SCENIC Luxury Cruises & Tours has confirmed the 26 Jul delivery of its long-awaited Scenic Eclipse, which has now been formally registered in Valletta, Malta. According to satellite tracking, Eclipse is currently in the Atlantic Ocean off the northern coast of Spain, heading northwards to commence its first cruise which...
SCENIC Luxury Cruises & Tours has confirmed the 26 Jul delivery of its long-awaited Scenic Eclipse, which has now been formally registered in Valletta, Malta.
According to satellite tracking, Eclipse is currently in the Atlantic Ocean off the northern coast of Spain, heading northwards to commence its first cruise which is scheduled to depart from Reykjavik, Iceland on 15 Aug.
Scenic founder and Chairman, Glen Moroney, said “I’m very proud to say Eclipse has been successfully certified for passenger ship operations, has been officially registered, and we are now in the final stages of preparation for our inaugural voyage”.
“These final stages are significant highlights in any ship build, and particularly for a vessel of the technological sophistication of Scenic Eclipse,” Moroney added.
Onboard systems are also being tested and certified, including the two onboard Airbus H130 helicopters, with Scenic releasing a video (preview pictured) of recent proving flights showing the aircraft landing on the ship’s deck and being stored in special on-board hangars.
The video, which can be viewed at cruiseweekly.com.au/videos, highlights how the helicopters give Scenic Eclipse passengers the “opportunity to explore beyond the horizon, with unparalleled access to some of nature’s most beautiful sights,” according to a Scenic statement.
As well as the helicopters, Scenic Eclipse features a six-guest submarine, a 240-seat theatre, 114 all-veranda suites, 10 dining options, butler service for all guests and a GPS dynamic positioning system.
