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Discovery Deluxe - SCENIC ECLIPSE

SCENIC ECLIPSE ist das erste Hochsee Discovery Kreuzfahrtschiff von SCENIC
by Earl of Cruise
Der australische Kreuzfahrtanbieter und Reeder für Deluxe Flusskreuzfahrten, SCENIC CRUISES, ist bekannt für seine luxuriösen Schiffe auf den Flüssen Europas, Russlands und Südost-Asiens (Mekong und Irrawaddy/Mynmar ehem. Burma). Jetzt hat SCENIC angekündigt ein Schiff, und ein weiteres in Option bei der kroatischen ULJANIK GROUP bestellt zu haben, wovon das erste, die SCENIC ECLIPSE im Sommer 2018 in Dienst gehen soll.
Die neue Ozean Division von SCENIC geht mit dem luxuriösesten Expeditions Cruiser in den Markt.
Ein paar Fakten zu Beginn:

·         Six on board dining options, Contemporary French fine dining – capacity 44, Pan Asian restaurant – capacity 100, Italian and steak restaurant – capacity 100, Al fresco indoor/outdoor restaurant – capacity 125, Ocean Café and Lounge – capacity 40, In-suite dining with 24-hour room service, Personal service with a 1:1 staff to guest ratio, Two seven-seater helicopters, One seven-seater submarine, 12 Zodiacs, E-bikes, Kayaks, Snorkelling & scuba equipment, Internal mud room, Marine platform, A remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) with camera, Spa sanctuary, Indoor/outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Gym, yoga & pilates studio, 240 seat theatre, Library, Experienced Cruise Directors, Discovery Team for every destination
·         100% verandah suites, Unlimited complimentary beverages , All meals on board, 24-hour room service, Choice of six dining options , Butler service for every guest, Expert-led shore excursions, Bottled water for all shore excursions, Late night menu,Cocktails to your room, On board entertainment & lectures, Complimentary Wi-Fi internet, Complimentary self-service guest laundry, Personalised airport transfers, All tipping, gratuities and porterage
·         170m Länge,16,500 gt, 228 Gäste (Passenger - crew Ratio ~1:1)

Die Kategorien zur Buchung beginnen bei den Veranda Suite mit 32m² und enden in der Eigner Penthouse Suite von 232m², mit zwei Schlafräumen ... wenn man sich etwas einschränkt ...
Bei einigen Suiten wird in meinen Augen zwar mit diesem Begriff "geschummelt", denn es sind im Grunde `big staterooms´, also "nur" Kabinen. In der oberen Buchungskategorie werden auf den SCENIC ECLIPSE aber echte Suiten angeboten ... mehr als auf EUROPA 2 (vier). Denn Suiten sind immer noch eine Folge von Räumen.
Die SCENIC ECLIPSE wird mit der höchsten Eisklasse (Polar Class 6 / Ice Class 1A Super) und einer Doppelhülle versehen sein, damit sie mit ihren maximal 228 Gästen an Bord auch in den Polarmeeren kreuzen kann. Hierzu kommt auch die Tatsache, dass nur noch 350 Gäste maximal in der Antarktis an Land dürfen. Für die SCENIC ECLIPSE sollte das also kein Problem darstellen, denn auf diesen Fahrten werden nur 200 Gäste an Bord sein, um ihnen ein wiederholtes Anland gehen in der Antarktis zu ermöglichen.
Safety First - die SCENIC ECLIPSE ist nicht nur als luxuriöse Discorevery Yacht geplant, sondern erfüllt höchste Sicherheitsnormen, und implementiert neueste Technologien. So war die Klassifizierungsgesellschaft BUREAU VERITAS bei der Planung für das neue Schiff des autralischen Veranstalters SCENIC von Beginn an beteiligt.
Die SCENIC ECLIPSE wird durch zwei diesel-elektrische Motoreinheiten und zwei Azipods angetrieben. Die Discovery Yacht erfüllt auch die SOLAS Bestimmung Safe-Return-to-Port, durch getrennte Maschinenräume. Dazu gehört zudem ein modernes Ballastwasser Management, sowie Abwasser Reinigungssystem, Abfall Vorhaltung und am Ende steht dann ein Green Passport.
SCENIC bietet auf der Hochsee für seine Discovery Yacht, wie auf den Flüssen dieser Welt, sein All-Inklusive Konzept an. Keine Sondergebühren für die unterschiedlichen Restaurants, alle Getränke, der Butler Service und einiges mehr. Alles exklusiv, alles inklusiv ... sagte einmal Elmar Gunsch.
Die Volumenanbieter müssen sich vor dem neuen SCENIC Angebot zur See nicht fürchten, denn die Reisen auf der SCENIC ECLIPSE werden ein wenig teurer angeboten. Die Anbieter von Luxuskreiuzfahrten dürften den Eintritt dieses neuen Wettbewerbers sehr aufmerksam beobachten. Schließlich will SCENIC in der Ozean Kreuzfahrt, speziell im Markt der Discoveries/Entdeckungen und Expeditionen hinsichtlich der Technologie, Sicherheit, Carbon Footprint, Schiffsgröße und Luxus an Bord neue Maßstäbe setzen. "So it is time for us, to take you beyand the horizon."
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