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Voyages for history lovers

Next year marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, and river cruise lines are commemorating the event with dedicated voyages for history lovers. What was once a scene of death and destruction is now a place […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Sep 19 2023
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Scenic fights multi-million dollar compensation bill as judge rules passengers should get what they pay for

Teacher David Moore has won a landmark case against one of Australia’s leading cruise companies over his treatment when heavy rain in France and Germany sparked flooding and stopped ship movements. Yesterday, Scenic, one of Australia’s […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 31 2017
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Class action against Scenic starts today

Over 1,000 unhappy passengers took their class action against leading cruise company Scenic Tours to the NSW Supreme Court today in a case the industry will be watching closely for its ramifications. Changing river conditions […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 26 2016
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Kathy Lette on cruising

They’ve changed their name to Scenic (ok – not that big a change). And next Tuesday, they launch the third-generation space ship, Scenic Jasper, with the largest suites on Europe’s rivers and a plunge and jet […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 17 2015
Ships

Scenic Emerald

Overview: Scenic Emerald was launched in 2008 and embodies the fleet’s ‘Space-Ship’ design. She carries 169 passengers and employs 48 staff. Accommodation: Balcony suite, Royal Balcony Suite, Junior Balcony Suite, and Standard Stateroom. Dining: She […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 8 2013
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Scenic Jewel

Overview: Scenic Jewel was launched in 2008. She carries 169 passengers and employs 48 crew members. Accommodation: Balcony suite, royal balcony suite, junior balcony suite, and standard stateroom. All staterooms feature flat-screen televisions, Wi-Fi, bathrobes, […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 8 2013
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Scenic Crystal

Overview: Scenic Crystal is one of Scenic’s smaller ships. She carries 169 people and employs 48 crew members. She was launched in 2012. Accommodation: Rooms include balcony suite, royal balcony suite, junior balcony suite, standard […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 8 2013
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Scenic Ruby

Overview: Scenic Ruby was launched in 2008. She carries 169 passengers and employs 48 crew. Accommodation: She has balcony suites, royal balcony suites, junior balcony suites and standard staterooms. Dining: She has a Crystal Dining […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 4 2013
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Scenic Sapphire

Overview: Scenic Sapphire was launched in 2008. She carries 169 passengers and employs 48 crew. Accommodation: Balcony suite; royal balcony suite; junior balcony suite; balcony suite; and a standard stateroom. Dining: She has a main […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 3 2013