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What to expect onboard Scenic’s Asia river cruises
South-East Asia has long been known for its rich culture, deep history and ancient sites, but for the real magic and intrigue of Asia to reveal itself, you need to experience it from the mystical wate…
France’s enchanting chateaux and castles
It is quite simply one of the world’s great gastronomic and touring regions. France offers one stunning visual and taste sensation after another. The 700-million bottles of famous French wine produced…
Cruising Europe’s scenic rivers
Lush vineyards, ancient riverside castles and ruins, cobblestone market squares, vibrant tulip fields and timeless villages – these are just some of the wonderful discoveries you’ll make cruisin…
What to expect onboard a Scenic European river cruise
There is something “fairy-tale” like about a European river cruise. From the comfort of your Scenic Space-Ship, you’re treated to the colourful European landscape where sprawling vineyards and castles…
First-timer guide to a European river cruise
In 1992, an engineering marvel changed the course of the European river cruise industry. A feat of earth moving proportions, the completion of the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal made it possible to navigate …
The cobblestone path less travelled
The very nature of a European river cruise is to showcase the beauty and magic of the waterways. One that highlights not only the tried-and-true places of Amsterdam, Paris or Vienna, but the lesser kn…
What’s new for Scenic in 2019
See even more of Europe this year on a luxurious Scenic river cruise and tour. Enjoy additional Scenic Freechoice options, new cruise, tour products and destinations. Now is the time to plan your 2019…
Europe’s delightful Christmas Markets
The weather may be frosty, but a European Christmas market warms the heart, filling all with joy and good tidings. Whether it’s the intoxicating aromas of a brewing pot of mulled Gluehwein, roasting c…
10 types of ocean cruising
Whatever your preferred style of travel, you’re sure to find the perfect cruise. Travellers are spoilt for choice when it comes to cruise holidays. From the multitude of cruise lines and ships to the …
When a holiday changes your life
Epic adventures to faraway places are the travel experiences that stay with you forever. When you’re suddenly immersed in a completely foreign world, perhaps a little out of your comfort zone and wher…
What’s all the fuss about Antarctica?
The great frozen continent divides travellers and even the greatest explorers. Repeat offender, Roderick Eime, buys into the debate. We all remember the two most famous of Antarctic names: Scott and A…
Scenic’s fairytale cruise on the Rhine and Moselle
It is like wandering through the pages of a fairytale book or living the lyrics of a romantic poem. The enchanting Black Forest, the fabled allure of the Rhine, stunning riverside castles, hamlets set…
Sailing Italy’s Bay of Naples
Buried for centuries beneath metres of volcanic debris, the once thriving Roman cities of Herculaneum and Pompeii were destroyed in AD79 when the force of Mount Vesuvius unleashed her deadly fury. Th…
Cunard sets sail in Japan
The revered cruise line is now offering round-trip voyages from Asia’s most fascinating destination. Sailing on a Cunard ship is much more than a luxury cruise, it is a life experience. While th…
Scenic Eclipse submarine
Discover the mysteries of the underwater world as you dive deep into the blue onboard the exclusive Scenic Eclipse submarine. The World’s First Discovery Yacht by Scenic is redefining the standard of …
Helping to fix the planet’s plastic plague
The world’s oceans, lakes and rivers – and the wildlife they contain – are being inundated by over 300 million tonnes of discarded plastic. Each year, this is increasing by an unprecedente…
The Scenic way to French cooking
Eating in France is a celebration, not just of the food, but of the culture. Here, cooking is a refined art form with even the most humble ingredients combining to create sumptuous dishes. And there i…
Explore Russia and the White Sea
As the World’s First Discovery Yachts, the two Scenic Eclipse vessels set a new standard for ocean cruising in terms of luxury, size and technology and significantly, their ability to explore territor…
Chateau and wine touring in Bordeaux
There are few places in the world that connect you with history more profoundly than regional France. The lavish chateaux, unchanged medieval villages, renowned artworks, artisan foods and epic landma…
Castles along the Rhine
There’s a reason European river cruises are so popular. Renowned for their style, service and comfort, there’s no better way to see the magnificent sights that come with a holiday on the Rhine. But n…
Treasures of the Mekong
A cruise along the Mekong is the perfect way to see all the sites. Travelling from Siem Reap in Cambodia, to Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City, this well-known waterway reveals a part of south-east Asia that…
A Russian river tour
For those not up on Eastern European history and culture, Russia has a way of dazzling the uninitiated. Even if you’re familiar with the stories of seventeenth and eighteenth-century Russian mon…
The world’s longest cruise itinerary
Viking Ocean Cruises announces its most comprehensive itinerary to date with the new Ultimate World Cruise, which will span 245 days, six continents, 59 countries and 113 ports, with 22 overnights and…
Celebrate the ANZAC legacy in France
A continent fraught with war for centuries, Europe is today a great monument, filled with the scars of battle, and the blood, sweat and tears of humanity itself. Even Australia, a world away geographi…
Scenic returns to Egypt and Jordan
Rich in culture, history and sensory indulgence, visiting Egypt and Jordan leaves a lasting impression. And one of the world’s leading exponents of enriching travel experiences, Scenic is fittin…
First look onboard Scenic Eclipse
For over 30-years, Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours has been providing adventure lovers with new and exciting ways to explore the world. In its quest as the leading luxury cruise brand, Scenic offers s…
Living life as a travel planner
Creating unforgettable travel itineraries must surely be the dream profession. We sought the insights of one of Scenic’s Journey Designers to find out what it’s like to plot the perfect tr…
Viking announces new ships & itineraries
Having already conquered the waterways of Europe as the world’s largest river-cruise operator, Viking has announced it will add a further 24 river vessels to its existing fleet of 65. Creating more wa…
Beautiful Bordeaux with Scenic
Most trips to France start with a sojourn in Paris, and rightfully so, but if you’re looking to immerse yourself in even more of the culture, history, food and wine, then a trip to the Bordeaux region…
The changing face of Myanmar
With a line stretching out the door and continuing more than 100-metres up the street, people had been queueing for three hours to get inside. They were waiting to taste Kentucky Fried Chicken for th…
