Scenic Spirit

Intimate ship Bliss scored

Scenic's luxury river cruise ship Scenic Spirit debuted in January 2016 and features upscale cruising in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos along the Mekong River as well as to Halong Bay, Siem Reap (Angkor Wat) and other exotic locations.

68guests
23cruises now
$6,059fares from

The new luxury river ship Scenic Spirit sails the Mekong River.

At a glance

Scenic Spirit is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Scenic, in service since 2016. It carries 68 guests and 50 crew (1.4 guests per crew member). It is the 17th largest of 18 Scenic ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for cultural (10/10) and lowest for party (3/10). It has 23 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $6,059 to $14,945.

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Specs

Guests: 68
Crew: 50
Decks: 5
Length: 279 ft
Maiden voyage: 2016
Space ratio: 1.4; Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew: 1.4
Suites: 34

Bliss scores

What Scenic Spirit is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

Active 7.0
Adventure and nature 7.0
Cultural 10.0
Dining 8.0
Entertainment 7.0
Family friendly 4.0
Party 3.0
Romantic 9.0
Spa and fitness 7.0
Staterooms 8.0

Our review

Scenic Spirit: Luxury river cruises in Vietnam & Cambodia

Scenic's luxury river cruise ship Scenic Spirit features upscale cruising in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos along the Mekong River as well as to Halong Bay, Siem Reap (Angkor Wat) and other exotic locations.

The 68-passenger river ship has 34 one-bedroom balcony suites and an almost 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio. She is equipped with a sleek swimming pool, a steam sauna and an open-air cinema.

Scenic’s all-inclusive fares cover alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, butler service, guided tours from local experts and gratuities.

Where Scenic Spirit sails

Scenic Spirit features a variety of different itineraries in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, including such destinations as the Mekong River, Halong Bay and Siem Reap (Angkor Wat). Itineraries include 7- to 23-night cruises along the Mekong with optional land tours from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh and Bangkok.

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Highlights on Scenic Spirit

Scenic Spirit provides butler service for every passenger and an opulent collection of amenities. It is the only ship on the Mekong with an elevator between decks, making this vessel a good choice for less mobile passengers.

Cabins

Scenic Spirit features the largest suites available on the waters of Southeast Asia. Each of the 34 suites has a separate bedroom, living room and balcony and range in size from the Deluxe Suite (344 square feet) to the Royal Panorama Suite (860 square feet), the largest suite on any river cruise ship in the world.

Dining

Scenic Spirit offers four dining venues with a focus on local produce, ranging from casual cafe fare to à la carte menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests on the Diamond Deck can dine at the exclusive Table La Rive degustation restaurant.

Entertainment & activities

Scenic Spirit has a resort-style pool deck and a sun deck, which comes complete with an open-air cinema. There is also a beauty salon, spa with a sauna and steam room, a gym and walking track. Area for socializing include the outdoor lounge, pool deck bar, observation lounge and Spirit lounge.

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The new luxury river ship Scenic Spirit sails the Mekong River.
Scenic Spirit offers exotic river cruise itineraries in Southeast Asia.
The spa aboard the new luxury cruise ship Scenic Spirit.
The top deck of Scenic Spirit, the new river ship that sails the Mekong River.
The new luxury river ship Scenic Spirit will sail on voyages along the Mekong River between Cambodia and Vietnam.
The Crystal dining room aboard the luxury river ship Scenic Spirit.
The Royal Panorama Suite aboard the luxury river ship Scenic Spirit.
The Royal Panorama Suite aboard the luxury river ship Scenic Spirit.
A look at Scenic Spirit at sunset. The new luxury river ship sails the Mekong River.
The atrium of Scenic Spirit. The luxury river ship sails itineraries on the Mekong River.
The covered lounge on Scenic Spirit offers an ideal vantage point to take in the passing landscapes of the Mekong.
The lounge of Scenic Spirit, the new river ship that sails the Mekong River.