Scenic Sapphire
- Built
- 2008 (refurbished 2017)
- Guests
- 155
- Crew
- 53
- Length
- 135m
- Staterooms
- 78
- Gross Tonnage
- 2,721
- River
- Rhone
- Country Region
- Southern France
Ship Overview
Looking to spend a relaxing holiday exploring France on water? Scenic Sapphire is a 5-star luxury cruising ship that holds 84 exquisite cabins which can accommodate up to 167 passengers. Built in 2008 and with 53 crew members onboard, this ship can often be found flowing through the mesmerizing sceneries along the Rhone and Saone rivers.
- Italian cuisine restaurant onboard
- Luxurious dining room
- Table La Rive - tasting program
- Lounge area with bar & panoramic windows
- Cafe
- Sun deck
- Stunning panorama deck
- Reception desk open at all times
- Walking track
- Fitness center
- Pool
- Wellness services
- Souvenir shop
- Elevator service
- Wheelhouse
Staterooms / Suites
- Royal Owner's Suite (RO) (510 ft²)
- Royal Suite with Balcony (RA) (315 ft²)
- Royal Panorama Suite (RS) (325 ft²)
- Junior Suite with Balcony (RJ, BJ) (250 ft²)
- Suite with Balcony (P, PA, PP, A, B, BB, C) (205 ft²)
- Standard Suite (160 ft²)
Features
These Suites 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.
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Radio
- Television
- Air-conditioning
- Large windows
- Double bed
- Twin beds
- Bathrobe
- Hair dryer
- Toiletries
- Storage space
- Reading lamp
- Bottled water
- Writing desk
- Extra bedding
- Dressing area
- Mini-fridge
- Balcony
- Lounge area
- Amazing view
- Towels
- Sofa bed
- Power Outlets
- Triple bedding
- Outside cabin
Deck Plans
Deck Plan Overview
Sun Deck
Diamond Deck
Sapphire Deck
Jewel Deck
Deck Plan
Cabin Categories
Dining
Dine anywhere at any time
Your journey is tailored to suit you in every way. An exclusive feature of our Scenic Space-Ships, is the River Café delivering casual dining options all day. Choose when and where you want to dine.
You may want a late lunch after a morning exploring or a freshly brewed coffee to watch the sunrise over Europe or a sweet treat in the afternoon. When docked you can also take a snack to enjoy as you wander through the romantic streets of Europe’s quaint villages.
Flexible and on-the-go
Experience the finest gourmet dishes and delights when cruising through Europe.
Whether you're on board and onshore we feel it’s important we offer you the ultimate in flexible dining options.
That’s why we’ll even have the chef put together a picnic hamper for you to take ashore - perfect when using your Scenic Tailormade GPS tour system on an independent free-time excursion.
Scenic onboard dining options:
Crystal Dining
Our spacious main restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Award-winning chefs prepare buffet and á la carte menus, while regional wines are hand picked by our sommelier.
Four-course dinner
Open seating with tables from 2 to 8
Wide range of cuisine from local specialties to a Seafood Gala evening
Buffet and á la carte menus available daily
In-room dining served by a butler
Portobellos
Exclusive and intimate, Portobellos boasts the best vantage point at the front of the ship showcasing sumptuous regional specialities from the freshest local produce.
Authentic Italian, French or Portuguese dining
A maximum of 32 guests an evening
All guests will dine here at least once during their cruise
Five-course menu featuring regional specialties paired with local wines from the region’s best wineries
Floor-to-ceiling windows to enjoy the view as you dine
L'Amour
Available on board our Scenic Space-Ships in France, L'Amour boasts the best vantage point at the front of the ship showcasing sumptuous regional specialities from the freshest local produce.
Authentic Italian, French or Portuguese dining
A maximum of 32 guests an evening
All guests will dine here at least once during their cruise
Five-course menu featuring regional specialties paired with local wines from the region’s best wineries
Floor-to-ceiling windows to enjoy the view as you dine
River Café
The River Café provides you with a wonderful range of complimentary delicious light meals, snacks and refreshments that you can take anywhere at any time.
