Scenic Spirit
Scenic Spirit

With up to only 68 guests on board, Scenic Spirit is your sanctuary on the Mekong River. Explore, relax and indulge as exotic landscapes float by.

All-Inclusive Dining, Complimentary Excursions, Butler Service, Wellness Facilities, Wellness Staff

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What to expect from Scenic Spirit

Overview

On board Scenic Spirit, you can expect impeccable service, world-class dining, luxurious suites and a truly all-inclusive river cruise that is personalised to meet your needs.

With the largest lead-in suites on the Mekong River, Scenic Spirit has ample room for you to truly relax. Explore this boutique ship designed for only up to 68 guests.

Scenic Spirit has been custom-built and designed to offer you maximum space and comfort to indulge in truly all-inclusive ultra-luxury. 

Unpack your bags just once and settle into your spacious suite featuring separate living and sleeping areas as well as your own balcony. Explore the light-filled public spaces and dining areas, where you can relax, indulge and dream, as the magical Vietnamese and Cambodian landscapes float by. Your experience will be one of unmatched luxury with enhanced protocols, for your health and wellbeing.

Accommodation

Scenic Spirit has the largest lead-in suites on the Mekong River, designed with unrivalled attention to detail. Each suite features luxuriously appointed multi-room spaces with a balcony. Our custom ergonomic Scenic Slumber Bed will ensure you wake up refreshed and the signature Scenic Sun Lounge provides your own private window to the world.

Royal Panorama Suite

​Your rejuvenating retreat

These indulgent, spacious suites redefine industry standards and feature a private terrace, where you can unwind in your outdoor Jacuzzi and take in 180° views. Enjoy a range of exclusive inclusions while staying in your Royal Panorama Suite, from private transfers to in-suite breakfast, and hotel privileges when on your combined land journey. 

Suite Features

At a generous 80sqm, these suites feature a private terrace with an outdoor Jacuzzi, day bed and amazing 180° views from the bow of the ship.

Suite Highlights

  • A Queen-size Scenic Slumber Bed with a pillow menu
  • Scenic Sun Lounge, for wide-angle splendour at the press of a button
  • Separate lounge area
  • Walk-in wardrobe
  • Oversized bathroom with bath 

Amenities & Features

  • Club Floor privileges at the Caravelle Saigon and Landmark rooms at Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor in Siem Reap
  • Private transfers
  • A bottle of Champagne on boarding
  • Invitation to Chef’s table whilst on board
  • A US$100 per couple on board Wellness Centre credit
  • Unlimited complimentary laundry services
  • Butler service with valet, shoeshine and drinks service and morning tea and coffee
  • Cocktails arranged in the lounge of your suite
  • In-suite breakfast
  • Plush bathrobes
  • Nightly turndown service

Grand Deluxe Suite

Discover our Grand Deluxe Suites

With luxury furnishings and a stylish lounge area to unwind in, your Grand Deluxe Suite will be your home away from home. Enjoy the captivating Mekong views from your Scenic Sun Lounge and the range of exclusive inclusions, from delicious pre-dinner canapes to hotel privileges when on your combined land journey. 

Suite Features

Our Grand Deluxe Suites are a spacious 40sqm and include Diamond Deck benefits.

Suite Highlights

  • A queen-size Scenic Slumber Bed with a pillow menu
  • Scenic Sun Lounge, for wide-angle splendour at the press of a button
  • Separate lounge area
  • Walk-in wardrobe
  • Spacious bathroom 

Amenities & Features

  • Butler service with valet, shoeshine and drinks service and morning tea and coffee
  • Club Floor privileges at the Caravelle Saigon and Landmark rooms at Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor in Siem Reap.
  • Complimentary laundry service for two garments pressed daily
  • Fresh fruit delivered to your suite
  • Canapes before dinner and petit fours after dinner
  • Cocktails arranged in the lounge of your suite
  • Plush bathrobes
  • Nightly turndown service. 

Deluxe Suite

Your spacious hideaway

The most spacious lead-in suites available on the Mekong River, these beautiful suites offer you a separate bedroom and lounge area to relax in. Enjoy dining, reading and taking in the passing views from your Scenic Sun Lounge, and a butler service to ensure every detail is taken care of. 

Suite Features

At 32sqm these Deluxe Suites are the most spacious lead-in suites on the Mekong River. 

