Scenic Group launches limited-time 2026 Europe river cruise sale

VANCOUVER — Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises have announced a limited-time promotion on 2026 Europe river cruises for Canadian travellers, with significant savings available when guests extend their journey through a curated City Stay Extension.

These optional land stays include hotel accommodations, guided tours, transfers, gratuities and daily breakfast, providing a seamless transition before or after a river cruise.

Scenic Group Canada reports that more than 30% of Canadian guests have already opted to add a City Stay Extension to their 2026 Europe river cruise, across both the Scenic and Emerald Cruises brands. The demand signals strong interest in extended, immersive European experiences among Canadian travellers.

City Stay Extensions are available in popular destinations including London, Paris, Nice, Prague, Budapest, Istanbul, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Madrid, Transylvania and more. Each stay includes premium hotel accommodations, city tours led by local guides, and the support of a Scenic or Emerald Cruises Tour Director for added peace of mind. Tipping and airport transfers are included to streamline the experience.

As part of the Explore Beyond Sale, guests booking with Emerald Cruises can take advantage of the following combined cruise and land extension savings:

  • 15+ day cruises: Save $1,500 per couple
  • 10–11 day cruises: Save $1,000 per couple
  • 8–9 day cruises: Save $700 per couple
  • River cruise only journeys: Save $500 per couple

These savings can be combined with Emerald Cruises’ best available offers, such as:

  • Free international airfare on 15+ day cruises
  • Up to $3,000 additional savings per couple on 15+ day cruises
  • Or up to $5,600 in savings per couple on 8–11 day cruises
  • Combinable with Flexi Fare promotions

This offer excludes Douro River cruises in Portugal. For more details, click here.

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is also offering significant savings on cruise & land extensions in Europe:

  • 15+ day cruises: Save $2,500 per couple
  • 10–11 day cruises: Save $1,500 per couple
  • 8–day cruises: save $1,000 per couple
  • River cruise only journeys: save $700 per couple

These savings may be combined with Scenic’s best available offers, which include:

  • Free or reduced international airfare
  • Additional savings of up to $3,000 per couple
  • Or total savings ranging from $2,600 to $6,600 per couple

Bonus savings do not apply to Portugal River cruises and may be withdrawn at any time. For more details, click here.

In addition to individual savings, groups can also enjoy an extra $200 per person in savings per person on both Scenic and Emerald Cruises 2026 Europe River itineraries. This bonus can be combined with existing group offers for even greater value.

For more information, go to scenic.ca or emeraldcruises.ca.

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