The gold standard of river cruises

When you’re on a Scenic all-inclusive river cruise through Europe, there’s always another captivating sight just around the bend: vine-covered slopes or a castle clinging to the hilltop; fairytale villages with Gothic spires reaching high into the vivid blue sky.

And that’s just what awaits beyond your suite’s balcony or picture window.

Within the luxe surrounds of a Space-Ship – Scenic’s name for its fleet of river ships welcoming a max of 163 guests at any one time – you’re spoiled from beginning to end, with premium wines and dining, butler service and an enriching mix of included Freechoice Excursions and Enrich Events all included.

This Black Friday, on November 29, Scenic is turning black into gold, with exclusive offers including a bonus luxury hotel night in Amsterdam along with special flight savings on some of its most iconic river cruises departing in 2025.

Among them? Jewels of Europe, taking in the likes of Amsterdam, Budapest and Vienna, and Romantic Rhine and Moselle, which explores regions seemingly lifted from the silver screen.

These are some of the highlights of each.

Jewels of Europe

• Explore Gamburg Castle on the picturesque Tauber River, where you can raise a glass with the Baron and Baroness, whose family has resided in the castle for centuries 
• Feel inspired by the rousing sounds of a private Viennese classical concert within the gilded opulence of Palais Liechtenstein 
• Stroll amid the colourful half-timbered houses and Baroque buildings of UNESCO-listed Bamberg, one of Europe’s largest old towns remaining intact
• Take a ferry through Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey, which was founded by monks in approx. 600AD and enjoy some of the award-winning beer produced on site

Learn more about the Scenic Jewels of Europe cruise

Romantic Rhine and Moselle

• Traverse centuries of Dutch history at Het Loo Royal Palace, which dates to 1685 and long served as the Royal family’s summer home 
• Learn about the infamous WWI battle of Passchendaele during a full day tour to the towns of Ypres and Passchendaele
• Hop on an e-bike to explore beautiful Cochem and the surrounding region, where Reichsburg Castle watches over the city from the hilltop 
• Witness an exceptional classical music concert in the UNESCO listed Liebfrauenkirche, in the heart of the Roman city of Trier

Learn more about the Scenic Romantic Rhine and Moselle cruise

With more than 35 Freechoice excursions on both Jewels of Europe and Romantic Rhine and Moselle, you can customise and create the European getaway you’ve been dreaming of. And if you book by December 6, enjoy some great bonus inclusions too, such as:

• a bonus luxury hotel night in Amsterdam when you book an 11-day Jewels of Europe or Romantic Rhine and Moselle River cruise
• plus, an air credit of up to $2,500pp toward economy class flights or up to $3,500pp air credit toward business class, with Balcony Suites included (select departure dates apply. Book by 6 December 2024)

Now is the time to secure your 2025 Scenic Europe River Cruise. To book, visit scenic.com.au,, call 138 128 or visit your local travel advisor.

This article was produced in collaboration with Scenic. 

* For Black Friday terms and conditions, please visit scenic.com.au/gold