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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours

Discover the world in unrivalled 5-star luxury aboard Scenic’s all-inclusive ocean and river cruise ships — where every suite has a private balcony and almost everything is included.

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5-Star All-Inclusive Luxury

Founded in Australia in 1986, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has grown from a pioneering river cruise company into one of the world’s most respected luxury cruise brands. With a fleet spanning both ocean and river vessels, Scenic delivers a truly all-inclusive experience — from premium beverages and gourmet dining to shore excursions, gratuities, and even butler service in every suite. Their philosophy is simple: include everything so guests can focus entirely on the journey.

At a Glance

Cruise Line: Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours – 5-Star, All-Inclusive Ocean & River Cruising

Fleet: Scenic Eclipse (ocean yacht), Scenic Eclipse II (ocean yacht), plus a fleet of Scenic Space-Ships for European and Southeast Asian rivers

Destinations: Europe, Antarctica, Arctic, Mediterranean, Asia, South America, Australia, and more

Service: Butler service in every suite across both ocean and river vessels

Signature Feature: Truly all-inclusive fares covering premium beverages, all dining, shore excursions (Scenic Enrich & Freechoice), gratuities, Wi-Fi, butler service, and onboard amenities

  • All-suite accommodations with private balconies and butler service
  • All onboard meals across multiple dining venues
  • Premium branded beverages including wines, spirits, and cocktails
  • Scenic Enrich exclusive once-in-a-lifetime experiences
  • Scenic Freechoice curated shore excursion options in every port
  • All gratuities and tipping onboard and onshore
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship
  • Onboard fitness center, wellness facilities, and entertainment

Ocean yacht voyages also include a submarine, helicopter, kayaks, and Zodiac excursions (weather and schedule permitting).

  • One of the few truly all-inclusive cruise lines — almost nothing is an extra charge
  • Scenic Eclipse ocean yachts carry only 228 guests for an ultra-intimate experience
  • Onboard submarine (Scenic Neptune) and helicopter for extraordinary discovery
  • Scenic Enrich experiences offer exclusive cultural events you won’t find elsewhere
  • River cruise Space-Ships feature innovative Sun Lounge balconies that convert from open-air to enclosed

Lumière: Elegant fine dining with multi-course menus (ocean)

Elements: Pan-Asian fusion cuisine (ocean)

Azure Bar & Café: Casual poolside dining and light fare (ocean)

Chef’s Table @ The Chef’s Table: Intimate degustation dining experience (ocean)

Koko’s: Asian-inspired dining (ocean)

Crystal Dining Room: Main restaurant with regionally inspired menus (river)

Table La Rive: French-inspired intimate dining (river)

Portobellos: Italian trattoria-style dining (river)

All dining is included — no surcharges at any venue, including room service available throughout the day.

Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Eclipse II are the world’s first discovery yachts, purpose-built for luxury exploration. These Polar Class vessels carry just 228 guests and feature an onboard submarine (Scenic Neptune), two helicopters, a fleet of Zodiacs and kayaks, e-bikes, and a dedicated expedition team of up to 20 experts.

Destinations include Antarctica, the Arctic, the Mediterranean, the Norwegian fjords, the Caribbean, Japan, and more. Each voyage blends ultra-luxury amenities with genuine discovery and adventure.

On expedition voyages, all excursions and discovery activities are included — submarine, helicopter, Zodiac, and kayak experiences are complimentary (weather and schedule permitting).

At a Glance

Truly All-Inclusive

Everything Included

From excursions to beverages — it’s all in the fare

  • All-suite accommodations with balconies
  • Butler service in every suite
  • Premium branded beverages
  • Scenic Enrich & Freechoice excursions
  • All gratuities included
  • Multiple gourmet dining venues
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

Ocean yacht extras: submarine & helicopter included*

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Discover Scenic

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The World’s First Discovery Yachts

Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Eclipse II redefine luxury ocean cruising. These purpose-built discovery yachts carry just 228 guests — creating an intimate, yacht-like atmosphere with a nearly 1:1 guest-to-staff ratio. What truly sets them apart is what’s onboard: a custom-built submarine (Scenic Neptune) that takes guests beneath the surface, two onboard helicopters for aerial exploration, plus Zodiacs, kayaks, e-bikes, and a team of up to 20 expert guides. It’s an extraordinary combination of 6-star luxury and genuine adventure that’s unlike anything else at sea.

Scenic Space-Ships: River Cruising Perfected

Scenic’s award-winning river cruise fleet — the Scenic Space-Ships — are some of the most innovative vessels on Europe’s waterways. Each ship features just 80 to 163 guests, ensuring an intimate and personal atmosphere. The revolutionary Scenic Sun Lounge balcony system transforms from an enclosed all-weather lounge to an open-air balcony at the touch of a button. With a rooftop Vitality Pool, wellness centre, multiple dining venues, and Scenic Culinaire cooking school, these floating boutique hotels deliver an experience that goes far beyond traditional river cruising.

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Scenic Enrich & Freechoice Excursions

What truly sets Scenic apart from other cruise lines is their unique approach to shore excursions. Scenic Enrich experiences are exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime events available only to Scenic guests — think private concerts in grand European palaces, after-hours museum visits, or traditional ceremonies in ancient temples. Scenic Freechoice offers a curated selection of included excursions in every port, so you can tailor each day to your interests — from guided walking tours and culinary tastings to active adventures like cycling and kayaking. Every excursion is included in your fare, so there are no surprise costs or add-ons.

