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Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yacht, is complete with endless luxury. Boasting 10 dining experiences, expansive verandah views, a butler service for every guest and a ground-breaking selection of included shore excursions, it’s an extravagant all-inclusive journey tailored to you, with everything taken care of, to the Nth degree.

Nestled away just off Australia’s south coast, Kangaroo Island’s reputation as a food-lover’s paradise, untouched and hidden away from the tourist hustle and bustle, but has earned it some rave reviews. 

Award-winning travel writer, Sue Bryant, recently joined us on board Scenic Sapphire for a river cruise through southern France, enjoying an array of exciting excursions and activities. Discover, in her own words, her highlights of this delightful itinerary. 

Every month, we chat to a member of the Scenic family, getting the inside view at Scenic HQ and discovering what makes our team tick. This month, we’re chatting to Dominic Keely, one of our Marketing Executives – the team behind all the great online work we produce here at Scenic. We discuss his favourite parts of working for Scenic, and probe him for a few insider travel tips. Read on for Dominic’s Scenic Spotlight. 

Remembered as one of history’s most fearsome civilisations, the Vikings remain shrouded in both reverence and misconception. Depicted as wild savages throughout the centuries, they nevertheless remain a powerful, history-altering force that were to be reckoned with, one that made indelible imprints on our language, economy and culture. Fjord to Fair Isle, Loch Ewe to Reykjavik; let us highlight the glacial beauty of these regions that belied the Vikings’ five-century-long history of raid, trade and culture; an impact that’s still being felt today. 

From fine dining to casual fare, a truly multicultural culinary adventure inspired by the four corners of the globe, awaits on board Scenic Eclipse. The World’s First Discovery Yacht hosts an exceptional choice of 10 dining experiences, a sensory showcase that delights with every bite. Let us tell you more about them, here.

With Scenic Eclipse, we’re proud of the fact that every aspect of your adventure can be tailored to suit your tastes. Whether you like to let the world pass you by, or you’re the kind of holidaymaker who loves to fit in as much as possible, Freechoice is all about fine-tuning your ocean cruise so you choose the pace.Let us take you through the pick of our all-new Freechoice excursions that we’re offering with Scenic Eclipse ocean cruises in 2018!

If you’re looking for the road less travelled – or the ocean less cruised, perhaps – allow us to present five Scenic travel experiences for you to explore the four corners of the globe like never before. Part of Scenic Eclipse – the world’s first Discovery Yacht and our inaugural foray into ocean cruising – these unbelievable experiences form the ultimate ocean cruising adventure - a luxury, all-inclusive package that is sure to be truly unforgettable. 

From the knowledgeable reservations team helping you find your dream river cruise to our attentive on board crew taking care of all your holiday needs; every member of the Scenic family goes to the Nth degree to ensure your time with us is as enriching, enjoyable and unforgettable as possible.

This month, we are chatting to marketing executive, Lucy Gordon, about her role in the Scenic team, and how she spreads the message of Scenic river cruises. 

You might not think Pavlova is a dessert with mysterious origins, but even now, the meringue marvel’s beginnings remain fairly shrouded as far as puddings go. Even the date of the dessert’s creation is up for dispute, some point to 1926 as the year of the premier pavlova, while some say 1935. Here we picked some our favourite recipes for you to have a go at making your own.