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…
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…
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…
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…
5 reasons to take a European river cruise
With its magnificent castles and churches, colourful pubs, charming villages, cobblestone streets and medieval town squares, it’s no wonder that Australians find much of the ‘Old World’ so…