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Next-generation submersible for Scenic Eclipse II’s Oceania voyages

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours’ next-generation submersible, Scenic Neptune II, successfully completed sea trials and safety certification.

Helen Hutcheon, Australasia correspondent

March 13, 2024

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Scenic Neptune II is on board Scenic Eclipse II’s upcoming 2024-25 voyages to the South Pacific, Indonesian archipelago, Australia, New Zealand and East Antarctica.

Director of Discovery Operations Jason Flesher said the new submersible features 270-degree panoramic views and is capable of diving up to 100 meters.

At one with the water

‘The clarity of the acrylic hull once submerged is such that you feel at one with the water,’ Flesher said.

‘Encountering the marine life of the South Pacific and Australia’s Great Barrier Reef within Scenic Neptune II will create memories to last a lifetime,’ he said.

As well as Scenic Neptune II, there will be two of the latest helicopters and four seabob jets for driving and diving.

Maiden season Down Under

Scenic Eclipse II’s inaugural season in the Oceania region began on Wednesday when the all-inclusive yacht sailed from Valparaíso to cross the Pacific.

She will arrive in Australia, where Scenic was founded, for the first time on April 20.

She will cruise along the East Coast of Australia and visit the Top End and the Kimberley. 

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About the Author

Helen Hutcheon

Australasia correspondent

Helen Hutcheon did her cadetship on a shipping magazine and worked in P&O’s Sydney office for seven years as a public relations journalist.

For 19 years she was deputy editor of Travel Week, which was Australia’s leading trade newspaper that covered major local and international industry events.

In 2008 the late legendary Rama Rebbapragada presented her with an award from Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd ‘in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the cruising industry.’

In 2010 she won the Neil Frazer Award for ‘outstanding contribution to the cruise industry,’ elevating her to CLIA Australasia’s hall of fame.

She has been the Australasia correspondent for Seatrade Cruise Review since 1997 and for Seatrade Insider (now Seatrade Cruise News) since its launch in 2000.

 

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