Scenic Eclipse II has entered the water for the first time. The event was marked by a ‘float out’ ceremony, at the 3. maj shipyard in Croatia.
The process of managing the construction of the vessel is led by MKM Yachts, a division of the Scenic Group.
Scenic Group’s second ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht, Scenic Eclipse II is 168 metres long and 21.5 metres wide.
The cruise line said in a statement that the ship was designed to meet the highest environmental standards and is structurally strengthened to navigate all seas, including the polar waters of Antarctica and the Arctic.
Scenic Eclipse II is due to launch in April 2023, with her maiden voyage sailing from Lisbon to Barcelona.
The cruise line confirmed that the ship will have several enhancements following feedback from guests and crew who sailed on Scenic Eclipse.
In addition to the new features in the Senses Spa, Scenic Eclipse II will have a newly designed outdoor pool and Panorama Bar on its top deck.
It will also be equipped with a next-generation custom-made submarine, Scenic Neptune II, that can dive down to a depth of up to 200 metres.
Glen Moroney, Chairman and Founder of Scenic Group commented, “This is a big and important moment for all of us at Scenic.
“Scenic Eclipse II represents an improved vision of our pioneering approach in the world of ultra-luxury cruising.
“We are grateful to be able to build the most technologically advanced discovery passenger ships in the world and to cooperate with shipyards with a long, proud tradition of shipbuilding.
“We were able to find the suitable partners in the Republic of Croatia and the 3. maj shipyard, and I would like to thank them for their co-operation, as well as all other stakeholders who recognised the seriousness of our intentions and the importance of this project for Croatian shipbuilding on a global scale, primarily Croatian government, Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR), OTP Bank and others.”
Scenic Eclipse II is on course for completion by April next year and will join Scenic Eclipse sailing itineraries taking in the Mediterranean, Scotland, the Americas, the Caribbean and both Polar regions.
In 2024, Scenic Eclipse II will also visit Polynesia and Indonesia and Australia, where Scenic was founded 37 years ago.
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