Scenic Tours this week
debuted Scenic Jewel
on a voyage between
Mainz and Amsterdam,
and Cruise Weekly is
on-board experiencing
the stunning vessel.
Australian-owned
Scenic Tours now has seven
“Space-Ships” in its European
fleet, and Scenic Jewel continues the tradition
of excellence and innovation which are a
hallmark of the brand.
The addition of Jewel is in response to
ongoing strong demand for Scenic’s all-inclusive
product and special features, and the
ship certainly doesn’t disappoint.
Jewel features Scenic’s unique ‘Sun-Lounge’
facility – a remotely activated, hydraulically
sealed glass window fitted to the ship’s
private balcony suites which allows cruisers
to experience the river
(pictured right) without
inclement weather
spoiling the moment.
The all-inclusive
product offers the
finest in dining, with
the on-board Crystal
Dining Room open for
breakfast, lunch and
dinner.
There’s also the
River Cafe adjacent
to the lounge area, offering all-day dining,
or for a five star culinary experience there’s
the Portobello restaurant which must be
prebooked due to limited capacity.
Passengers can enjoy an open bar, a wellstocked
in-room complimentary mini bar (left)
and butler service – as well as all tipping and
gratuities.
With all the
fabulous food
on offer, a
visit to the
on-board
gym may be
needed – not
a problem, as
it’s open 24
hours a day.
The ship
is tastefully
decorated, with the Jewel lounge offering
a range of comfy seats and sofas as well as
complimentary tea and coffee available 24/7.
It’s easy to stay in touch with family and
friends – rooms have individual Macintosh
computers with free internet on-board.
Almost all of the Scenic European fleet was
refitted with the ‘Sun-Lounge’ concept over
the winter break so the product is consistent.
Scenic’s relentless growth is continuing,
with another ship planned for 2014 – the
128-passenger Scenic
Gem which is being built
to sail on France’s Seine
River.
Scenic Tours Europe
managing director, Lucas
Sandmeier, told CW there
will probably be even
more ships in 2015, with
possibly a second ship to
be moved to France and
another newbuild for the
central European route.
