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Scenic Eclipse

The Scenic Eclipse is intimate and luxurious, with every amenity you could wish for. The ship has been designed with you in mind, delighting both the keen explorer and elegant traveller. Every single aspect of your comfort and peace of mind has been considered, including your airport transfers, all tipping and gratuities both on shore and onboard, making your cruise a truly carefree experience.

Every one of the 114 spacious and beautifully designed suites features a private verandah, a separate lounge area, and Butler Service. Akin to the finest hotels in the world, staying onboard is one of the greatest luxury experiences you’ll ever have.

Scenic Eclipse delivers the ultimate Antarctica cruise expedition experience with state-of-the-art Airbus EC-130-T2 helicopters which will take you above and beyond the horizon. Enjoy an underwater experience like no other, journey to the depths of the ocean on board Scenic Neptune, Scenic Eclipse’s customised submarine.

From active discovery excursions by Zodiac, kayak or snow shoe, and other activities, you’ll have absolute freedom throughout your Scenic Eclipse cruise to select whatever is your preference. Whether you’re a keen naturalist, adventurer or prefer more laid back adventure, there is a choice for you. Your expert Discovery Team and knowledgeable expedition guides will ensure every destination surprises and delights – no question is too big or small and no effort is too much. With an almost 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio, your time on board will be one of unparalleled indulgence. From the moment you step on board, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Unsure if the Scenic Eclipse  ship is right for you? Review our Antarctica destination overview  for full details on seasonality, routes, ship selection, pricing, expedition inclusions and how North South Voyages can help make your Antarctica dream become reality.

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Verandah Suite

Deluxe verandah suite, grand deluxe verandah suite, panorama suite, grand panorama suite, owner's penthouse suite.

• Pool & Spa Terrace
• Theatre Gallery
• Airport transfer and accommodation in arrival destination on day 1, post airport transfer based on individual itinerary
• Spacious all verandah suite accommodation
• Personal service with an almost 1:1 staff to guest ratio
• Butler service for every guest
• All inclusive dining & beverages
• Comprehensive choice of all inclusive shore excursions
• 16 member Specialist Polar Discovery Team- lecture & education program
• Scenic discovery Excursions- Kayaking
• Complimentary expedition parka, water bottle and use of special polar boots
• Sences Spa, gym, yoga and Pilates Studio, indoor & outdoor swimming and plunge pools
• Complementary wifi
• All tipping and gratuities on board and onshore

Not Included

• International flights*
• Any optional activities
• Personal travel insurance
• Extra expenses (souvenirs, etc)
• Visas for Chile and/or Argentina, passport expenses, and any arrival and/or departure tax, if applicable

*Note that we will quote flights for you when provided with your desired travel dates. Costs will vary depending on your travel dates. 

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Scenic Eclipse

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Scenic Eclipse current position

Scenic Eclipse current location is at South America East Coast (coordinates -16.15750 S / -36.35015 W) cruising en route to Mindelo. The AIS position was reported 1 hour ago.

Current itinerary of Scenic Eclipse

Scenic Eclipse current cruise is 20 days, one-way from Valletta to Dublin . Prices start from USD 68580 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 18 May, 2024 and ends on 07 Jun, 2024 .

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Scenic Eclipse Itineraries

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The 2019-built Scenic Eclipse cruise ship is a top-luxury boat with max passenger capacity 228 (plus 192 staff-crew) that looks more like a tycoon-owned superyacht than a passenger vessel. Its design features an ice-strengthened hull, top-deck helipad (with two on-deck stored helicopters / in hangars), 12x Zodiacs (high-speed, large-capacity RIBs / rigid inflatable boats), 1x mini-sub (7-person submarine), 1x ROV (camera-equipped Remotely Operated Vehicle). The aft-located Marina Platform is used for launching water sports equipment (aqua quad-bikes, seakayaks, paddleboards, snorkeling and scuba diving activities).

The vessel (IMO number 9797371) is currently Bahamas- flagged (MMSI 311000995) and registered in Nassau .

With the yacht Scenic Eclipse, the river cruisetour company Scenic Tours (travel brand) entered the ocean cruising market. The ship was initially scheduled for delivery in August 2018, but due to construction issues was first rescheduled for January, then for April 2019. In February 2018, the shipowner Scenic Group (aka Scenic Tours Australia) signed a shipbuilding contract for the second (same-design) vessel - Scenic Eclipse II . The sistership was scheduled for delivery in 2020 but was eventually postponed to 2023 April.

Scenic's new market strategy followed the moves of Viking River Cruises (entering the ocean cruising market in 2015 with Viking Star ) and Crystal Cruises (entering the mega-yachting market in 2015 with Crystal Esprit/now Nat Geo Islander 2 ). Besides Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours, the shipowner Scenic Group also owns the subsidiary and travel brand Emerald Cruises .

Scenic's new ships are advertised as "discovery yachts". The hull has the highest passenger ship ice-class (1A-Super) allowing the vessel to operate on polar cruises (Arctic and Antarctica itineraries) for 3 months a year. On polar voyages, the ship's passenger capacity is limited to 200 in order to allow several Zodiac landings per day.

