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Scenic Tsar
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Scenic Tsar, launched in 2013, was the first ‘new-build’ ship to be launched onto Russia’s waterways for over 25 years. It is also the first boutique ‘small’ ship to join our ever-growing fleet of luxury vessels. There are just over one hundred guests on board, so you get a real sense of space, accompanied by an intimate atmosphere. Becoming the first ‘small’ ship to join…
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Scenic Tsar, launched in 2013, was the first ‘new-build’ ship to be launched onto Russia’s waterways for over 25 years. It is also the first boutique ‘small’ ship to join our ever-growing fleet of luxury vessels. There are just over one hundred guests on board, so you get a real sense of space, accompanied by an intimate atmosphere. Becoming the first ‘small’ ship to join our luxury Space-Ship dynasty, Scenic Tsar has been exclusively developed to negotiate the waterways of Russia. This boutique vessel is the first new ship to enter service in the country for twenty-five years, making it something of a revolution in the world of luxury river cruises. While its petite proportions enable it to negotiate the meandering waters of the Volga, Europe’s longest river, don’t let Scenic Tsar fool you. Within its sleek interior, this unique Space-Ship is spacious and welcoming, complete with all of the luxurious flourishes you’ve come to expect from Scenic, and a whole host of cutting-edge features — from complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, to satellite television and innovative en-suite bathroom facilities.
Balcony Suite
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Cabin categories: B Balcony Suite · BA Balcony Suite · BB Balcony Suite
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Deluxe Balcony Suite
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Cabin categories: P Deluxe Balcony Suite · PA Deluxe Balcony Suite
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Royal Panorama Suite
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Royal Suite
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Cabin categories: R Royal Suite
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Standard Suite
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Cabin categories: E Standard Suite
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View of seating area and bar in Lounge
View of seating area and bar in Lounge aboard Scenic Tsar.

