By
Elizabeth Robinson |
National Geographic Expeditions and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours have partnered to launch a new line of National Geographic River Cruises.
Each sailing will feature talks and presentations by National Geographic experts while European cruises will also have a National Geographic photographer onboard to share their professional techniques. Guests will have a variety of experiential excursions to choose from including hikes and bike rides.
“We are excited and proud to align ourselves with a brand as historic and well respected as National Geographic,” said Glen Moroney, chairman of Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. “We believe Scenic’s dedication to providing guests with the most exceptional five-star, all-inclusive river cruise experience available is a perfect complement to the enriching and authentic experiences for which National Geographic Expeditions is known.”
This partnership will offer numerous sailings in Europe: on the Rhine, Danube, Main and Moselle rivers in Holland and Belgium, through France’s Bordeaux region and Portugal’s Douro Valley, as well as on the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar in Burma.
“Our trips are designed to celebrate remarkable destinations, to foster genuine interactions with local cultures, and to promote a deeper understanding of the natural world,” said Nancy Schumacher, head of travel and tour operations for National Geographic. “Bringing river cruises into our portfolio allows our travellers to reach spectacular parts of the world in a unique way. We are pleased to partner with Scenic, as they share our commitment to delivering outstanding experiences to guests.”