Tagged: Scenic – Luxury Cruises & Tours

Scenic has issued a statement on the Scenic Eclipse, which has seen its delivery pushed back to April of 2019 from August of 2018 following issues at the Uljanik shipyard in Croatia. The ship, in a recently released video, appears to be close to being finished. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Another strike at Uljanik shipyard in Croatia this week put a halt to all projects the yard as financial struggles continue. It was the fourth strike so far this year for Uljanik. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

In a statement released today, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours announced that the first sailing date for Scenic Eclipse, the World’s First Discovery Yacht, has been amended to 13 April 2019. (expeditioncruising.com)

CEO Gianni Rossanda of the Uljanik shipyard has reportedly turned in his resignation, according to Croatian news sources. The resignation was said to be effective as of Oct. 31. The Uljanik shipyard is building the first expedition vessel for Scenic Cruises, which was originally slated for delivery in August. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Scenic Group, parent organization of river cruise companies Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, Scenic Eclipse and Emerald Waterways, has unveiled a new travel agent rewards program. (travelagentcentral.com)

“Scenic Eclipse – Time-lapse of ship build”: a new video released by Scenic showing the time-lapse construction, through October 2018, of the new expedition ship at Uljanik Shipyard in Croatia.

Croatian government officials will have tough decisions to make as the fate of Uljanik shipyard hangs in the balance. Fixing an ongoing situation at the yard could cost up to 1 percent of the country’s GDP, according to S&P Global Ratings. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Capable of diving to a depth of 300 metres with seating for up to six guests, the submarine has been custom-built for optimal sightseeing of marine wonders, offering guests an unforgettable excursion into the wide blue depths. (expeditioncruising.com)

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has released its new 2019 – 2020 Scenic Eclipse brochures. Three versions are available, covering Europe, the Mediterranean and the Americas; Antarctica; and the Arctic / Baltic region, all of which encompass both cruise offerings and land-cruise combinations, some of which can be split for non-cruisers. (travelagentcentral.com)

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours announced a series of Scenic Eclipse Ultimate Voyages, each offering 17-30 days of exploration in a variety of destinations around the world. (travelagentcentral.com)

The worst kept secret in the cruise industry was made official on Thursday July 5 as the management of Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours announced that the launch of Scenic Eclipse has been delayed until late January 2019. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

On the heels of Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours’ recent announcement of a second Discovery Yacht being added to the Scenic Eclipse fleet (launching May 2020), the company has announced that it is adding several new itineraries for its 2019 / 2020 cruise season. (travelagentcentral.com)

Uljanik Shipyard announced that Kermas Energija, owned by businessman Danko Koncar, is a new strategic partner of the yard, taking majority ownership. Following financial issues and a government bailout that called for Uljanik to find a new owner, the shipyard said it had received three bids. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Scenic has announced the appointment of Kara Weller as Head Discovery Team Leader for the Scenic Eclipse. A qualified biologist, Weller holds a Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Wildlife Biology and has spent the past 20 years, educating cruise passengers on the many highlights of Antarctica and the Arctic, the company said. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Scenic has announced the appointment of four key operational roles in preparation for the maiden voyage of Scenic Eclipse. Hans Heger has been named general manager operations, Scenic Discovery Yachts, assuming responsibility for all operations relating to the Scenic Eclipse fleet. 8cruiseindustrynews.com)

Scenic’s first Discovery Yacht, Scenic Eclipse, debuting this summer, will be joined by a sister ship in 2020. The 228-passenger ice-class Scenic Eclipse II (200 passengers on Arctic cruises) will boast the same impressive features including two six-seat helicopters, a six-seat submarine and aft marina with fleet of 12 Zodiacs. (cruisecritic.com)

Newbuilding 530, polar discovery passenger vessel Scenic Eclipse, built by Uljanik Shipyard for PEC Limited, a company of the Scenic group, was launched into the sea from slipway No1 on January 31st 2018 in Uljanik Shipyard. (more…)

As the debut of Scenic Eclipse draws closer, Scenic has revealed further details of the shore excursions that will be available to guests during the ship’s inaugural season of cruises. (etbtravelnews.global)

V.Ships Leisure, part of V.Group, has been awarded a contract by Scenic for the technical and hotel operation management for the discovery yacht, Scenic Eclipse, which is due to be delivered in August 2018. (cruisebusiness.com)

Citing demand for Cuba aboard the Scenic Eclipse, the company has added a new departure in 2018, a two-week Cuba in-depth voyage departing on Oct. 5, according to a statement. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Scenic has revealed the 10 dining experiences that will be offered onboard Scenic Eclipse, a 228-passenger, all-suite discovery yacht slated to launch August 2018. (cruisecritic.com)