The ship's two helicopters Airbus H130 (single-engine aircraft, each with capacity 7 passengers) can be booked/hired at extra charge. Helicopter tours allow passengers to get closer to the wildlife in comparison to the Zodiac landings. Also at an additional charge can be booked the ship's onboard submarine. The 7-person submarine (1 pilot plus 6 guests) is named "Scenic Neptune" and is capable to submerge up to 1000 ft (305 m).

The ship has "zero speed stabilizer fins" (50% larger than the standard on similar-sized vessels) allowing it to navigate in rough seas with just little movement. Voyages to Antarctica include passing Drake Passage - a notoriously rough waterway between South America and Antarctica.

Decks and Cabins

Scenic Eclipse staterooms (114 total) are all double-occupancy Suites in total 14 categories. Cabin sizes range between 345 ft2 / 32 m2 (Veranda Suite) to 2745 ft2 / 255 m2 (2-Bedroom Penthouse Suite, with included 645 ft2 / 60 m2 wraparound terrace). Owners Penthouse Suites are sized 1990 ft2 / 185 m2 (balcony included). Each cabin has a private step-out balcony. The vessel has an almost 1:1 passenger-to-crew ratio and each stateroom are served by a dedicated butler.

The boat has 10 decks , of which 8 are passenger-accessible and 5 with cabins.

Four Lifts (midship-located Elevators) interconnect all cabin decks.

Shipboard facilities

Other features and all-inclusive amenities include:

• 9 restaurants (including Asian Fusion, steakhouse, seafood, contemporary French and Italian venues, poolside grill, 24/7 room service
• 5x bars and lounges
• Medical Centre / Infirmary
• Discovery Centre
• 240-seat theatre
• 2 (indoor and outdoor) swimming pools
• heated swimming pool (indoor, with retractable glass roof)
• 5900 ft2 (550 m2) spa/wellness complex with heated indoor pool, outdoor Jacuzzis, two Vitality Pools / plunge pools, Hair Salon, Spa treatment/massage rooms
• Gym (with a separate Aerobics Studio for yoga and Pilates)
• Sun Terrace (on Deck 11) is an Outdoor Sundeck with Cabanas and seating (midship-topdeck-located), while aft is the Helipad. Below (aft on Deck 10) are the two Helicopter Hangars.

Scenic yacht cruise deals are inclusive of butler service (regardless cabin category), flights, all tips/gratuities, Discovery Team leaders (20+ professional tour guides on all cruise itineraries, including naturalists, glaciologists, geologists, marine biologists), shore excursions (all land tours and organized events at ports of call and beaches along the itinerary route, expert-led Scenic Free choice activities, discovery excursions by Zodiacs / large-capacity inflatable boats), onboard dining (all dining venues are complimentary / fee-free), onboard entertainment, e-biking, water sports (sea kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving), premium beverages (at bars and cabin mini-bars).

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

Scenic Eclipse cruise ship offers all 9 dining venues plus 24-hour room service. The ship also has an impressive number of bars and lounges - 8, which is an extraordinary variety considering the yacht's size. All these options are complimentary (cruise price inclusive).

Specialty dining venues highlight regional cuisine, intimate deck location and dinner privacy at no additional cost. These venues range from the open-kitchen Teppanyaki grill dining (capacity 10 people), Azure Bar & Grill, and Lumiere (French Fine Dining Restaurant) to the Chef's Table (private VIP dining for 8 people). Professional cookery demonstrations are offered at the dedicated Epicure (cooking emporium).

The main dining room restaurant "Elements" offers Italian fare, seafood, and steaks. The other restaurants are named Koko's (Asian, with sake bar), Sushi at Koko's (authentic Japanese), Lumiere (French, with Champagne Bar). The Yacht Club has its own a Bar (beverages), buffet and poolside Grill. Azure Bar & Cafe offers all-day relaxed grazing.

• During refurbishment 2021, the Yacht Club was redesigned and reimagined as a casual dining venue. The area was extended to include a multi-purpose "food island". House-made gelato (premium ice cream) is offered from a new gelato cooler. Large sofas replaced the old tables and armchairs and new wicker swinging egg chairs were added.
• Night Market At Koko's offers street food and traditional Asian dishes (Middle East, India, Southeast Asia).
• Sushi At Koko's offers authentic Japanese cuisine and was expanded to include window seating.

Bars and lounges include Lobby Lounge, Champagne Bar, Whisky Bar, Azure Bar & Cafe. Fine wine, top-shelf beverages, cocktails, specialty teas and coffees are all included in Scenic Cruises' ticket prices.

Fun fact is that the ship has a selection of 110 whisky brands available for ordering at the Whisky Bar. The themed venue is complimentary and part of the main lounge. All the 110 whisky bottles are stored in a floor-ceiling display cabinet with a crystal wall. The selection includes premium single malts (30-yo Isle of Jura The Loch, 25-yo Glendullan, 16-yo Lagavulin), special reserve blends (Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Jameson Black Barrel, Crown Royal Deluxe), various brands from Australia, Asia (Japan, Taiwan, India), South Africa, USA, Europe (UK, France, Sweden). To repeat again - all these top-shelf whiskies are complimentary (cruise ticket price-inclusive).

