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A-ROSA River Cruises vs Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours rates higher than A-ROSA River Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.9 to 3.5 out of 5 across their rated ships. A-ROSA River Cruises leads on pools & decks and value; Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours on cabins, dining and service. Pick A-ROSA River Cruises for families and multigenerational groups; Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours for history and culture and adventure seekers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | A-ROSA River Cruises | Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours |
|---|---|---|
| Style | River | River |
| Best for | Couples, Families, Multigenerational groups, Food lovers | Couples, History and culture, Food lovers, Adventure seekers |
| Fleet rating | 3.5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.1 | 5.0 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Value | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 15 | 16 |
| Ships on the way | — | 3 |
| Largest ship | — | Scenic Eclipse (17,545 GT) |
| Newest ship | A-ROSA Sena (2022) | Scenic Eclipse II (2023) |
| Guests per ship, average | 196 | 149 |
| Usually sails | Rhine, Danube, Rhône, Seine | Rhine, Danube, Northern Europe, South America |
| Solo cabins | None | — |
| Single supplement | Solo guests book a two-bed cabin for sole use and pay a single cabin surcharge on the per-person fare. The line's FAQ gives surcharges… | — |
| Loyalty program | A-ROSA Club | Scenic & Emerald Rewards |
| Owner | Fidera | Scenic Group |
| Headquarters | Rostock, Germany | Sydney, Australia |
| Founded | 2002 | 1986 |
Ratings are Cruise Frog's editorial scores of each line's ships in service, 1 to 5, averaged; the higher figure is highlighted. How we rate.
Quick answers
Which is better, A-ROSA River Cruises or Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours?
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours rates higher than A-ROSA River Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.9 to 3.5 out of 5 across their rated ships. A-ROSA River Cruises leads on pools & decks and value; Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours on cabins, dining and service.
Is A-ROSA River Cruises or Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours better value?
A-ROSA River Cruises scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is A-ROSA River Cruises or Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours better for dining?
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours scores higher for dining, 5.0 to 4.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is A-ROSA River Cruises or Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is A-ROSA River Cruises or Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours better for cabins?
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 3.1 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Is A-ROSA River Cruises or Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours better for families?
A-ROSA River Cruises is the one Cruise Frog lists as suiting families; Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is not tagged for families.
How many ships do A-ROSA River Cruises and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours have?
A-ROSA River Cruises has 15 ships in service; Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has 16 ships in service and 3 on the way.
Are A-ROSA River Cruises and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours owned by the same company?
No. A-ROSA River Cruises is part of Fidera; Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is part of Scenic Group.