Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours

Scenic Eclipse. Photo Credit: Hans Toom/Pixabay

About Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours

• 7 - 21 Nights River Sailing Itinerary
• Founded in 1986
• Headquartered in Manchester, England
• Ocean Yacht Accomodates 228 Guest
• Operates 15 "Space Ships"
• Privately Held Cruise Line & Touring Company
• Rivers Sailings: Europe, France, Portugal & South East Asia
• River Sailings: Danube, Douro, Main, Mekong, Rhine, Rhone & Seine
• Small Ships
• Ocean Liners Scenic Eclipse & Scenic Eclipse II sails in the Arctic, Americas, Antarctica, Baltic, British Isles, Europe, Mediterranean & Norwegian Fjords

Mekong River. Photo Credit: Richard Mcall/Pixabay

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Clientele

• 5 Star Stay & Experience
• Active
• Affluent Traveler(s)
• Ages 12/+
• All Veranda Suite Accommodations Seeker
• Average Age Onboard 55/+
• Christmas Market Sailing
• Couples
• Cultural Submersion Seekers
• Exclusive & Unique Experiences
• Helicopter Discovery Excursion Seekers
• Luxury Traveler(s)
• Majority Guests Onboard are American, Australian, British or Canadian.
• Submersible Discovery Excursion (South Georgian Waters)

Antartica. Photo Credit: Sarah N/Pixabay

Good to Know

• Announcements are primarily in English.
• Baggage not to exceed 30' x 21' x 11'.  
• Breakfast and lunch are served as butler buffet style.
• Butler service is provided for every guest on board. 
• Choice of premium beverages and all meals included in the cruise fare price.
• Complimentary WiFi on select ships.
• Considered to offer the largest river cruise stateroom cabins.
• Dinner attire is smart casual.
• eBike reservations should be made the day prior to port arrival.
• Established Emerald Waterways as a lower-cost river cruise line (2013).
• Exception of Egypt currency is charged in USD onboard.
• Flexible and open seating.
• Final documents are emailed 2 -4 weeks prior to embarkation.
• Gratuities both on board and on shore, are included in the cruise fare price.
• Luggage exceeding the airlines size or weight limit is subject to being denied.
• Not all ships feature a pool onboard.
• Offers a selection of all-inclusive shore excursions.
• Ships equipped with custom-designed submarine, eBikes, kayaks, snorkel gear, snowshoes, state-of-the-art helicopters and Zodiacs.
• Passport requires six months of validity upon return.
• River sailings are no more than 163 guests onboard.
• Wheelhouse observation requires the Captains approval and coordinated with the Cruise Director onboard.
• With the exception of Eclipse (24 hours) room service is generally 18 hours onboard.
• Women beyond 28 weeks pregnancy requires a certification from their practitioner that they're fit to travel.

Danube River. Photo Credit: Robert Balog/Pixabay

We're always happy to work with you to extend your experience on a pre and/or post cruise stay, as well.

Now, for the Do-It-Yourself Travelers, you may book your Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours next sailing directly on our website, Louvet Travel. Receiving all the personalized care that our valued Clients experience! Truly your one source for all your questions. 

Cairo, Egypt. Photo Credit: Shady Shaker/Pixabay

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Royal Caribbean International (RCI)

Photo Credit: postcardtrip/Pixabay

About Royal Caribbean International (RCI)

• Formerly known as Royal Caribbean Cruises Line (RCCL)
• Founded in 1968 (Norway)
• Headquarters in Miami, Florida
• Hold a 50% Stake in Hapag-Lloyd Cruises & TUI Cruises
• Incorporated in Liberia
• Leases a Resort along Northern Coast of Haiti
• Operates 26 Ships & 4 On Order
• Owned Subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Group (1997)
• Owns CocoCay (aka: Little Stirrup Cay) amongst Berry Islands, Bahamas
• Planning to Open a Private Resorts on Lelepa Island, Vanuatu (Asia)
• Partnered with SpaceX with use of Starlink Technology for Improved Internet Services Onboard
• Royal Caribbean Group
• Second Largest Cruise Line Operator
• Ships Carry 3,926 - 7,600 Passengers
• Sold Azamara Cruises to Sycamore Partners (March 2021)
• Subsidiary of Celebrity Cruises & Silversea Cruises
• Visits 150 Countries