Itineraries

Scenic Eclipse's "Inaugural Cruise" (maiden voyage) was scheduled for August 31, 2018 (one-way Mediterranean itinerary from Istanbul to Venice ). Followed Transatlantic repositioning to Canada (via Iceland) and the Canadian Arctic territories. The ship cruises back to Europe (UK / British Isles). Follows another Atlantic Ocean crossing to the Caribbean (also visiting Cuba), then down to South America ( Chilean Fjords ) and Antarctica . However, due to construction issues, the launch was delayed and the Inaugural Cruise was re-scheduled for September 22 (repositioning from Europe to Florida).

In September 2018, Scenic released 2019-2020 brochures with 3 versions available (covering Antarctica, Arctic/Baltic, Mediterranean, Americas) all-encompassing both voyages and cruisetour combinations.

• A number of early booking incentives were also announced. Early-bird prices offered up to 10% savings on all voyages; paying in full by October 31 (2018) on any departure, saving USD 300-750 per person. Passengers booking cruise-and-land tour packages received early-bird fares (regardless of booking time) and a free 20-min submarine or helicopter tour (or equivalent onboard credit).
• On select itineraries, the company offered USD 500 per person onboard credit; complimentary deposit protection, free door-to-door airport transfers. Limited sailings offered 50% off the single supplement.
• All Scenic Cruises special offers were on voyages through August 2020 and also combinable with past vouchers and offers.

In April 2021, Scenic announced the Eclipse ship's 2022-2023 Arctic program featuring four new for the company destinations - Northeast Passage, Russian Far East, Japan, Alaska.

• The 26-night/27day "Northeast Passage" itinerary's highlights were cruising Arctic Russia (Arctic Ocean islands and Siberia coastal navigation), Transpacific crossing (Alaska to Chukotka Peninsula ), Kamchatka Peninsula , Kuril Islands , Japan, South Korea, Norway's Svalbard Archipelago and Norwegian Fjords, Greenland, Iceland.
• Scenic's "Northeast Passage Cruise 2023" (booking code D31V) was scheduled to depart on August 5 (from Anchorage Alaska ) and end on August 31 (in Tromso Norway ). Prices started from GBP 22970 (USD 31725 / EUR 26740) per person with double occupancy.
• Call ports included Anchorage AK, Provideniya/Chukotka (day 4), Cape Dezhnev and Uelen Lagoon (day 5), Wrangel Island (day 7), Northeast Passage (days 8 thru 17), Novaya Zemlya (day 18), Franz Josef Land (days 19-20-21), Murmansk (day 24), Vardo Norway (day 25), Skarsvag-Mageroya and Nordkapp (day 26), Tromso (day 27).
• B2B itineraries included 32-day "Northeast Passage and Alaska" (Anchorage to Tromso, prices from GBP 29280 pp), 34-day "Northeast Passage and Scandinavia" (Anchorage to Copenhagen Denmark , prices from GBP 27590 pp) and 40-day "Ultimate Russian Arctic" ( Vladivostok to Tromso, prices from GBP 31390 pp).

Prices were inclusive of tours and flights from/to the UK.

A 12-day voyage to Arctic Norway/Svalbard is priced from ~EUR 13300 pp (~USD 15700 / ~GBP 11360).

Schedule 2022-2023 departure dates

Next are listed the ship's departure dates and homeports by destination/region which were announced in 2021.

Antarctica-South Georgia-Falkland Islands

• (2022/Nov 10, Dec 9; 2023/Jan 3, Jan 14, Jan 25, Feb 5, Nov 21, Dec 2, Dec 27) 13-day "Antarctic in Depth" itinerary roundtrip Ushuaia
• (2022/Nov 21; 2023/Feb 16) 20-day "Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands" roundtrip Ushuaia
• (2022/Dec 20; 2023/Dec3, Dec 13) 16-day "Beyond the Antarctic Circle" roundtrip Ushuaia

Northwest Passage-Arctic Russia-Siberia

• (2022/Jul 22; 2023/Jul 11) 15-day "Arctic Islands: Svalbard, Greenland & Iceland" itinerary from Spitsbergen/Longyearbyen to Reykjavik
• (2022/Aug 5; 2023/Aug 2) 12-day "Exploring the High Arctic" from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq
• (2022/Aug 16; 2023/Aug 13) 21-day "Unlocking the Northwest Passage" from Kangerlussuaq to Nome Alaska
• "Jewels of the Russian Far East" (May 27, 2023/14-day) from Nome to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, (Jul 25, 2023/13-day) from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to Nome
• 13-day "Fire & Ocean: Russia's Kamchatka & The Kurils" (Jun 9, 2023) from Petropavlosk to Otaru, (Jul 13, 2023) from Otaru to Petropavlosk
• (2023/Aug 6) 26-day "Cross the Legendary Northeast Passage" from Nome AK to Tromso