Open from early in the morning until late afternoon
Casual and flexible dining options to suit your schedule
Offers full service and mouth-watering buffet style food
A great meeting spot, open for all day grazing and socializing
Gelato bar, light snacks, healthy options, tasty treats
Table La Rive
This intimate affair is the ultimate treat for your palate.
Diamond Deck guests are invited, by our Executive Chef, to join Table La Rive for an evening of sumptuous dégustation.
Exclusive dining for Diamond Deck passengers
Six-course dégustation menu with sommelier paired wines
Intimate dining for only 10 guests per evening
Table d'Or
Exclusive dining venue on board Scenic Azure.
Diamond Deck guests are invited, by our Executive Chef, to join Table d'Or for an evening of sumptuous dégustation.
Exclusive dining for Diamond Deck passengers
Six-course dégustation menu with sommelier paired wines
Intimate dining for only 10 guests per evening
Unlimited beverages
Every fleeting moment matters, which is why on your Scenic Space-Ship the bar is always open.
Enjoy a drink at every occasion with complimentary beverages on board at any time of the day, from fine regional wines and boutique beers to pure bottled water and espresso coffee.
Plus your in-suite mini-bar is replenished daily, which means you will enjoy complimentary drinks whenever and wherever you fancy; with meals, at the bar or from the privacy of your balcony.
Scenic Sapphire Tours
- Idyllic Rhône 2024|2025 - 8 Days (from Lyon to Nice) 8 daysStarts LyonEnds Nice$11,590 $5,795-50%
- Idyllic Rhône 2024|2025 - 8 Days (from Nice to Lyon) 8 daysStarts NiceEnds Lyon$11,590 $5,795-50%
- Wondrous Europe 2025|2026 - 25 Days (from Lyon to Amsterdam) 25 daysStarts LyonEnds Amsterdam$13,879 $9,868-29%
- Scenic Cruising through Europe 2025 - 67 Days (from Bucharest to Aveiro) 67 daysStarts BucharestEnds Aveiro$49,119 $39,091-20%
- Spectacular South of France & Delightful Douro 18 daysStarts LyonEnds Porto$10,573 $7,565-28%
- Delightful Douro & Spectacular South of France 18 daysStarts PortoEnds Lyon$10,573 $7,565-28%
- France and Portugal Encounter 2025|2026 31 daysStarts ParisEnds Porto$21,026 $15,344-27%
- Ultimate France & Italian Journey 49 daysStarts BordeauxEnds Amsterdam$107,995 $60,177-44%
- Unforgettable Douro & Spectacular South of France 2025|2026 - 21 Days 21 daysStarts PortoEnds Lyon$30,165 $15,175-50%
- Spectacular South of France , Beautiful Bordeaux & Gems of the Seine 2025 - 31 Days (from Paris to Lyon) 31 daysStarts ParisEnds Lyon$26,137 $20,455-22%
- Spectacular South of France , Beautiful Bordeaux & Gems of the Seine 2025 - 31 Days (from Lyon to Paris) 31 daysStarts LyonEnds Paris$20,832 $15,150-27%
- Wondrous Europe 2025|2026 - 25 Days (from Amsterdam to Lyon) 25 daysStarts AmsterdamEnds Lyon$12,007 $7,996-33%
- Ultimate European Discovery: Europe & Iceland 65 daysStarts PragueEnds Porto$52,927 $8,781-83%
- France and Portugal Encounter 2026 31 daysStarts PortoEnds Paris$20,893 $15,210-27%
- Wondrous Europe 2026 25 daysStarts LyonEnds Zurich$14,615 $10,603-27%
- Idyllic Rhône with London 11 daysStarts NiceEnds London$6,913 $6,044-13%
- Spectacular South of France with Paris & London 16 daysStarts ParisEnds London$10,272 $8,334-19%
- Ultimate Western Europe & Scandinavian Journey 61 daysStarts BaselEnds Copenhagen$45,723 $35,695-22%