Scenic Group, which includes Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises, marks its 40th anniversary this month with announcements of river and yacht expansion through 2028 and beyond, guest celebrations worldwide, and savings to help you join the celebrations! 

Limited-time-only savings! Book by October 26

Scenic Group 40th Anniversary Bonus Savings

Only until October 26, 2026, book with your trusted travel advisor to save an additional USD 200 per person on select 2026 and 2027 departures. 

The anniversary offer includes:

  • Scenic River Cruises: Select 2026 and 2027 Rhine and Danube itineraries, including Gems of the Danube, Danube in Depth, Rhine Highlights, Charming Castles & Vineyards, Danube Christmas Markets and Rhine Christmas Markets.
  • Scenic Discovery Yachts: Select 2027 Western Mediterranean departures.
  • Emerald River Cruises: Select 2026 and 2027 Rhine and Danube itineraries, including Danube Delights, Danube Explorer, Jewels of the Rhine, Majestic Rhine, Christmas Markets on the Danube and Christmas Markets on the Rhine.
  • Emerald Yachts: Select Caribbean and Seychelles sailings departing November 2026 through March 2027.

The next chapter: new ships and destinations

Exciting new developments on the horizon as Scenic marks 4 decades of taking guests around the world include: 

  • new luxury Scenic and Emerald Cruises river ships in 
    • Europe, India and Southeast Asia, 
  • an expansion of the Emerald Yacht Cruises fleet and 
  • the debut of a new class of ship: Scenic Ikon.

Scenic Group Founder & Chairman Glen Moroney said: “From our beginnings in Australia in 1986, we have grown into a global travel group spanning all seven continents. Throughout that growth, our vision has remained the same: to continually elevate how our guests experience the world.”

Emerald River:

In France, Emerald Lumi will expand Emerald Cruises & Tours’ river cruise offering on the Seine River in 2027. 

Scenic River: 

Scenic’s growth in Asia will introduce journeys on India’s Hooghly River in 2027, with a further ship planned for the Brahmaputra River in 2028.

Scenic Spirit II and Scenic Spirit III will also launch on the Mekong River in 2028, further elevating the Group’s ultra-luxury ships in Southeast Asia.

 

Emerald Yacht:

The luxury yacht expansion includes Emerald Raiya in 2027 and Emerald Xara in 2028. These additions will broaden Emerald Cruises' destination offering, including the Seychelles.

Scenic Discovery Yacht: 

Scenic Eclipse II’s return to Asia Pacific in 2028, alongside Emerald Xara’s arrival, will further strengthen the Group’s presence in the region.

Scenic Ikon will debut in the Mediterranean in April 2028, with Antarctica also featuring in its inaugural season, marking the next chapter in the Scenic Discovery Yachts ultra-luxury collection.

 

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