Scenic Gem sails the beautiful rivers of France and delivers the same all-inclusive luxury experience synonymous with the new fleet of Scenic 'Space-Ships'. Enjoy a private butler service, a wealth of dining venue options including L'Amour fine dining restaurant and spacious suites.

Introduced to our portfolio of luxury Space-Ships in 2014, Scenic Gem has been custom-built to negotiate one of France's best loved passageways, the graceful and elegant Seine. Measuring 110m, Scenic Gem is a refined and intimate vessel whose cutting-edge features and amenities make it, without question, one of the safest, most comfortable riverboats operating on this much-loved river system.

France's cuisine is world-famous and we're very excited to announce Scenic Culinaire in the Bordeaux and Rhone regions. Culinaire will allow our guests to participate in a series of on board cooking classes, taught by experts, featuring the fi nest in local ingredients and designed to immerse guests even further into the delights of French gastronomy.

We have transformed a section of our Crystal Dining venue into a private cooking emporium. The dedicated space will feature cooking stations, a cheese and wine cellar, fresh ingredients sourced from local markets and our cooking instructors will introduce you to regional recipes you'll adore. We've even included a live camera and screen so that you won't miss a thing as you cook. And of course the best bit will be the tastings at the conclusion of each class.

For a little extra pampering, head to our on board Wellness Area for a massage or treatment. The Fitness Centre and Walking track will help keep you trim and allow for a little extra indulgence.

You soon get the feeling that something is different on a Scenic Tours river cruise. From the moment you join us onboard, we make it our priority to ensure you are completely looked after. Every little detail matters to us. We are a family-run company, operating our own fleet of ships, and over the last quarter of a century we've honed the art of giving our guests a thoughtful, attentive, yet unobtrusive service.

YOUR OWN BUTLER - NOW THAT'S A LUXURY
A complimentary drinks service, valet service and even a shoeshine polishing service is offered to all our guests. If you're staying on the Rhine Deck, your butler can arrange cocktails and serve early morning tea or coffee in your cabin. Danube Deck guests can also enjoy a served breakfast in suite and pressing service for two items per day. Junior and Royal Suite guests can enjoy all this, plus fresh seasonal fruit skewers, petit fours and canapes before dinner. Royal Suite guests are welcomed onboard with a bottle of Veuve Clicquot. Your luggage is unpacked, meals served in suite, laundry services taken care of and even a scented bath run at your request.

EXPERT ADVICE WITH VIP TREATMENT FROM YOUR FIRST CALL
Our UK based travel specialists each have invaluable first hand experience and knowledge of our ships, amenities, destinations and the highlights we offer. By booking directly with Scenic Tours, you'll benefit from the superior knowledge, experience and service of our specialist team. And in recognition of our outstanding river cruises and the service we provide we're proud to have won a number of reader-voted awards, including the Telegraph Travel Award for 'Favourite River Cruise Line' two years running, and Luxury Travel Magazine's 'Best Luxury Tour Operator'.

IMPECCABLE SERVICE FOR THE DURATION OF YOUR CRUISE
From your Cruise Director to each member of the onboard crew, you're travelling with a handpicked team completely committed to bringing you an impeccable standard of service. But it's much more personal than that; all our crew take pride in doing those little things that mean a lot. With at least one member of staff for every three guests, you can be sure of an outstanding level of service throughout your cruise. And you certainly won't find another operator that includes a personal butler service for all its guests. Off ship, our experienced, English-speaking guides are also carefully selected to add local colour, knowledge and personal insight to your holiday.

From your transfers and tips, your exclusive Enrich, Freechoice and Tailormade excursions and even your mini-bar, you won't have to worry about money at all. We won't even ask for your credit card at check in and our exclusive new river cruise guarantee is included too, offering peace of mind. We've thought of everything, including bottled water onshore.

With a myriad of flavors to savor, the heart of France is revealed to you when you travel with Scenic. From a casual lunch in River Cafe to fine dining degustation, we cater for every style of dining. We source from regional suppliers, meaning our food is both extremely fresh and in season. Our chefs draw inspiration from the locations we pass through so you'll experience the true cuisine of every region.