Scenic is Poised to Expand Its Discovery Yachts to Warm-Weather Cruising

Scenic Group, which got its start 40 years ago offering escorted land tours, is moving to expand its unique brand of all-inclusive luxury cruising to warm-weather destinations as the brand expands. The group jumped into cruising in 2019 with its first aptly-named “Discovery Yacht,” and after a success in the polar regions, it looks to expand its warm-weather cruising as a new option for its loyal customers.

Expanding from its base in escorted land tours and river cruising, Scenic Eclipse (17,545 gross tons) launched in 2019. Scenic is fond of saying it “changed the direction of expedition cruising, instantly setting the benchmark in ultra-luxury experiences, state-of-the-art technology, and custom ship design.”

Scenic Group Founder & Chairman Glen Moroney explained the ship, which is 168 meters (551 feet) in length, was designed to look like a private yacht with sleek styling, a black hull, and elegant lines. It has just 114 suites, the smallest of which, the Verandah Suites, are 344 sq. feet. The ship carries a maximum of 228 passengers (limited to 200 in Antarctica), and it is an all-inclusive offering.

Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Eclipse II spend up to 70 percent of their time in the polar regions (Scenic)

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