Emerald, Scenic release 2027 Southeast Asia River Brochures

Emerald Cruises & Tours and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours have released their 2026-2027 Southeast Asia river cruising brochures, featuring an array of itineraries for the August 2026 to May 2027 season.

These offerings feature unique experiences and exceptional destinations, giving Canadian travellers the chance to fully immerse themselves in the vibrant culture, rich history, and natural beauty of Southeast Asia.

For those looking to explore the Mekong River, Scenic and Emerald Cruises provide journeys through Vietnam and Cambodia, complemented by immersive land tours in Laos and Japan.

Emerald Cruises & Tours’ Asia River Cruising & Land Journeys   

Emerald Cruises’ 2026–2027 season spans from August 2026 through May 2027, giving travellers a wider range of seasonal experiences to choose from across the year.

Highlights include:

• Authentic Cultural Experiences: Each itinerary is a curated journey featuring signature excursions designed to immerse guests in local culture, history, and tradition, such as, Apsara Dance Performance in Siem Reap, guided visits to UNESCO-listed sites and vibrant local markets.
• NEW Enchanting Mekong and Siem Reap Itinerary: Cruise from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap on an 8- or 10-day luxury journey aboard Emerald Harmony. Explore lively canal towns, rural villages, and key cultural sites in Vietnam and Cambodia. The trip ends with three nights in Siem Reap, featuring visits to Angkor Wat and cultural performances.
• 24-Day Grand Tour of Indochina Itinerary: This journey takes guests from Hanoi to Bangkok through Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, combining land exploration with a Mekong river cruise.

Emerald Cruises Early Booking promotions feature:

• Best Available Offers (on Southeast Asia River & Land Journeys 11-26-day Itineraries):  Book and pay in full, 10 months prior to departure and receive free or reduced economy round-trip international airfare and on select itinerary and cabins, save up to $1,200 per person.*
• Flexi Fare Offer: Book and pay in full, 90 days prior to departure and enjoy savings of up to $1,200 per person*.
• 8-10 Day Mekong River Cruise Only: Flexi Fare Offer, Save up to $350 per person*.
• 10-day Japan Land Journey Only: Flexi Fare Offer, Save up to $500 per person*.
• Terms and conditions apply.

To check out Emerald Cruises 2026-2027 Asia River Cruising & Land brochure, go to www.emeraldcruises.ca/brochures .

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours’ Asia River Cruising & Land Journeys  

For travellers seeking a fully immersive experience, Scenic has introduced its 2026–2027 Asia River Cruising and Land Journeys collection, showcasing destinations like Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Japan.

The all-inclusive, ultra-luxurious Scenic Spirit delivers 5-star inclusions, an expert crew, exceptional dining inspired by local flavours, and personalised touches through Scenic Freechoice excursions and Scenic Enrich events like the Angkor Temple Gala dinner. Guided by the Scenic Nth Degree philosophy, every detail is designed to create meaningful, tailor-made memories.

Highlights include:

• NEW Scenic Freechoice: Enjoy Scenic Freechoice activities in Luang Prabang, Laos and tailor the journey with a pottery lesson or cooking class in Ban Chan Nua or discover how rice is grown with a hands-on community farm visit.
• Unique Stays & Excursions: Included on selected journeys, Halong Bay, known as “the descending dragon,” is a stunning seascape of limestone karsts rising from emerald waters. Guests can explore it aboard the new luxurious Bhaya Soul vessel, an elegant 20-cabinship, featuring private balconies, a Horizon Pool Bar and all-season pool, wellness treatments, included dining and drinks, and flexible excursions by kayak, bike, or on foot.

NEW Japan Land Journeys:

• Classic Japan: On this 15-day land journey, discover Japan’s rich history, traditions, and spiritual heritage alongside its modern industry and cultural quirks. Explore Zen temples, traditional villages, iconic shrines, historic monuments, world-class art, and stunning gardens and landscapes.
• Japan’s Southern Treasures: On this 14-day land journey, go off the beaten track and travel through the southern island of Kyushu, exploring places few visitors see. Discover European influences, ancient shrines and compact castles, traditional arts, and dramatic natural scenery across Beppu, Nagasaki, Fukuoka, and the Kuma Valley.

Scenic Cruises Early Booking promotions feature:

• Southeast Asia River & Land Journeys – Best Available Offers: Available on select departures when booked and paid in full 10 months prior to departure.
• Select 9-night River Cruise & Land Journeys: Premium Economy airfare plus savings of up to $2,000 per person*.
• Select 7-night River Cruise & Land Journeys: Economy airfare plus savings of up to $1,500 per person*.
• Japan Land Journeys – Flexi Fare Offer: Savings of up to $1,200 per person* on select Land Journeys.
• Terms and conditions apply.

Check out Scenic’s 2026-2027 Asia River Cruising & Land Journeys brochure at www.scenic.ca/brochures .