In 2023 and 2024, go beyond your usual celebrations and create the most magical holiday experience of all. On a Scenic journey, you can be sharing a world of wonder with your loved ones and creating memories that will last long after the tree has come down. Immerse yourself in Europe’s historic festive traditions, marvel at a picture-perfect white Christmas in Canada, an ice skating ring in the New Year, or stunning views from the deck of an ultra-luxury expedition ship in Antarctica. So now is the time to start planning and booking your festive 2023 and 2024 trip, knowing Scenic will take care of every detail of your holidays.
SCENIC ECLIPSE
Antarctica in Depth: A magical Christmas 12 days | Departs Ushuaia 18 December 2023
Antarctica in Depth: New Year wishes 12 days | Departs Ushuaia 28 December 2023
Perfect for… guests seeking a once-in-a-lifetime holiday adventure.
Santa might call the North Pole home, but with Scenic the South Pole makes for the ultimate white Christmas. Alternatively, depart on 28 December and you’ll wake up on New Year’s Day to your first sighting of the Antarctic ice shelf. Each day unfolds with its own gifts: kayaking through icebergs, following close behind a waddle of penguins, soaring above the ice shelf in a helicopter or diving deep below in a six-person submarine.
You’ll be sharing this unforgettable experience with just 200 guests on board Scenic Eclipse. Expect plenty of festive touches as well, from beautiful decorations, themed cocktails and special holiday meals to a Christmas concert, fun performances from the crew and your favourite holiday movie soundtrack brought to life on the piano.
ABOVE: Kayaking, Scenic Eclipse, Antarctica ; LEFT: Chef's Table, Scenic Eclipse
SCENIC EUROPE RIVER CRUISES
Scenic Opal | Budapest to Amsterdam Christmas markets 15 days | Departs Budapest 27 November 2023
Perfect for… capturing the magic of a Christmas fairy-tale.
Christmas markets have been held in Europe since the 1300s, meaning people have been coming together for almost 1,000 years to buy food, decorations and gifts to celebrate the festive season. Be part of this ancient tradition on a river cruise through Europe’s grandest cities and charming villages.
You’ll visit the enormous Rathausplatz Christkindlmarkt in Vienna, one of the largest markets in Europe; smaller markets in the medieval cities of Regensberg and Rüdesheim; and the enchanting market that sits in front of the 774-year-old Cologne Cathedral. In between, there are castle tours, classical concerts, wine tasting and songs from The Sound of Music.
ABOVE: Christmas Markets, Vienna, Austria; LEFT: Christmas Markets, Germany
LAND JOURNEY
Victoria to Banff | Christmas in the Rockies 14 days | Departs Victoria 14 December 2023
Perfect for… experiencing Canada in a picture-perfect white Christmas.
In winter, Canada’s Rocky Mountains look like they’ve been pulled straight from the background of a Hallmark movie. Impossibly perfect forests of pine trees, grand gingerbread-esque hotels, grazing herds of elk and joyful children skating on frozen ponds.
On this exclusive land journey, you’ll cross Canada’s most spectacular landscapes, taste wine in the Okanagan Valley, spot wildlife in Jasper National Park and go dog-sledding through snowy wilderness in Banff. Staying at luxurious Fairmont hotels throughout, you’ll be surrounded the Christmas spirit with extravagant decorations, sumptuous meals and troupes of carollers.
ABOVE: Dog Sledding, Jasper National Park, Canada; LEFT: Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, Canada