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…
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…
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…
Review of Scenic Gem’s cabins
The River Seine is the original Paris landmark. Without it, Paris itself may never have existed, at least not in the way we know it today. A major artery for trade since at least the 3rd century, the …
Review of Scenic Gem on the Seine
What makes the perfect holiday? Top notch service with a touch of pampering, plenty of time for fun and relaxation and of course, the chance to visit new and exciting places. These are the hallmarks o…
Visit Monet’s Home and Garden
There’s something very humbling about quite literally stepping into history. To stand on the very spot where the great masters of art immortalised the same scene you’re looking at is an in…
Cruising the rivers of Indochina with Pandaw
Pandaw Expeditions’ ships feel like they’ve been plying the waterways of Indochina for centuries, and in a sense, they have been. The fleet’s heritage runs right back to the legendary Irra…