Scenic has unveiled its latest luxury river cruise ship, Scenic Spirit, which will launch on the Mekong River in January
2016 travelling
over eight days between Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap. Continuing to push boundaries with cutting
edge design and enhanced safety and sustainability features, Scenic Spirit will be the most luxurious ship to sail the
Mekong.
The ship has been designed to deliver a truly exceptional experience for only 68 guests and features the largest allbalcony
onebedroom suites on the river. All 34 suites feature separate bedroom, living room and balcony and range in size from
the generous 32sqm Deluxe Suite complete with Scenic Sun Lounge up to the impressive 80sqm Royal Panorama Suite;
the largest suite on any river cruise ship in the world. This premier suite features four separate zones – bathroom with
extralarge bathtub, rainfall shower and walkin dressing room; bedroom; living room and outdoor forward facing deck
complete with daybed, jacuzzi and al fresco dining table.
The 5star Scenic Spirit also boasts four dining venues offering a la carte to casual dining made from the freshest local
produce, a lavish resort style pool deck and bar, full spa with sauna and steam room, spacious bar and lounge, Sun Deck
with open air cinema, complimentary beverages, butler service for all guests plus a guest laundry and elevator between
decks, which no other ships on the river have. As with all Scenic river cruises, guests will also enjoy included tips and
gratuities, expert local guides, all Scenic FreeChoice activities to personalise their experience plus Scenic Enrich special
events. With the most public space per guest and an almost 1:1 guesttostaff ratio, this ship really does take luxury to a whole new level.
Glen Moroney, Chairman at Scenic Tours, says he is excited about bringing Scenic’s signature brand of allinclusive
luxury river cruising to South East Asia. “Asia has been in our sights for a long time with high demand from guests so we
are proud to be launching a ship that brings our renowned European shipbuilding standards and an unprecedented level
of luxury to the Mekong. We have challenged every aspect of the build and design process and have a specialist team of
contractors working with a local shipyard and shipbuilding expert alongside our own European representative so this
really is a key milestone for the business. We cannot wait to share Scenic Spirit with our guests in 2016.”
The ship’s unique and innovative design delivers the ultimate comforts with the latest technologies that increase energy
efficiency and save fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Environmental impact is minimised using latest generation
engines and generators complying with latest environmental emission standards (IMO, EPA and all treated water can be
safely discharged into the rivers. Purpose built to sail the Mekong by experienced European designers, the high end Asian
inspired interiors have been sympathetically designed to complement the environment.
Scenic Tours is offering some fantastic new Earlybird offers for bookings made by 30 April 2015, including free return
flights to Asia including taxes – a saving of up to $3,190 per couple.
Scenic Spirit joins the Scenic fleet of 13 luxury river cruise ships throughout Europe, Russia and South East Asia.
The new 84 page Scenic Tours 2016 Mekong River Cruise brochure is out now.
SOURCE: Scenic Tours