Arctic Europe-Baltic-Mediterranean

• (2022/Apr 27; 2023/Apr 13, May 29, Sep 21, Oct 1) 11-day "Incredible Iberian Discovery" itinerary between Barcelona and Lisbon
• (2022/May 7; 2023/Apr 23, May 21) 9-day "Riviera Delights" between Barcelona and Civitavecchia-Rome
• (2022/May 15) 9-day "Iconic Treasures of Italy & Greece" from Civitavecchia to Piraeus-Athens
• (2022/May 23) 9-day "Aegean Discovery" roundtrip Piraeus
• (2022/May 31) 9-day "Mediterranean Odyssey: Greece to Malta" from Piraeus to Valetta
• (2022/Jun 8) 11-day "Authentic Andalucia" from Valetta to Lisbon
• (2022/Jun 18; 2023/Jun 8) 12-day "Western Europe Discovery" from Lisbon to Bergen
• (2022/Jun 30; 2023/Jun 19) 14-day "Across the Arctic Circle" from Bergen to Longyearbyen/Spitsbergen
• (2022/Jul 12; 2023/Jul 1) 12-day "Arctic in Depth" roundtrip Longyearbyen
• (2022/Sep 11) 11-day "Culture & Coastlines: A Classic European Explorer" from Copenhagen to Lisbon
• (2023/Jul 25) 9-day "Iceland in Depth" roundtrip Reykjavik
• (2023/Aug 31) 12-day "Majestic Norwegian Fjords" from Tromso to Copenhagen
• 11-day "Sorrentine Peninsula & Adriatic" from Civitavecchia to Venice (2023/May 1) and from Venice to Civitavecchia (2023/May 11)

Alaska-North and South America (2023)

• Alaska "Adventures through the Inside Passage" itinerary from Nome to Vancouver (15-day in 2022/Sep 5, and 16-day in 2023/Sep 3) and from Vancouver to Nome (2023/May 12)
• 10-day "Iconic West Coast Experience" from Vancouver to San Diego (19 Sep 2022/Sep 19; 2023/Sep 18) and frm San Diego to Vancouver (May 3)
• (2022/Sep 18) 14-day "Baja and Costa Rica Discovery" from San Diego to Puerto Caldera-Puntarenas
• (2022/Oct 11) 12-day "Andean Coastal Exploration" from Puerto Caldera to Callao-Lima
• 9-day "Latin America Delights" from Callao to Valparaiso (22 Oct 2022/Oct 22, and 2023/Nov 3) and from Valparaiso to Callao (Mar 19)
• 13-day "Chilean Fjords & Cape Horn" from Valparaiso to Ushuaia (30 Oct 2022, and 2023/Nov 11) and from Ushuaia to Valparaiso (Mar 7)
• (Mar 27) 9-day "Peru to Panama: Along the Andean Coast" from Callao to Panama City/Fuerte Amador (Mar 27) and from Panama City to Callao (Oct 26)
• (Apr 4) 13-day "Central American Discovery" from Panama City to Loreto (Apr 4) and from Loreto to Panama City (Oct 14)
• (Apr 16) 9-day "Sea of Cortez in Depth" roundtrip Loreto
• 10-day "Majestic Coastlines of Baja California" from Loreto to San Diego (Apr 24) and from San Diego to Loreto (Sep 27)
• (Oct 6) 9-day "Into the Wild Sea of Cortez' roundtrip Loreto
• (Oct 27) 9-day "Uruguay & Brazil Uncovered" from Rio de Janeiro to Montevideo

Asia-Japan (2023)

Scenic Eclipse's Japan 2023 program was expanded to 5x voyages, on each of which were scheduled lectures and land tour activities led by a Discovery Team (max 15x members/scientists, historians, archaeologists, ornithologists) and themed on the Japanese history, traditions, culture, culinary, wildlife, etc. Next are listed the new itineraries.

• (Jun 5) 5-day "Cultural Wonders of Japan" (roundtrip from Otaru/Sapporo)
• (Jun 11) 12-day "Iconic Japan: Sacred Cultures and Nature" from Seoul/Busan (South Korea) to Otaru/Sapporo, prices started from GBP 10460 pp.
• (Jun 13) 18-day "Japan and the Aleutian Islands" from Otaru/Sapporo to Nome (Alaska)
• (Jun 19) 15-day "Japan: A Journey Through Time" from Otaru/Sapporo to Kobe/Osaka, prices started from GBP 12430 pp
• (Jun 30) 15-day "Natural Wonders of Japan" from Kobe/Osaka to Otaru/Sapporo visiting Russia's Korsakov and Rishiri Island (Kurils) - prices started from GBP 11600 pp

Transatlantic-Repositioning

• 17-day "Grand Voyage of Discovery" itinerary from Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon (2022/Mar 28) and from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro (2023/Oct 11)

With season 2023-2024 season were introduced Antarctic fly-cruises between Punta Arenas and King George Island (South Shetlands).

• The 9- and 10-day itineraries skip the ~2-day crossing thru Drake Passage via a 2-hour charter flight.
• The 9-day fly-cruise (Punta Arenas to King George Island) was priced from USD 17417 pp with double occupancy.
• The reverse 10-day fly-cruise (King George Island to Punta Arenas) was priced from USD 17617 pp.
• Each itinerary included an overnight in Punta Arenas.

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The Malta- flagged luxury superyacht Scenic Eclipse (IMO number 9797371, MMSI 248526000) was built with the latest technological advancements in order to ensure the highest safety standards. It has custom-built stabilizers (50% bigger than other vessels) and an ice-strengthened hull. The vessel's state-of-the-art fins (propulsion units) are able to adjust themselves, enabling the ship to handle the strongest water currents and to remain stable.

