Scenic Tour & Cruise Reviews
The 83 Scenic Tour & Cruise reviews listed below are from past clients of Global Journeys that have traveled with Scenic. Each review has been individually verified by our team.
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We were very impressed with Scenic & would definitely travel with them again. All staff were excellent, professional as well as fun. The cabin was well designed with ample storage space. The meals were first class. It was fabulous to have great “freedom of choice” options & we really enjoyed the ones we chose. Entertainment was mostly good, bearing ...read more in mind we all have different tastes. Excellent coordination of disembarkation.
Wonderful first Scenic River Cruise - Spectacular South Of France
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Sonja and Anthony, QLD, Australia, May 2025
This was our first river cruise and it exceeded our expectations. The food was exceptional (taste and presentation) and the service from the staff was outstanding, they couldn't do enough for you. The balcony cabin was surprisingly spacious, we had no problem storing our luggage and belongings. Having previously done bus tours we appreciated having ...read more to unpack only once and that everything was included (food, drinks, excursions, tips). We had fantastic weather and the excursion options were varied, to accommodate moderate and active walkers. We had a wonderful relaxing time and will certainly book another cruise with Scenic. The booking process with Hannah from Global Journeys was fantastic, great communication all the way from making the booking to the start of the cruise and a good price. We would not hesitate to book another trip with Global Journeys.
I have just returned from my third river cruise with Scenic and booking with Hannah of Global Journeys. What a stress free and wonderful combination. From the first point of contact with Hannah to the final farewell with the crew of Scenic Gem everything went smoothly. I cannot speak highly enough of Scenic and the people they employ on their spaceships. ...read more They are always very respectful whilst at the same time enjoying a chat and a laugh. Nothing is too much trouble and they go out of their way to make sure you have everything you require. They certainly make the cruise more enjoyable.
This time I cruised the Seine from Paris to Honfleur and back. There was, as usual, a great selection of optional tours and most of the local guides were very good. The tours to the battlefields of WW1 and WW2 were exceptional and the reason I chose this particular trip. I also loved the cultural side of the tours offered, including Monet's Garden. What I love about Scenic is that everything is included; all meals, drinks all day, tours, entertainment, special 'enrich' concerts and even 1 laundry service per cabin. I would not hesitate to book another Scenic trip with Hannah from Global Journeys.
This time I cruised the Seine from Paris to Honfleur and back. There was, as usual, a great selection of optional tours and most of the local guides were very good. The tours to the battlefields of WW1 and WW2 were exceptional and the reason I chose this particular trip. I also loved the cultural side of the tours offered, including Monet's Garden. What I love about Scenic is that everything is included; all meals, drinks all day, tours, entertainment, special 'enrich' concerts and even 1 laundry service per cabin. I would not hesitate to book another Scenic trip with Hannah from Global Journeys.
What a great experience. This was our first time on Scenic Eclipse and it exceeded all our expectations. Boarding the ship was quick and simple, probably taking less than 30 minutes from bag drop off to being escorted to our suite. As we are Platinum Loyalty Members, where dining reservations were required, these were made by Scenic prior to our boarding. ...read more We were invited to the Chef's Table which is a great experience if you are lucky enough to be invited. It only ran twice on our cruise with 10 people each time. The food in all dining venues was very good. The service provided by the crew and staff was exceptional in all areas of the ship.
Being our first ocean cruise we were concerned about sea sickness but we were lucky to have good weather and barely any movement was noticeable. It was very windy coming out of Tangier but the ship was hardly effected. The only criticism we would make is that some of the walking tours were too long (4 hours) and could have been shorter and more relaxed. But other than that it is very difficult to find faults with this cruise which we thoroughly enjoyed. We are looking forward to our next Scenic Eclipse cruise.
Being our first ocean cruise we were concerned about sea sickness but we were lucky to have good weather and barely any movement was noticeable. It was very windy coming out of Tangier but the ship was hardly effected. The only criticism we would make is that some of the walking tours were too long (4 hours) and could have been shorter and more relaxed. But other than that it is very difficult to find faults with this cruise which we thoroughly enjoyed. We are looking forward to our next Scenic Eclipse cruise.
This cruise might not have the most spectacular scenery as Holland and Belgium are pretty flat but the places visited were all very nice and interesting. Our cruise coincided with Easter but Scenic did a great job of rearranging the itinerary to maximize the experiences. Scenic Jasper was a great ship to be on. It is in very good condition and the staff, ...read more the service and the food were all excellent which made it a very enjoyable and relaxing cruise.
A very enjoyable 5 star experience, from pick-up at airport to disembarkation. Accommodation, staff, meals and service all top notch. Postcard scenery everywhere.
