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Scenic Diamond

Scenic Diamond is a 155-passenger Space-Ship river cruise vessel operated by Scenic Luxury Cruises. Launched in 2009, she measures approximately 110 metres in length and offers 78 staterooms and suites across 4 passenger decks. Scenic Diamond primarily sails the Rhône & Saône, with seasonal repositioning to additional waterways.

Launched2009
Guests155
Cabins78
Decks4
Length110 m

About Scenic Diamond

Scenic Diamond belongs to Scenic Luxury Cruises's Space-Ship series and entered service in 2009. Built to navigate the lock systems and bridge clearances of European waterways, she measures roughly 110 metres in length and accommodates up to 155 guests in 78 staterooms across 4 passenger decks.

Scenic positions itself at the top of the river-cruise market with butler-serviced suites on every deck, a salt-therapy lounge on most ships, and a fully inclusive fare that covers tipping, all beverages, and a daily choice of guided shore excursions through the Scenic Freechoice program. Scenic Diamond reflects that brand DNA — from the design of her public spaces to the inclusions in her base fare.

The ship's typical home waters are the Rhône & Saône, where she runs 2 distinct itineraries during the operating season. Repositioning sailings, themed wine cruises and Christmas-market voyages may be added in autumn and early winter.

Background reading: our long-form explainer of the Scenic Luxury Cruises fleet philosophy covers the design choices that distinguish Space-Ship ships from the rest of the European fleet.

Cabin categories

The following stateroom and suite categories are offered onboard. Square-foot figures are quoted from the operator's published deck plans and exclude balcony floor space.

CategorySquare feetDeckWindow / viewMax guests
Standard Suite 160 sq ft Sapphire Deck Fixed window 2
Balcony Suite 205 sq ft Diamond Deck Sun lounge balcony 2
Junior Balcony Suite 240 sq ft Diamond Deck Sun lounge balcony 2
Royal Panorama Suite 475 sq ft Diamond Deck Sun lounge balcony 2

Deck plan

Scenic Diamond is laid out across 4 passenger decks plus the open-air sun deck. Public spaces, cabins and crew areas are arranged in the configuration described below.

Sun Deck
Open-air sun deck with putting green, walking track, herb garden and shaded lounge.
Upper Deck
Most premium staterooms and suites, plus the panorama lounge and library.
Middle Deck
Mid-tier staterooms with French balconies and the main restaurant.
Main Deck
Standard staterooms with fixed windows, the reception, the gift shop and the spa.
For cabin-selection strategy across this class, see our deck-by-deck guide to choosing a cabin on a Space-Ship-style vessel.

Onboard amenities

  • Sun deck with shaded lounge area
  • Panoramic lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Main restaurant serving open-seating regional cuisine
  • Casual bistro for breakfast, lunch and late-night snacks
  • Reception with 24-hour staff and concierge service
  • Lift between most passenger decks
  • Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi throughout the ship
  • Hair salon and small fitness room
  • Heated whirlpool on the sun deck
  • Wellness centre with sauna or steam room
  • Specialty restaurant with reservation-only seating
  • All-inclusive beverages, gratuities and shore excursions

Featured itineraries

The voyages below are representative of those Scenic Diamond sails during her primary season. Exact ports, departure dates and durations vary by year — consult the operator for current schedules.

ItineraryLengthSample portsRegion
Burgundy & Provence 8 nights Lyon · Mâcon · Tournon · Viviers · Avignon · Arles Rhône & Saône
Taste of Southern France 8 nights Lyon · Beaune · Vienne · Tournon · Avignon · Arles Rhône & Saône
Planning notes: our pre-departure logistics guide for Rhône & Saône river cruises covers visa requirements, port-of-embarkation transfers and pre-cruise hotel options.

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