Suite Highlights

  • Queen-size Scenic Slumber Bed with a pillow menu
  • Scenic Sun Lounge, for wide-angle splendour at the press of a button
  • Separate bedroom and lounge area
  • Spacious bathroom 

Amenities & Features

  • Butler service with valet, shoeshine and drinks service and morning tea/coffee
  • Cocktails arranged in the lounge of your suite
  • Plush bathrobes
  • Nightly turndown service

Exclusively for guests staying on the Diamond Deck:

  • In-suite breakfast
  • Complimentary laundry service for two garments pressed daily. 

Decks

Sun Deck

  • Sun Deck
  • Open Air Cinema
  • Elevator

Diamond Deck

  • Swimming Pool and Bar
  • Royal Panorama Suite Cat RS
  • Grand Deluxe Suite Cat RD
  • Deluxe Suite Cat A
  • Elevator

Sapphire Deck

  • Outdoor Lounge
  • Spirit Lounge
  • River Café
  • Deluxe Suite Cat B, BB & BA
  • Elevator

Jewel Deck

  • Library
  • Gift Shop
  • Reception
  • Crystal Dining
  • Gallery
  • Deluxe Suite Cat CA & C
  • Elevator

Gem Deck

  • Wellness Centre
  • Steam Sauna
  • Beauty Salon
  • Gym
  • Guest Laundry
  • Elevator

Gratuities

Tipping and gratuities for drivers, local guides, porters, and waiting staff are included in the total price of your holiday. Please note, tipping is not included for meals, drinks, taxis and transfers outside your itinerary and only applies to on board services. We’d recommend tipping 10-15% in restaurants (unless a service charge has already been applied) and 10-15% on taxi meters. As a rule, always pre-negotiate taxi fares before agreeing to travel.

Entertainment

With up to only 68 guests on board, Scenic Spirit is your sanctuary on the Mekong River. Explore, relax and indulge as exotic landscapes float by.

Spirit Lounge

Enjoy a glass of your favourite wine, beer or spirit amid elegant and contemporary surroundings in the Spirit Lounge. This is the main bar area on board the Scenic Spirit, a place to relax and catch-up with new-found friends during your downtime on board.

Sun Deck and Open Air Cinema

The Sun Deck is an open-air space at the top of the Scenic Spirit, where you can drink in wonderful views and relax on one of the comfortable sun loungers. Take in a classic film or new release in Scenic Spirit’s state-of-the-art open-air cinema. With screenings available on select evenings during your river cruise, you can take in a film beneath the stars as your ship makes its way towards its next destination.

Swimming Pool & Bar

Take a dip in Scenic Spirit’s sleek swimming pool, which is available for your bathing pleasure on the Sun Deck. Providing the ideal place to relax and unwind after a shore excursion, our contemporary pool and bathing area is the perfect way to cool off during your Mekong river cruise. Make the most of our generous all-inclusive drinks offering at the poolside bar, where you can indulge in a range of alcoholic drinks and hot and cold beverages throughout your Mekong river journey. Steps from the pool, it’s a fabulous way to refresh and unwind.

Spirit Reception

Whatever you need throughout your Mekong river cruise, our welcoming reception team are here to help.

Spirit Outdoor Lounge

Relax and indulge in a little of what you fancy at our outdoor lounge, where you can enjoy a range of all-inclusive drinks and light meals. With fine views of the river, this is alfresco living at its best.

Library

Take a book from the shelf and relax in Scenic Spirit’s on-board library. With plenty of novels and non-fiction works to choose from, your downtime lounging by the pool or relaxing in your suite guarantees total relaxation and enjoyment.

Enrichment

An immersive journey filled with exotic wonders

Experience the true wonder of South East Asia and embark on a truly all-inclusive river cruise that doesn’t just take you to remarkable places – it brings each one vividly to life.

From sightseeing in vibrant towns, including Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh, to immersing yourself in the history of Phnom Penh, there are many incredible things to experience during your river cruise and land journey. 

Scenic E-Bikes

Explore cities onshore on our complimentary e-bikes. 

Scenic Freechoice

Personalise your river cruise and pursue your own interests as you set off on unique excursions in South East Asia. Scenic’s extensive list of Freechoice excursions offer an Active, Moderate or Relaxed pace so you can choose activities best suited to you. Whether it’s discovering the stories of the Vietnamese history or enjoying a food tour though Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi on the back of a vintage Vespa, the choice is yours.

