Understated magnificence meets technical innovation as Scenic Eclipse II, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours’ beautiful new ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht, begins its inaugural Mediterranean season with a debut crusing from Lisbon, Portugal immediately.
Aboard the spectacular ship for its maiden voyage – a 12-day Incredible Iberian Discovery cruise to Barcelona, Spain – are Scenic Group Chairman and founder Glen Moroney and his spouse, Karen. Along with high tier loyalty visitors, they are going to be joined by a number of specifically invited VIPs who’ve all performed a component within the imaginative and prescient and supply of the much-anticipated new arrival.
The addition of the 114-suite Scenic Eclipse II to the fleet is a milestone second for Scenic, successfully doubling its capability within the unique exploration cruise market. The 550ft vessel is a near-identical sister-ship to Scenic Eclipse, which set the benchmark for ultra-luxurious cruising when it launched in 2019. For the primary two months of operations, Scenic Eclipse II will spend its time exploring the picturesque coastal waters and coves of Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Spain and France earlier than heading north in direction of Norway for a sequence of Arctic expeditions.
“The arrival of Scenic Eclipse II really is a dream come true,” stated Glen Moroney. “Seeing it here today is testament to the incredible hard work of the team at Scenic Group and MKM Yachts. Guests tell us every day that they simply cannot believe the experiences they get to enjoy when journeying with us – Scenic Eclipse II will elevate that once again. We have pushed the boundaries to what is possible on an ultra-luxury vessel, both in terms of comfort and technology.”
Under the stewardship of Captain Erwan le Rouzic, visitors on the debut crusing will take pleasure in enhanced ultra-luxury areas, new culinary experiences, and unique cultural moments. Tom Goetter, Director of Food and Beverage for Scenic Group Oceans, will likely be available to supervise the ship’s ten inspiring culinary choices, together with the brand new Chef’s Garden @ Epicure immersive culinary masterclass expertise and presentation space that may see the Executive Chef and his group personally share the secrets and techniques of native dishes and cooking strategies. Meanwhile, the Discovery Team will present professional perception into the various life-enhancing excursions accessible.
Among the design enhancements to the 550ft-long Scenic Eclipse II are the brand new Sky Deck, which now options 270-degree views and a brand-new Sky Bar with indoor and outside seating together with six non-public cabanas permitting visitors to benefit from the beautiful views with their favorite drink in hand.
Another new function is the massive, oval formed pool, full with snug furnishings by Italian design home Paola Lenti. An ideal venue for sail-away deck events, the pool now incorporates particular jets permitting visitors to swim ‘laps’.
Elsewhere on board, visitors on the inaugural crusing will be capable of actually immerse themselves within the ship’s eclectic artwork assortment. In a uncommon unique, British-born artist Carl Hush will likely be on board for a dwell set up of his new function art work inside Koko’s Asian Fusion restaurant. The acclaimed creator, whose work encompasses road artwork, collage and portray, attracts closely on Japanese tradition to discover representations and constructions of ladies. Hush beforehand created a bespoke piece in an identical vein for Scenic Eclipse, and this can be a uncommon alternative for visitors to see an artist at work.
Additional artwork on board consists of an unique mural fee by Croatian designer Slaven Kosanovi Lunar within the Night Market @ Koko’s, and the resin blended media work of Mitch Gobel who resides in Australia’s Byron Bay, within the Scenic Bar & Lounge and every visitor suite.
Scenic Eclipse II’s upcoming voyages have already attracted a lot curiosity, with an thrilling array of itineraries by means of 2023 and 2024 now accessible. From the Arctic in the summertime – exploring Norway, Greenland, Iceland and Canada – the Yacht excursions the British Isles earlier than heading throughout the Atlantic to the Caribbean, by means of the Panama Canal to South America, and finally right down to Chile, Argentina, and Antarctica for the Winter.
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In March 2024, it then takes a flip throughout the Pacific in direction of French Polynesia, Tahiti and Fiji, earlier than a sequence of cruises exploring the Kimberley shoreline throughout Australia’s winter. New Zealand, Indonesia and the Solomon Islands are amongst extra Pacific choices up till October 2024.
Of particular curiosity will likely be Scenic Eclipse II’s first look in UK waters in September this yr. The ship will supply two consecutive 10-day itineraries:
Northern Isles, Iceland & Scotland (departing Reykjavik, Iceland, September 4), which options house calls in Fetlar Island, Shetlands, Lerwick, Stromness, Aberdeen and Leith.
Scottish Isles: Historic Trails and Wilderness (departing Leith, September 12), calling at Aberdeen, Stromness, St Kilda (Outer Hebrides), Portree (Isle of Skye), Sound of Mull/Fort William, Oban, Portrush (Northern Ireland) and Dublin (Republic of Ireland).