Overview
Is Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours right for you?
Scenic is an Australian-founded luxury operator that built its river fleet around the “Space-Ship” concept — expandable balconies, butler service in every suite, and a fare that bundles nearly everything: excursions, drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities and even a complimentary in-suite laundry service on many sailings. On the ocean side, Scenic Eclipse is a genuine discovery yacht with a submarine, two helicopters and an ice-class hull, giving it real polar-expedition capability alongside a five-star hotel-level interior. Across both fleets, the positioning is the same: pay one all-in fare and stop reaching for your wallet.
Who it’s best for
- Travelers wanting a richly all-inclusive river cruise
- Guests curious about a luxury polar expedition
- Couples celebrating a significant milestone
- Travelers who dislike surprise onboard charges
Popular ships
Scenic Eclipse I / II
Discovery yachts with a six-person submarine, two helicopters and an ice-strengthened hull for polar exploration.
Scenic Jasper / Opal (Space-Ships)
European river ships with expandable Space-Ship balconies and all-suite, butler-served accommodations.
Cabin recommendations
River suites
Every Scenic river suite includes butler service — even the entry category — so there’s no need to upgrade purely for that perk.
Ocean/expedition
On Scenic Eclipse, a Verandah Suite covers the essentials; Owner’s Suites add a private hot tub and expanded space.
Best value
Book river sailings in shoulder season (spring or fall) for the same all-inclusive fare structure at a lower price.
Dining
Multiple included restaurants on both fleets, from regional European menus on the rivers to globally inspired fine dining on Scenic Eclipse, all with premium beverages included throughout the voyage — not just at meals. In-suite butler-served dining is available fleet-wide.
Entertainment
On the rivers: enrichment talks, regional musicians and the daily choice of included excursions (including Scenic Freechoice options). On Scenic Eclipse: expedition-team lectures, submarine and helicopter excursions, Zodiac landings and a genuine spa and wellness program scaled to a five-star hotel.
What’s included
- Butler service in every suite (river fleet)
- All beverages included, not just at meals
- Shore excursions and gratuities included
- Submarine and helicopter excursions (Scenic Eclipse)
- Wi-Fi and in-suite dining
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours FAQs
It’s Scenic’s term for its river ships’ signature suite design — a sliding glass balcony door and window that can expand the room into an open-air terrace or seal into a climate-controlled lounge, giving guests flexibility in any weather.
Yes — it carries a six-person submarine, two helicopters and an ice-strengthened hull, giving it genuine expedition capability to Antarctica and the Arctic, wrapped in a five-star luxury interior rather than a rugged expedition-ship feel.
Very — most sailings bundle shore excursions, all dining and beverages, gratuities, Wi-Fi and butler service into one fare. We’ll walk you through exactly what’s covered on your specific itinerary.