Book Ahead for 2025 Scenic River Cruises With New Itineraries

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has revealed its 2025 European River Cruise season earlier than usual, offering early bookings to guests. The cruise line is adding more eight- and 15-day departures, along with new itineraries and city extensions. Meanwhile, the new sailings include France and Portugal, the Rhine and the Danube. Moreover, they are simplifying suite categories on those sailings and pricing details are now available.

Scenic reveals new itineraries for 2025

Imagine cruising the Danube in luxury and style with extra ports added for stops along the way. This is what is coming from Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours in 2025. The company has released two new itineraries to highlight the season.

Gems of the Danube

In one, the eight-day Gems of the Danube sailing has been changed to cruise between Regensburg and Budapest. Moreover, this change allows for more time onshore along the route. In addition is a stop in Bratislava, Slovakia where guests will have time to explore the city’s medieval old town with an expert guide. Meanwhile, all-inclusive fares have been quoted, starting at $4,757 per person, double, with a choice of 42 departures in 2025.

– Danube Delta Discovery

The second new itinerary relates to the 16-day Danube Delta Discovery, set to sail between Budapest and Bucharest in 2025. On this luxury sailing, guests will have the chance to fully explore the cultures and historical sites of six former behind-the-Iron-Curtain countries. It will also give the opportunity to enjoy the nightlife in four capital cities in those countries, namely Belgrade, Bratislava, Bucharest and Budapest.

Among the highlights of this option is the chance to enjoy a small boat cruise through the 580,000-hectare Danube Delta wetlands, spotting more than 300 species of birds. In a similar vein, an e-bike tour will be on offer through the Kopacki Rit Nature Park. Moreover, foodies can enjoy a cooking class learning to make Banica, the traditional Bulgarian cheese-filled pie. This itinerary features four departures with fares starting at $9,043 per person, double.

– Nurenberg and Munich with Scenic

Scenic is also adding three-day options for Nuremberg and Munich in 2025 in addition to the 10 already on offer. The historic city of Nuremberg is Bavaria’s second-largest and was an important commercial hub during the Middle Ages and onwards. Visiting its Old Town reveals the city’s rich heritage. This includes the 12th-century Imperial Castle, which was one of the most significant imperial forts of the Holy Roman Empire

Meanwhile, guests will have three days to explore the vibrant city of Munich, offering them the chance to visit the city’s world-class museums. Moreover, they can experience the 15th-century Frauenkirche church, with its two onion domes, as well as the famous carillon (Glockenspiel) in Marienplatz among other sites.

Scenic Space-Ships on all-inclusive luxury sailings

Guests will enjoy 5-star luxury on these all-inclusive luxury sailings. This includes private butler service and unlimited complimentary beverages and spirits. Moreover, they include a wellness area and fitness center for guests, as well as six onboard dining options.

Readers can find more details and pricing on the Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours website here.