Scenic has rolled out its 2026 Early Access for its ultra-luxury Europe river cruises and land journeys. This collection includes new destinations, enhanced itineraries, special airfare offers and 2026 river cruises, at 2025 pricing for a limited time.The launch coincides with a significant interior design upgrade across Scenic’s Space-Ships. Guests travelling this season are already enjoying the new layouts, ultra-modern furnishings, and innovative day-to-night transformations in the lounge and specialty dining areas. These interior enhancements are part of a multi-year investment in Scenic’s river fleet, reflecting the company’s commitment to quality and elevating the ambience of its ultra-luxury ships.“Continuous innovation and enriching guest experiences sit at the core of Scenic’s philosophy,” said Elisabeth Sadler, Vice President Product, River Cruise, “and this ongoing commitment is reflected in our exciting new design updates. Inspired by Scenic’s ultra-luxury Discovery Yachts and the concept of ‘Space-Ships’, the enhanced interiors delivered by our team at MKM Yachts have created stunning new spaces for relaxation, comfort and socialising.”
Scenic has also extended its 2026 season, introducing new departures in February and March, as well as additional sailings in November and December. These journeys will enable guests to enjoy fewer crowds, greater value and the enchanting seasonal magic of Europe.Itineraries have been expanded, seamlessly integrating river cruises with city extensions and land journeys. These curated combinations showcase the unique advantage of travelling with Scenic, where luxury service and inclusions are consistently delivered under one brand and operational team throughout the entire journey.Recognising the popularity of London amongst Australian travellers, Scenic has introduced a new extension for 2026. This three-day extension is available with the 15-day Jewels of Europe river cruise and the 11-day Normandy and Gems of the Seine river cruise. Also, a new five-day city extension will highlight Bavaria’s best, including Munich, Schwangau, Nuremberg, and Regensburg, with a visit to the iconic fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle.
Returning for 2026 is Scenic’s 8-day river cruise to discover the Charming Castles & Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle.Scenic’s Early Access brochure showcases the journeys through Europe’s most captivating destinations. With truly all-inclusive ultra-luxury river cruises, luxurious hotel stays, enriching experiences, and special offers, now is the time to plan and book for 2026.Secure 2026 journey’s at 2025 prices, plus receive an air credit of up to $4,500 per person on a Business Class flight or enjoy Economy Flights included (on selected river cruise, duration and suite category).For more information, see scenic.com.au.