Cruise line profile
Scenic Luxury River Cruises
All-inclusive to the finest detail.
About the line
About Scenic Luxury River Cruises
Scenic combines included Freechoice touring and Enrich experiences with butler service and selected onboard drinks. Balcony suites offer a Scenic Sun Lounge; Standard Suites do not. Compare the category, itinerary, and departure rather than assuming every cabin has the same features.
Best for
Travelers who want a guided luxury experience and are comparing the features of different suite categories.
Pros
- Included Freechoice touring
- Scheduled Enrich experiences
- Butler service
- Sun Lounge in balcony-suite categories
Cons
- Ultra-luxury pricing
- Butler service can feel formal for casual travelers
- Less brand familiarity in the U.S. market
Inclusions
What’s included
A quick read on the standard Christmas-sailing package. Partial inclusions are marked with a half-circle.
Drinks
Selected drinks throughout the day
Excursions
Included touring; optional extras may apply
Flights
Flights extra
Gratuities
Included
Wi-Fi
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Bikes
Bikes carried, free to use
The fleet
Ships
Scenic Jade
Scenic Jewel
Scenic Amber
Scenic Opal
Christmas itineraries
Example Christmas sailings
Published itinerary examples, not live cabin availability. Check the departure for current ships and inclusions.
- 7 nights
Danube Christmas Markets
Danube River
Itineraries we feature
Example cruises on this line
Real, published itineraries — shown as examples. Live availability via a planning expert.
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Our score
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