
Who are we?
Creating unforgettable, award-winning river and ocean cruises and handcrafted land journeys for over 38 years.
Established in 1986, we are a proudly Australian-founded company, taking our guests to the most fascinating destinations in over 60 countries and every continent. Our journey began in 1986 with coach tours across Australia. As we discovered new markets, we sought to create unforgettable, award-winning river and ocean cruises and handcrafted land journeys.
Since 2008, we have set the benchmark in truly all-inclusive, ultra-luxury five-star river cruises in Europe and South East Asia. In 2019, we introduced Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yacht™, a 228-guest ultra-luxury ship, and our second yacht, Scenic Eclipse II, in April 2023, taking guests to all four corners of the globe.
Emerald Cruises was founded in 2013 as Emerald Waterways and is part of the Scenic Group. Emerald Cruises is an award-winning brand which specialises in deluxe river cruises and super yacht experiences, with a fleet of 8 custom-built Star-Ships sailing Europe’s Rhine, Main, Moselle, Danube, Rhône, Seine, and Douro rivers, South East Asia's Mekong RIver, and two super yachts sailing the crystal waters of the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Americas.
Our Headquarters are located in Zug, Switzerland. Our goal is to operate the Scenic Group fleet with the best resources - our people. We are committed to finding and nourishing the best talent in the industry.
Scenic is renowned for constant innovation, always taking all guest feedback seriously and ensuring the guest experience is at the heart of everything it does. When it comes to new touring locations and styles of travel, many Scenic innovations have evolved from guest feedback, as members are searching for new destinations and experiences. Take a trip down memory lane of Scenic's most celebrated innovations.