Scenic offering free fare, reduced fare for Canadian market

Scenic is rewarding river cruising guests who plan early by offering its just unveiled 2019 program of European river at 2018 prices.

Scenic is also offering several other incentives for the Canadian market including free and reduced fare (CAD$295 or $495) flights to Europe and Early Payment Discount of up to CAD$500 per couple when the booking is paid in full by May 31, 2018, and guests booking select European sailings of 15 days or longer fly free.

Booking any Balcony Suite on the Gems of the Danube with Prague extension or on the 11-day Delightful Douro means flights are only CAD$295 per person, including taxes. Flights are CAD$495 on the Rhine Highlights and Bordeaux Sojourn sailings.

Scenicis also the only river cruise line to offer a guarantee on its river cruises. Backed by Chubb Insurance, a top global insurance firm, the guarantee automatically covers every guest on the commencement of their cruise for any delays or cancellations due to weather, natural disasters, mechanical breakdowns or labor strikes.

Approved claimants receive direct monetary refunds, up to CAD$1,000 per day with a maximum of seven days or CAD$7,000 per guest, instead of the industry standard of future cruise credits.

In honor of the 75th anniversary of Normandy’s D-Day, Scenic has developed a new 2019 eight-day Seine sailing, that explores the towns between Paris and Honfleur along the English Channel and gives guests the opportunity to walk the beaches of Normandy and pay their respects at the Normandy Cemetery.

Other explorations include visits to the medieval town of Conflans; Vincent van Gogh’s room in Auvers-sur-Oise; a walking tour of Rouen, known for its magnificent Rouen Cathedral; wandering the rooms of the Benedictine Palace in Fécamp; and Monet’s residence and gardens in Giverny. Departures range from April through October.

Other French sailings take in the beauty of Bordeaux and the South of France.

Eight or 11-day sailings through Portugal along the Duoro river are also available. Beginning with the heritage city of Porto, the itineraries highlight many of the region’s best sites and activities: sparkling wine tasting at the fairytale property of Quinta Aveleda; exploring the restored Monastery of Saint John of Tarouca; a lunch and Flamenco dance in the city of Salamanca; a canoeing adventure on the Sabor River; and learn about the life in port wine town of Pinhᾶo from local residents.

Scenic’s offerings on the Danube, Rhine and Main Canal range from eight-day adventures to 16-day explorations. Scenic shows off the best of all these regions with their Scenic Enrich program including a private Viennese concert at the Princely family home, Palais Lichtenstein; fine dining and classical music at the fabulous Palais-des-Papes of Avignon; an evening of music at the oldest Baroque residence in the Upper Rhine – Rastatt Palace; and mingling with locals in the small Holland village of Hoorn accompanied by a local meal.

The 5-star Scenic Space-Ships offer all-inclusive luxury experiences - from private butler service and unlimited complimentary beverages and spirits including mini-bar re-stocked daily, to six on-board dining options and a wellness area and fitness center. Tips and gratuities, expert local guides, all Scenic Freechoice activities, and Scenic Enrich events which are exclusive to Scenic and its guests are all included.

For more information, visit www.scenic.ca where you can find the 2019 Scenic Preview Brochure.