Unlike other ships that use traditional anchors, the cruise ship is fitted with a dynamic positioning system. It uses GPS data to accurately maintain its position, which is an eco-friendly way to control the vessel. Other environmentally sustainable systems are advanced / more efficient marine engines and water treatment system.

On November 22, 2016, started vessel's construction with the steel-cutting ceremony held at Uljanik Shipyard JSC ( Pula Croatia ), Ship's integrated navigation and automation system was provided by the Norwegian company Kongsberg Maritime. This modern technology combines the following systems - Navigation, Dynamic Positioning, Automation, Emergency Shutdown, Power Management, Safety Management, and Control. The system is integrated with online diagnostics and remote service facilities.

On April 28, 2017, at Uljanik Shipyard was held vessel's keel-laying / coin ceremony. The special event was attended by Glen Moroney (Scenic Tours' founder and chairman). He placed an Australian coin beneath the ship's keel - a right of passage for every newbuild , to bring good fortune to its passengers and crew.

On January 31, 2018, was the ship's launch (float-out ceremony) at Uljanik Shipyard. The delivery was scheduled for August 31, 2018, but due to the shipyard's financial issues was rescheduled for April 13, 2019. Sea trials were successfully completed on June 13, 2019.

Both Scenic Cruises yachts are built in Croatia - Eclipse 1 in Pula (Uljanik shipyard), Eclipse 2 in Rijeka (3 Maj Shipyard), The following YouTube video is a timelapse of the Scenic yachts construction process.

The ship's Captain is James Griffiths - British, former Captain of the superyacht Wind Star ( Windstar ) and National Geographic Explorer ( NatGeo-Lindblad Expeditions ). He has also served on 10 other ships (as Captain on 4 of them) and also worked for Cunard Line for 11 years - as Chief Officer of RMS Queen Mary 2 .

In late-July 2019 was announced that the ship's godmother will be Helen Mirren (Dame Helen Lydia Mirren) - 1945-born English actress who won British Academy Film Award for Best Actress (1984, 1985, 2006, 2012), British Academy TV Award for Best Actress (1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 2003), Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress (1983, 2001, 2004, 2013) and Tony Award for Best Actress (1995, 2002, 2005), among others.

Vessel's official christening ceremony was held on September 10, 2019, in Port NYC (New York USA) .

Since August 19, 2020, the vessel's crew managing company is Viking Crew (part of the Dover UK -based Viking Maritime Group Ltd). Viking Crew is responsible for the Scenic Eclipse 1 yacht's crew recruitment, management, deployment and placement, including the officers and staff-crew from the onboard Engine, Hotel and Deck departments. Viking Crew was also contracted for the crew management of the superyachts Scenic Eclipse 2 (2022) and Emerald Azzurra (2021).

Solar Eclipse Cruise 2021

For December 2021, Scenic planned a unique itinerary for the luxurious yacht Eclipse providing customers with the opportunity to view the total solar eclipse in Antarctica's archipelago South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands on December 4, 2021. The one-in-a-life-time total solar eclipse is only able to be viewed within a 50-mile land radius during an eclipse event.

The 20-day " Antarctica , South Georgia and Falkland Islands with Solar Eclipse" itinerary (November 21 through December 10, 2021, Argentina roundtrip from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia ) had planned numerous onboard events and enrichment activities led by the ship's Discovery Team of 14 experts plus two former NASA scientists (the Arizona State University's astrologers Karen Knierman and Patrick Young) and Rachel Frances Gordon (astrological consultant and speaker).

Scenic Eclipse's Super Earlybird bookings received up to 20% discounts. Prices started from ~USD 1000 per day per passenger (with double occupancy). Follows the itinerary's schedule by day.

• Day 1 (Buenos Aires hotel overnight)
• Day 2 (domestic flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia) boarding the cruise ship on November 23
• Day 3 (at sea)
• Days 4-5 (Falkland Islands)
• Day 6 (at sea)
• Days 7-8-9-10-11 (South Georgia Island)
• Day 12 (at sea)
• Days 13-14-15-16-17 (Antarctic Peninsula)
• Days 18-19 (at sea)
• Day 20 (Ushuaia) debarkation, domestic flight to Buenos Aires

As optional was offered a 6-night/7-day "Land Tour" package extension (Dec 10 through 17)

• Day 20 (flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires, hotel overnight)
• Day 21 (flight from Buenos Aires to Foz do Iguazu/Cataratas Airport, Brazil) to access Iguazu Falls
• Days 22-23-24 (Iguazu Falls), optional helicopter tour
• Day 24 (flight from Iguazu to Rio de Janeiro )
• Days 25-26 (Rio de Janeiro)
• Day 27 (transfer from the hotel to Rio de Janeiro Airport)

Antarctica 2020-2022 Itineraries

In December 2019, Scenic Cruises announced Eclipse ship's inaugural cruise to Antarctica by launching the program "Antarctica and The Americas 2020-2022" and introducing new escorted land tours (each with max capacity 20 tourists).

Next are listed program's Antarctica itineraries, with prices per person (Verandah Suite double-occupancy cabin rates).

