In June of 2017, I sailed on sister ship, Scenic Diamond, in Bordeaux and found the ship (and destination) to be appealing. I particularly enjoyed the multiple dining venues, the ebikes, the excursions (including dinner one evening in a chateau), the all-inclusive offerings (including gratuities onboard and ashore), the staff and the \u20ac15,000 coffee machine (more on that later).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Scenic even includes one bag of laundry in its all-inclusive offerings. Additional laundry can be done for a fee. \u00a9 2017 Ralph Grizzle<\/p><\/div>\n
New on Scenic Diamond and Scenic Sapphire: two 47-square-meter (510-square-foot)\u00a0Royal Owner\u2019s Suites<\/strong>, expanded Wellness Centers, including the largest salons, gyms and spa treatment rooms I’ve see on the French rivers, and private cooking demonstration spaces where guests can take part in complimentary cooking classes.<\/p>\nScenic\u2019s refit of the two ships\u00a0<\/strong>coincided with the new Scenic Culinaire <\/strong>program that features an onboard cooking school that uses a new dedicated space in order to offer immersive courses that highlight the culinary delights of France\u2019s Rh\u00f4ne, Sa\u00f4ne and Bordeaux regions. Using fresh ingredients sourced from local markets, guests make regional recipes that are itinerary-specific, all under the guidance of experienced chefs.<\/p>\n