Wellness Voyage: Africa to South America

Complimentary internet facilities are available and Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the ship for your personal electronic devices. We cannot guarantee the availability or quality of the internet connections as this may vary according to destination and weather. Please note service will be limited in Polar and remote regions. Some sites also may not be accessible due to Scenic firewall/company protection.

There is a designated outside smoking area on Deck 6 for guests. All suites, including suite verandah’s and terraces are non-smoking.

Scenic accommodates special dietary requirements to the best of our ability across our river cruises, ocean voyages and land journeys where applicable. If you have special dietary requests, please notify us at the time of booking and inform your Cruise Director when you arrive.

Please note: while we do our best to accommodate all dietary requirements, special requests are not guaranteed and failure to meet any request is not a breach of contract on our behalf.

If your question has not been fully answered, please get in touch via our Contact Us page.

When you are relaxing on board, the dress code is smart casual and comfortable. Do not forget your swimsuits and exercise attire for the heated pools and plunge pools, the wellness areas and the gym, yoga and Pilates studio.

For evenings, while there are no formal nights, the recommended o board dress code is elegant casual for most restaurants. Suggested attire for women includes a dress, skirt or trousers with a sweater or blouse, and for men, trousers and a collared shirt. A tie and jacket are optional, but not required.

There are no specific pieces of clothing we insist you pack, however we can offer advice, based upon your itinerary. We recommend comfortable walking shoes for sightseeing, as well as any garments, such as hats, gloves and water-resistant jackets, which will help you to stay comfortable whatever the weather. The dress code across all Scenic cruise and tour itineraries is casual and comfortable. Dinner attire is smart casual – open-neck shirts, trousers and dresses; you may if you wish wear a jacket or blazer with a tie but it is not required.

Luxury expedition-style cruising is not recommended for children under 12. Guests under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult and must share their accommodation with an adult. No children’s programs or babysitting services are available on board.

In selected ports on request, visitors may be allowed on board. Visitation is not permitted on embarkation and disembarkation day. A visitor form is to be completed prior to the cruise. The guests will be informed once approved. Visitors will receive a visitor pass at ship’s gangway after they provide photo identification. Visitors will need to be accompanied at all times.

At Scenic, we are committed to ensuring the pristine destinations and communities we visit retain their wonder. We’ve invested in state-of-the-art technology and sustainable initiatives to leave as small a footprint as possible.

• State-of-the-art technology: The GPS Dynamic Positioning system allows the ship to maintain location without dropping anchor onto the sensitive seabed. Our highly efficient engines reduce noise and vibrations for minimal disturbance to the wildlife.
• Biosecurity: We adhere to IAATO and AECO protocols, ensuring that both our crew and guests maintain a safe distance from wildlife and strictly follow biosecurity guidelines.
• Efficient fuel and engines: Advanced emissions technology and IMO low sulphur fuel.
• Wastewater treatment: Advanced treatment systems to ensure minimal impact on local ecosystems.
• Plastics Reduction: We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint, with our ships already over 95% single-use guest plastic-free.
• Local sourcing and on board herb garden: We source from local markets wherever possible, and maintain an on board self-sufficient herb garden, significantly reducing waste and transportation-related emissions.
• Conservation education: Educational program that fosters a deeper understanding of the environments we visit.

The official language spoken on board is English. All officers, staff and crew as well as local guides and regional specialists speak fluent English. All announcements and lectures will be presented in English.