Max Passengers: 96
Ship Type: River Cruise Ship
Operated by: Scenic Cruises

Scenic Azure was custom-built for Portugal's Douro River sailing. With only 96 passengers on board, guests enjoy an all-inclusive luxury experience. Since its inception in 2016, Scenic Azure has set a new standard in luxury river travel with its intimate and calm ambiance and safe, comfortable journey atop the beautiful waters of the Douro.

The Scenic Azure riverboat is shorter than the other ships in the Scenic Space-Ship fleet to navigate Portugal's meandering river and its many locks. Still, what it lacks in length, it more than compensates for innovative features and advanced levels of luxury. The yacht has 48 cabins and a crew-to-guest ratio of 1:2, ensuring that you receive truly personalized treatment. Each cabin is exquisitely designed to provide the ultimate in luxury and comfort, and the majority include a sun lounge to make the most of the Portuguese sunshine. These luxurious suites are spread across four decks and are accompanied by a variety of public lounges, entertainment rooms, and eating places, giving you the flexibility to explore the ship, meet new people, or top off your tan on the all-weather Sun Deck.

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2 for 1 Fares + FlexCredit + Scenic Select 24177: Book your Scenic Europe River and South East Asia cruise for select 2024-2025 departures by June 30, 2024, and enjoy 2-for-1 fare on your cruise pricing.

Additional bonus of up to $750 Scenic select savings per suite on select departures. Savings vary by departure.

You can save up to $3000 per suite for cabin categories RP, RR, RO, R, RA, RD, RS or R and $2000 per suite for other cabin categories when you pay in full within 30 days of booking for sailings 6+ months from departure, within 2
weeks of booking for departures within six months of departure or 90 days before departure, whichever is soonest.

Single Supplement: A free single supplement is available on select 2024 departures. Full payment is required. Other departure dates may have a 45% single supplement. Single supplement offers do not apply to RP, RR, RO, R, RA, RD, RS, or RJ cabin categories.

Additional restrictions may apply. Please contact us for details.
Applicable to select 2024 and 2025 departures.

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Onboard Amenities

Onboard entertainment options highlight the areas you're visiting. Develop a greater understanding and sense of place by attending musical concerts, natural history lectures, and artisan demonstrations. Take advantage of the ship's vitality pool or wellness center, including a workout area, a beauty salon, and massage rooms, for a soothing respite. Your all-inclusive cruise includes complimentary Wi-Fi.

Each Scenic Azure route is accompanied by one of the ship's English-speaking local guides. Each stateroom is equipped with two GPS handheld devices equipped with headphones that broadcast the tour — you can hear your guide from a distance of 25 feet.

Scenic Azure does not have the amazing electric bikes available onboard other Scenic ships. Portuguese two-lane roads are simply too unsafe for bicycles because of the steep grades and numerous tight hairpin curves.

Scenic Azure Dining

Despite the Scenic Azure's small size, there are six dining options, including room service. All onboard meals and beverages are provided during your voyage on the Scenic Azure, including beer, wine, and premium spirits. For your meals, you'll find a variety of eating alternatives to satisfy any palate or culinary mood.

The casual River Café serves light meals, snacks, and beverages from breakfast to late afternoon. Crystal Dining, the primary dining location with open seating, serves a diverse choice of cuisines à la carte, from regional specialties to a seafood gala evening.
Additionally, the line offers a five-course menu in a luxurious wine cellar at Italian-inspired Portobellos Restaurant, complete with a fado performance. Additionally, when the ship arrives in Salamanca, Spain, guests are treated to a tapas lunch and flamenco performance.

Scenic Azure Cruise Ship Specifications

Flag: Portugal
Built in: WestSEA Shipyard
Built by: Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Length: 263 feet
Passengers: 96
Cabins: 48
Decks: 4
Crew: 36
Speed: 10 knots
Length: 80 m (262 ft)
Christened by: Jean Kittson
Owner: Scenic Tours Australia

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Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!

Meyer Smolen

Scenic Azure