Jewel of the Seas (Radiance Class). Photo Credit: lovelights/Pixabay

Royal Caribbean International (RCI) Clientele

• 6+ Months
• Adventure Activities Onboard
• Bustling Resort Atmosphere
• Couples
• Crown & Anchor Members
• Families
• Mega Ship Experiences
• Solo Traveler
• Teen & Tweeny Activities

Labadee, Haiti.Photo Credit: arsmj23/Pixabay

Good to Know

• A 18% gratuity is added for bar, mini bar, salon and spa service.
• Allows 2 bottles of champagne or wine bottles brought onboard per stateroom.
• Allows a dozen bottles or cans of nonalcoholic beverages per stateroom.
• All ships offer 110 USA and 220 European volt outlets.
• Anticipate an initial $99.75 authorization or pending charge on your credit card.
• Aqua Theatre on Oasis Class ships offers 735 outdoor spectator seats.
• Balcony or stateroom smoking is subject to a $250 fine per incident onboard.
• Beverage Package ranges from $29/PP - $105/PP daily.
• Children Programs: Adventure Ocean (3 -12) costs extra until 2AM.
• Children Programs: Aquanauts (3 - 5), Explorers (6 -8) and Voyagers (9 -12).
• Complimentary Children Program concludes at 10PM.
• Complimentary pier tram operates down and up pier at Perfect Day at CocoCay. Otherwise roughly a 6 minute walk. 
• Deposits are $100/PP per for 1 - 5 nights, $250/PP  6 - 9 nights and $450/PP for 10/+ nights.
• Dinner requires registration as My Time Dining or fixed Traditional Dining.
• Dry cleaning and laundry service available for a fee.
• Entertainment varies by class to include Bumper Cars (Quantum), Circus School (Quantum), North Star (Quantum), Roller Rink (Quantum), Skydiving Simulator (Quantum) and Water Park (Oasis) just to mention a few options.
• Everything is charged in USD currency.
• Final payment is required 75 days prior to the sailing date for 1 - 4 night sailings and 90 days prior 5+ nights.
• First Aid is available in Chill Island and Thrill Waterpark (Prefect Day at CocoCay).
• Gratuity is roughly $16/PP - !8.50/PP daily.
• Kosher foods are prepared onboard and not on Prefect Day at CocoCay.
• Main Dining Room requires smart casual (no jeans or shorts) for dinner seatings.
• No adults only area on Prefect Day at CocoCay.
• No admission fee to enter Perfect Day at CocoCay. Additional fees may apply for select activities. 
• No self service laundry service.
• Popular itineraries in the Caribbean and Europe.
• Nonrefundable deposit fares exists.
• North side of the CocoCay island is a constructed pier, no longer requiring tender transportation for cruisers.
• Onboard Beverage Packages are also accepted on Prefect Day at CocoCay.
• On a first come, first serve basis complimentary beach strollers are available on on Prefect Day at CocoCay.
• Perfect Day at CocoCay costs $250 million in renovations (2019).
• Requires a official birth certificate or passport.
• Review the Cruise Compass publications left in your stateroom nightly for tomorrow's schedule and good to know facts.
• Roundtrip sailings from the USA port not including Columbia or Panama require citizens and youths 17/- to present either an original birth certificate. Highly recommend to travel with a passport anytime entering international destinations in the event of a emergency.
• Royal Genies (butlers) provide access to restaurants, priority disembarkation, priority embarkation, private suite lounge, private sun deck area and reserved entertainment seating.
• Royal Loft Suites (Oasis Class Ships) offers two deck stateroom and views.
• Royal Tots is a interactive program for child (18 months - 3) and parent.
• SeaPass Card is used for purchases while onboard.
• Select ships feature complimentary comedy shows. Book early as they tend to fill quickly.
• Select ships offer Starbucks onboard.
• September and October tends to be their off season which is reflected in cruise fares.
• Serves 6 million guests annually.
• Solarium is an adults only area.
• Successfully completing the online check-in listed on your SetSail Pass allows you to receive a SetSail Pass.
• Thrill Waterpark (Prefect Day at CocoCay) requires guests 14/- to be accompanied by another ticketed guest age 14/+.
• Top notch entertainment onboard.
• Quantum Class ships offers multi-sensory shows onboard.
• WiFi roughly cost $17.99/PP per device.