Scenic Enrich

Enjoy the wonders of South East Asia through an exciting river cruise and Land Journey, designed to showcase the best of your destination. Personalise your trip with the experiences to match your interests and pace. Go behind the scenes with Scenic Enrich to enjoy private access to iconic locations including the spectacular Angkor Temple Gala Dinner illuminated by twilight, when extending to Siem Reap.

On Board Team

The Nth Degree

From the moment you step on board Scenic Spirit, consider yourself at home. You’ll enjoy exemplary service, who’ll go above and beyond with almost one crew member for every guest to ensure you enjoy every moment of your river cruise. 

Cruise Director and Team

Acting as one of your main points of contact during your cruise, they will take care of all arrangements for your excursions and attend to any special requests you may have.

Tour Director

Your Scenic-employed Tour Director will be with you from arrival to departure including on your Mekong River cruise on Scenic Spirit and during your land journey. They’re handpicked and trained by Scenic and most have been sharing their expertise for many years.

Culinary Team and Bar Staff

Our Executive Chefs are trained in some of Europe and Asia’s most reputable restaurants and draw inspiration from Asia’s vibrant food culture. They prepare all meals with the freshest ingredients. The bar and wait staff will go to the Nth Degree, from knowing how you like your coffee at breakfast to your preferred white or red wine at lunch.

Scenic Butlers

All guests on Scenic Spirit enjoy butler service. Your butler will take pride in remembering your preferences and tastes, arriving with your favourite morning beverage at just the right time, or helping you unpack or book in some down-time with a beauty treatment.

Wellness and Fitness Staff

The Wellness Team on Scenic Spirit can support you in maintaining your wellbeing and fitness goals. They can guide you with morning Tai Chi or walking on the Sun Deck. Iron out your travel weariness with a relaxing treatment at the spa, including a deep tissue Khmer massage or foot reflexology.

Dining

You’ll find delectable all-inclusive options to suit tastes and mood on Scenic Spirit. Whether you prefer a 10-course degustation fine dining experience, a relaxed restaurant setting with a delicious à la carte menu or room service in the privacy of your suite. Each meal on board is curated by our creative chefs as a tribute to the spectacular regions you pass though. 

Crystal Dining

Enjoy à la carte menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner at Crystal Dining. Available on all Europe and South East Asia river cruises, this main restaurant offers a relaxed dining experience with local delicacies.

River Cafe

Offering a casual dining experience, you can enjoy all-day grazing options, light snacks and tasty treats to suit your schedule. The River Café is available on all Europe and South East Asia river cruises.  

In-Suite Dining

Choose to dine in the comfort of your luxurious suite, while taking in the incredible views and enjoy included room service throughout your cruise.  

Chef’s Table Dining

Take a culinary journey through South East Asia when dining at Chef’s Table. Exclusively for Diamond Deck guests, this experience offers an enticing 10-course degustation dinner with matched wines for up to 10 guests, and is available on our South East Asia river cruises.

Health and Fitness

Your wellbeing, your way

Our Scenic Space-Ships in Europe and Scenic Spirit on the Mekong River feature a sophisticated range of spaces designed for you to relax, indulge and rejuvenate. You can tailor every moment on board to your wellness needs. Whether that’s a spa treatment, a workout in the gym, a dip in the Vitality Pool or a therapeutic visit to the Salt Therapy Lounge.

Wellness Areas

Begin your day by taking a refreshing dip in the Vitality Pool, or with morning exercise or Tai Chi on the Sun Deck on board Scenic Spirit. Let our wellness experts guide you through mindful meditation or unwind and detox in the steam sauna.

Gym

The gym on board Scenic Spirit is equipped to help with your exercise routine while cruising. Enjoy the use of the bikes, treadmills, cross trainers, free weights and resistance training equipment.

Spa Treatments

The wonderfully relaxing spa in the Wellness Centre will iron out your travel weariness with a wide range of treatments curated to meet your needs. Try a deep tissue traditional Khmer massage or foot reflexology and let our expert wellness staff look after you.

Other Cruise Information

ClassCruise Type: river

Class: Space-Ship

Ship Size: boutique

Style: luxury

Operator Reference: scenic-tours-operator

Nursery: none

Child Facilities: none

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