CARP announces an exciting new partnership with the

TORONTO, May 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the popularity of expedition cruises jumps 81%¹ among Canadians since 2019, the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP), part of Zoomer, is excited to announce Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours as a new CARP approved partner. With 38 years of experience creating exceptional, award-winning river and ocean cruises and handcrafted land voyages, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours will offer CARP members exclusive discounts and access to elite-level services.

This partnership comes at an optimal time for CARP members, as travel industry research reports the growing popularity of yachts and river cruises, with increases of 60% and 30%.² respectively since 2019. More and more travelers are seeking cruise experiences that are both luxurious and intimate.

“With this strategic partnership, we aim to enrich the lives of our members through travel experiences that meet their taste for adventure and relaxation,” said CARP President Rudy Buttignol. “The growing interest in cruising makes this the perfect time to welcome Scenic as an approved partner.”

Founded in 1985, CARP, a leading advocacy group for older Canadians with 23 chapters nationwide, is committed to providing the highest quality products and services to its more than 220,000 members.

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has an impressive fleet of 13 ultra-luxurious “spaceships,” so named for their expansive public spaces and larger suites. Since 2008, they have set the benchmark for truly all-inclusive, ultra-luxurious 5-star river cruises in Europe and Southeast Asia. In 2019, they introduced Scenic Eclipse, the world’s first Discovery Yacht™, an ultra-luxury vessel that can accommodate 228 passengers, and their second yacht, Scenic Eclipse II, in April 2023. Today, their tailor-made voyages take guests to destinations such as Antarctica, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Alaska, United States, Africa, Japan and South Korea.

Lisa McCaskill, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Scenic Canada, adds: “We are excited to offer CARP members exclusive opportunities to travel to over 60 destinations on our 5 and 6 star ships. From the cultural richness of historic Europe to the wilds of Antarctica, our guests enjoy unparalleled luxury and service throughout their journey with us.

Dragan Rusimovici, director of river cruise marketing at Scenic Canada, noted the growing popularity of celebrity-led cruises. “Incorporating renowned personalities into our cruises further enhances the overall guest experience, combining first-class travel with exceptional entertainment and why famous personalities from various fields choose to join our cruises.”

Jo-Lee Shantz, Scenic’s Marketing Director for Ocean Cruises, highlights the unique experiences available on their luxury yachts. “Traveling on our ultra-luxurious Discovery yachts offers unforgettable adventures, from sailing the crystal clear waters of Antarctica, to kayaking alongside humpback whales, to flying in a helicopter above the Australian outback or explore underwater ecosystems aboard our submersible. These activities are truly life-changing experiences,” said Shantz.

For more information on this partnership and exclusive benefits for CARP members, please visit carp.ca, and for more information on Scenic’s ultra-luxurious experiences, visit Scenic.ca.

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About CARP
The Canadian Association of Retired Persons, CARP, is a national, non-partisan, non-profit organization that advocates for improved health care, financial security and freedom from ageism. With more than 220,000 members and 23 chapters, CARP advocates at all levels of government to create policies and laws that impact older adults. To view CARP promotion details, visit www.carp.ca/member-benefits/scenic-luxury-cruises/

About Luxury Scenic Cruises & Tours
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has grown over its 38-year history to include award-winning, truly all-inclusive river and ocean cruises as well as handcrafted land voyages that take guests to many of the world’s most fascinating destinations. In 2019, Scenic introduced Panoramic eclipse, The world’s first Discovery Yacht™. Welcoming just 228 guests (200 in Antarctica), Discovery Yacht offers a near 1:1 guest-to-staff ratio, butler service, 10 dining experiences, an ultra-luxurious 550 m² (5,920 ft²) spa, studio yoga and Pilates. , swimming pools and vitality bars, two state-of-the-art helicopters, a submarine and an expert discovery team.

The arrival of its second Discovery Yacht, Panoramic eclipse IIlaunched on April 13, 2023, takes ultra-luxury cruising to new heights. Panoramic eclipse II has a new generation submersible, Neptune II panoramic, custom designed with Triton Submarines. The wellness experience in the Senses Spa and Owner’s Penthouse Suite has been significantly expanded in partnership with spa design leaders KLAFS with the introduction of the new Sky Bar & Deck and Vitality Pool. Scenic is part of the Scenic Group, which includes Emerald Cruises, Mayflower Cruises & Tours and Evergreen Tours.

Learn more about our trips, download brochures and make reservations with travel advisors or by contacting us directly in Canada at www.scenic.ca (866) 689-8611, or by email: [email protected].

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