National Geographic and Scenic Announce River Cruise Partnership
National Geographic and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours have teamed up to launch a new line of National Geographic River Cruises.
These itineraries combine Scenic’s all-inclusive luxury river cruise experience with National Geographic’s legacy of science, conservation, and exploration to create unforgettable experiences along the waterways of Europe and South East Asia.
“Scenic’s shared passion for discovery, curiosity about history, a fascination for the world’s cultures, and a desire to preserve its future has led to its partnership with National Geographic to offer unique river cruise expeditions that explore the far corners of the world,” said Lisa Bolton, General Manager Product, Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours.
Aboard each Scenic river cruise expedition, a National Geographic expert will join guests to share their knowledge and insights, and enrich the experience through fascinating presentations and informal discussions. A National Geographic photographer, who will offer photography tips on technique and artistry, will also join European river cruising itineraries.
“Our trips are designed to celebrate remarkable destinations, to foster genuine interactions with local cultures, and to promote a deeper understanding of the natural world,” said Tim Jones, General Manager Australia and New Zealand, at National Geographic.
“Each river cruise offers guests National Geographic’s unique access, knowledge and the ability to give back. From these river cruises, a portion of the profits will be donated to the National Geographic Society, which supports researchers and experts engaged in protecting and preserving the planet and its various species and populations.”
This partnership between Scenic and National Geographic will offer numerous itineraries through Europe: on the Rhine, Danube, Main, and Moselle Rivers; in Holland and Belgium; through France’s Bordeaux region and Portugal’s Douro Valley—as well as on the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar.
Drawing on the National Geographic Society’s 130 years of exploration and storytelling, National Geographic Expeditions offers a wide range of unique travel experiences, including small ship voyages, private jet expeditions, small group tours, private tours, a collection of luxury sustainable lodges, and more. Trips are organised in over 80 countries on all seven continents, from the tropical atolls of French Polynesia to the peaks of Nepal and the ice world of the Arctic.
(National Geographic, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours)
