Cruise Frog guide
Emerald Cruises vs Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours rates higher than Emerald Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.9 to 3.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Emerald Cruises leads on pools & decks and value; Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours on cabins, dining and service. Pick Emerald Cruises for value seekers; Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours for food lovers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Emerald Cruises | Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours |
|---|---|---|
| Style | River | River |
| Best for | Couples, Value seekers, Adventure seekers, History and culture | Couples, History and culture, Food lovers, Adventure seekers |
| Fleet rating | 3.7 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.4 | 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 | 13 | 16 |
| Ships on the way | 4 | 3 |
| Largest ship | — | Scenic Eclipse (17,545 GT) |
| Newest ship | Emerald Astra (2026) | Scenic Eclipse II (2023) |
| Guests per ship, average | 147 | 149 |
| Usually sails | Rhine, Danube, Mediterranean, Caribbean | Rhine, Danube, Northern Europe, South America |
| Solo cabins | Some ships | — |
| Single supplement | US solo program: single supplement from 50% on selected river and yacht sailings (Select fares 75%, Preferred fares 50%), waived on select… | — |
| Loyalty program | Scenic & Emerald Rewards | Scenic & Emerald Rewards |
| Owner | Scenic Group | Scenic Group |
| Headquarters | Zug, Switzerland | Sydney, Australia |
| Founded | 2013 | 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, Emerald Cruises or Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours?
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours rates higher than Emerald Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.9 to 3.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Emerald Cruises leads on pools & decks and value; Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours on cabins, dining and service.
Is Emerald Cruises or Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours better value?
Emerald Cruises scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is Emerald 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 Emerald Cruises or Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Emerald Cruises or Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours better for cabins?
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 4.4 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
How many ships do Emerald Cruises and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours have?
Emerald Cruises has 13 ships in service and 4 on the way; Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has 16 ships in service and 3 on the way.
Are Emerald Cruises and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours owned by the same company?
Yes. Both are part of Scenic Group.