This was our first river cruise and a great experience. Richard the cruise director was amazing, he was living and very knowledgeable. Looked forward everyday for this review for the next day of what to expect on ...

Sail Date June 2018

gfranco

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Down the Rhine

Scenic Opal

Europe - All

A friend we were traveling with found Scenic and we just took his recommendation. The ship was excellent and the crew were superb. The only disappointment was our butler, who did very little and for the the odd ...

Sail Date August 2017

Vagis9780

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Wilson - 235

Scenic Opal

Europe - River Cruise

Chose this river cruise on Rhine River per a suggestion from a family member. This was our first river cruise, after being on several ocean cruises, outstanding experience over larger ships. Boat is limited to 80 ...

Sail Date August 2017

Bright Futures

2 Reviews Written

1 Helpful Vote

Our First River Cruise

Scenic Opal

Europe - River Cruise

We have done a number of sea cruises but this was our first river cruise. We wanted a 5* all inclusive cruise and that is what we got. The staff were amazing and Richard, the cruise director was the best cruise ...

Sail Date July 2017

Vdrnok

1 Review Written

7 Helpful Votes

Good but...

Scenic Opal

Europe - River Cruise

Very Organized excursions an entertaining Cruise Director. Cabin are modern, clean and well appointed and kept very clean. Ship is beautiful and very clean. Regular chef was on vacation an food was at best. 2 ...

Sail Date July 2017

cruisingDiana

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Very good cruise but a shame about lock closures on Moselle

Scenic Opal

Europe - River Cruise

We chose this because it was sailing on the Moselle, one of the few rivers we hadn't yet sailed on-we've taken many river cruises. we had been told that Scenic were good and so wanted to see for ourselves. it was a ...

Sail Date June 2017

Peembee

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Special occasion, first River Cruise, a great success.

Scenic Opal

Europe - River Cruise

Although a late deal, this holiday was chosen to celebrate our Golden Wedding Anniversary year. Embarcation went smoothly though we had to wait a short while for our cabin to be ready. The food was superb, ...

Sail Date June 2017

richard46

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Scenic Opal staff & crew are The BEST!

Scenic Opal

Europe - River Cruise

We departed Amsterdam and traveled to Budapest, it was an excellent trip, first of the staff were Excellent, our cruise director Alexander did a great job and was always engaged with the passengers, the entire staff ...

Sail Date September 2016

Susing

1 Review Written

10 Helpful Votes

Friendly and Enthusiastic Crew

Scenic Opal

Europe - River Cruise

First I should explain that overall I had a nice cruise on Scenic and I would recommend a Scenic River Cruise. Below is a listing of the "Good" and "Bad" experiences that I had while sailing with Scenic. The ...

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Sail Date September 2016

binniealwine

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Interesting experience but have had better.

Scenic Opal

Europe - River Cruise

We were on a special charter by the US Navy Supply Corp Officers. It was our first time on Scenic. I was disappointed in the service. it seemed as if they were short staffed and the dining room service was very ...

Sail Date April 2016

Triplets2013

1 Review Written

7 Helpful Votes

Amsterdam to Budapest

Scenic Opal

Europe - River Cruise

3 years ago we did Budapest to Amsterdam and enjoyed, this year we did the reverse and would recommend doing our first option. The hotel and cruise director great. The Opal is a new ship and very nice. The ...

Sail Date August 2015

Numyat

1 Review Written

The Rhine

Scenic Opal

Europe - River Cruise

Scenic booking agents were attentive. We arrived in Amsterdam two days prior to boarding the Scenic Opal. We would recommend doing this as Amsterdam is a beautiful city with much to offer. We chose Scenic because ...

Sail Date September 2019

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