Why the iconic Scenic Eclipse wonโ€™t sail this year

Scenic Eclipse

Scenic, the Australian river cruise line, is delaying its move into expedition ocean cruising until 2019 after running into construction problems. Owner Glen Moroney told US site Travel Agent the $250 million Scenic Eclipse, which has been heavily advertised in Australia and has two helicopters and a mini sub for its luxury guests, wonโ€™t now … Read more

Scenic announces second luxury expedition yacht

Scenic announces second luxury expedition yacht

Australian cruise brand Scenic tonight announced a second luxury expedition yacht – just days since the launch of the first. According to the company announcement: “Following the extraordinary global interest in 6-star Scenic Eclipse, we are proud to announce our flagship will be joined by a sister ship, Scenic Eclipse II.” The first discovery yacht … Read more

Crystal Endeavor – Are we seeing double?

Crystal Endeavor - Are we seeing double?

Crystal Cruises announced overnight that it would be launching a 200-passenger polar class megayacht to be named Crystal Endeavor โ€“ย with a design that looks uncannily similar the Scenic Eclipse. Both ships boast similar specs and appear aimed at the same luxury expedition market. They are even being launched in the same month – August 2018. … Read more