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Scenic Aura

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Scenic's newest luxury river cruise ship, Scenic Aura, will offer cruises along the Irrawaddy River of Myanmar (Burma), exploring the mystical waterways and byways that lead to hidden villages, ancient cities and time-honored cultures.

  • 44guests
  • 1,785gross tons
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The Shwezigon pagoda in Bagan, Myanmar. See it on a luxury river cruise.

At a glance

Scenic Aura is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Scenic, in service since 2016. It carries 44 guests and 35 crew (1.3 guests per crew member) at 1,785 gross tons. It is the 18th largest of 18 Scenic ships by guest capacity.

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Specs

Guests
44
Crew
35
Gross tons
1,785
Decks
5
Length
213 ft
Maiden voyage
2016
Space ratio
1.3
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
1.3
Cabins
22

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Scenic Aura: Exploring the mystical waterways of Myanmar

Scenic's  luxury river cruise ship Scenic Aura explores Myanmar's mystical waterways and byways that lead to hidden villages, ancient cities and time-honored cultures. 

The ship provides a boutique and intimate environment with just 22 all-balcony suites for 44 guests. The high-end ship also boasts a choice of dining venues offering a la carte to casual dining made from the freshest local produce, a vitality pool and bar area, spacious bar and lounge, Sun Deck with open-air cinema, complimentary beverages, butler service for all guests plus a guest laundry.

With an almost 1:1 guest-to-staff ratio, Scenic Aura brings an unprecedented level of luxury to the Irrawaddy. As with all Scenic river cruises, guests will also enjoy included tips and gratuities, expert local guides, various activities to personalize their experience plus Scenic Enrich special events and Scenic Sundowners cocktail receptions.

Where Scenic Aura sails

Scenic Aura will sail 10-night cruises between the storied cities of Mandalay and Pyay in Myanmar. Destinations include Yangon (Rangoon), Inle Lake, Bagan, Manadalay and Amarapura. Note: The Scenic website doesn't list Scenic Aura as one of its ships, so contact a Cruiseable travel consultant to get specific details about itineraries. 

 

Here's a 3-minute overview of what you can expect on a Scenic Aura cruise in Myanmar.

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Accommodations

All suites feature separate bedroom, living room and balcony and range in size from the 258-square-foot Balcony Suite complete with Scenic Sun Lounge up to the impressive 753-square-foot Royal Panorama Suite. The largest suite on the Irrawaddy, the Royal Panorama features four separate zones: bathroom with extra-large bathtub, rainfall shower and walk-in dressing room; bedroom; living room and outdoor forward facing deck complete with daybed and whirlpool.

About the ship

Scenic Aura joins the Scenic fleet of 16 luxury river cruise ships throughout Europe, Russia and Southeast Asia — Scenic Spirit joined the fleet on the Mekong River in January 2016.

As sister ship to Scenic Spirit, Scenic Aura is being purpose built to Scenic’s renowned European shipbuilding standards in Yangon. Her cutting-edge design incorporates enhanced safety and sustainability features.

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Interested in a cruise on this ship?

If you're interested in a cruise on Scenic Aura, contact a Cruiseable travel advocate at 1-877-322-3773 or by email. You'll get a better deal than you can get by contacting the cruise line directly. We can discuss options that include free or reduced air. 

 

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  • The Deluxe Suite on Scenic Aura, which will sail the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar.
  • The Deluxe Suite on the new river ship Scenic Aura.
  • A look at the elegantly appointed bathroom in a Deluxe Suite on Scenic Aura.

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  • The Shwezigon pagoda in Bagan, Myanmar. See it on a luxury river cruise.
  • Al fresco dining and refreshments on the deck of Scenic Aura.
  • The Grand Deluxe Suite aboard the river ship Scenic Aura.
  • The mystical temples of Bagan, Myanmar, just before sunrise. See it on a river cruise.
  • The main lounge on Scenic Aura, which sails the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar.
  • The Pool Deck on Scenic Aura, which sails the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar.
  • The restaurant on the luxury cruise ship Scenic Aura, which visits river towns in Myanmar.
  • Scenic Aura sails the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar past centuries-old temples and pagodas.
  • A deck scene from the luxury river ship Scenic Aura (digital rendering).

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