Scenic excelled with this trip with very high quality hotels, amazing local tour directors who were knowledgeable, witty and extremely well organized - tours were varied from riding in Tuk Tuks, visiting local markets, organic farmers, local fishing families, a school where we helped the youngsters learn English and some truly exciting adventures, ...read more too many tours to mention.
All Scenic Enriched programs were again of a very high quality with the stand out being The Gala Temple Dinner, with traditional dancing, gourmet dinner and drinks. The Mekong River Cruise onboard the Scenic Spirit was pure luxury - amazing staff, great food, free flowing drinks, fabulous day tours and every comfort well catered for. Highly recommend Vietnam and Cambodia with Scenic and Hannah from Global Journeys, who looked after our booking promptly and already looking at booking with Scenic and Hannah again.
All Scenic Enriched programs were again of a very high quality with the stand out being The Gala Temple Dinner, with traditional dancing, gourmet dinner and drinks. The Mekong River Cruise onboard the Scenic Spirit was pure luxury - amazing staff, great food, free flowing drinks, fabulous day tours and every comfort well catered for. Highly recommend Vietnam and Cambodia with Scenic and Hannah from Global Journeys, who looked after our booking promptly and already looking at booking with Scenic and Hannah again.
Wow, what an amazing river cruise! Scenic have again exceeded all expectations. Every crew member on board Scenic Crystal had a smile and a 'Good morning' every day. No request was too much trouble. Also of course was the amazing food, drinks, fantastic entertainment, stunning scenery and a vast choice of optional tours at every port, all of which ...read more are included in the price! This was my second river cruise with Scenic this year and I have another booked to Northern France in April 2026 and I cannot wait! I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to Hannah Campbell of Global Journeys for organising these trips. Her unwavering assistance has been invaluable. Despite the time difference between our States, Hannah has always answered my queries promptly. I would highly recommend both Global Journeys and Scenic to anyone considering river cruising.
From the first day the river cruise was first class. Everything was taken care of and the cost of all meals, drinks and excursions etc were included. The staff were all polite and nothing was too much trouble for them including room service if you didn’t want to go to the lounge or dining room. The meals were extensive with multiple choices and all ...read more were delicious. I couldn’t fault Scenic for the accomodation, food or service. As a solo traveller I did find the lounge/dining room difficult at times as these cruises are obviously designed for couples or groups of friends and I probably spent more time in my cabin than I had planned. It would have been more enjoyable if there was a smaller quieter lounge and dining area rather than one large one of each but I do appreciate that with the size of the ship the options are limited. The excursions were all well planned and catered to the needs of different interests and fitness levels. Overall the trip was very enjoyable.
We've done quite a few river cruises and this was probably the most picturesque. Unlike many river cruises which travel between destinations at night, this cruise does quite a lot of daytime cruising to enjoy the scenery of the Moselle and Rhine rivers. The cruise was well run and the ship was very comfortable and in good condition. The service was ...read more very good but the dinner service was a bit slow, particularly the drinks service which led us to wonder if they were understaffed. The food was OK but nothing exceptional. We feel this is an area where Scenic has cut back especially in comparison with other river cruise lines we have travelled with. If you are looking for a short river cruise (8 days) which takes in some of the best scenery on the European rivers and some very nice destinations, this is the cruise for you.
We did Transylvania first with a scenic tour manager. She was a wonderful funny, helpful and very knowledgeable guide. Then the river cruise from Constanta to Vienna with scenic. The cruise was run by jay jay the tour manager. Excellent bloke. Organised and managed the cruise magnificently. Now the only let down was the two extra nights in Vienna which ...read more was booked through scenic at the Hilton park. The time we left the boat everything was shambolic. To luggage transfer the checking in and they even forgot to turn up to transfer us to the airport. Not only us but other couples as well. Perhaps scenic should look for better ground support. Otherwise great trip.
If you want to travel but stay within Australia, then Norfolk Island could be for you. This small island is full of surprises, the scenery, the weather, the people, the food and the history. Our small group numbered only eight and was looked after so very well by Tour Director Lillian and coach driver John. Nothing was too much trouble for either of ...read more them and we felt like one big happy family during our week on the Island. The daily tours were varied and well organised and the food was exceptional. We laughed about local tales and learned about the history of the mutineers who landed on Pitcairn Island and eventually came to Norfolk after the second penal settlement there ended in 1855. We would definitely recommend the Scenic tour to the Island and thank Tracey for arranging it through Global Journeys.
