Scenic Group Selects Allianz Partners for Travel Protection

Hollywood, FL and Richmond, VA, July 17, 2025 — Scenic Group, a global frontrunner in luxury river and yacht cruising, has announced that Allianz Partners is now its exclusive partner to provide travel protection products. This new partnership reaffirms Scenic Group's unwavering dedication to delivering unmatched travel experiences through its renowned brands, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises. The partnership is designed to bring coverage, protection and peace of mind to travelers seeking diverse and immersive cruising experiences tailored to the adventurous and luxury-minded.

Guests planning a cruise experience with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours or Emerald Cruises can now purchase Allianz Partners travel protection while they’re booking their cruise. Allianz Partners’ travel protection may include reimbursement benefits for unexpected, covered trip cancellations, interruptions, and travel delays, as well as benefits for covered unforeseen medical emergencies and baggage issues. Scenic Group guests can also take advantage of Allianz Partners’ award-winning travel assistance, including concierge services, as well as its award-winning Allyz® mobile app. For a limited time through the end of 2025, Scenic Group is offering an incentive to travel advisors who book a client cruise with Allianz Partners’ travel protection on a Scenic or Emerald cruise. Travel advisors should contact Scenic Group to learn more.

Allianz Partners’ customers with emergency medical benefits can now book in-person or virtual doctor visits while traveling using the company’s digital booking tool available via the Allyz® app or through its 24/7 travel assistance team. Global Doctor Visits** are currently offered across a broad and growing network of countries and can assist travelers with unforeseen, non-emergency medical needs. Consultation fees for the first three visits per trip are handled behind the scenes, so customers don’t need to file a claim for the cost of the doctor visit.

Allianz Partners’ travel protection plans include trip protection benefits* that may reimburse Scenic Group guests up to 100% of their non-refundable insured trip cost if they are required to cancel or interrupt their voyage for a reason covered by their plan. Travel Delay benefits may cover the extra costs incurred in catching up to a cruise when a flight is significantly delayed due to a covered reason and may reimburse other incurred extra expenses or lost pre-paid expenses during a covered delay. Additional benefits under the plan may include coverage for dental and medical emergencies, emergency medical transportation and lost, delayed or damaged baggage. All benefits include coverage limits and may include a per-day maximum, and terms and conditions also apply.

“This exciting partnership gives Scenic Group guests the ability to conveniently protect their trips with the global leader in travel insurance and travel assistance while gaining peace of mind so that they can fully enjoy cruising on our luxurious super yachts and river cruise ships,” said Ken Muskat, President of Scenic Group, USA/LATAM. “Our brands are stronger than ever, synonymous with excellence, and through this valued and trusted partnership, we will continue to solidify our position as leaders in the luxury travel industry.”

“We are thrilled to announce this partnership with Scenic Group as they continue to deliver curated experiences in some of the world’s most captivating destinations – both by ocean and river,” said Tom Trotta, Vice President of Sales, North America at Allianz Partners. “Scenic Group guests who select our travel protection can look forward to their trip knowing that we’re here to guard their travel investment from the risk of losing non-refundable payments due to covered unexpected cancellations, interruptions and delays, as well as other unforeseen situations that may be covered by their policy.”

Scenic Group guests and all Allianz Travel Insurance customers, have access to Allianz Partners’ award-winning Allyz^®mobile app, a comprehensive digital platform providing travelers with trusted advice and expertise as well as easy access to a wide range of insurance benefits for insured customers. The Allyz® app is the fastest, easiest way to access an Allianz Partners travel insurance plan, file and manage a claim, track flights, quickly contact 24-hour Allianz Partners travel assistance services and schedule a virtual or in person visit with a medical provider.

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About Scenic Group

For nearly 40 years, Scenic Group has redefined luxury travel, gaining global acclaim for its award-winning river cruises, intimate yacht experiences, and meticulously curated land journeys. With a portfolio of renowned brands – Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, Emerald Cruises, Emerald Tours, and Mayflower Cruises & Tours – Scenic Group offers transformative experiences that provide unparalleled access to the world’s most breathtaking destinations across all seven continents.

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours’ ultra-luxury river cruises span Europe, Southeast Asia, and Egypt’s Nile, offering truly all-inclusive, five-star journeys that elevate the art of travel. On the oceans, Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yachts™, are pioneers in expedition and discovery cruising – blending exploration and indulgence with state-of-the-art yachts that allow guests to explore remote polar regions and secluded destinations, all while enjoying world-class dining and personalized service.

Celebrating a decade of excellence in 2024, Emerald Cruises continues to expand its fleet of innovative Emerald Star-Ships on the world’s rivers and luxury ocean yachts. Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara will be joined by Emerald Kaia in 2026, further enhancing luxury yacht cruising with itineraries across the Mediterranean, Adriatic, Caribbean, and Central America. Additionally, Emerald Astra, debuting in 2026 as the 10th Emerald Star-Ship in the river fleet, will elevate Emerald Cruises’ renowned river cruising experience. Looking ahead to 2027, the 11th Star-Ship, Emerald Lumi, will mark the brand’s first sailing on the Seine River, offering elegant roundtrip voyages from Paris.

