Scenic Group is helping travellers experience destinations more deeply, with a new wine-focused series in Europe and exciting offerings in Asia.
Scenic 2026 Tastes of Discovery Series
For 2026, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is introducing the Tastes of Discovery series, a collection of ultra-luxury, all-inclusive European river cruises. Each itinerary will include exclusive tastings, behind-the-scenes vineyard tours, and engaging educational sessions hosted by regional winemakers.
Travelling aboard the 163-passenger Scenic Space-Ship, guests will be able to customize their trips by choosing from Scenic Freechoice excursions and Scenic Enrich experiences, helping them tailor their journeys to their specific taste and style. Additional experiences across the series include onboard culinary demonstrations, pâtissier-crafted desserts, caviar tastings, and private classical concerts in historic châteaux.
“Every experience has been thoughtfully reimagined for this special collection, with curated wine-focused activities unique to these departures and designed for travellers who value culture and connection,” said Lisa McCaskill, Vice President of Canadian Sales and Marketing at Scenic Group Canada. “These itineraries showcase Europe’s most remarkable wine regions through experiences Canadians won’t find anywhere else.”
Highlights of the new collection include:
- Tastes of Bordeaux: The Médoc is celebrated for its bold Cabernet Sauvignon reds, while Bordeaux is equally famed for its Sauternes sweet whites. Guests will explore Saint-Émilion, cycle through the Médoc, and visit a Sauternes estate. Scenic Enrich experiences include caviar tasting, village cycling and a private concert at Château d'Agassac. Guests have the option to extend their journey to Madrid at an added cost.
- Tastes of the South of France: Departing and ending in Lyon, this journey introduces guests to the wine traditions of southern France. Highlights include visits to Provence’s rosé vineyards, a Burgundy estate, and a guided Côtes du Rhône tasting. On board, guests can refine their French cooking skills with Scenic Culinaire and enjoy a pâtissier-crafted dessert buffet from a local chef.
- Tastes of the Danube: From Budapest to Munich, this itinerary immerses guests in the Danube’s proud traditions and distinct cultures, including museums, palaces and cathedrals. Along the way, guests can explore Etyek, the “vineyard of Budapest,” sample reds and whites in the Carpathian wine region, and experience Austria’s Wachau Valley, famed for its Riesling and Grüner Veltliner. A trip extension to Prague is available for this itinerary.
- A Taste of the Rhine: Travelling from Zurich to Amsterdam, this itinerary highlights the Rhine’s celebrated wine traditions, from standout Rieslings to Gewürztraminer and Crémant d’Alsace. Guests will sample Alsatian varietals, tour the historic Fritz Ritter vineyard, and visit the Koblenz Wine Museum. Beyond wine, the journey includes stops in vibrant cities and medieval towns, a visit to Baden-Baden, a private concert in the Baroque Rastatt Palace, and a visit to Fabrique des Lumières, a striking digital art installation in a former gasworks.
Emerald Sky in Southeast Asia (Photo Credit: Scenic Group)
2026-2027 Southeast Asia River Cruise Collections
Emerald Cruises & Tours and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours have released the brochures for their Southeast Asia river cruises for 2026-27. Each itinerary is designed to give travellers an immersive experience in the culture, history and natural beauty of the region.
Both Emerald and Scenic are offering early booking promotions for these itineraries.
Highlights from Emerald include:
- Enchanting Mekong and Siem Reap Itinerary (new): Cruise from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap on an 8- or 10-day luxury journey aboard Emerald Harmony. Explore lively canal towns, rural villages, and key cultural sites in Vietnam and Cambodia. The trip ends with three nights in Siem Reap, featuring visits to Angkor Wat and cultural performances.
- 24-Day Grand Tour of Indochina Itinerary: This journey takes guests from Hanoi to Bangkok through Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, combining land exploration with a Mekong river cruise.
To view and download Emerald Cruises 2026-2027 Asia River Cruising & Land brochure, visit www.emeraldcruises.ca/brochures
Highlights from Scenic include:
- Scenic Freechoice (new): Enjoy Scenic Freechoice activities in Luang Prabang, Laos and tailor the journey with a pottery lesson or cooking class in Ban Chan Nua or discover how rice is grown with a hands-on community farm visit.
- Unique Stays & Excursions: Included on selected journeys, Halong Bay, known as “the descending dragon,” is a stunning seascape of limestone karsts rising from emerald waters. Guests can explore it aboard the new luxurious Bhaya Soul vessel, an elegant 20-cabin ship, featuring private balconies, a Horizon Pool Bar and all-season pool, wellness treatments, included dining and drinks, and flexible excursions by kayak, bike, or on foot.
- Japan Land Journeys (new):
o Classic Japan: On this 15-day land journey, discover Japan’s rich history, traditions, and spiritual heritage alongside its modern industry and cultural quirks. Explore Zen temples, traditional villages, iconic shrines, historic monuments, world-class art, and stunning gardens and landscapes.
o Japan's Southern Treasures: On this 14-day land journey, go off the beaten track and travel through the southern island of Kyushu, exploring places few visitors see. Discover European influences, ancient shrines and compact castles, traditional arts, and dramatic natural scenery across Beppu, Nagasaki, Fukuoka, and the Kuma Valley.
To view and download Scenic’s 2026-2027 Asia River Cruising & Land Journeys brochure, visit www.scenic.ca/brochures
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