TravelWhiz by Wendy Orr
Scenic Space-Ship river cruise luxury suite Rhine River Germany
River Cruise Line

Scenic Cruises — Ultra-Luxury River Cruising

All-inclusive ultra-luxury river cruising — where every detail is taken care of

Founded 198623 shipsSydney, Australia

About Scenic Cruises

Scenic Cruises occupies the ultra-luxury tier of river cruising — a step above even Viking and AmaWaterways in terms of inclusions, service, and cabin quality. Scenic's Space-Ships carry just 128–169 guests and feature butler service for every guest, a Scenic Sundowner cocktail hour, and the Freechoice excursion programme — which offers multiple excursion options at every port, including hot air balloon rides, helicopter flights, and private cooking classes. Everything is included — excursions, drinks, gratuities, and butler service.

Why Choose Scenic Cruises?

Scenic is for travellers who want the absolute best in river cruising — a genuinely all-inclusive experience where every detail is taken care of. The butler service, Freechoice excursions, and exceptional cuisine set Scenic apart from all competitors. If you want to be pampered on the river, Scenic is the answer.

Highlights

  • Butler service for every guest — not just suite passengers
  • Freechoice excursions — multiple options including hot air balloon and helicopter
  • Truly all-inclusive — excursions, drinks, gratuities, and butler service
  • 128–169 guests per ship — the most intimate large river cruise experience
  • Scenic Sundowner — a signature cocktail hour at the bow
  • Scenic Eclipse — Scenic's ultra-luxury ocean expedition ship
Scenic Space-Ship luxury river cruise Rhine Germany
Scenic river cruise butler service luxury suite
Scenic Freechoice excursion hot air balloon Danube

Featured Ships

Explore the ships that make Scenic Cruisesone of the world's great cruise lines.

Scenic Gem luxury river cruise ship Rhine River Germany

Scenic Gem

Ultra-luxury on the Rhine and Danube — butler service for every guest

169 guestsBuilt 2014
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Featured Itineraries

Evergreen itineraries — the routes that define Scenic Cruises.

Scenic Rhine cruise Amsterdam Netherlands canals tulips
Rhine8 nights

8-Night Rhine Highlights

Amsterdam to Basel — castles, vineyards, and the Black Forest

AmsterdamCologneRhine Gorge / RüdesheimStrasbourg+1 more
Best time: April through OctoberView Itinerary

Wendy's Insider Tips for Scenic Cruises

1

Scenic's Freechoice excursions are genuinely extraordinary — the hot air balloon over the Danube is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

2

Butler service on Scenic is for every guest, not just suite passengers — it transforms the experience.

3

Scenic's Porcelain Suite is the finest cabin in river cruising — a full suite with a private veranda and butler service.

4

Scenic's Douro River itineraries in Portugal are outstanding — the terraced vineyards and port wine lodges are unforgettable.

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