Dining
CRYSTAL DINING RESTAURANTThe Crystal Dining Restaurant offers its own unique ambiance; bright and refreshing in the morning, relaxing in the middle of the day, intimate and warm as evening draws in. Catering for all guests to dine at a single sitting with open seating allows you to sit with friends or share a more intimate meal. It’s here you’ll start each day with a wonderful buffet breakfast and cooked-to-order hot favorites. At lunch you have a choice of a generous buffet and a beautifully prepared à la carte menu. In the evening, your Maître d’ welcomes you to enjoy a delicious meal created by our award-winning chefs.
PORTOBELLOS ITALIAN RESTAUARNT (L’Amour on France cruises)No other river cruise ship in Europe offers a comparable dining experience like Portobellos Restaurant, which offers traditional Italian cuisine (French in France) to a select group of just thirty guests. Be welcomed with a glass of Veuve Clicquot champagne and take your seat for this authentic culinary experience. Portobellos is perfectly located at the front of the ship, taking full advantage of the spectacular views. Our skilled highly acclaimed chefs will treat you to a delicious five-course menu complimented by exceptional wines, handpicked by our sommelier. As you can imagine, an evening at Portobellos is a wonderful experience that should not be missed.
TABLE LA RIVEAn opportunity available to Royal and Junior Suite guests and all guests on the Diamond Deck, this degustation menu showcases sensational seasonal produce, which are then paired skillfully with international and local wines by your sommelier. So for example, and perhaps to whet your appetite, our chefs will prepare a porcini cappuccino with blue potato chips, which is then served with Riesling. Or maybe marinated crayfish with mango and rocket, accompanied by a crisp Sauvignon Blanc from Burgenland. Each wine is carefully chosen to complement and enhance the flavors of the selected dish, creating an unforgettable dining experience.
AL FRESCO DINING ON RIVERVIEW TERRACEThe real joy of being on a cruise is that feeling of freedom. As each moment brings with it new landmarks or breathtaking vistas, the Riverview Terrace affords a wonderful vantage point. On selected days, and if the weather permits, we transform the terrace into an outdoor restaurant where you can enjoy a cool drink and sizzling gourmet barbecue. At other times of the day, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a coffee or an ice cream and savor the view. The time honored tradition of high tea is another exclusive highlight for our guests – be tempted by cream tea, sweet petit fours, finger sandwiches, and an inordinate selection of fine loose leaf teas.
RIVER CAFE AND GELATA BAROpen between breakfast and dinner, River Café offers delicious sandwiches with, for example; parma ham, citterio salami, roast beef or cheese. You can even ask the River Café to pack a lunch for you to enjoy on shore. There’s also the perennial favorite, freshly prepared fish and chips. If you prefer something sweet, there’s a superb selection of tartlets, croissants, cakes, strudels and chocolates as well as a choice of refreshing, delicious ice creams from our Gelata Bar. New in 2014 was the addition of custom-built pizza ovens. Enjoy your pizza in the relaxing surroundings of the Café, or order ‘to go’ and enjoy it on your balcony with a glass of wine.
IN-SUITE DININGAdd to the five-star feel of your luxury river cruise and upgrade to a higher category cabin - depending on the category, you will enjoy the added benefit of some fantastic in suite dining options. If you’re staying on the Sapphire Deck or above, your butler can arrange cocktail drinks and serve early morning tea or coffee in your cabin. If you’re staying on the Diamond Deck, you will also be treated to the added option of breakfast served in suite. Junior and Royal Suite guests can enjoy all of this, plus fresh seasonal fruit skewers, petit fours delivered each afternoon and canapés before dinner. If you are a Royal Suite guest, enjoy in suite dining whenever it suits you.
On Board Beverages
PANORAMA LOUNGE & BAROur Panorama Lounge is larger than any you’ll find on ordinary river cruise ships, and there is plenty of space to relax at the bar while taking in the breathtaking views. It’s here in the Panorama Bar and Lounge where you will enjoy a glass of champagne when you first board the ship. During your cruise, choose from a selection of wines, beers, soft drinks, cocktails and spirits, and help yourself to teas and coffee, all at no extra cost. It’s worth noting that we store our wines in special EuroCave storage cabinets to ensure that your wine is matured and served at the perfect temperature.
CRYSTAL DINING RESTAURANTThe Crystal Dining Restaurant offers its own unique ambiance; bright and refreshing in the morning, relaxing in the middle of the day, intimate and warm as evening draws in. Enjoy a glass of Moët & Chandon, which is served for a Champagne breakfast, a perfect way to toast the day ahead. A generous selection of complimentary beverages that include six red and six white premium regional wines handpicked by our sommelier, as well as beer, spirits, soft drinks and bottled mineral water, are available to accompany every meal.
PORTOBELLOS RESTAURANT (L’Amour in France)Dine at Portobellos for the evening and be welcomed with a glass of Veuve Clicquot champagne before you take your seat for a delicious five-course menu. With fine wine being a way of life in Italy, your Portobellos experience will be accompanied by exceptional Tuscan wines, handpicked by our sommelier on his visit to the region’s bestboutique wineries including Fattoria Casabianca, an estate just 30 kilometres from Siena and renowned for Chianti, crafted predominantly from the Sangiovese grape.
TABLE LA RIVEOur other fine dining venue, Table La Rive, allows for a distinctive dining experience, and is available to Royal and Junior Suite guests and all guests on the Diamond Deck. This tasting menu showcases sensational seasonal produce, which are then paired skillfully with international and local wines by your sommelier. Each wine is carefully chosen to complement and enhance the flavors of the selected dish, creating an unforgettable dining experience.
IN-SUITE DRINKSAll guests in all cabins will have the benefit of a butler, who will serve you complimentary refreshments at your leisure. And don’t forget that the well-stocked Mini-Bar in your cabin is yours to enjoy at any time day or night along with a large bottle of still and sparkling mineral water replenished daily. Staying in one of our Deluxe Royal or Junior Suites? Your Suite would not be complete without a butler to serve tea and coffee in your suite each morning. And exclusively for Royal Suite guests, be welcomed on board with a complimentary bottle of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin champagne.
5 Star Service
YOUR OWN BUTLER - NOW THAT'S A LUXURYA complimentary drinks service, valet service and even a shoeshine polishing service is offered to all our guests. If you’re staying on the Sapphire Deck, your butler can arrange cocktails and serve early morning tea or coffee in your cabin. Diamond Deck guests can also enjoy a served breakfast in suite and pressing service for two items per day. Junior and Royal Suite guests can enjoy all this, plus fresh seasonal fruit skewers, petit fours and canapés before dinner. Royal Suite guests are welcomed onboard with a bottle of Veuve Clicquot. Your luggage is unpacked, meals served in suite, laundry services taken care of and even a scented bath run at your request.
IMPECCABLE SERVICE FOR THE DURATION OF YOUR CRUISEFrom your Cruise Director to each member of the onboard crew, you’re travelling with a handpicked team completely committed to bringing you an impeccable standard of service. But it’s much more personal than that; all our crew take pride in doing those little things that mean a lot. With at least one member of staff for every three guests, you can be sure of an outstanding level of service throughout your cruise. And you certainly won’t find another operator that includes a personal butler service for all its guests. Off ship, our experienced, English-speaking guides are also carefully selected to add local color, knowledge and personal insight to your holiday.
Sustainability
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It's more than sustainability...it's a commitment to creating positive change
At Scenic, we strive to create positive change through sustainable practices and forming rich relationships with communities.
Partnerships are central to our ethos. Our Cherish the Planet program reinforces our commitment to environmentally responsible tourism and protecting the places and communities we visit.
We aim to leave as small a footprint as possible while proudly forming positive and enriching associations with the communities we visit.
Created in accordance with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), our Cherish the Planet program has six key focus areas, each with defined priorities and established benchmarks for improvement.

