Scenic Offering Early Bookings for 2025 River Cruises

Scenic has unveiled its 2025 European River Cruise season earlier than usual, adding more eight- and 15-day departures, new itineraries and city extensions, and simplifying suite categories. 

Pricing and itinerary details are now available for all 2025 sailings, which include France, Portugal, the Rhine, and Danube.

Two new itineraries highlight the season. The eight-day Gems of the Danube has been changed to sail between Regensburg and Budapest, allowing for more time in ports along the route. Added is a stop in Bratislava, Slovakia, and new excursions, such as exploring the city’s medieval old town with an expert guide. All-inclusive fares start at $4,757 per person, double, with 42 departures in 2025.

The 16-day Danube Delta Discovery will sail between Budapest and Bucharest in 2025, where guests can dive deep into the cultures and historical sites of six former behind-the-Iron-Curtain countries as well as enjoy the nightlife in four capital cities: Budapest, Bratislava, Belgrade, and Bucharest. 

Highlights include a small boat cruise through the 580,000-hectare wetlands of the Danube Delta, teeming with more than 300 species of birds; an e-bike tour through the Kopacki Rit nature park; and a cooking class on making Banica, the traditional Bulgarian cheese-filled pie. Four departures bookend the season, with fares starting at $9,043.

Additionally for 2025, Scenic is adding three-day options for Nuremberg and Munich, on top of the 10 already offered. As Bavaria’s second-largest city, Nuremberg was an important commercial hub from the Middle Ages onwards. The city’s rich heritage can still be seen and felt in its Old Town and one of the most significant imperial forts of the Holy Roman Empire, the 12th-century Imperial Castle. 

Munich is one of Europe’s most vibrant cities and exploring it for three days will allow guests to journey between world-class museums, the 15th-century Frauenkirche church with its two distinctive onion domes, the famous carillon (Glockenspiel) in Marienplatz, and more.

The 5-star Scenic Space-Ships offer all-inclusive luxury experiences, from private butler service and unlimited complimentary beverages and spirits, to six on-board dining options and a wellness area and fitness center.

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