Scenic, Emerald offer Canadians early access to 2027 River Cruise program

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises & Tours have announced the early release of their 2027 Europe River Cruises which are  now available for booking for Canadian travellers.

The early access release gives travel advisors and their clients the opportunity to secure preferred departure dates, premium staterooms, and launch offers before fares increase.

With limited availability and strong demand for Europe River cruising, travel advisors are encouraged to book early to access the best selection and value across both brands’ 2027 European river itineraries.

All offers include all-Canadian service and pricing and are available for a limited time, with bookings required by March 31, 2026, subject to availability.

Highlights of Emerald Cruises’ 2027 early release include the debut of Emerald Cruises’ newest Star-Ship, Emerald Lumi, sailing the Seine, as well as a newly introduced itinerary along the Rhine.

Early Release Best Available Airfare Offers include:

• 11–15+ Day Cruises: Free airfare, plus on select suites, save up to an extra $1,000 per person.
• 8–10 Day Cruises: Free or reduced airfare from $0–$495 per person, depending on cabin category.
• Savings-only options are also available for clients who prefer to arrange their own airfare.

Featured NEW 2027 Itineraries include:

• 11-Day: Waterways of the Netherlands & Belgium (Amsterdam to Amsterdam)
• 11-Day: The Majestic Rhine & Glacier Express (Frankfurt to Zurich)
• 8-Day: Sensations of the Seine & Normandy (Paris to Paris)

Sail on over to www.emeraldcruises.ca/earlyrelease for more.

As for Scenic, its 2027 Europe River Cruising Collection spans 15 countries, 12 rivers, and 21 curated itineraries featuring iconic routes along the Rhine, Danube, Bordeaux, Douro, and more.

Guests can enhance their journey with land extensions to the French Riviera, Berlin, or Amsterdam, and choose from new and returning themed wine and culinary itineraries.

Scenic’s Early Booking Best Available Offers include:

• Free or Reduced Airfare, plus save up to $3,000 per couple, or
• Savings from $2,300 to $6,300 per couple

And its featured new & Signature 2027 Itineraries include:

• 11-Day: Tastes of the South of France – A Wine Cruise (Lyon to Lyon)
• 10-Day: A Taste of the Danube (Nuremberg to Budapest)
• 11-Day: Gems of the Danube with Prague Extension (Prague to Budapest)

Check it out at www.scenic.ca/earlyreleasesale .

And if you were wondering about group bookings, groups can take advantage of an additional $200 CDN in savings per person on Scenic and Emerald Cruises’ 2027 Europe River itineraries, which can be combined with existing group offers for even greater value.

Scenic Group has also introduced a two-tiered wine program designed specifically for river and yacht cruise wine groups and travel advisors with wine-focused clients. Whether cruising through Europe’s renowned wine regions or planning a custom itinerary along the Rhine, Rhône, or Douro, the program enhances the onboard experience with curated wine offerings and simplified planning.

For more information, view Scenic Group’s Wine Group Program or Group Travel Program.