We had a marvellous time on this tour, travelling from enchanting Prague to the equally beautiful Budapest. We loved every minute of our vacation; had a wonderful tour leader in Tim Schmutzler for Scenic Tours, and stayed at top notch hotels as expected on a Scenic tour. The excursions were also superb, with skilled and highly knowledgeable local guides. ...read more Would highly recommend this tour. We would like to commend Hannah, our wonderful agent at Global Journeys who is a credit to her profession. We have used Global Journeys now on a number of occasions and will use them again, for sure. Thanks so much.
Our trip was perfect from the time of booking to the time of arriving home. Tracey was amazing to deal with, she answered all our queries promptly and liaised with Scenic, taking that effort away from us. We would certainly book through Tracey at Global Journeys for our next trip. We enjoyed every minute of the Scenic Eclipse 2 cruise, our room with ...read more a balcony was spacious and very comfortable, plenty of wardrobe space. Several dining options. We enjoyed the company of the other passengers, most were seasoned travellers and were happy to discuss their future travel options. The interior of the ship was kept in top quality cleanliness with hygiene a priority. Thank you Tracey for all you did to make this trip possible for us.
Wonderful boat and region but no diving and limited snorkeling
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Max and Tracey, QLD, Australia, Sep 2024
The Scenic Eclipse 2 is a magnificent ship and the Captain and Crew are just amazing. We highly recommend travelling with them but perhaps not for this journey. We were disappointed to find there was no diving at all and only 4 opportunies to snorkel, each for a short period of time. Given Raja Ampat is known to be a marine wonderland and both diving ...read more and snorkeling were mentioned in the itinerary when we booked, we were suprised to find neither was adequately catered for. We chose this trip because we thought it enabled us to explore the wonders above the sea (which it did magnificently) and the wonders below the sea (which it did not).
We were told we had to organize our own diving (which is difficult on a discovery voyage as there is no itinerary). The Discovery team and Shore Excursion team onboard offered no assistance and we only got to dive after we went to the Captain, who gladly helped us to determine the best place and time to organize our own dive excursion.
Also, the ship only had onboard approx 45 snorkels/fins/masks for 200 people. We took our own equipment but were still lumped together with everyone else. One day we spent 2 hours waiting on the beach for a 30 min snorkel. If you are not a snorkeller or diver then this would have been a fabulous trip however for us, who like the below the water experience, we felt we did not optimize the time in Raja Ampat. Still had a great trip and enjoyed our time though.
We were told we had to organize our own diving (which is difficult on a discovery voyage as there is no itinerary). The Discovery team and Shore Excursion team onboard offered no assistance and we only got to dive after we went to the Captain, who gladly helped us to determine the best place and time to organize our own dive excursion.
Also, the ship only had onboard approx 45 snorkels/fins/masks for 200 people. We took our own equipment but were still lumped together with everyone else. One day we spent 2 hours waiting on the beach for a 30 min snorkel. If you are not a snorkeller or diver then this would have been a fabulous trip however for us, who like the below the water experience, we felt we did not optimize the time in Raja Ampat. Still had a great trip and enjoyed our time though.
This river cruise far exceeded our expectations. The service was unbelievable, we received consistent, excellent service throughout the cruise. Scenic are more expensive than other companies but it is truly all inclusive from food and drinks (not just at meal times) to all of you excursions. I can’t recommend this cruise highly enough.
Absolutely loved this whole trip. The service, food, staff, amenities 5 star. Each shore excursion was interesting and had to choose one each stop. Made friends easily and had dinner each night with them. Highly recommend Scenic river cruised - total luxury and everything paid for.
Scenic does it with class. The accommodation was first class. The tours were interesting, however a few less temples and a little bit more variety would have made the tour even better. Scenic is a great Australian company that ensures all aspects of the tour are very well organised. The local tour directors were very knowledgeable and helpful. ...read more You experience the local cuisine, albeit we could not eat all that was offered. The cruises were terrific and relaxing. You need to appropriately prepare for hot humid weather conditions. Light clothing and drinking plenty of water are highly recommended. There is very little additional expense which is different to a lot of other tour providers. Well done Scenic you have lived up to your reputation.
This was our second Scenic river cruise and it did not disappoint. The staff, the food and the itinerary were a high standard as usual. River cruising is a great way to experience the essence of a country as you sail right through the heart of the towns. Scenic are a very professional and experienced company and go out of their way to make you feel ...read more special. I would recommend this trip to anyone wanting to explore the best of Germany with spectacular scenery and be spoilt by the Scenic crew.
Booking was so easy with Hannah. Always quick to answer any queries and very helpful filling in excursions requests, especially for us not so good computer users! Couldn’t speak highly enough for this company, everything went smoothly, especially when having to cancel our first booking and transfer to a new booking. Have booked another tour with Azamara ...read more Cruises. Will always book with Global Journeys in future.