The Bahamas. Photo Credit: buckeyebeth/Pixabay

We're always happy to work with you to extend your experience on a pre and/or post cruise stay, as well.

Now, for the Do-It-Yourself Travelers, you may book your Royal Caribbean International (RCI) next sailing directly on our website, Louvet Travel. Receiving all the personalized care that our valued Clients experience! Truly your one source for all your questions. 

Photo Credit: Daniele Dapretto/Pixabay

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Riviera River Cruises

Duoro River, Portugal. Photo Credit: Bruno Madeira/Pixabay

About Riviera River Cruises

• 2021 USA TODAY 10 Best Readers' Choice Travel Award Contest for Best River Cruise Line
• Countries: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Switzerland & The Netherlands
• Established in 1984
• Fleet of 13 Ships
• Guests Onboard 129 - 169 Onboard
• Premium Cruise Line
• River Sailings: Danube, Douro, Dutch Waterways, Main, Moselle. Rhine, Rhône & Seine
• Specializes in European River Cruises

Moselle River. Photo Credit: Peter H/Pixabay

Riviera River Cruises Clientele

• Average Age Onboard, 60
• Boutique Atmosphere
• Christmas Market Cruising
• Couples
• Minimum Child Age is 12/+
• Solo Traveler
• Seek Value & Quality

Rhine River, Germany. Photo Credit: Holger Schué/Pixabay

Good to Know

• All payments are in USD's.
• Breakfast and lunch are buffet style service.
• Captain's Circle is the only time dressy attire is required.
• Change fees apply for date and names changes.
• Complimentary WiFi.
• Cruise fare includes dining, shore excursions and port charges.
• Deposit requirement is $400/PP.
• Elevators tend not to operate to the lower levels.
• Final payment is usually due 101 days before embarkation.
• Final travel documents delivered 7-10 days prior to embarkation.
• Individual air conditioning and heat controls in staterooms.
• Laundry service is limited onboard.
• Lock traffic may delay the itinerary.
• Lunch and dinner drinks packages available ($129/PP).
• Minors are required to share a stateroom with an adult (21+).
• Moored along other cruise lines is not conducive to any guests requiring walking devices.
• No formal dress code.
• No dry cleaning services available onboard.
• No gratuities, 5EUR/PP - 10EUR/PP is suggested daily.
• No spa services onboard.
• Open seating, tables settings tend to be 4 or 6 guests.
• Plug adaptors required. Generally European Plug Sockets (Type C).
• Requires a passport validity of six months upon return.
• Safety deposit box is in every stateroom.
• Small library onboard offers books, games and puzzles.
• Stateroom offer in-room coffee and tea making abilities.
• Sun deck is not accessible by elevator.
• While moored, guests may invite non-cruising guests onboard. Requires advance arrangements.
• You may be required to carry your own luggage.

Seine River, France. Photo Credit: 139904/Pixabay

We're always happy to work with you to extend your experience on a pre and/or post cruise stay, as well.

Now, for the Do-It-Yourself Travelers, you may book your Riviera River Cruises next sailing directly on our website, Louvet Travel. Receiving all the personalized care that our valued Clients experience! Truly your one source for all your questions. 

