Scenic Crystal
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19 Days Amsterdam to Zurich
Operator: Scenic
Scenic Crystal Reviews (7) 44 reviews of Scenic Crystal from past clients of Global Journeys
On the negative side, it is apparent that Scenic has cut the budget for food. Breakfast and lunch were OK but dinners are no longer gourmet and 5 star. Dinner is reduced to 3 courses and portion sizes are small. Bread rolls (strictly 1 per person) were the size and shape of my index finger and could barely be cut and buttered. The service was slow and confused on most nights and they appeared to be under staffed. The Chef must have got some feedback from the end of cruise reviews as he went table to table on the last night apologising for the food. A bit of a cringe moment.
As for Scenic's COVID protocols, other than having to prove that we were vaccinated when we boarded, the word COVID was never mentioned for the entire cruise. The staff do not wear masks and there is no requirement for passengers to wear masks but some did. The piano player has been sacked and replaced by an Enrichment Manager who is basically an assistant Tour Director and ran some quiz nights which were actually pretty good. Onboard evening entertainment was mostly not to our taste and we only stayed up for one. We enjoyed the cruise and the destinations we visited but many past Scenic customers were very disgruntled. Scenic has definitely lost its gloss.
The staff on this Scenic river cruise were friendly and very pleasant to deal with. Our cruise director was the best we have ever had compared to our travels. He was always around to help people with their queries and had a great dry sense of humour. We really enjoyed this cruise and would recommend it to others. Our booking through Global Journeys was simple, easy and without any problems. Anything that was promised was delivered on time and without any need for us to chase. This gave us the opportunity to start our trip in relaxed frame of mind and to enjoy the experience.
The river cruise is difficult to fault. Everything was very ...read more well done and totally stress free. A word of advice for those who think river cruising is like the advertisements where you sit on your balcony and watch the world go by. Reality on this cruise is that most cruising is done overnight. The best daytime cruising happens on the day between Passau and Linz but most people miss it because they are off the ship on all day excursions to either Chesky Krumlov or Salzburg. If you don't want to spend 10 hours on either of these excursions with a lot of time spent in the buses getting there and back, stay on the ship for a very nice and quiet day of cruising.
About 20 people stayed on board that day and we enjoyed a nice relaxed lunch while cruising a very nice stretch of river. You also get time to walk around Passau and Linz whereas those on the excursions don't see these places as they leave at 8 am and don't get back until 6 pm. The only other daytime cruising occurs one afternoon through the Wachau Valley and an afternoon between Vienna and Budapest.
Overall we had a great trip and would not hesitate to recommend it.
the on board piano player was excellent.
The Sundowner was a hurried waste of time - off the boat, over the bridge, on to a barge, down with one beer, group photo, off the barge back on the coach back to the boat. One hour tops.
Would not recommend this particular cruise to others.
Life on Board Scenic Crystal What can you expect when cruising on board Scenic Crystal
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Deck Plans
Cabins
Oceanview
Standard Suite
Standard Suite (15m2 / 160ft2). Standard Suites are located on the Jewel Deck with large picture windows to ensure a great view. Luxury queen size slumber bed with pillow menu, marble bathrooms with luxurious bathroom amenities, complimentary mini bar, Mac-mini infotainment system with complimentary movies on demand, hairdryer, alarm clock, telephone and In room safe. Butler service and complimentary laundry concierge included.
Balcony
Balcony Suite
Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, Balcony Suites feature a full-length outdoor balcony with the exclusive Sun Lounge system (19m2 / 205 sqft). Luxury queen size slumber bed with pillow menu, Scenic Sun Lounge, marble bathrooms with luxurious bathroom amenities, complimentary mini bar, Mac-mini infotainment system with complimentary movies on demand, hairdryer, alarm clock, telephone and In room safe. Butler service and complimentary laundry concierge included.
Balcony
Deluxe Balcony Suite
Located in prime locations at the front of the ship on both the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, Deluxe Balcony Suites feature a full-length outdoor balcony with the exclusive Sun Lounge system (21m2 / 225 sqft). Luxury queen size slumber bed with pillow menu, Scenic Sun Lounge, marble bathrooms with luxurious bathroom amenities, complimentary mini bar, Mac-mini infotainment system with complimentary movies on demand, hairdryer, alarm clock, telephone and In room safe. Butler service and complimentary laundry concierge included.
