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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.