Basel Scenic River Scenic Opal Cruise Reviews

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Roomy Diamond Deck Suite with full sized glass windows
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skeptical at first but exceeded our expectations
"They also said that you may not pay as much with other cruise lines, up front, but by the time you pay for everything, it comes out to about he some or more with other companies.You may pay a bit more up front but they include everything from unlimited gourmet meals, drinks including premium brands, excursions (and plenty of choice), ebikes, butler service, gratuities and more...."Read More
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2-5 Cruises

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skeptical at first but exceeded our expectations

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kikikid
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We have taken 2 ocean cruises in the past. We didn't know what to expect on a river cruise. We had never heard of Scenic before. We booked the Charming Castles and Vineyards and will never travel with any other cruise line but Scenic. They exceeded our expectations. When they say luxury, they mean it. They also say to leave your wallet at home because you won't need to pay for anything ...
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Sail Date: August 2023


Lackluster Rhine "Christmas Market" cruise

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nancyevans
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Having done two previous cruises with Scenic and a Christmas market cruise with their sister company Emerald, I was really looking forward to this cruise. What a disappointment!! While I would consider another cruise with Scenic, I do not recommend their Rhine Christmas Market cruise. 1. No on-board Christmas/holiday ambiance. Meager decorations that included a couple of decorated trees ...
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Sail Date: December 2019


Switzerland extension and Christmas Market River Cruise

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Johnie271
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this cruise due to the Switzerland extension before hand and the great reviews of Scenic. The extension was amazing. We eventually got on the Scenic Opal in Basal and began our cruise down the Rhine. The ship was perfect. Very clean, modern, and welcoming. The cruise director (Andreea) was waiting to welcome us aboard and was always available to answer any question or solve any ...
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Sail Date: December 2019


Disappointing Christmas Market Cruise

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Sprinter57
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

Very disappointed in this Christmas river cruise. Very disappointed in the ship. 2 Christmas trees and small table ornaments on the tables does not make a themed Christmas cruise. We saw other companies ships that had Christmas lights and decorated balconies on the top decks that looked amazing. Some of the markets we stopped at were only average and the one village and market that was amazing ...
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Sail Date: December 2019


Interesting and informative trip

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cruisiingagain
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

This was advertised as a luxury, all inclusive cruise. It was a stunning ship. The cabin was a great size with lots of storage areas. Really enjoyed the balcony when there wasn't another ship parked along side of us. This happened a couple of times and it prevented us from using the balcony because of the lack of privacy. It certainly curtailed your view. The staff worked very hard and treated ...
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Sail Date: July 2019


SCENIC Luxury Cruise (Basel to Amsterdam) very disappointing

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JUSTTRAVELING001
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We recently cruised on the SCENIC Opal on the Rhine from Basel to Amsterdam. This was supposed to be a ‘luxury’ cruise. Last year, we had a fantastic experience cruising the Douro River on their Evergreen ship. We couldn't fault anything. All the staff were professional, courteous and friendly. We thought the Scenic Luxury Cruise would be equal or better, but we were wrong. In our ...
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Sail Date: July 2019


Awesome Staff

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Convertiblej
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

Heard good reviews plus family/friends already booked. The staff was terrific. From Beate-cruise organizer to wait staff of GEORGE, JANKO, BRANISLOV and MARISIO. To Maria room attendee. They were all courteous, friendly, attentive and just plain NICE people. Always served us with patience and a smile. They were the best part of our trip. The crew was also terrific in the smoothness of our ...
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Sail Date: September 2018


Exceeded Our Expectations

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PMJA
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We are first time vacationers with Scenic and we wouldn’t hesitate to book with them again. Since riverboat cruising is new to us, we relied entirely on Scenic to book our flights, provide airport transfers and tours. They did not disappoint. We did the Rhine Highlights 8 day Cruise from Basel to Amsterdam on the Opal, their newest riverboat built in 2015. Of note, the hull of this ship is ...
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Sail Date: September 2018


Scenic Opal. Poor management, food and service

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Alexis123
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

Our cruise on Scenic Opal was from Basel to Amsterdam commencing 25 July for one week. We had a balcony cabin 216. Embarkation was poorly managed and for reasons never fully explained the cruise started at Strasbourg, The rep at the airport did not mention the change and many of us endured fully loaded bladders during the 1hr 45 min trip. We subsequently found that a small group new of this ...
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Response from FionaB, The Scenic Team

Dear Alexis123, Thank you for your review and we are disappointed to hear that your recent cruise on board Scenic Opal was not the 5-star level you were expecting. The poor quality of food...

Sail Date: July 2018


Great Cruise but My Clothes Went Missing

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Lundykuw
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

My friend suggested this cruise and it sounded wonderful. Overall it was! The dining staff really made the cruise worthwhile. They were friendly, extremely professional and hardworking. They really took the time to make sure you felt looked after. The Chef was excellent and important because I have a food allergy. The food was plentiful and there was a great variety. I felt the off ship tours were ...
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Sail Date: July 2018


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