There’s a very good reason Scenic Tours is encouraging agents to book their clients on 2011 sailings now; because if this year was any indication, next season will sell out fast. River cruising as a mode of touring and vacationing is becoming increasingly attractive to travelers. The popularity of Scenic Tours, as a relatively new river cruise company, has been phenomenal, to the tune of over 200% growth year over year in fact. To help meet demand as well as introduce new itineraries, the new Scenic Pearl is currently being built and will join her four young sister ships in Europe next Spring.
Scenic’s ‘Space-Ships’ (aptly named for their onboard spaciousness) are the only vessels on Europe’s rivers that offer true balconies, and over 80% of the ship’s accommodations have them.
Additionally, Scenic provides an all-inclusive experience and there are no surprises once onboard. All transfers, gratuities, all sightseeing, onboard dining in a choice of two fine restaurants or ‘al fresco’ on the Sun Deck, as well as wine and beer with lunch and dinner are included in the cruise fare. Scenic also offer Scenic “Free Choice” where guests can choose from a range of sightseeing options, all included in the price of the cruise. Private Butler service is also included for all cabins on the Danube deck as well as for all suites.
New itineraries for 2011 include:- a 14 day Romantic Rhine and Moselle cruise from Amsterdam to Basel including a full day excursion into the Black Forest; a 8 day Tulip Time cruise as well as additional departures on the popular 8 day Gems of the Danube cruise.
Generous Earlybird offers are available and include Fly Free for all departures and cabin categories for the new Romantic Rhine and Moselle cruise as well as dollar savings for all cruises and land tours. Passengers need only pay a deposit to qualify for the Earlybird discounts.
Scenic’s 2011 Europe River Cruise and Tour brochure including Egypt and Russia will be distributed at the end of May.
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