Scenic Spirit
Why cruise on this ship?
Scenic's Mekong River cruises take place aboard Scenic Spirit, a 279-foot vessel that was launched in 2016 and can accommodate 68 passengers in 34 one-bedroom balcony suites.
Dining
Southeast Asia is renowned for its fresh and flavoursome cuisines, and the Scenic Spirit gastronomic experience is designed to give you a taste of what this exciting region has to offer.
They have a selection of complimentary on-board dining venues, including the Crystal Dining Room which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Early risers can enjoy an alternative breakfast in the River Café, which also serves Asian-inspired fare and snacks throughout the day. For something different, the Teppanyaki Bar opens on select evenings for al-fresco dining. All of the ingredients used on-board are sourced from local suppliers, so you'll enjoy fresh seasonal produce and the finest regional specialties, created by an expert team of culinary craftsmen.
Crystal Dining Restaurant
The Crystal Dining Room offers breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Buffet or À la carte, you can look forward to flexible seating arrangements and meals prepared by award-winning chefs, accompanied by a generous selection of complimentary drinks.
Features
- Experience: Complimentary
- Food type: Classic
River Cafe
If you're an early riser, you might choose to east at the River Café, which opens early for breakfast and serves casual Asian-inspired fare and snacks throughout the day.
Features
- Experience: Complimentary
- Food type: Casual
In-Suite Dining
If you're in a more relaxed mood, or simply want a little time to yourself, the inclusive room service ensures that you can also eat in the comfort of your own suite.
Features
- Experience: Complimentary
- Food type: Room
Entertaining
With championed contemporary comfort onboard, the spirit of Southeast Asia is engrained in every design decision, even within the ships lounge and bar, making the Scenic Spirit unrivalled on the Mekong river...
Lounge and Bar
During your cruise, visit the Spirit Lounge and Bar and choose from a selection of wines, beers, soft drinks, cocktails and spirits or help yourself to teas and coffee, all at no extra cost. It’s worth noting that they store their wines in special EuroCave storage cabinets to ensure that your wine is matured and served at the perfect temperature.
Features
- Bar
- Lounge
Enrichment
Cruising the Mekong will lead you to the heart of South East Asia’s vibrant communities, rich culture and timeless history. The region offers an incredible array of sights and experiences and the exclusive Scenic Freechoice and Scenic Enrich activities allow you to personalise your tour to your liking. Visit a local market in Siem Reap and take part in an authentic Khmer cooking class or take a journey through the countryside to the Killing Fields in Phnom Penh.
As the sun sets partake in the tradition of ‘oil lamp lighting’ around Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon or witness the sunrise over the magnificent 12th century Angkor Wat temple complex. Take a trek in the areas surrounding Inle Lake and visit a hill tribe village or discover the art of Vietnamese art of water puppetry. With a wonderful variety of relaxed, moderate and active paced options, you can soak up the serene beauty and discover the remarkable stories of this region.
Scenic Enrich
Scenic Enrich experiences are once-in-a-lifetime immersion into local cultural and culinary wealth. Most are unique and exclusive to Scenic and you will walk away with treasured memories. Indulge in high tea before being treated to an exclusive private shadow puppet performance recounting ancient Khmer folk tales at the iconic Raffles, Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh, experience life at a village monastery in Bagan, take a tour of the village, meet the locals, before enjoying a spread of traditional Burmese sweets; or receive a traditional monk’s blessing at Cambodia’s 11th century Angkor-period complex, Wat Nokor.
Features
- Excursions
- Lectures
Scenic Freechoice
Scenic Freechoice is a collection of activities in key destinations with a wonderful variety of pace options covering many passions and interests. Personalise your tour to your liking, at no extra cost. Discover the tastes of Laos at a produce market before learning the art of its popular local dishes, tour the streets of Hanoi for its vibrant emerging art scene, or breathe in the beauty of Luang Prabang’s Kuang Si Waterfalls and admire the numerous turquoise blue pools.
Features
- Excursions
- Local Experience
Health and fitness
Whilst aboard the ship, guests are provided with a Fitness centre and a Wellbeing centre where luxurious treatments such as a one-hour aroma therapy full-body massage are available.
Health & Fitness
The Scenic Spirit is akin to a 5-star floating hotel, offering unrivalled health and fitness amenities featuring an Onboard Swimming Pool, Gym, Beauty Salon, Steam Sauna and Wellness Centre.
Features
- Spa
- Gym
- Wellness
Kids and teens
Please note: the the ship does not have any facilities onboard to accommodate Kids/Teens.
Accommodation
Introducing the first 'all-balcony suite' ship on the Mekong river. 100% of the Deluxe Suites include a separate bedroom, living room, en-suite bathroom, and balcony so you can enjoy the sights and unwind on your own terms. The superior queen-size Scenic ‘Slumber Beds’ with fresh, crisp Egyptian cotton linen are a dream, while individual climate control and a pillow menu offer absolute comfort. Your suite or stateroom includes a flat-screen HDTV and Mac mini system, plus complimentary mini-bar and WiFi internet access. There’s also a personal safe for your valuables and a nightly turndown service.
Royal Panorama Suite
This is the largest suite on the Mekong river. Being up forward on the Diamond Deck, enjoy fantastic views of the passing scenery from your private terrace with outdoor Jacuzzi and day bed. Suites have a separate lounge and dining area, walk-in dressing room and a luxurious oversized bathroom offering a separate bathtub, toilet and shower.
Features
- King or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Dining Area
- Shower
- Whirlpool Bath
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- Suite Benefits
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
Grand Deluxe Suite
These eight suites on the Diamond Deck are the ultimate in luxury. With more space, impeccable service and thoughtful touches, you can enjoy an outdoor balcony, separate lounge and dining area, extra-large walk in wardrobe and a luxurious oversized bathroom.
Features
- King or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- Suite Benefits
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
Deluxe Suite
These spacious Suites are located on the Jewel, Sapphire and Diamond Decks. Each have a private full-length balcony, walk in wardrobe and elegant en-suite bathrooms featuring a large vanity basin with a separate toilet and shower.
Features
- Queen or Twin Configuration
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
Deck plans
Sun Deck
- Sun Deck
- Open Air Cinema
Diamond Deck
- Pool and Bar
- Royal Panorama Suite- Cat RS
- Grand Deluxe Suite- Cat RD
- Deluxe Suite-Cat A
Sapphire Deck
- Outdoor Lounge
- Spirit Lounge
- River Cafe
- Deluxe Suite- Cat B
- Deluxe Suite- Cat BB
- Deluxe Suite- Cat BA
Jewel Deck
- Library
- Gift Shop
- Reception
- Crystal Dining
- Galley
Gem Deck
- Wellness Centre
- Steam Sauna
- Beauty Salon
- Gym
- Guest Laundry
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