• 8-day (March 5, 2020, themed "Taste of Argentina and Brazil") with fares from GBP 14,930 pp
• 9-day (November 8, 2020, themed "Patagonian Adventure") with fares from GBP 16,565 pp
• 7-day (October 4, 2020, themed "Costa Rica Nature and Wildlife") with fares from GBP 9,905 pp
• 11-day (October 9, 2020, themed "Highlights of Peru") with fares from GBP 10,905 pp
• 18-22-day (January 30, 2021, themed "Highlights of Peru with Galapagos and Amazon Cruising") with fares from GBP 23,245 pp
• 16-day (February 15, 2022, Antarctica) with fares from GBP 10,780 pp
• 11-day (February 18, 2022, themed "Highlights of Peru") with fares from GBP 14,640 pp

Early bookings received as complimentary upgrades and bonuses:

• Free Fight (business-class) - select itineraries
• Free Door-to-Door car transfers (all itineraries)
• 10% Earlybird Discount
• GBP 500 Early Payment Discount (bookings payed in full by December 31, 2019).

Inaugural itineraries 2018-2019

The following tables show ship's inaugural cruise itineraries by destination, with indicative prices per person (lowest category cabin rates in USD). Unfortunately, megayacht's planned delivery dates (August 2018, January 2019, April 2019) were re-scheduled (the last time - for August 15, 2019). All bookings received full refunds. Rebooked deals received 25% future booking discount (based on rebooked cruise cost).

(2018) 13-day Inaugural Transatlantic cruise from Barcelona to Miami (prices from USD 7340 pp)

(2018) 13-day Inaugural Caribbean cruise to Cuba roundtrip from Miami (prices from USD 11800 pp)

(2018) 13-day Inaugural South American cruise from Valparaiso to Ushuaia (prices from USD 9800 pp)

(2018) 20-day Inaugural Antarctica, cruise to South Georgia and Falkland Islands (prices from USD 24800 pp)

(2019) 14-day, Inaugural Mediterranean cruise from Istanbul to Venice (prices from USD 9850 pp)

(2019) 10-day Inaugural British Isles cruise from Dublin to Bergen (prices from USD 6600 pp)

Next table shows the inaugural cruise (maiden voyage) from Iceland to Canada, with prices from ~USD 8650 pp.

2 days, one-way from Reykjavik to Quebec City Reykjavik$8635

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This Epic Antarctica Cruise Offers Adventures Like Helicopter Rides, Submarine Trips, and Whale Sightings

Luxury expedition cruise Scenic Eclipse offers a stunning new perspective on Antarctica.

"You know the Drake Passage can be terrifying?" replied my motion-sickness-prone dad, speaking of the infamously rough body of water between Cape Horn and the Antarctic Peninsula , after I'd informed him that I was heading to the world's greatest wilderness on a 13-day Antarctica in Depth voyage.

That potentially wild rite of passage is the price paid for the privilege of experiencing the pristine majesty and serenity of an entirely ice-clad continent bigger than the United States and Mexico combined.

I was sanguine. I've traveled rough seas on everything from tramp steamers to a full-size replica of HMS Bounty . But never have I experienced such astonishingly smooth sailing as aboard the Scenic Eclipse , a veritable game-changer that launched in April 2019 as the world's most advanced and luxurious expedition vessel.

On our second day heading south from Ushuaia, Argentina , the "Drake Lake" briefly turned into the "Drake Shake," with swells of 20 feet that would have sent the crockery flying on other ships. But the Scenic Eclipse 's cutting-edge oversize stabilizers held her steady. The 551-foot-long, 228-passenger (200 in polar waters) Discovery Yacht sliced through the swells like a laser beam cutting through ice. I dined comfortably as I watched albatross skim the waves and a screaming wind slice streaks of foam off the whitecaps.

Next morning, I raised my stateroom's electronic blackout curtain to a thrillingly quintessential Antarctic view: Electric-blue icebergs floated in an ink-black sea framed by towering, snow-covered mountains laden with great crevassed glaciers. We were "anchored" in Marguerite Bay, some 75 miles south of the Antarctic Circle. (Well, not quite anchored. The Polar Class 6-rated vessel employs computerized GPS dynamic positioning to stay glued in place, using thrusters and its revolutionary Azipod propulsion system featuring twin electric motors housed in propeller pods — each capable of rotating independently through 360 degrees — outside the ship's hull. With no throbbing diesel engines rattling the cutlery, we were as one with Antarctica's otherworldly serenity .)

Scenic's Discovery Team of polar and naturalist experts entertained us during our passage with fascinating lectures on Antarctic glaciers, whales of the Southern Ocean, penguins, and the infamous Scott versus Amundsen race to the South Pole. For the next week, my fellow travelers and I would go ashore daily, or partake of Zodiac cruises, sea kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and first-of-a-kind James Bond-worthy indulgences that elevate polar cruising to the level of a 007 movie.

This being the tail end of austral summer, temperatures hovered just above freezing. Scenic provides a waterproof, fleece-lined, hooded jacket for every guest. But once we were zipping in the Zodiacs across choppy waters to Horseshoe Island for our first landfall, the biting wind sent the thermometer plunging. I was glad I wore two extra fleece jackets, plus warm fleece leggings beneath waterproof pants.

