VANCOUVER — Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises have introduced their full 2026 Europe River Cruises collection, featuring exclusive early booking incentives for Canadian travellers and a special bonus commission for travel advisors.
From April 1 to June 30, 2025, Canadian travellers can access limited-time savings on a range of itineraries, while travel advisors benefit from a 2% bonus commission on bookings made during this period.
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Bonus Commission for Canadian Travel Advisors
In advance of Travel Agent Appreciation Month, Scenic and Emerald Cruises are offering Canadian travel agents a 2% bonus commission on 2026 Europe River Cruise bookings secured during the launch promotion. The incentive applies to both brands’ European river cruise itineraries, excluding Douro River cruises. The offer is valid until June 30, 2025.
Emerald Cruises 2026 Europe River Cruises Launch Savings
Emerald Cruises’ 2026 Europe River Cruises collection is now open for bookings, with travellers eligible for up to $2,000 in bonus savings per couple. These discounts can be combined with the brand’s Best Available and Flexi Fare promotions.
Launch Savings Event details:
- 8-9 day cruises + city stay: Save $1,000 per couple
- 10-11 day cruises + city stay: Save $1,300 per couple
- 15+ day cruises + city stay: Save $2,000 per couple
- Cruise-only bookings: Save $500 per couple
Best Available Offer:
- 15+ day cruises: Free airfare + save up to $3,000 per couple
- 5-11 day cruises: Save up to $5,600 per couple
Scenic’s 2026 Europe River Cruises – Cruise, Stay & Save Promotion
Scenic Cruises is inviting guests to experience ultra-luxury river cruising with additional savings of $700 per couple on select bookings. Travellers can further enhance their journey with curated land extensions and city stays, which also qualify for added savings.
Cruise, Stay & Save Launch Event details:
- 8-day cruises + land extension: Save $1,500 per couple
- 10-11 day cruises + land extension: Save $1,900 per couple
- 15+ day cruises + land extension: Save $3,000 per couple
Best Available Offer:
- Free or reduced airfare + save up to $3,000 per couple
- OR save between $2,600 and $6,600 per couple
New Highlights for 2026 Scenic River Cruises
Scenic’s 2026 itineraries introduce fresh experiences, seasonal sailings and extended land packages, offering travellers new ways to explore Europe with added value and flexibility.
Scenic’s Seasonal Sailings allow guests to explore Europe in February, March and November, providing a more tranquil travel experience with fewer crowds and greater savings. These departures highlight the beauty of European landscapes in the off-season while maintaining the luxury experience Scenic is known for.
Returning for 2026, the ‘Charming Castles & Vineyards’ itinerary takes guests on an eight-day journey along the Rhine and Moselle rivers, where they can admire picturesque castles and rolling vineyards. This immersive itinerary includes wine tastings at historic estates.
The ‘Historic Porto’ extension offers a three-day stay at the Tivoli Kopke Hotel, where guests can savour authentic Portuguese cuisine and explore a traditional fishing village. This extension adds cultural depth to any European river cruise experience.
For those drawn to London’s iconic charm, the ‘London Enhanced’ extension offers a four-day stay featuring guided city tours of landmarks like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. Guests can also enjoy a classic afternoon tea or visit Kensington Palace. Travellers interested in Germany’s heritage can opt for the ‘Best of Bavaria’ extension, a five-day journey through Munich, Nuremberg and the famous Neuschwanstein Castle. This itinerary combines historical exploration with stunning landscapes.
For further details about Emerald’s Launch Savings event, click here.
For more details about Scenic’s Cruise, Stay & Save launch event, click here.
For more information about the bonus commission offer, click here.
