Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises’ vast array of journeys, including river and ocean cruises and bespoke land destinations, were celebrated across multiple travel and cruise industry awards in 2023. The recognition helps further cement the cruise line’s unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in the luxury cruise market.
“We are deeply honored to have received multiple industry awards in 2023,” Ken Muskat says, Managing Director for Scenic Group USA. “These awards are a testament to the exceptional experiences our team delivers onboard our fleet of vessels – where refined luxury, best-in-class technology, unrivaled dining, world-class service, and truly unforgettable adventures are not just aspirations, but realities.”
Scenic Group collected five awards in the 15th annual Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards:
- Best New Ship, Expedition: Scenic Eclipse II
- Best in Antarctica, Expedition: Scenic Cruises
- Best Dining, Expedition: Scenic Cruises
- Best Value for Money, River: Emerald Cruises
- Best Value for Money, Luxury: Emerald Cruises
In the 2023 Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards, the cruise line garnered these accolades:
- Small Ships (fewer than 500 passengers): Emerald Cruises, No. 1
- Expedition Ships: Scenic Cruises
- River Ships: Scenic Cruises
- River Ships: Emerald Cruises
Scenic Group was distinguished in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2023:
- Top River Cruise Lines: Scenic Cruises
- Top River Cruise Lines: Emerald Cruises
Emerald Cruises and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours received several Travel Weekly Magellan Awards:
- Gold Winner – Small Cruise Ship, Emerald Azzurra
- Silver Winner – Luxury Ship Pool Design, Emerald Azzurra
- Gold Winner – Small Cruise Ship, Scenic Eclipse II
- Gold Winner – Luxury Ship Spa Design, Scenic Eclipse II
- Gold Winner – Expeditions – Attractions, Scenic Eclipse Helicopter
- Gold Winner – Expeditions – Attractions, Scenic Eclipse Submarine
- Silver Winner – Cruise Marketing – Campaign-Advertising/Marketing, Partners in Travel
Recommend Readers’ Choice Awards named Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours as the following:
- Silver Level: Best Cruise Line, Overall River Cruise
- Silver Level: Best Cruise Line, Luxury
- Scenic Eclipse was honored in the Travvy Awards:
- Bronze: Best Cruise Ship – Small (Under 500 Cabins)
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours earned recognition in Prevue’s Visionary Awards:
- Best River Cruise Line Experience, Silver
Over 37 years, Scenic Group has expanded to include renowned brands such as Emerald Cruises, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, Mayflower Cruises & Tours, and Evergreen Tours. The group takes pride in delivering award-winning travel experiences that are second to none.
