By
Rebecca Gibson |
Australian-owned river cruise company Scenic Tours has commissioned a second new ‘Space-Ship’ Scenic Jade to be delivered in 2014.
The river cruise line will also take delivery of another ‘Space-Ship’ Scenic Gem in 2014, while the current fleet will undergo a AUS$10 million refurbishment programme. Its sister company Evergreen has also commissioned two new vessels for 2014.
The newbuilds will bring the total Scenic Tours European fleet to ten in 2014 and will feature luxury suites with private balconies and a range of dining venues, including the River Café and Table La Rive.
Scenic Gem will offer cruises along the River Seine after her launch, while Scenic Jade will sail along the Danube, Main and Rhine rivers.
“Our commitment to delivering the ultimate in all-inclusive luxury to our guests has been met with an unprecedented response. As a result we have expedited the building of our ninth Scenic ‘Space-Ship’ to create additional capacity for the 2014 season,” said Michelle Black, general manager of sales and marketing at Scenic Tours. “The group’s overall investment in new ships for 2014 is now at $90 million.”