Balcony
Junior Balcony Suite
These spacious Suites (23spm/250sqft), located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, have a private full-length balcony and elegant en-suite bathrooms featuring a large vanity basin, bathtub with shower above. Luxury queen size slumber bed with pillow menu, Scenic Sun Lounge, marble bathrooms with luxurious bathroom amenities, complimentary mini bar, Mac-mini infotainment system with complimentary movies on demand, hairdryer, alarm clock, telephone and In room safe. Butler service and complimentary laundry concierge plus two pieces of pressed clothing daily. Daily delivery of fruit skewers, canapés and petit fours. Exclusive invitation to dine at Table La Rive. Private Captain’s cocktail party and priority dining reservations.
Suite
Royal Balcony Suite
These Suites located on the Diamond Deck are the ultimate in luxury with more space, impeccable service, thoughtful touches, an outdoor balcony, lounge area and an oversized bathroom. Luxury queen size slumber bed with pillow menu, Scenic Sun Lounge, marble bathrooms with luxurious bathroom amenities, complimentary mini bar, Mac-mini infotainment system with complimentary movies on demand, hairdryer, alarm clock, telephone and In room safe.
Butler service and unlimited complimentary laundry service. Daily delivery of fruit skewers, canapés and petit fours. Complimentary welcome bottle of Laurent Perrier Brut (750ml). Morning delivery of newspapers, beverage and meal service in your private suite. €200 per cabin on board credit. Exclusive invitation to dine at Table La Rive. Private Captain’s cocktail party and priority dining reservations.
Suite
Royal Owners Suite
At 48m2 / 520sqft, this suite is the largest on the ship. At the rear of the Diamond Deck, enjoy panoramic views of the breathtaking passing scenery through floor to ceiling windows across two walls of the cabin. Luxury Scenic slumber bed with pillow menu, Scenic Sun Lounge, marble bathrooms with luxurious bathroom amenities, complimentary mini bar, Mac-mini infotainment system, hairdryer, alarm clock, telephone, in room safe and Nespresso machine.
Butler service and unlimited complimentary laundry service. Daily delivery of personalised savoury and sweet canapés or fruit. Complimentary welcome bottle of Drappier Champagne (750ml). Morning delivery of newspapers, beverage and meal service in your private suite. €200 per cabin on board credit for use in the Wellness Centre. Exclusive invitation to dine at Table La Rive. Private Captain’s cocktail party and priority dining reservations.
Suite
Royal Panorama Suite
At 30m2 / 325sqft, this suite is the largest on the ship. At the rear of the Diamond Deck, enjoy panoramic views of the breathtaking passing scenery through floor to ceiling windows across two walls of the cabin. Luxury queen size slumber bed with pillow menu, Scenic Sun Lounge, marble bathrooms with luxurious bathroom amenities, complimentary mini bar, Mac-mini infotainment system, hairdryer, alarm clock, telephone and In room safe.
Butler service and unlimited complimentary laundry service. Daily delivery of fruit skewers, canapés and petit fours. Complimentary welcome bottle of Laurent Perrier Brut (750ml). Morning delivery of newspapers, beverage and meal service in your private suite. €200 per cabin on board credit. Exclusive invitation to dine at Table La Rive. Private Captain’s cocktail party and priority dining reservations.
Scenic Crystal Cruise Schedule All 447 cruise sailings by departure date on board Scenic Crystal
| Starts | Days | Name | Itinerary | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 27 Mar 2023 | 15 | Jewels of Europe | Budapest to Amsterdam | 8,725 |
| Friday 07 Apr 2023 | 11 | Windmills, Tulips & Belgian Delights with London | London to Amsterdam | 7,575 |
| Friday 07 Apr 2023 | 14 | Windmills, Tulips & Belgian Delights with London and Bruges | London to Brussels | 9,245 |
