Scenic Group Plans 2027 President’s Cruise on Emerald Lumi

Emerald Lumi is due to enter service in March 2027, several months before the August 14 President’s Cruise, as part of Emerald Cruises’ river program.

Scenic Group will take its 2027 President’s Cruise to the Seine, offering an eight-day Sensations of the Seine & Normandy sailing roundtrip from Paris aboard the new Emerald Lumi on August 14, 2027.

Ken Muskat, Scenic Group’s president for the U.S. and LATAM, will sail with guests and host onboard dinners and shore excursions during the Normandy-focused itinerary. The 2026 President’s Cruise is scheduled aboard Scenic Eclipse from April 18-26 in the Mediterranean.

“The President’s Cruise is one of the most meaningful ways we connect with our guests,” Muskat said. “It’s not just about the destination, it’s about creating a shared experience where our guests feel a true sense of access, connection, and belonging within the Scenic Group family.”

Emerald Lumi is scheduled to enter service in March 2027 on Seine itineraries operating roundtrip from Paris.

Scenic Group’s portfolio includes Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises, along with Mayflower and Evergreen. Emerald Lumi will operate under the Emerald Cruises side of the group’s river program, while the preceding President’s Cruise is tied to Scenic Eclipse, Scenic’s ocean-going yacht.