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23 March 2021
On behalf of the Scenic Group team, we hope that you and your families are all well.
Whilst there has been encouraging progress made within many countries who are starting to implement a COVID-19 vaccination program, the timeframes for the roll-out varies significantly for each region that Scenic Group (Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, Emerald Cruises and Evergreen Cruises & Tours) operates in.
Based on the continuing international travel restrictions, quarantine requirements, attraction closures and extension of lock-downs in many countries, it is currently impossible for us to fully operate our scheduled international River Cruise and Land Tour itineraries, departing from 1 to 30 June 2021.
We have also received notification from the Canadian Transport Ministry that they are imposing an Interim Order closing Canadian ports and waters to cruise vessels, which makes it impossible to operate our scheduled Canada touring itineraries, departing until 31 December 2021. The Government of Canada advises that they continue to evaluate this situation and make changes as necessary to ensure the health and safety of all Canadians.
This situation is completely out of our control and the COVID-19 pandemic is a Force Majeure Event, as defined within the Scenic Group terms and conditions.
Europe River Cruising: 1 to 30 June 2021 departures
For guests with a Europe River Cruise departing from 1 to 30 June 2021, we will provide a Future Travel Voucher (FTV) for the full amount that has been paid to date. The flexible conditions for your FTC Voucher are as follows:
• Valid for travel commenced through to 30 June 2024
• The FTV is based on the amount paid for your reservation to date
• The FTV can only be applied to any river or ocean cruise booking within the Scenic Group (Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, Emerald Cruises and Evergreen Cruises & Tours), subject to availability and any FTV capacity limits applicable to your selected cruise
• The credit can be applied to any existing booking or when re-booking your future travel
• Is fully transferrable to another guest
• Upon the expiry of the FTV Voucher on 30 June 2024, guests who choose not to travel may contact us to receive a cash refund equal to the amount paid
Land Touring: Africa 1 to 30 June 2021 and Canada 1 June to 31 December 2021 departures
For guests with an International Land Tour departing from 1 to 30 June 2021 or a Canada Land Tour departing to 31 December 2021, we will a Future Travel Voucher (FTV) for the full amount that has been paid to date. The flexible conditions for your FTC Voucher are as follows:
• Valid for travel commenced through to 30 June 2024
• The FTV is based on the amount paid for your reservation to date
• The FTV can be applied to any land tour, river or ocean cruise booking within the Scenic Group (Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, Emerald Cruises and Evergreen Cruises & Tours), subject to availability and any FTV capacity limits applicable to your selected land tour or cruise
• The credit can be applied to any existing booking or when re-booking your future travel*
• Is fully transferrable to another guest
Upon the expiry of the FTV Voucher on 30 June 2024, guests who choose not to travel may contact us to receive a cash refund equal to the amount paid.
*The FTVs cannot be applied against stand-alone products or upgrades from third parties or Service Providers (as defined in our Terms and Conditions) in conjunction with the standard tour itinerary
Alternatively, if you would prefer to receive a full refund of your reservation rather than the Future Travel Voucher, please feel free to contact us at your earliest convenience and we will be happy to arrange this.
Future Travel Voucher Protection
In order for the Future Travel Voucher to be bonded by ATOL it can only remain valid for a relatively short period of time. We felt that this did not give our guests enough flexibility. Therefore, we have chosen to give your client’s the option of an unbonded Future Travel Voucher valid up to June 2024.
When you do re-book and apply your Future Travel Voucher, your reservation will be fully ATOL protected.
Guests Holding Future Bookings
The safety of our guests and crew remains our first priority and we are closely monitoring this constantly evolving situation. New updates relating to the suspension of operations will be provided up to 3 months prior to your cruise or tour departure date. You can stay up to date with the policy information on this page, and if your booking is affected by a future suspension, you will be contacted as a priority.
Re-booking using a Future Travel Voucher
With many people now planning and looking forward to travelling in 2022 and 2023, we have started to see increasing demand for popular cruise and tour destinations, departures and suites.
To re-book your preferred departure with your Future Travel Voucher (FTV), or if you have any questions regarding the above or the FTV process, please contact your Travel Agent or the Scenic Group Reservations team.
Our Flexible Booking and Cancellation Policy
All guests with a booking scheduled to depart from 1 July 2021 to 31 December 2022 (or 31 December 2023 for Scenic Eclipse), have the option to defer their booking to an alternate date or cancel without the Scenic Group fee, up to 60 days prior to departure. For cancellations, the value of the booking will be applied as a Future Travel Voucher (FTV) which is valid for 24 months.
Please note, the final payment is due as per your booking conditions, and if you choose to cancel or transfer there may be third party fees applicable, which will be at your own expense. This flexible booking and cancellation policy excludes Russia, South America, Australia and New Zealand land touring.
We will continue to monitor the changing global situation and remain committed to doing our best to assist with your concerns and adjusting travel plans.
On behalf of the Scenic Group team, we are here to support you to plan and re-book your journey, using the Future Travel Vouchers. We all look forward to welcoming you soon.
The Future Travel Voucher (FTV) provides flexibility for you to re-book a land tour, river or ocean cruise for travel in 2021 to 2024 as outlined in the policy applied for the date of departure for the reservation you are holding.
To provide additional flexibility you can choose to travel up to the following dates;
• 1 May to 30 June 2020 departures, re-book and travel up to 31 December 2022
• 1 July to 31 October 2020 departures, re-book and travel up to 30 June 2023
• 1 November 2020 to 30 April 2021 departures, re-book and travel up to 31 December 2023
• 1 to 31 May 2021 departures, re-book and travel up to 30 June 2024
• 2021 Scenic Eclipse Arctic season and the East Coast USA Adventure (701U) scheduled to depart on 27 September 2021, re-book and travel up to 30 June 2024
The FTVs are also fully transferrable to another guest, booking or other Scenic Group brand.
Scenic Group will ensure that we adhere to the highest standards of hygiene and cleaning protocols on all ships and all tours when operating. Thorough cleaning will be conducted regularly, and hand sanitisers are located throughout the ship to ensure the highest level of personal hygiene whilst on board. For further information, refer to our Cruise with Confidence information for:-