Scenic Aura is a 44-guest Scenic Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2016. This page lists 20 upcoming departures across 5 itineraries in Asia, day by day and port by port.
A small expedition-size ship at 1,785 gross tons — #514 of 566 ships we track. 41 tons of ship per guest.
Scenic Aura is a small, 44-guest river ship built specifically for Southeast Asian cruising. Its 22 accommodations are balcony suites, supported by a high service ratio and intimate public spaces including lounges, a pool, open-air cinema and multiple dining venues. Originally launched for Myanmar’s Irrawaddy River, the vessel is scheduled to return to service for Scenic’s Lower Ganges and Hooghly River program in India after a period inactive between programs.
An intimate 44-guest ship with all-balcony accommodations, a pool, open-air cinema, library, lounges and Scenic’s highly personalized service style. Its shallow-river design suits destinations inaccessible to larger river vessels.
No dedicated children’s club or family program was identified. The published maximum room occupancy is two guests, making the ship primarily suited to adults.
Facilities include a fitness area or gym, wellness treatment space and an outdoor pool or vitality pool. There is no passenger elevator, so guests should expect stair use onboard.
Accessibility is limited by the absence of a passenger elevator and the ship’s staircase-based layout. Shore access on Southeast Asian river itineraries may also involve uneven banks, gangways and substantial walking.
The vessel has been associated with refillable passenger water bottles and locally focused operating practices, but no current formal sustainability specification was found in the reviewed operator material.
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| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Panorama SuiteCategory RS; private forward terrace. | Suite | 2 | 753 sq ft | 2 | 4 |
| Grand Deluxe SuiteCategory RD; includes a Scenic Sun Lounge. | Suite | 2 | 430 sq ft | 2 | 4 |
| Deluxe SuiteCategories A, B, BA and C; includes a Scenic Sun Lounge. | Suite | 16 | 344 sq ft | 2 | 2, 3, 4 |
| Balcony SuiteCategory CA; includes a Scenic Sun Lounge. | Balcony | 2 | 258–301 sq ft | 2 | 2 |
7 included 2 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
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Scenic Aura carries about 44 guests with roughly 35 crew.
Scenic Aura entered service in 2016.
At 1,785 gross tons and 65 m long, Scenic Aura is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 9% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
The onboard dress code is relaxed and casual, with more conservative clothing recommended for some shore visits.
Yes. Onboard meals are included, with the main Bamar Dining restaurant and the casual River Café providing the principal dining options.
Yes. Scenic’s river-cruise fare includes onboard and onshore gratuities.
Yes. Wi-Fi is included as part of the Scenic river-cruise offering.
The ship has no wheelchair-accessible cabins and no passenger elevator listed in its ship specifications, so accessibility is limited.
There are no dedicated children’s facilities, supervised youth programs or teen areas. The ship is designed primarily for adults.
