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SCENIC LUXURY CRUISES & TOURS EMERALD CRUISES
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises Release Full 2026 Europe River Cruises Collection with Launch Savings Events As a lead-up to Travel Agent Appreciation Month, a special 2% Bonus Commission is available exclusively for Canadian travel advisors Vancouver, BC, April 3, 2025 – Emerald Cruises and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours are pleased to announce the launch of their complete 2026 Europe River Cruises Collection, accompanied by a limited-time savings event. From April 1 to June 30, 2025, Canadian travellers can take advantage of exclusive launch offers, while travel advisors benefit from a 2% bonus commission on early bookings. The offer is available until June 30, 2025, with limited availability—early booking is recommended as space may fill quickly. Bonus Commission on 2026 Europe River Cruises To kick off Travel Agent Appreciation Month early, Emerald Cruises and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours are excited to reveal a 2% Bonus Commission* offer to Canadian travel agents on 2026 Europe River Cruise reservations that are booked during the Launch Bonus Savings Sale. This exclusive Bonus Launch Offer is available from April 1 through June 30, 2025, giving travel advisors the opportunity to earn even more while securing early bookings for the upcoming season. The offer applies to both brands’ European river itineraries, apart from Douro River Cruises. Full commission details can be found here. Emerald Cruises 2026 Europe River Cruises Launch Savings Event Emerald Cruises full 2026 Europe River Cruises collection is now open for booking. To celebrate, Canadian travellers can enjoy bonus savings of up to $2,000* per couple that can be combined with their Best Available and Flexi Fare promotions Launch Savings Event includes: 8 & 9 day cruises + City Stay: Save $1,000 per couple 10 & 11 day cruises + City Stay: Save $1,300 per couple 15+ day cruises + City Stay: Save $2,000 per couple OR Cruise only: Save $500 per couple Best Available Offer: 15+ day cruises: Free airfare + save up to $3,000 per couple 5-11 day cruises: Save up to $5,600 per couple More details on Emerald Cruises launch savings event can be found here. Scenic 2026 Europe River Cruises – Cruise, Stay & Save Launch Event Scenic Cruises invites travellers to experience all-inclusive ultra-luxury with the launch of its complete 2026 Europe River Cruises collection and as a limited time launch bonus, enjoy an additional $700* in savings per couple on river cruise bookings. Travellers can enhance their journey with curated city stays and extensions and enjoy added savings when booked with their river cruise. All bonus savings can be combined with their Best Available and Flexi Fare Promotions. Cruise, Stay & Save Launch Event includes: 8 Day Cruises + Land Extensions: Save $1,500 per couple* 10 & 11 Day Cruises + Land Extensions: Save $1,900 per couple* 1