Experience

The Scenic Experience

Truly All-Inclusive

Scenic’s all-inclusive approach means premium beverages, all dining, shore excursions (Scenic Enrich and Freechoice), gratuities, Wi-Fi, butler service, airport transfers, and even a minibar restocked daily are all included in your fare. No surprise charges, no hidden costs.

Exceptional Dining

From the elegant Lumière fine dining and Pan-Asian Elements on the ocean yachts, to the Crystal Dining Room and intimate Table La Rive on river ships, every meal is a culinary event. Multiple venues, no surcharges, and in-suite dining available around the clock.

Remarkable Destinations

From the rivers of Europe and Southeast Asia to the polar regions of Antarctica and the Arctic, the Mediterranean coastline, and beyond — Scenic takes you to extraordinary places with intimate ships that access ports larger vessels simply cannot reach.

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Scenic is a 5-star, truly all-inclusive luxury cruise line offering both ocean and river voyages. Founded in Australia in 1986, Scenic is known for its intimate ship sizes, all-suite accommodations with butler service, and an all-inclusive fare that covers virtually everything — from premium beverages and gourmet dining to curated shore excursions, gratuities, and Wi-Fi. Their ocean discovery yachts, Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Eclipse II, are among the most innovative ships afloat.

Scenic’s truly all-inclusive fares cover all-suite accommodations with butler service, all onboard dining across multiple venues, premium branded beverages (including wines, spirits, and cocktails), Scenic Enrich exclusive experiences, Scenic Freechoice excursions in every port, all gratuities, complimentary Wi-Fi, and use of onboard facilities. On the ocean yachts, the fare also includes submarine, helicopter, Zodiac, and kayak excursions (weather and schedule permitting). When you book through Cruise Help, you also benefit from our exclusive group rates, weekly price monitoring, and no booking fees.

Scenic Enrich experiences are exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime cultural events available only to Scenic guests — such as private concerts in European palaces, after-hours access to famous landmarks, or traditional ceremonies in ancient temples. Scenic Freechoice offers a curated menu of included excursion options at each port, allowing you to choose activities that match your interests — from guided walking tours and culinary experiences to cycling, kayaking, and more. Both are fully included in your fare.

On the Scenic Eclipse ocean yachts, suites range from Verandah Suites to Panorama Suites, Grand Panorama Suites, Spa Suites, and the extraordinary Owner’s Penthouse Suites — all with private verandahs and butler service. On the river fleet, Scenic Space-Ships offer Standard Suites, Balcony Suites with the innovative Sun Lounge system, Junior Suites, and Royal Suites. Every suite across the fleet includes butler service and thoughtful amenities.

The Scenic Sun Lounge is a revolutionary balcony concept unique to Scenic’s river cruise Space-Ships. At the touch of a button, the floor-to-ceiling glass doors retract to convert the space from an enclosed, climate-controlled lounge into an open-air balcony. This means you enjoy fresh air and river views on warm days and a cozy enclosed sitting area when it’s cooler — the best of both worlds, and an industry innovation pioneered by Scenic.

Scenic Neptune is a custom-built submarine carried aboard Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Eclipse II. It takes up to six guests at a time on complimentary dives beneath the ocean surface, offering a perspective on marine life, coral reefs, and underwater landscapes that very few travelers ever experience. Submarine excursions are included in your fare and operate on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to weather and scheduling conditions.

Scenic’s ocean yachts sail to Antarctica, the Arctic, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, Japan, and more. Their river fleet cruises the Rhine, Danube, Main, Moselle, Rhône, Douro, and Mekong rivers, among others. Scenic also offers land-based touring experiences in destinations like Australia, Canada, and South America, often combining cruise and land journeys for comprehensive itineraries.

All dining on Scenic is included with no surcharges at any venue. On the ocean yachts, guests enjoy up to 10 dining venues including Lumière (fine dining), Elements (Pan-Asian), Koko’s (Asian-inspired), Chef’s Table (intimate degustation), and Azure Bar & Café (casual). On river ships, the Crystal Dining Room offers regionally inspired menus, while Table La Rive provides French-inspired cuisine and Portobellos serves Italian fare. In-suite dining is available throughout the day on all vessels.

Scenic maintains a relaxed elegant atmosphere. Most evenings are “Smart Casual” — think resort wear or a nice pair of trousers with a collared shirt for men and a casual dress or equivalent for women. Some evenings on longer ocean voyages may be designated as “Elegant Casual” for a slightly more dressed-up affair. Expedition voyages maintain more relaxed, practical dress codes. The overall atmosphere is refined yet comfortable — never stuffy.

The Scenic Club is Scenic’s loyalty program that rewards repeat guests with escalating benefits. After your first cruise, you become a member and unlock savings on future voyages, priority cabin selection, exclusive member-only offers, and invitations to special events. Benefits increase with each voyage, making future sailings an even better value. Our team at Cruise Help can help you maximize your Scenic Club benefits alongside our exclusive group rates.

When you book Scenic through Cruise Help, you get access to exclusive group rates with savings up to 50% off published fares — with just one room. Our team of 23+ expert advisors, many with real cruise ship experience, provides personalized suite selection advice, itinerary planning, and loyalty program strategy. We perform weekly price monitoring on every booking and automatically adjust your rate if the price drops. Plus, we never charge booking, consultation, or change fees — ever. With 365-day support, you’re never on your own from the moment you inquire to the moment you disembark.

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Experience the world in unmatched luxury with Scenic — where everything is included so you can focus on the journey. When you’re ready to explore ocean yachts with submarines and helicopters, or river cruise Space-Ships gliding through Europe, our expert advisors at Cruise Help are here to help. With exclusive group rates, weekly price monitoring, and no fees — ever — your dream cruise begins with us!