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Scenic Ruby
Scenic Ruby is a Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours cruise ship of the Space-Ship class, in service since 2009. She measures 2,721 gross tons and carries 159 guests with a crew of 57. She sails Rhine, Danube itineraries.
About Scenic Ruby
Scenic Ruby, completed in 2009, is one of the older 135-metre Scenic Space-Ships and shares a deck plan with Scenic Pearl. The pair carry up to 159 guests in 80 suites, a few fewer than the newer ships, with a crew of 57; the sun deck has a Riverview Terrace at the bow instead of a pool. Suites range from 15-square-metre standard rooms on the lowest deck to a 48-square-metre Royal Owner's Suite, and most have a Sun Lounge balcony. Dining options are Crystal Dining, Portobellos, the River Café and Table La Rive. In 2027 Scenic schedules her on Rhine and Moselle itineraries such as Castles & Vineyards between Basel and Mainz. She was refurbished in 2024.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Where she sails
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Scenic Ruby?
Scenic Ruby is operated by Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and belongs to its Space-Ship class.
How big is Scenic Ruby?
Scenic Ruby measures 2,721 gross tons and 135 metres in length, with 4 decks.
How crowded does Scenic Ruby feel?
Scenic Ruby has a passenger space ratio of 17.1: 2,721 gross tons for 159 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Scenic Ruby feels busy for her size.
How many passengers does Scenic Ruby carry?
Scenic Ruby carries 159 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 57 (about 2.8 guests per crew member).
When did Scenic Ruby enter service?
Scenic Ruby entered service in 2009 and was last refurbished in 2024.
Where does Scenic Ruby sail?
Scenic Ruby sails Rhine and Danube itineraries.
Where can I find the deck plans for Scenic Ruby?
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours publishes the deck plans for Scenic Ruby; this page links to Deck plans (Issuu).
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