Addressing CO2 Emissions
We are committed to designing and operating our ships in an efficient and more sustainable way, thereby reducing the impact of fuel consumption on the environment. We have engaged the services of Ecollective, an independent third-party organization, to calculate the average carbon footprint of our guests and assist in setting achievable targets.

Grow from Within - Value Diversity
The people at Scenic Group are at the very core of what makes our journeys truly memorable. We value diversity and currently employ over 50 nationalities from across the globe. We believe it is a strength to have different perspectives and that it helps us find the best solutions and services for our guests. At Scenic, we treat all crew and employees equally, independent of gender, sexual orientation, age, race, or religion.

Growing with Communities
We are committed to meaningful and respectful cultural interactions and are proud of the positive associations that we have built within communities all around the world. In consultation with local leaders and in accordance with internal accreditations, we aim to include at least one Cherish the Planet experience in each itinerary. Our goal is to ensure local businesses benefit from our visit as we work together towards a sustainable future.

Advocate, Health, Safety & Security
We have created an engaging workplace that supports the well-being of our staff by prioritizing health and safety. Moreover, we've implemented staff training through Scenic Group Academy. Via periodic training offered in our e-learning platform, we can ensure every staff member is fully immersed in our Cherish the Planet ethos.

Sourcing Sustainably
Where feasible or possible, fresh produce is sourced from local markets and the on board herb garden (available on selected ships). Our goal is to source sustainably to support the communities we visit and avoid the extensive footprint of food storage and transportation. We have developed sustainable procurement guidelines to ensure all staff and stakeholders are compliant.

Reducing our Waste
As we constantly look at new ways to reduce our waste, we are proud to have been working to eliminate single-use plastics on board – all our ships are already over 95% single-use guest plastic free, which so far means we have removed more than 2 million* plastic bottles from use.
A Sustainable Future
Our Cherish the Planet sustainability ethos has six key focus areas.

We aim to leave as small a footprint as possible.
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