TORONTO — Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has been named an Approved Partner of CARP, the Canadian Association of Retired Persons.

Founded in 1985, CARP is a leading advocacy group for older Canadians, with 23 chapters nationwide and over 220,000 members. 

As an Approved Partner, Scenic will now be able to offer CARP members exclusive discounts and access to elite-level services

According to CARP President Rudy Buttignol, this partnership comes at an optimal time for CARP members, with yacht and river cruising growing in popularity by 60% and 30%, respectively, since 2019, sites Virtuoso. 

“With this strategic partnership, we aim to enrich the lives of our members through travel experiences that cater to their taste for adventure and relaxation,” said Buttignol. “The significant rise in interest in cruising makes this an ideal time to welcome Scenic as an Approved Partner.”

Lisa McCaskill, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Scenic Canada, added: “We’re delighted to provide CARP members exclusive opportunities to travel across over 60 destinations on our 5-star and 6-star ships. From the cultural richness of historic Europe to the pristine wilds of Antarctica, our guests enjoy unparalleled ultra-luxury and service throughout their journey with us.”

Scenic Diamond

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has a fleet of 13 ultra-luxury ‘Space-Ships,’ named for their expansive public areas and larger suites. In 2019, it introduced Sceinc Eclipse, the ‘World’s First Discovery Yacht,’ a 228-guest ultra-luxury ships, and its second yacht, Scenic Eclipse II, in April 2023. Today, it offers bespoke journeys so such destinations as Antarctica, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United States, Africa, Japan and South Korea.

For more information go to www.carp.ca and www.scenic.ca.