The fleet will further grow with Emerald Raiya and Emerald Xara, offering new boutique superyacht itineraries, alongside one new purpose-built river ship, marking the brand’s first-ever vessel on the Seine. These contemporary ships will offer exclusive itineraries across the Mediterranean, Adriatic, Caribbean, Seychelles, Central Europe, and beyond, combining intimate luxury with exceptional experiences for the discerning traveler.

Scenic Group’s commitment to innovation and exceeding expectations ensures that every journey – whether on river, ocean, or land – brings moments of wonder and creates memories that last a lifetime.

Discover more about Scenic Group’s unforgettable journeys, download brochures, and make reservations through travel advisors or directly in the US at www.scenicusa.com, (844) 788-7985, info@scenicusa.com; or www.emeraldcruises.com, (844) 428-8389, hello@emeraldcruises.com .

About Allianz Partners
In the United States, Allianz Partners USA (AGA Service Company) offers Allianz Travel-branded travel protection plans and serves millions of customers each year. In addition to travel protection, the company offers event ticket protection, registration protection for endurance events and unique travel assistance services such as international medical assistance and concierge services. AGA Service Company is doing business as Allianz Global Assistance Insurance Agency in California (License # 0B01400) and Massachusetts. Allianz Partners USA is part of the Allianz Partners group. Allianz Partners is a world leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance, offering global solutions that span international health and life, travel insurance, mobility and assistance. Customer driven, our innovative experts are redefining insurance services by delivering future-ready, high-tech, high-touch products and solutions that go beyond traditional insurance. Present in over 75 countries, our 19,400 employees speak 70 languages, handle over 58 million cases each year, and are motivated to go the extra mile to offer peace of mind to our customers around the world.

*For Allianz Partners USA products offered and sold in the U.S.: Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply to all plans. Plans are available only to U.S. residents. Not all plans are available in all jurisdictions. Availability of coverage, including the epidemic-related benefits and covered reasons described here, varies by product and by state. Products may not include all benefits or covered reasons described here. All benefits are subject to maximum limits of liability, which may in some cases be subject to sublimits and daily maximums. Benefits and limits vary by plan. For a complete description of the coverage and benefit limits offered under your specific plan, carefully review your plan’s Letter of Confirmation/Declarations and Certificate of Insurance/Policy. Insurance coverage is underwritten by BCS Insurance Company (OH, Administrative Office: Oakbrook Terrace, IL), rated "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Co., under BCS Form No. 52.201 series or 52.401 series, or Jefferson Insurance Company (NY, Administrative Office: Richmond, VA), rated "A+" (Superior) by A.M. Best Co., under Jefferson Form No. 101‐C series or 101‐P series, depending on state of residence. A+ (Superior) and A (Excellent) are the 2nd and 3rd highest, respectively, of A.M. Best’s 13 Financial Strength Ratings. Except as otherwise specified, AGA Service Company d/b/a Allianz Global Assistance is the licensed producer and administrator of Allianz Travel-branded travel protection plans in the U.S. and an affiliate of Jefferson Insurance Company. Allianz Global Assistance is a mark of AGA Service Company or its affiliates. The insured shall not receive any special benefit or advantage due to the affiliation between Allianz Global Assistance and Jefferson Insurance Company. Plans include insurance and assistance services. Noninsurance benefits/products are provided and serviced by Allianz Global Assistance.

**USE OF THE AIR DOCTOR SERVICES IS NOT FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES. IF YOU HAVE, OR THINK YOU MAY HAVE, A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CALL THE EMERGENCY NUMBER IN THE COUNTRY WHERE YOU ARE LOCATED. Air Doctor is a third party. When you go to Air Doctor’s website or use Air Doctor’s services, you are subject to Air Doctor’s terms of use, privacy policy, and Air Doctors’ other terms and conditions as provided by Air Doctor. Allianz Global Assistance and Air Doctor are not healthcare providers or medical organizations, and neither Allianz Global Assistance’s staff nor Air Doctor’s staff deliver professional medical services, provide medical advice, or provide medical diagnosis. Allianz Global Assistance is not responsible for any services, including medical services or advice where provided, provided by Air Doctor or the healthcare providers you may access through its network, or the processing of personal information by Air Doctor or such providers. Air Doctor and its affiliated healthcare providers may share your information with Allianz Global Assistance for the purpose of Allianz Global Assistance providing you with insurance and assistance services. Allianz Global Assistance will provide information about your insurance policy to Air Doctor to validate you have a policy in effect. However, this is not a guarantee of coverage. Subject to the terms of your policy, you may be responsible for costs not covered by your Allianz Global Assistance policy. To obtain a guarantee of coverage, or if you have questions about your coverage, call Allianz Global Assistance at +1 804-673-1173. Your Allianz Travel Insurance plan may provide direct billing benefits for up to three Air Doctor telehealth sessions per person per trip.