by Lacey Pfalz
Last updated: 11:25 AM ET, Thu October 10, 2024
Scenic Group, which operates both Emerald Cruises and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, has announced the new 2026 river cruise season, available for booking now, with several promotions for travelers to enjoy.
Now through February 15, 2025, travelers who book selected 2026 European river cruises with either brand can enjoy 2025 rates, 2-for-1 fares and free airfare packages. For travelers wanting to visit Europe before 2026, Emerald and Scenic are offering 2-for-1 fares plus free airfare on select 2024 and 2025 cruises for new bookings made now through October 20.
Emerald Cruises
Emerald Cruises is offering itineraries on the Rhine, Danube, Rhône and Douro in 2026. Beginning February and ending in December, travelers will have nearly an entire year in which to enjoy sailings, including several early season sailing on the Rhine and Danube, springtime cruises, Christmas market cruises and a new itinerary.
The new Rhine & Moselle Journey offers a roundtrip sailing from Mainz, Germany along the valleys of the Rhine and Moselle rivers during the summer and fall.
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is offering its own 2026 Ultra-Luxury European River Cruise Season, with winter departures in February and March, new 7-day voyages and land extensions in destinations like Bavaria and Porto, and longer Ultimate Journeys, which range from 54 to 85 nights long.
Additionally, the brand also offers several holiday-themed itineraries, including Christmas market sailings in winter and springtime tulip sailings.
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