Two Adélie penguins waddled the pebbly shoreline. A Weddell seal bobbed beside a neon-green-and-blue ice floe; two others snoozed atop the snow, totally uncaring of our human presence. Far out in the fjord, humpback whales exhaled steamy plumes. The next few days would deliver ever more sensational all-star wildlife encounters .

That afternoon presented a unique and unforgettable highlight as I strapped into one of Scenic Eclipse 's two remarkably quiet Airbus H130-T2 helicopters and lifted off for a 30-minute flightseeing adventure. The polar landscapes appeared even more spectacular as we swooped low over miles-wide glaciers and vast ice sheets receding into an all-white infinity. Below, our sleek eight-deck vessel seemed dwarfed.

Before Scenic Eclipse launched, heli-flightseeing in Antarctica was the preserve of private megayachts. It's also the first expedition ship with its own submersible for submarine Antarctica adventures. And each of 114 spacious staterooms is a stylishly contemporary suite with an entire wall of glass opening to a broad balcony (which made up for the limited public deck space).

The next morning, I used my balcony rail like a tripod to photograph kayakers paddling among the ice floes of Holtedahl Bay. A snow flurry had cleared and the waters, dead calm beneath a slate-gray sky, were punctuated by cyan icebergs and yellow and red kayaks. Suddenly, a humpback whale emerged, exhaled, then dove, trailing its flukes in the air.

The interior of Antarctica is a desolate, lifeless environment. But marine life is astonishingly abundant thanks to the Antarctic Convergence, a circumpolar strip of merging oceans marked by an upwelling of deep, nutrient-rich waters that nourish a phenomenal profusion of phytoplankton and, in turn, krill. Resembling tiny shrimp, these small invertebrates travel in massive swarms that can stretch for miles — both wide and deep — forming the prime food source for whales, seals, penguins , and other birds.

Later that morning, I bundled up for my first Zodiac cruise and, in the afternoon, donned a dry suit and slipped into a kayak to paddle the slushy sea off Prospect Point. Icebergs as phantasmagorical as Henry Moore's abstract sculptures floated out of the mist. Their haunting beauty held me spellbound. Both crabeater and Weddell seals — cream-colored and gray, respectively — snoozed atop flatter ice floes, while a few lone Adélie penguins had also hauled out, perhaps to escape hungry leopard seals. I captured a penguin for posterity as it dove, wings spread, into its own reflection.

I loved photographing during gloomy, moody afternoons such as this. The soft, subdued, even light allowed for perfect exposure without extreme contrast and ugly shadows.

In late afternoon, the weather cleared for a bluebird day ideal for a polar plunge off the ship's stern. Amazingly, almost half of the 165 guests opted to dive into the 32-degree water. They emerged shivering, exhilarated, and craving the ship's top-deck hot tubs or Senses Spa steam room and sauna.

Notwithstanding the 5,920-square-foot spa, the plush lounges, and my stateroom's boutique hotel comforts (and butler service), I'd been somewhat skeptical about Scenic's claim of "setting the benchmark for ultra-luxury cruising ." But dining that night in the 10-guests-only Night Market, I grasped Scenic Eclipse 's defining distinction. Where other upscale expedition ships offer only one or two restaurants, the Scenic Eclipse boasts eight. Six are gourmet, including Sushi @ Koko's, Lumière for contemporary French cuisine, and Elements for Italian fusion. At Night Market, a young Filipina chef named Strawberry conjured a mouthwatering panegyric to Middle East cuisine. And at the invitation-only Chef's Table dégustation, I savored 14 creative dishes curated by executive chef Alexander Parahovnik, including a cigar-themed Mexican-style flauta served from a smoke-filled humidor into an ashtray with a crumbled gray veggie for ash.

"We're different because we've learned how to marry extra luxury with expedition," operations manager Jason Flesher told Travel + Leisure . "For example, we're the first ship to offer commercial submarine dives south of the Antarctic Circle."

The vessel's futuristic, seven-person U-Boat Worx Cruise Sub seemed like something MI6's Q had a hand in designing. I sure felt like James Bond as I settled into my seat within one of the submersible's twin 18-inch-thick acrylic spheres. Hovering above the seabed at almost 200 feet down, I marveled at giant sponges, otherworldly jellyfish, ghostly looking icefish (glycerol in their clear, hemoglobin-free blood acts as an antifreeze), and starfish as colorful as those on a coral reef. All were illuminated by our sub's spotlights. (Scenic cruises are all-inclusive except the submersible and helicopter rides, and spa services. Even the gratuities are included for wallet-free cruising.)

During the next two days, we disinfected our boots and scrubbed our outer leggings before wet landings ashore to visit gentoo penguin rookeries at Neko Harbor, Cuverville Island, and Orne Harbor. The adorable birds seemed oblivious to our presence (we were briefed not to approach the wildlife, but this wasn't explained to the penguins) as they waddled along well-worn lanes in the snow, fed their young chicks, and tended to their pebble nests. As we gradually moved north along the Antarctic Peninsula, we encountered fur seals, Antarctic shags, snow petrels, and chinstrap penguin colonies — including atop the wind-blasted black spire of 938-foot-high Spigot Peak (which we hiked to, plodding uphill through deep snow with the aid of poles).