| Monday 17 Apr 2023 | 8 | Rhine Highlights | Amsterdam to Zurich | 5,225 |
| Monday 17 Apr 2023 | 8 | Rhine Highlights | Amsterdam to Basel | 5,225 |
| Monday 24 Apr 2023 | 15 | Romantic Rhine & Moselle | Zurich to Amsterdam | 9,225 |
| Monday 24 Apr 2023 | 15 | Romantic Rhine & Moselle | Basel to Amsterdam | 9,225 |
| Monday 08 May 2023 | 15 | Romantic Rhine & Moselle | Amsterdam to Zurich | 10,675 |
| Monday 08 May 2023 | 15 | Romantic Rhine & Moselle | Amsterdam to Basel | 10,675 |
| Thursday 18 May 2023 | 12 | Rhine Highlights with Switzerland | Zurich to Amsterdam | 8,995 |
| Monday 22 May 2023 | 8 | Rhine Highlights | Zurich to Amsterdam | 5,645 |
| Monday 22 May 2023 | 8 | Rhine Highlights | Basel to Amsterdam | 5,645 |
| Monday 29 May 2023 | 18 | Jewels of Europe with Prague | Amsterdam to Prague | 12,795 |
| Monday 29 May 2023 | 15 | Jewels of Europe | Amsterdam to Budapest | 10,825 |
| Thursday 08 Jun 2023 | 19 | Jewels of Europe with Zagreb & Ljubljana | Zagreb to Amsterdam | 12,675 |
| Monday 12 Jun 2023 | 15 | Jewels of Europe | Budapest to Amsterdam | 10,875 |
| Monday 26 Jun 2023 | 8 | Rhine Highlights | Amsterdam to Zurich | 5,495 |
| Monday 26 Jun 2023 | 8 | Rhine Highlights | Amsterdam to Basel | 5,495 |
| Monday 03 Jul 2023 | 15 | Romantic Rhine & Moselle | Zurich to Amsterdam | 10,325 |
| Monday 03 Jul 2023 | 15 | Romantic Rhine & Moselle | Basel to Amsterdam | 10,325 |
| Monday 17 Jul 2023 | 8 | Rhine Highlights | Amsterdam to Zurich | 5,445 |
| Monday 17 Jul 2023 | 8 | Rhine Highlights | Amsterdam to Basel | 5,445 |
| Monday 17 Jul 2023 | 12 | Rhine Highlights with Switzerland | Amsterdam to Zurich | 8,795 |
| Thursday 20 Jul 2023 | 19 | Romantic Rhine & Moselle with Switzerland | Zurich to Amsterdam | 13,975 |
| Monday 24 Jul 2023 | 15 | Romantic Rhine & Moselle | Zurich to Amsterdam | 10,625 |
| Monday 24 Jul 2023 | 15 | Romantic Rhine & Moselle | Basel to Amsterdam | 10,625 |
| Monday 07 Aug 2023 | 8 | Rhine Highlights | Amsterdam to Zurich | 5,445 |
| Monday 07 Aug 2023 | 8 | Rhine Highlights | Amsterdam to Basel | 5,445 |
| Monday 07 Aug 2023 | 12 | Rhine Highlights with Switzerland | Amsterdam to Zurich | 8,795 |
| Monday 14 Aug 2023 | 8 | Rhine Highlights | Zurich to Amsterdam | 5,445 |
| Monday 14 Aug 2023 | 8 | Rhine Highlights | Basel to Amsterdam | 5,445 |
| Monday 21 Aug 2023 | 18 | Jewels of Europe with Prague | Amsterdam to Prague | 12,455 |
| Monday 21 Aug 2023 | 15 | Jewels of Europe | Amsterdam to Budapest | 10,475 |
| Friday 01 Sep 2023 | 18 | Jewels of Europe with Prague | Prague to Amsterdam | 12,855 |
| Friday 01 Sep 2023 | 21 | Jewels of Europe with Prague & Paris | Prague to Paris | 15,655 |
| Monday 04 Sep 2023 | 18 | Jewels of Europe with Paris | Budapest to Paris | 13,675 |
| Monday 04 Sep 2023 | 15 | Jewels of Europe | Budapest to Amsterdam | 10,875 |
| Monday 18 Sep 2023 | 8 | Rhine Highlights | Amsterdam to Zurich | 5,495 |
| Monday 18 Sep 2023 | 8 | Rhine Highlights | Amsterdam to Basel | 5,495 |
| Monday 25 Sep 2023 | 15 | Romantic Rhine & Moselle | Zurich to Amsterdam | 10,775 |
| Monday 25 Sep 2023 | 15 | Romantic Rhine & Moselle | Basel to Amsterdam | 10,775 |
| Monday 09 Oct 2023 | 15 | Romantic Rhine & Moselle | Amsterdam to Zurich | 9,425 |
| Monday 09 Oct 2023 | 15 | Romantic Rhine & Moselle | Amsterdam to Basel | 9,425 |
| Thursday 19 Oct 2023 | 12 | Rhine Highlights with Switzerland | Zurich to Amsterdam | 8,325 |
| Monday 23 Oct 2023 | 8 | Rhine Highlights | Zurich to Amsterdam | 4,975 |
| Monday 23 Oct 2023 | 8 | Rhine Highlights | Basel to Amsterdam | 4,975 |
| Monday 08 Apr 2024 | 8 | Rhine Highlights | Amsterdam to Zurich | 5,295 |
| Monday 08 Apr 2024 | 8 | Rhine Highlights | Amsterdam to Basel | 5,295 |
| Monday 15 Apr 2024 | 8 | Rhine Highlights | Zurich to Amsterdam | 5,295 |
| Monday 15 Apr 2024 | 8 | Rhine Highlights | Basel to Amsterdam | 5,295 |
Cabin images are sourced from Scenic. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on sailing dates.
