THE new Scenic Ikon (CW yesterday) has been built to represent the best-value ultra-luxury product on the market, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Chair Glen Moroney said. Speaking at the official launch of Ikon (pictured) in Sydney yesterday, Moroney said this key tenet was a crucial focus when designing the...
THE new Scenic Ikon (CW yesterday) has been built to represent the best-value ultra-luxury product on the market, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Chair Glen Moroney said.
Speaking at the official launch of Ikon (pictured) in Sydney yesterday, Moroney said this key tenet was a crucial focus when designing the new ship.
“When we have a look at the capability, the luxury, the amenities, and the inclusions of this Scenic discovery yacht, there is no ship currently in the water, or even planned, that can compete on all of those things combined,” he said.
Ikon will include 15 different dining venues, all of which are included in the fare.
New restaurants will feature a tapas bar, and an artisanal pizza station, which overlooks Ikon’s pool deck.
The ship will also offer more than 150 different whiskeys, 30 wines, shore excursions, a 1,700m2 spa, and helicopter flights for early bird bookers.
All these experiences are included from around $1,200 per person per day on board Ikon’s inaugural season – “exceptional value”, Moroney claimed.
He also announced Ikon’s first three cruises have already sold out, following a quiet, loyalty-only release a few weeks ago.
Ikon’s full inaugural program, which will sail from Apr 2028 to Mar 2029, is now available to book, and so far, the response has been “excellent”.
“I think we’ve got the product and the pricing in the right place, and the fact guests book so far in advance is great news for us in the future,” Moroney added. MS
