What to expect on a Scenic Europe River Cruise

On a 5-star, truly all-inclusive Scenic river cruise, everything is included. You can simply relax as you gaze at the many wondrous sites to see on your European journey. Place yourself in the comfort of the Scenic Sun Lounge and tune in to the Scenic Tailormade app that provides expert commentary on places of significance while you sail past.  With Scenic, it’s more than a 5-star cruise – it's a journey and small-ship experience in a class of its own.

On a spacious and beautifully-appointed Scenic Space-ship, all guests will enjoy butler service and laundry concierge. It’s more than having a butler there to call on, it’s our expert team remembering your personal preferences, such as ‘whisky, no ice’.  Choose where to dine each meal from casual to fine dining.  It’s more than good food and wine, it’s your choice of up to five dining venues with a dedicated team creating dishes inspired by the regional cuisines of the countries you sail through. Sip on complimentary beverages served all day, every day, including your mini-bar that is restocked daily.

Watch enthralling on board entertainment and make use of the wellness and fitness areas, including the walking track on the spacious Sun Deck where there are panoramic views to take in around every turn. Your Cruise Director and Enrichment Manager are both readily available to help, as are all our friendly staff and crew. 

An exclusive range of handcrafted experiences are all included when you disembark along the cruise route. Delve deeper and get to really know your destination with an exclusive Scenic Enrich experience such as a Viennese concert at the opulent Palais Liechtenstein. It’s more than special events, it’s enriching experiences paired with a level of luxury only Scenic can offer.

Explore Europe's sights at a pace that suits you as part of our all-inclusive Scenic Freechoice program. With small group numbers to ensure a personal experience, and led by expert local Tour Guides, we take care of everything, even tipping. We offer more than standard shore excursions, it’s days exploring to a pace that suits you.

To make travelling even easier, your return airport transfers are included, so you can simply relax and enjoy the journey. 

With Scenic, it’s more than all-inclusive – you can leave your wallet in a safe place and relax knowing that everything is taken care of. 

Choose from a selection of cereals, fresh fruit, cold meats, cheese, breads and hot breakfast items or indulge yourself with eggs benedict or lamb chops from the à la carte menu, washed down with a glass of champagne. 

On sailing days, head upstairs to the Sun Deck for panoramic views of the breathtaking scenery, enjoy a slice of cake from the River Café for morning tea or catch up on the news with the complimentary newspapers.

After a morning of sightseeing, return to the ship for a hearty lunch in the Crystal Dining Room. Catch up with your fellow guests and compare your morning's activities over a glass of wine or beer and admire the stunning scenery through the panoramic glass windows.

 

After lunch, enjoy the freedom of spending the afternoon however you wish. Relax in the Salt Therapy Lounge to enjoy the benefits of salt crystals, or you may like to return to shore for further sightseeing and shopping. Take one of our e-bikes with you and let the bike do all the hard work as you meander around charming cobblestone laneways, with the added assurance of the Scenic Tailormade App in your pocket to act as a guide when you need it.

Enjoy a pre-dinner drink on your return before getting ready for dinner and listening to your Cruise Director provide the daily Port Talk to learn about tomorrow's exciting activities.

Dinner commences from 7pm in the Crystal Dining Room where you can enjoy a mouth-watering five course à la carte dinner of entrée, soup, main course, dessert and cheese, all inspired by the cuisines of the local regions in which you are cruising. For those less hungry, or after something lighter, the alternative menu includes choices such as Chicken Breast, Fillet Steak or Hamburger with French Fries with daily side dishes.

Once per cruise, you will receive an exclusive invitation to dine at our Italian restaurant Portobello's which showcases flavoursome regional specialties from fresh and locally-sourced produce, paired with local wines from the region’s best vineyards. Diamond Deck guests can also enjoy an intimate degustation meal at Table La Rive, limited to just 10 guests per evening.

One evening you will be transported to a magical location for your Scenic Enrich classical concert and wander the lavish halls of sites such as Palais Liechtenstein. Return to the ship and enjoy drinks and live entertainment in the Panorama Lounge.

It’s time to set sail. Admire the towns and villages as you pass while they are all lit up and sparkling at night as your ship bids farewell and journeys to your next port of call. You may want to chat with new friends, get to know the staff or dance the night away before returning to your suite for a restful night’s sleep, ready for tomorrow’s day of wonder. 

Highlights include a Scenic Enrich event at Motorworld in Cologne which is home to Michael Schumacher’s private car collection, a guided e-bike ride along the river from Melk to Dürnstein, one of the most enchanting villages in the region and a private Scenic Enrich classical concert featuring the timeless music of Strauss and Mozart in Vienna.