenic Ruby is designed primarily for adult luxury river cruising and has limited dedicated facilities or programming for children.
Facilities include a Salt Therapy Lounge, gym, massage services and hair salon. Guests can also use e-bikes for active exploration ashore.
Wheelchair-accessible cabins are available, although mobility suitability can vary by cabin and itinerary; passengers should confirm specific requirements with Scenic before booking.
Scenic has installed refillable still and sparkling water stations on its Space-Ships and has promoted reducing single-use plastic. The ship’s 2019 redesign also added updated guest facilities and operational improvements.
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View the official Scenic Ruby deck plans from Scenic Cruises →
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
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| Standard SuiteCategories D and E; high picture windows; no balcony. | Oceanview | — | 160 sq ft | 2 | 1 |
| Balcony SuiteCategories A, B, BA, BB, C, P, PA and PP; includes a Scenic Sun Lounge. | Balcony | — | 205 sq ft | 2 | 2, 3 |
| Single Balcony SuiteCategory BS; single-occupancy suite with a Scenic Sun Lounge. | Studio (solo) | 1 | 205 sq ft | 1 | 2 |
| Junior Balcony SuiteCategories BJ and RJ; includes a Scenic Sun Lounge. | Suite | — | 250 sq ft | 2 | 2, 3 |
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| European River Cruises | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Northern Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $743 | $595 | $705 | $571 | $550 | $550 | $601 |
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Scenic Ruby is registered in Switzerland. Some older references still list Malta.
Scenic Ruby carries about 159 guests with roughly 59 crew.
Scenic Ruby entered service in 2009 and was last refurbished in 2019.
At 2,720 gross tons and 135 m long, Scenic Ruby is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 24% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
Crystal Dining, River Café, Portobellos Restaurant and Table La Rive are included in the standard fare. Dining venues and availability may vary by sailing.
Scenic’s European river cruises include onboard and shore-excursion gratuities in the standard fare.
Wi-Fi is included throughout the cruise, although connection quality can vary while sailing.
The ship has a modified accessible suite on Diamond Deck, with a wider entry door, modified shower, fold-down seat and grab bar. The Sun Deck is reached by stairs.
Dress is generally smart casual, with no requirement for formal evening wear.
