Signature highlights
Purpose-built 85-metre Mekong river ship with only 68 guests, spacious suites, private balconies and an almost one-to-one staff-to-guest ratio.
Scenic Spirit
Scenic Spirit is a 68-guest Scenic Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2016. This page lists 36 upcoming departures across 10 itineraries in Asia, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Small-ship river cruisers
✓ Travelers wanting all-suite accommodation
✓ Guests who value included dining and beverages
Scenic Spirit at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 27%
A small expedition-size ship at 3,000 gross tons — #397 of 566 ships we track. 44 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Small-ship river cruisers
- Travelers wanting all-suite accommodation
- Guests who value included dining and beverages
- Couples seeking quiet wellness facilities
- Passengers who enjoy open-air viewing spaces
Think twice if you want
- Families seeking dedicated kids facilities
- Travelers wanting large entertainment venues
- Passengers needing wheelchair-accessible cabins
- Guests preferring many cabin categories
- Cruisers seeking ocean-ship nightlife
Live Position ● 1 week ago
Currently on: Highlights of Cambodia, Vietnam & Luxury Mekong (7 nights) — En route to Angkor Ban — last stop Wat Hanchey
Coming up
9.8 knots
Position data may be outdated.
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Scenic Spirit
Scenic Spirit is an intimate luxury river ship purpose-built for Mekong cruising between Vietnam and Cambodia. Designed for up to 68 guests in 34 suites, it combines spacious accommodation with private balconies, butler service, multiple dining venues, a vitality pool, wellness facilities and an open-air cinema. Its small scale supports a highly personalized onboard experience, while the layout and shallow-river design are tailored to Southeast Asian waterways.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Scenic Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- 76 Shipyard, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Registry / flag
- Cambodia
- MMSI
- 514193056
Onboard Experience
Pools, spa & wellness
Facilities include a vitality or resort-style pool, fitness and wellness areas, and spa-related services including sauna and steam facilities.
Accessibility
A passenger elevator serves the principal service and cabin decks; detailed accessibility provisions should be confirmed directly with Scenic.
Environmental features
The vessel was designed with enhanced safety and sustainability features for Mekong operations, but no current operator-specific technical sustainability metrics were located.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 5 · Sun Deck
Sun Deck and Open Air CinemaDeck 4 · Diamond Deck
Pool and Bar Royal Panorama Suite Grand Deluxe Suite Deluxe SuiteDeck 3 · Sapphire Deck
Spirit Lounge Outdoor Lounge River Café Deluxe SuiteDeck 2 · Jewel Deck
Crystal Dining Library Galley Gift Shop Reception Deluxe SuiteDeck 1 · Gem Deck
Gym Beauty Salon Steam Sauna Wellness Centre Guest LaundryView the official Scenic Spirit deck plans from Scenic Cruises →
Cabins & suites
Suite 100%
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Panorama SuiteCategory RS; private outdoor terrace. | Suite | 2 | 861 sq ft | 2 | 4 |
| Grand Deluxe SuiteCategory RD; Scenic Sun Lounge. | Suite | 8 | 430 sq ft | 2 | 4 |
| Deluxe SuiteCategories A, B, BA, BB, C and CA; Scenic Sun Lounge. | Suite | 24 | 344 sq ft | 2 | 2, 3, 4 |
Dining, bars & venues
7 included 1 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
River Café
Included
Casual café serving food and beverages.
Crystal Dining
Included
Main dining venue serving included meals.
History & sister ships
Other Mekong river cruiser ships
Where Scenic Spirit sails, month by month
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| Asia | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| From / night | 0 | $2,429 | $1,284 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $1,427 | $1,343 | 0 | $704 | $870 | $859 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $16,255 · $1,806/night
Ports of CallNext: Dec 17, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $11,227 · $1,604/night
Ports of CallNext: Sep 28, 2027
5 upcoming departures
From $9,400 · $1,343/night
Ports of CallNext: Dec 1, 2026
6 upcoming departures
From $13,750 · $1,964/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 3, 2026
4 upcoming departures
From $14,160 · $2,023/night
Ports of CallNext: Oct 5, 2027
3 upcoming departures
Ports of Call
Next: Feb 9, 2027
3 upcoming departures
From $6,011 · $859/night
Ports of CallNext: Sep 21, 2027
2 upcoming departures
From $6,337 · $704/night
Ports of CallNext: Jul 29, 2027
5 upcoming departures
All 10 itineraries and their departure dates
- Essence of Cambodia, Vietnam & Luxury Mekong 17 Dec 2026
- Essence of Vietnam, Cambodia & Luxury Mekong 28 Sep 2027, 12 Oct 2027, 26 Oct 2027, 23 Nov 2027, 28 Dec 2027
- Highlights of Cambodia, Vietnam & Luxury Mekong 1 Dec 2026, 2 Feb 2027, 16 Feb 2027, 16 Mar 2027, 13 Apr 2027, 11 May 2027
- Indochina Explorer and Luxury Mekong Cruise 3 Nov 2026, 17 Nov 2026, 2 Mar 2027, 27 Apr 2027
- Indochina Explorer and Luxury Mekong Cruise 5 Oct 2027, 2 Nov 2027, 16 Nov 2027
- Journey along the Mekong 9 Feb 2027, 9 Mar 2027, 20 Apr 2027
- Luxury Mekong and Temple Discovery Cruise 21 Sep 2027, 19 Oct 2027
- Meandering along the Mekong and Temple Discovery Cruise 8 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026
- Temple Discovery and Meandering along the Mekong Cruise 29 Jul 2027, 16 Aug 2027, 3 Sep 2027, 30 Nov 2027, 18 Dec 2027
- Treasures of the Mekong Meandering Cruise 20 Jul 2027, 7 Aug 2027, 25 Aug 2027, 12 Sep 2027, 9 Dec 2027
All Upcoming Departures
Scenic Spirit FAQ
What flag does Scenic Spirit sail under?
Scenic Spirit is registered in Cambodia.
How many passengers does Scenic Spirit hold?
Scenic Spirit carries about 68 guests with roughly 50 crew.
How old is Scenic Spirit?
Scenic Spirit entered service in 2016.
How big is Scenic Spirit?
At 3,000 gross tons and 85 m long, Scenic Spirit is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 27% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What is the dress code on Scenic Spirit?
The Southeast Asia river cruise atmosphere is casual during both the day and evening. Scenic does not require formal eveningwear on board.
Is dining included on Scenic Spirit?
Meals on board are included, including dining at Crystal Dining and the River Café. Some optional fine wines and specialty beverages may cost extra.
Are drinks included on Scenic Spirit?
Most beverages are included, but a small number of fine and vintage wines, Champagne and spirits are excluded.
Is Wi-Fi included on Scenic Spirit?
Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided on board.
Are gratuities included on Scenic Spirit?
Scenic includes onboard and onshore tipping and gratuities in its river cruise inclusions.
Does Scenic Spirit have kids facilities or accessible cabins?
The ship has no dedicated children’s facilities, and available ship references list no wheelchair-accessible cabins. Passengers with mobility requirements should confirm suitability with Scenic before booking.