The 163-passenger Scenic Opal joined the Scenic River Cruises fleet in 2015. She is most loved for her wealth of facilities and exclusive dining venues.
Onboard Experience
Accommodation
Every suite on Scenic Opal exudes an air of finesse and decadence. Larger than the majority of standard river cruise cabins, the spacious suites are decorated with modern furnishings, with passenger comfort labelled utmost priority. Standard Suites provide a lovely introduction to river cruising, they are comfortable and luxurious and boast the finest amenities. Single Balcony Suites are perfect for the solo traveller. Enjoy fantastic views from a full-size balcony complete with Scenic Sun Lounge. Junior Balcony Suites offer the same amenities with a little more space.
The ultimate in luxury, Royal Balcony Suites feature more space, impeccable service, thoughtful touches, an outdoor balcony, lounge area and an oversized bathroom. The Deluxe Balcony Suite, located in a prime location at the front of the ship, offer all the features of the Royal Balcony Suite but with even more space to relax.
Scenic Opal’s Royal Panorama Suite and Royal Owner’s Suite are the ultimate in luxury with more space, impeccable service, thoughtful touches, an outdoor balcony, a lounge area and an oversized bathroom.
Dining
On Scenic Opal, dining is not only considered a daily highlight but a crucial part of the luxurious experience. With effortless beauty on every plate, the onboard chefs repeatedly deliver culinary art.
Exclusive and intimate, Portobellos on Diamond Deck boasts the best vantage point at the front of the ship. Showcasing sumptuous regional specialities from the freshest local produce, Portobellos offers a five-course menu featuring dishes paired with local wines from the region’s best wineries. Crystal Dining, Scenic Opal’s main restaurant, is situated on Sapphire Deck. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, award-winning chefs prepare a delicious buffet, while regional wines are handpicked by the onboard sommelier. The River Café on Diamond Deck provides you with a wonderful range of complimentary delicious light meals, snacks and refreshments that you can take anywhere at any time. Table La Rive invites Royal Suite, Junior Suite and Diamond Deck guests for an evening of sumptuous dégustation. A six-course menu with sommelier-paired wines is served in an intimate setting for only 10 guests.
Entertainment
Handpicked by Scenic River Cruises’ team of expert Journey Designers, each Scenic Enrich experience is designed to expose you to stimulating moments of boundless cultural discovery. Immersing you head-to-toe in the culture, heritage and folklore of the country you’re sailing through, Scenic Enrich affords spectacular encounters far removed from those enjoyed by the masses.
Whether you want a relaxed pace or you want to fit in as much as possible, Scenic Freechoice offers a diverse range of sightseeing activities and dining for you to choose from. And, of course, they’re all included. The handpicked, varied and fascinating shore excursion options allow you to personalise your pursuits every day.
Back onboard, your itinerary will take into account your specific wellness needs so that you have complete control over customising your well-being, your way. Scenic Opal has a Walking Track, Wellness Area, Fitness Centre, Vitality Pool and Salt Therapy Lounge.
Discover more with Scenic Opal’s deck plan here.
Destinations
Scenic Opal sails her guests along the iconic rivers of Europe, from Amsterdam to Budapest.
