A ship with hidden helicopters sounds like something out of a James Bond film but that's exactly what you'll get with new mega yacht Scenic Eclipse.
The luxurious cruise ship has officially launched and while it's filled with heaps of seriously cool features , one that really caught our attention was its helicopters.
Scenic Eclipse boasts two state-of-the-art Airbus H130 helicopters, each one able to sit up to six guests.
But these take up space of course - so Scenic has come up with an innovative way of folding them so they can be stowed away taking up minimal space.
We've had a sneak peek of the slick process too in a new video from the brand as they conducted the final trials.
In the mesmerising clip the Airbus H130 can be seen approaching the ship before landing on the helipad, at which point a team appear to dismantle it quickly and stow it away in the on-board hangars.
Basically, in one swift process it's as if the helicopter was never there!
The idea is that guests will be able to travel in the helicopters on exciting voyages so they can have unrivalled views of the landscapes they are exploring.
It's a pretty glamorous transportation method for guests - but it's not even the swankiest on offer.
That's because Scenic Eclipse will also have its very own SUBMARINE capable of carrying up to six guests, and reaching depths of nearly 1,000 feet.
Again, we're getting serious James Bond vibes here.
Glen Moroney, Scenic Founder and Chairman, said of the helicopter trials: "These final stages are significant highlights in any ship build and particularly for a vessel of the technological sophistication of Scenic Eclipse.
"I’m very proud to say Scenic Eclipse has been successfully certified for passenger ship operations, has been officially registered, and we are now in the final stages of preparations for our inaugural voyage."
A nine-day cruise on Scenic Eclipse from Lisbon to Barcelona, leaving on April 11, 2021, costs from £4,075pp. To book or find out more, you can call 0808 256 5929 or visit scenic.co.uk .
