Jann Arden Danube Christmas Markets Celebrity Hosted River Cruise Press Release

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Holiday Harmony: Canadian Artist, Jann Arden Joins Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours for an Ultra-Luxury Danube Christmas Market Experience

Departing November 29, 2025, guests will embark on an 8-day journey from Budapest to Regensburg

Vancouver, BC, November 1, 2024 – Awardwinning Canadian singer and multi-dimensional talent, Jann Arden, is partnering with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours for a fifth collaboration, offering a unique journey to explore the iconic Christmas Markets along the Danube River. The eight-day Danube Christmas Markets with Jann Arden sailing will take place aboard the intimate Scenic Jasper and depart from the vibrant city of Budapest. Guests will discover Europe's grand waterways and be immersed in the enchanting Christmas markets of Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and Passau, all while enjoying an all-inclusive, ultra-luxury experience. Pricing for the sailing starts at CAD $6,495 per person (double) Guests who book by December 12, 2024, can take advantage of a special offer: fly for $295 per person or enjoy savings of $1,500 per person when paying the full fare 10 months before departure. Complete details can be found at www.scenic.ca/jannchristmas

"I’ve been dreaming of taking this trip for five years, and now I finally have the chance with Scenic Cruises," says Jann Arden. "In addition to experiencing the world's most charming Christmas markets, I'll be performing an exclusive concert featuring festive Christmas songs. It’s going to be an incredible journey filled with delicious food, beautiful music and the holiday spirit at some of the most iconic destinations."

Sights, Sounds and Scents of the Festive Season

Aboard the luxurious Scenic Jasper Star-Ship, 163 fortunate guests will enjoy a range of special events throughout the sailing. The journey begins with an opening night welcome reception, setting the stage for an unforgettable experience. Guests will also have the unique opportunity to participate in an intimate Q&A session with Jann Arden, followed by a personal photo opportunity. The highlight of the voyage will be a captivating and exclusive evening concert at the Palais Liechtenstein in Vienna, where Jann Arden, accompanied by her band, will perform timeless holiday music

In addition to these remarkable events, the itinerary also offers the chance to explore both the Buda and Pest sides of Budapest, including a scenic hike up to the UNESCO-listed Buda Hill with stunning views of the Danube. In Bratislava, guests can enjoy a walking tour of historic highlights, taste wines in a local cellar, and learn about life during the Iron Curtain era. Other excursions include visiting Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace, cycling to Danube Island, discovering Austrian art at the Belvedere Museum, and a 32km e-bike ride to the charming village of Melk in the Wachau Valley.

Truly All-Inclusive Ultra-Luxury on the Danube

The 5-star Scenic Space-Ships provide a truly all-inclusive ultra-luxury experience, offering private butler service for every suite, complimentary premium beverages all day, every day – not just at mealtimes, including a mini-bar

restocked daily, and a choice of up to five onboard dining options. Guests can also enjoy a wellness area and fitness center. Best of all, almost everything is included (except select optional services such as haircuts or massages) - no need to reach for your wallet, as tips, gratuities, expert local guides, and all Scenic Freechoice activities for a personalized vacation are covered. Additionally, exclusive Scenic Enrich events are available only to Scenic guests.

About Jann Arden

Jann Arden is a multi-platinum award-winning singer, songwriter, actor and author who erupted onto the Canadian music scene in 1993 and has released 15 albums with 19 top ten singles. In 2020 she was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and has received numerous other awards, recognizing her multiple talents, including a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame and the Order of Canada. Arden has written six books, the most recent being her new debut novel, THE BITTLEMORES, released November 2023. Mixtape, the follow-up to her 2021 album Descendant, will be released January 2025.

About Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has grown over its 38-year history to include award-winning river and ocean cruises and handcrafted land journeys that take guests to many of the world’s most fascinating destinations. Since 2008, Scenic has set the benchmark for truly all-inclusive, luxury five-star river cruises in Europe and Southeast Asia. In 2019, Scenic introduced Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yacht™, a 228-guest ultra-luxury ship, and delivered a second yacht, Scenic Eclipse II, in 2023. Scenic is part of Scenic Group, which includes Emerald Cruises, Mayflower Cruises & Tours and Emerald Tours (formerly Evergreen Tours).

Scenic can be found on Twitter at @ScenicLuxury, on Facebook as @ScenicCruises and on Instagram as @Scenic.luxurycruisestours.

Additional information on these and other cruises, brochures and reservations can be obtained via travel advisors or in Canada: at www.scenic.ca, phone (866) 689-8611, or email: info@scenic.ca. Brochures can also be downloaded directly from the websites.

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For media inquiries, please contact: Andrea Mancini, PR & Media Relations

Email: ScenicGroupCA@casacom.ca

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