Scenic’s Mekong River cruises take place aboard Scenic Spirit, a 279-foot vessel that was launched in 2016 and can accommodate 68 passengers in 34 one-bedroom balcony suites. The Scenic Spirit, offers an almost 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio and is equipped with a sleek swimming pool, a steam sauna, and an open-air cinema. Exclusively designed to negotiate the sweeping flow of the Mekong, Scenic Spirit affords unparalleled luxury, comfort and elegance for those journeying this mystical region of Southeast Asia.   The ship comprises five decks connected by a central atrium and elevator, allowing uninterrupted access for all of the 68 passengers aboard. These include the Gem Deck, Jewel Deck, Sapphire Deck, Diamond Deck and, on the uppermost part of the vessel, the open-air Sun Deck, which is complete with a sleek pool, open air cinema and ample outdoor seating.    Scenic Spirit accommodates all of its 68 guests in the utmost luxury and refinement, boasting 34 of the most generously proportioned cabins of any river cruise liner. These suites are located on the Diamond, Sapphire and Jewel decks, and each features its very own private balcony, en-suite bathroom and spacious living quarters.