Scenic Aura

The 2016-built RV Scenic Aura cruise ship is currently deployed on the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar/Burma (Southeast Asia). The vessel's itinerary program features Irrawaddy River cruises departing from homeports Mandalay and Pyay-Prome (to/from Yangon-Rangoon). She is the second of two vessels in Scenic Cruises' fleet operating in Asia, the first being the sistership Scenic Spirit (deployed on the Mekong River in Vietnam and Cambodia).

Scenic Tours (aka Scenic Cruises) is one of the industry's most all-inclusive river cruise lines. All meals, drinks (except French Champagne and the highest-end liquor brands), excursions, butler service, and Internet access are included in the cruise fare. Even the mini-bar drinks in the staterooms are complimentary.

The riverboat Scenic Aura was built by Myanma Shipyards (Upland Ship Construction) in Yangon.

Decks and Cabins

The Scenic Aura ship has 22 staterooms (in 7 Suite categories) and 5 passenger decks (3 with cabins).

All staterooms feature floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that open to a full-size veranda (down-slide-opening French Balcony) furnished with a round table and wicker chairs.

Cabin categories include RS-Royal Panorama Suite (x2, Deck 4), RD-Grand Deluxe Suite (x8, Deck 4), and A, B, BA, C, CA (x12, Decks 2-3-4).

Shipboard facilities

Scenic Aura restaurants include Crystal Restaurant, Portobellos (Italian), Riverview Terrace (al fresco), and Table la Rive (Diamond Deck, for Suite passengers only). The ship also features a Panorama Lounge, River Cafe, Wellness Centre (Gym and Spa), swimming pool, shop, an elevator (serving all cabin decks), and a spacious top deck with a service terrace and shaded seating area.

On all price-inclusive Scenic cruise tours and shore excursions, guests receive GPS tracking devices (called ScenicTailorMade) with preloaded digital maps. These devices also function as listening units for live narration by the line's local expert tour guides during group excursions. Binoculars and bicycles are provided complimentary, allowing guests to fully enjoy the scenery along the itinerary route.

Scenic river cruise deals are among the industry's most all-inclusive. All meals, drinks (except French Champagne and the highest-end liquors), excursions, butler service, and Internet access are included in the fares. Even the drinks in the cabins' mini-bars are complimentary. Scenic Tours cruises traditionally attract travelers from Australia and the UK, with a steadily growing number of guests from the USA, Canada, and Germany. Most passengers are aged 55+, financially comfortable, and well-traveled.

Scenic Aura river cruise prices are listed in USD (per person) and based on double occupancy. These represent the ship's lowest fares for the lowest-category staterooms. Please note that Scenic Cruises Aura rates shown here are indicative and updated monthly, and may differ at the time of booking with Scenic Tours.

Scenic Tours invested USD 7.5 million in the new 22-suite river cruise ship Scenic Aura. Built at Burma's Upland Shipyard in Rangoon, the vessel represents the company's latest river cruise project.

Scenic Aura cruise deals include Internet (Wi-Fi), all tours and excursions, ground transfers, hotel stays, gratuities, port taxes, and all beverages served onboard (coffee, tea, bottled water, and soft drinks). River cruise fares also include alcoholic drinks—wine and beer served at lunch and dinner, as well as cocktails and spirits available at the ship's bars.

The riverboat's namesake is the large cruise ship Norwegian Aura (2027-built).

Be sure to join the Scenic Cruises loyalty program called "Scenic Club". Scenic Club membership is free and offers numerous benefits, including exclusive deals, booking discount vouchers, members-only river cruise and tour itineraries, complimentary hotel packages and limousine services, unlimited laundry, Scenic-branded merchandise, gift cards, and special (exclusive) onboard events and competitions.

Depending on departure dates, itineraries, and special offers or promotions, Scenic river cruise prices may sometimes include airfare.

Note: You can see CruiseMapper's list of all river cruise ships and riverboats in the "itinerary" section of our River Cruises hub. All companies and their fleets are listed there.