Land Scenic Celebrates Historic Meeting of Scenic Eclipse & Scenic Gem in Honfleur, France
Vancouver, BC, September 23, 2025 – On September 19, in the picturesque harbour of Honfleur, two of Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours’ custom-designed river and yacht cruising ships met for the first time. Scenic Gem, purpose-built for the historic Seine River, and Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yachts™ marked a significant milestone - demonstrating Scenic’s commitment to innovation and redefining ultra-luxury cruising on both rivers and oceans.
Scenic Gem is among the few river ships able to dock in the heart of Honfleur which connects the Seine River with the English Channel. While Scenic Eclipse with its state-of-the-art technology, is as equally equipped for polar exploration as it is to the coastlines of Europe and the Mediterranean. The Discovery Yacht's sleek profile and unrivalled design enable it to traverse iconic oceans and rivers, setting the benchmark for ultra-luxury discovery.
This meeting in Honfleur, France reflected Scenic’s philosophy: to put guests at the heart of enriching allinclusive journeys, elevating their experience to the Nth Degree. To mark the occasion, Scenic Gem Captain Ludovic Libs and Scenic Eclipse Captain Radomir Novosel came together for a ceremonial presentation.
“By uniting the best of river and ocean cruising, we are demonstrating our dedication to crafting journeys that transcend expectations and set a new benchmark for immersive, all-inclusive exploration worldwide,” said Lisa McCaskill, VP, Sales & Marketing, Scenic Group Canada.
Inspired by the occasion, Scenic Eclipse Pastry Chef Jed Samson, Executive Chef Viktor Malek, and the culinary team unveiled an elaborate cake masterpiece. The creation showcased Honfleur’s picturesque harbour, complete with delicately crafted edible Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Gem ships. Guests on board were also invited to visit each of the ships for a view into the unique opportunities to sail on these vessels. Scenic Eclipse guests also gained insights from a Scenic Gem special guest, guide Ben Baillie, who shared the rich history of the region.
The 2026 & 2027 Europe River Cruising and Scenic Eclipse Worldwide Discovery collections are available now, with Best Available offers ending soon on select itineraries. For further information, visit www.scenic.ca or see your local travel advisor to request a brochure.
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About Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Founded in Australia, Scenic Group has established a strong presence in Canada, with its head office located in Vancouver, British Columbia. The company employs over 60 people across the country, including an all-Canadian Contact Centre dedicated to supporting both travel advisors and guests. By leveraging global expertise alongside a local presence, Scenic Group is able to deliver high-quality service and support tailored to the needs of Canadian travellers.
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has grown over its 39-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 X (formerly Twitter) at @ScenicLuxury, on Facebook as @ScenicCruises and on Instagram as @Scenic.luxurycruisestours. Discover more about our journeys, download brochures, and make reservations through travel advisors or by contacting us directly in Canada at www.scenic.ca, (866) 689-8611, or email: info@scenic.ca