Scenic News

Scenic has announced the appointment of four key operational roles in preparation for the maiden voyage of Scenic Eclipse on 31 August 2018

Africa – the name alone evokes a sense of discovery and wonder. From South Africa to Zimbabwe, this is a land of wild and untamed beauty, and experiencing its iconic wildlife and natural splendour is one of life’s great adventures.

We’re extremely pleased to announce that polar expedition leader and qualified biologist, Kara Weller, has joined Scenic Eclipse as our new Discovery Team Leader.

Whether you have a fondness for an intricately structured Bordeaux claret, prefer the aromatic breeziness of a Rhineland Riesling, or like to linger over a bold Castelão ripe from the quintas of the Douro Valley – wine holds timeless appeal, and is an enduring favourite among curious epicures the world over.

From the Black Forest to the Black Sea, the Danube is an icon of the continent, flowing through elegant capitals, fairy-tale villages and a showcase of natural beauty. Journeying its timeless passage conjures boundless curiosity and wonder, transporting you on the ultimate continental voyage of discovery.

Scenic invite you to experience our world of extraordinary travel, where exclusive encounters reveal rare cultural insights and the chance to discover hidden gems inaccessible to the ordinary traveller. Our Journey Designers work tirelessly to curate our hand-picked collection of diverse and thrilling experiences, each promising to become the highlights of your unforgettable European river cruise.

Following the extraordinary global interest in Scenic’s soon-to-launch 6-star Scenic Eclipse, Scenic has announced that the fleet will expand to two ships.

Few national soundtracks capture the history, culture and identity of people and place like fado. This is the musical expression of Portugal, a version of the blues entrenched in working-class, seafaring folklore, yet rich with the swagger of Lisbon, Coimbra and the sun-kissed Atlantic coast.

To celebrate Australia Day, we’re launching a Facebook competition, asking you to share the things you love about Australia – from memories of a recent trip to things you’d still like to tick off your travel wish-list down under. Our favourite entry will receive an Australian wine gift set of their choice (red or white) – the perfect way to raise a toast and celebrate this wonderful and beloved destination.

The Nile is, was and will forever be one of the world’s great waterways – a triumph of nature that has brought life to the remote wilds of northern Africa for thousands of years. Weaving through 11 countries on an epic 4,258-mile journey from source to sea, this enduring passageway has nurtured civilisation for countless millennia, its fertile banks offering a procession of inimitable heritage highlights – from Karnak to the shrine of Abu Simbel.