Scenic Group has revealed it will launch three new luxury river ships in 2027 and early 2028
One Emerald –Star-Ship will join the Emerald Cruises & Tours fleet, whilst two ultra-luxury Scenic Space-Ships will join Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours.
The Emerald Nova will launch in June 2027, with her maiden voyage being on the Douro River. She will hold 112 guests and be purpose-built specifically for the Douro river. The Emerald Nova will offer two itineraries: the 11-day ‘Douru Highlights: Porto, Salamanca & the Wine Valley’ and the eight day ‘Secrets of the Douro’.
The ultra-luxury Scenic Aria will hold 96 guests and will join the Scenic Azure in Portugal, and will operate two luxurious itineraries: the 11-day ‘Unforgettable Douro’, and the eight day ‘Delightful Douro’.
The Scenic Spirit II will thrive along the Mekong River, across Vietnam and Cambodia. She will hold 68 guests and call at Phnom Penh, Ankor Ban and Ho Chi Minh City.
By early 2028, Scenic will have a river cruise fleet of 15 ships, whilst Emerald will have 11.
