The new-look Scenic Diamond
and Scenic Pearl have
showcased the “luxe” décor
and faster internet to be
installed across the fleet.
Australians have praised the first two Scenic
Tours ‘space-ships’ to be revamped under a
$10 million upgrade project.
According to the company’s managing
director, Glen Moroney, passengers on
board the relaunched Diamond and Pearl
are “absolutely delighted” with the changes
unveiled on last week’s European river cruises.
“The rest of our fleet will follow, sailing the
Main, Rhine, Moselle and Danube waterways
and to the Black Sea, to show off their new
look for the 2013 cruising season,” he said.
Moroney said the rebuilds were so extensive
that each ship only has its original walls,
ceilings and base.
All suites have “luxe” new wallpaper, marble
desktops and furniture, soft furnishings and
carpets, and the “sun lounge” has been refitted
to allow the full-size balconies to convert
into an indoor lounge.
Large 32” high-definition televisions are now
linked to MiniMac computers to provide easy
access to faster in-cabin email and internet,
with an upgraded Wi-Fi system using both
satellite and UMTS mobile technology.
Dining options have also been expanded
to include the River Café for “relaxed meals”
(such as gourmet pizza cooked to order) and
the intimate Table La Rive for degustation.
The Bar has additional coffee machines, wine
dispensers and a redesigned reception area.
Moroney said it took considerable
commitment to complete the work over the
northern hemisphere winter.
For details, see www.scenictours.com.au.
