Scenic & Emerald launch 2025-2026 Southeast Asia river brochures

Emerald Cruises Asia river cruising & land journeys

• Expansion of Land Touring: Due to overwhelming popularity, the 8-day Vietnam and Cambodia river cruises will now include expanded land tours across Indochina, featuring enriching experiences in Laos and Japan. These additions provide guests with more in-depth travel options in these popular destinations.
• New Tours Featuring Laos: Three new tours featuring Laos will be available from October 2025 to May 2026. Travellers can choose between a 3-night stay in Luang Prabang or a 5-night tour that includes stops in Vientiane, Vang Vieng, and Luang Prabang.
• New Wonders of Japan: The 22-day “Wonders of Japan, Vietnam and Cambodia” (Osaka to Siem Reap) runs from September 2025 to May 2026, with a separate 10-day “Wonders of Japan” tour from Osaka to Tokyo and an optional 3-night Hiroshima extension.
• New Emerald Plus: Handcrafted experiences are included at no additional cost such as:
  • Traditional Baci ceremony and receiving a blessing from a Buddhist monk (Laos)
  • Private sumo demonstration at the Sumo Museum in Kehayaza (Japan)
  • Private group dinner hosted by a Geisha or Maiko to learn about their traditions and hospitality (Japan)

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours’ Asia river cruising & land journeys

• Indochina Explorer & Luxury Mekong Cruise: A new 23-day cruise and land journey designed to discover the true spirit of Southeast Asia. Be immersed in the Laos culture and spirituality, the wonders of Halong Bay and enjoy a 7-night cruise downstream on the Mekong River.
• Classic Japan: Discover the history of Japan on this new 15-day land journey from Fukuoka to Tokyo, and experience fascinating heritage sites like Kyoto to Hiroshima. This journey can also be seamlessly combined with a Mekong River cruise to discover more of Asia.
• Japan’s Southern Treasures: Be immersed in southern Japan on this 17-day new exploration into a path less travelled. Concentrating on the southern island of Kyushu, admire fascinating ancient arts and wonders as well as enjoying new Scenic Enrich and Scenic Freechoice experiences.
• Luxury Halong Bay Ship: Scenic has partnered with Bhaya Cruises to present Halong Bay in a new elevated ultra-luxury experience. Discover the brand new Bhaya Soul, an elegant 20-cabin ship on a 2-night cruise on selected journeys.

• Hiroshima: Attend a performance of Kagura, a Shinto ritual ceremonial dance.
• Hanamaki: Enjoy a private performance of Shishiodori during a traditional Kaiseki dinner.
• Otaru: Learn how to create and cook Japanese traditional sweets known as wagashi.
• Kitsuki: Attend a Gomadaki Fire Stick Ceremony at Monjusenji Temple.