Scenic Spirit
Sails from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · Fly into SGN
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About Scenic Spirit
Scenic Spirit is a Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours cruise ship, in service since 2016. She carries 68 guests with a crew of 50. She sails Mekong itineraries. We rate her 4.0 out of 5.
Scenic Spirit is Scenic's Mekong River ship, launched in 2016 as the company's first vessel in Southeast Asia. She is 85 metres long and carries only 68 guests in 34 suites with a crew of 50, close to one crew member per guest. Suites start at 32 square metres, and the two Royal Panorama Suites at the bow have private outdoor terraces with a hot tub. A pool and bar sit on the top passenger deck, the sun deck doubles as an open-air cinema, and lower decks hold a spa, gym, sauna and library. She sails between Vietnam and Cambodia, linking Ho Chi Minh City with Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, and won Asia's best river cruise ship at the 2022 World Cruise Awards.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 68
- Crew 50 · 1:1.4
- Entered service
- 2016
- Length
- 85 m
- Shorter than 89% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 5
Ratings
- Cabins
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Dining
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Entertainment
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Service
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Pools & decks
- 3/5+0.6, fleet average 2.4
- Value
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours fleet average across 16 rated ships in service.
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Where she sails
Home port: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Flying in for your cruise?
Scenic Spirit sails from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The airport is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), with 3 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Le Saigonnais Business LoungeSGN Terminal 1 (Domestic)2.4 ★
- Rose Business LoungeSGN Terminal 2 (International)not yet rated
- SH Premium LoungeSGN Terminal 3 (Domestic)not yet rated
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Scenic Spirit?
Scenic Spirit is operated by Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours.
How big is Scenic Spirit?
Scenic Spirit measures 85 metres in length, with 5 decks.
How many passengers does Scenic Spirit carry?
Scenic Spirit carries 68 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 50 (about 1.4 guests per crew member).
When did Scenic Spirit enter service?
Scenic Spirit entered service in 2016.
Where does Scenic Spirit sail?
Scenic Spirit sails Mekong itineraries. Her home port is Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Which airport should I fly into for Scenic Spirit?
Scenic Spirit sails from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Fly into Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), which has 3 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Scenic Spirit?
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours publishes the deck plans for Scenic Spirit; this page links to Deck plans (Issuu).
How is Scenic Spirit rated?
Cruises Frog rates Scenic Spirit 4.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (5/5) and lowest on value (3/5).
Traveller reviews
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