Christmas Market, Hamburg, Germany. Photo Credit: Karsten Bergmann/Pixabay

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC)

Photo Credit: Dušan/Pixabay

About Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC)

• 5 Fleet of Ships
• 7 -168 Day Sailings
• All-Inclusive Experience
• Formerly known as Radisson Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC)
• Headquartered in Miami, FL
• Mid Size Ships (490 - 750 Guests)
• Partnered with American Contract Bridge League-Certified Instructors
• Premier Luxury Cruise
• Visits 450+ Destinations Worldwide
• Wholly Owned Subsidiary (2014) of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (which also owns Norwegian Cruise Line & Oceania Cruises)

Venice, Italy. Photo Credit: G.C./Pixabay

Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) Clientele

• 6+ Month Age Requirement
• Affluent Traveler(s)
• Ages 30 - 80
• Average Age Onboard 50
• Boutique Atmosphere
• Bridge Player(s)
• Couples
• Destination Focused
• Luxury Traveler(s)
• Retirees
• Solo Traveler

Miami, Florida. Photo Credit: tammon/Pixabay

Good to Know

• A 18% gratuity is automatically added to salon and spa services.
• A children under 18 years are required to share a suite with a guest 18+.
• About 98% of suites feature private balconies.
• All inclusive fare tends to covers alcoholic/nonalcoholic drinks, shore excursions amd specialty dining.
• Attire is Elegant Casual at 6PM and thereafter.
• Cancellation fees vary on the cruise length.
• Children sailing 3 consecutive days at sea must be 12 months and older at the time of sailing.
• Complimentary room service.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi access.
• Concierge Level and higher cruise fare include: ground transfers, 1 night precruise hotel package, roundtrip business class air on intercontinental flights (from U.S. and Canada), personalized service, prepaid gratuities, suite stateroom, unlimited internet access and unlimited shore excursions.
• Concierge Suites or higher may book excursions 365 days prior to sailing.
• Concierge Suites or higher may book dinner reservations 90 days prior to sailing.
• Cruises 14/- nights, final payment is due 120 days prior to embarkation.
• Cruises 14/+ nights, final payment is due 150 days prior to embarkation. 
• Cruises tends to be costly year round.
• Daily afternoon tea is served with bite-sized sandwiches, pastries and scones.
• Dietary restrictions must emailed 120 days prior sailings in the USA and 150 days before all other embarkations.
• Dine whenever and wherever preferred onboard.
• Dinner reservations can be booked 75 days prior to sailing.
• Embarkation day commences around 12PM.
• Final documents are emailed approximately 45 days prior to embarkation day.
• Formal and Semi-Formal evenings on sailings of 16 nights or more are optional.
• Lacks connecting staterooms.
• Limited entertainment and facilities for children onboard.
• Majority of guests participate in Formal Nights.
• Requires a 15% deposit. 
• Requires a passport of 6 month validity upon return.
• Shore excursions can be booked up to 300 days prior to sailing.
• Single supplements is as low as 25% on select cruises.
• Smoking is permitted in the Connoisseur Bar and select designated outdoor areas.
• Women 24+ weeks pregnant will be denied boarding.

Sydney Opera House, Sdyney, Australia. Photo Credit: Anna Mustermann/Pixabay

We're always happy to work with you to extend your experience on a pre and/or post cruise stay, as well.

By the way, our signature collection of Hosted Sailing provides our Clients:

• Welcome Reception - A great sip and mingle event
• Private Car & Driver - Enjoy a in depth sightseeing with your own personal guide
• Shore Excursions - Enjoy our speciality planned excursion
• Shipboard Credit

Our Hosted Sailings are available with select cruise lines, dates may vary.

Now, for the Do-It-Yourself Travelers, you may book your Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) next sailing directly on our website, Louvet Travel. Receiving all the personalized care that our valued Clients experience! Truly your one source for all your questions. 

Photo Credit: Arvid Olson/Pixabay

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