Scenic tours ships

[LHT28]

A quick question for those that have sail with Scenic
What type of adapter plug do we need ?
Is it the 2 prong plug that fits a round socket?
I know they are 220V or 240V
Thanks

lyn

[Avsec]

From the Scenic Brochure, there appears to be an Australian socket as well as the European round pins.

We are taking a converter socket as well to be sure to be sure.

Cheers,

Avsec

[LHT28]

Thanks very much for the photos

That certainly helps a lot

Lyn

[go2trav]

There are definitely Australian plugs on board. However they are located under a bench in a recess on Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby that is not obvious. The only problem is that because of their location, only the round AC plugs fit in, not any of the bigger square AC/DC adaptor plugs (if you know what I mean).

And yes, the European round pins are also there in more convenient locations. The ships do have international converters but they often get loaned out quickly, so I'd advise to take one just in case.

Feel free to send me a message directly if you have any other questions. I was the GM of Global Operations for Scenic and know the ships inside out.

Cheers,
Sam

[Squinty Maginty]

Seeing you know these ships inside out, I was wondering if you could tell me anything about cabins 334 & 335. There is a lot of talk of noise and vibration and disrupted sleep in these cabins. My mom is booked in cabin 335 for an 8 day cruise and I am a bit worried. Thanks!

[KJ Aussie]

Hi go2trav,

We are off on the ruby Mar 31 and are travelling with another couple who are in the next cabin to ours on the Danube deck. Does the divider between the balconies open up so we can enjoy outside time en masse? Thanks.

[go2trav]

Hi recent posters,

I'm sorry I haven't replied earlier to Squinty Maginty, I didn't realise there was a post here.

Re cabins 334 and 335 they are certainly noisier than other cabins further up the ship, which is why they are priced cheaper. That said, I've stayed in 334 & 335 on every ship and advised the captains to go harder than normal at nominated times and I didn't have any trouble sleeping. Additional insulation was added in the last three Christmas breaks and most of the issues that were originally reported are no longer an issue. The cabins are definitely better than the minimum standards for cabins occupied by passengers, however you need to bear in mind that it is a ship, and ships have engines, and these cabins are near the engines. There are a couple of nights that are worse than others (Amsterdam to Cologne being one) but that's just because it's a fairly long distance to cover in short time frame. Unfortunately that's either the first or last night, so can leave a lasting impression. The vast majority of people have no trouble sleeping in these cabins. Sometimes things will move around and rattle on tables due to vibrations (it is a moving vessel remember), but the best way to manage that is just move them off, or put them on a towel. If you need any further clarification, please don't hesitate to ask. I'll keep a closer eye on the boards to respond quicker. Kind regards, go2trav

[LHT28]

Originally Posted by go2trav

Hi recent posters,

I'm sorry I haven't replied earlier to Squinty Maginty, I didn't realise there was a post here.

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[go2trav]

Hi KJ Aussie,

what a great idea! But no, the dividers on the balconies don't open up to have group balcony sessions. They're that opaque perspex type material designed for privacy, so although you can kind of lean over to see each other, it's not suited to spending time together with different cabins. You'll love Ruby, she's a beautiful ship with a great crew.

I should also mention, I have launched my own private travel agency since moving on from Scenic. I mention this for two reasons. The first is to be open and transparent. The second is to assure you that I don't intend to flog my services here, I just wanted to be upfront about it. Have a wonderful trip!!! You will absolutely love it. Please share your experience on your return.

[Cessnock]

Originally Posted by go2trav

There are definitely Australian plugs on board. However they are located under a bench in a recess on Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby that is not obvious. The only problem is that because of their location, only the round AC plugs fit in, not any of the bigger square AC/DC adaptor plugs (if you know what I mean).

And yes, the European round pins are also there in more convenient locations. The ships do have international converters but they often get loaned out quickly, so I'd advise to take one just in case.

Feel free to send me a message directly if you have any other questions. I was the GM of Global Operations for Scenic and know the ships inside out.

Cheers,
Sam

We are happy to take a couple of adaptors so we can use European as well as our Australian but is there a power outlet near the bed? DH travels with a sleep machine and long extenstion cords would be a bit inconvenient.

[KJ Aussie]

Just got home from scenic ruby and there are definitly power outlets on both sides of the bed, but they are european pins. But an adaptor will fit on fine. You may have to remove the clock to use it, so a battery travel alarm clock might be handy to have with you.

We had a fantastic cruise, the boat was amazing and the crew were so fantastic. Werney, our cruise director, absolutely gave his maximum effort to ensure we had the best time possible. Still jet lagged and brain not functioning too well tonight, but if you have any questions, I will be happy to try and answer them. Regards, KJ

[LHT28]

Originally Posted by KJ Aussie

Just got home from scenic ruby and there are definitly power outlets on both sides of the bed, but they are european pins. But an adaptor will fit on fine. You may have to remove the clock to use it, so a battery travel alarm clock might be handy to have with you.

We had a fantastic cruise, the boat was amazing and the crew were so fantastic. Werney, our cruise director, absolutely gave his maximum effort to ensure we had the best time possible. Still jet lagged and brain not functioning too well tonight, but if you have any questions, I will be happy to try and answer them. Regards, KJ

Glad you had a good trip
When you are over your jet lag maybe you can give a review
Thanks for the information so far
Lyn

[Cessnock]

Originally Posted by KJ Aussie

Just got home from scenic ruby and there are definitly power outlets on both sides of the bed, but they are european pins. But an adaptor will fit on fine. You may have to remove the clock to use it, so a battery travel alarm clock might be handy to have with you.

We had a fantastic cruise, the boat was amazing and the crew were so fantastic. Werney, our cruise director, absolutely gave his maximum effort to ensure we had the best time possible. Still jet lagged and brain not functioning too well tonight, but if you have any questions, I will be happy to try and answer them. Regards, KJ

Thanks Kathryn, that is very helpful. The bit about the clock was interesting as I read on another post that there were no clocks in the cabins. I am unable so far to discover which boat we are on (Budapest July 6th) but I gather they are much the same. I'm glad you had a great time and hope ours goes as smoothly. Robyn

[RvrCrzr]

The Scenic Space Ships are all sister-ships and should be the same. The only exception is Scenic Crystal which is brand new and different. (and spectacular!) It has the best shower I've ever seen on a cruise ship.