In Antarctica , the weather can change on a dime. On day nine, after a sunny morning ashore at the old, bone-strewn whaling station of Mikkelsen Harbor, a storm system socked in as we repositioned to Cierva Cove for our last Zodiac outing. We were blitzed by snowflakes as we zipped between honeycombed brash ice and Instagram-worthy icebergs that had calved off the glaciers, stirring up nutrients, bringing an abundance of seals, penguins, and whales.

It seemed like humpbacks were foraging all around us. Individuals would emerge for an instant to gulp a mouthful of krill, or breathe, then dive and appear minutes later somewhere else. Just as I'd aim my camera in anticipation of that hoped-for perfect tail shot, another whale would pop up nearby. On one occasion, three whales emerged together just 20 yards from our Zodiac. It's difficult to conceive of how enormous these behemoth mammals are until one appears next to your relatively tiny inflatable.

After two hours, with numb fingers and the light fading, we headed back to the luxurious comforts of the Scenic Eclipse . As we arrived, we encountered one last humpback whale circling the vessel as the clouds broke, bathing the scene in evanescent early evening sunlight. I clicked the shutter one last time as the whale exhaled, then submerged and disappeared, leaving me with an indelible memory of Antarctica's unimaginably impactful enchantment.

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11 Night Scenic Eclipse Antarctica in Depth Cruise

Experience the voyage of a lifetime, exploring the spectacular icescapes and wildlife of the Antarctic Peninsula on board luxury discovery yacht, Scenic Eclipse

Cruise Antarctica's pristine, icy waters in luxury on board Scenic Eclipse, and discover unique marine and bird life via offshore excursions and landings by Zodiac®, kayak, helicopter or on foot with expert guides. Embarking from Ushuaia at the southernmost point of Argentina, this incredible 12 day/11 night cruise follows the route of Antarctica's early explorers via the Drake Passage. Before reaching the Peninsula, learn about Antarctica's history, awe-inspiring landscapes and remarkable wildlife from the Scenic Eclipse Discovery Team. Between excursions, make the most of the all-inclusive food and drinks and luxurious guest facilities on board, or simply watch the glaciers, icebergs and ice floes gently drift past from your stateroom's private terrace.

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Unique marine and bird life

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Discovery Excursions via Zodiac®, kayak and stand-up paddleboard

Gourmet dining, open bar and in-suite mini-bar replenished daily

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• Food and beverages throughout your cruise, including in-suite beverage and dining service
• A full mini-bar stocked with wines, Champagne and spirits personalised to your preference
• Butler service in every suite
• Engaging lectures and education programs with onboard experts
• Scenic Discovery excursions by Zodiac
• Full kayak program and stand-up paddle boarding
• Complimentary expedition parka and water bottle, plus use of special polar boots

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• One night's accommodation in Buenos Aires pre-cruise (total journey duration 12 nights/13 days)
• Return economy flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia pre and post-cruise
• Transfers to and from your accommodation in Buenos Aires and the port in Ushuaia

This journey begins with an overnight stay in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and includes return flights to Ushuaia where the cruise embarks on an 11-night return journey to the Antarctic Peninsula via the Drake Passage. Walk into Luxury will be happy to arrange pre and post-cruise transfers and extensions in Chile and Argentina, including Patagonia .

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Welcome aboard Scenic Eclipse. Settle into your luxurious suite and acquaint yourself with the world-class facilities of your Discovery Yacht. Toast the start of your voyage with new friends as you sail away from South America and cruise through the Beagle Channel. Sit back, relax and watch the Andean mountains of Tierra del Fuego pass by from the comfort of your private verandah.

Included : Dinner

Days 2 to 3

Enjoy a leisurely sleep-in as you get comfortable with the rhythm of the ocean as the ship sails the Drake Passage. The experienced crew are available to assist you with whatever you need. To prepare for your first Antarctic landing, join an introductory presentation by the Discovery Team in the ship's state-of-the-art theatre. Relax and enjoy the bars, lounges, dining, and wellness facilities as you cruise towards Antarctica.

Included : All meals and beverages

Days 4 to 9

At once tranquil and overwhelming, arriving in Antarctica for the first time is unlike anything you have experienced. Open your floor-to-ceiling sliding doors and step out onto the private verandah of your suite as you gently drift past icebergs, striking glaciers and mountain peaks towering out of the ocean, looking out for local wildlife such as penguins, seals, and whales.

Scenic Eclipse's Discovery Team is on hand to share their expertise, answer all your questions and lead incredible activities, such as Zodiac excursions, landings, and hikes. If you're feeling adventurous, you can go kayaking or stand-up paddle boarding, peacefully gliding along the water past towering icebergs.

For an extra special experience, capture the majesty of Antarctica from the air with a scenic flight on Scenic Eclipse's onboard helicopter (additional costs apply).

Due to the extraordinary nature of the region, your daily adventures depend on the ice, sea and weather conditions. The experienced Captain and Discovery Team will adjust the route and itinerary to ensure an unforgettable experience in this special place with the safety of passengers, crew and Antarctica's fragile environment in mind.

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Farewell your adventure in the icy lands of the White Continent and set sail heading north to South America, sharing memories of your experiences with your new friends. Cruising the Drake Passage back to the so-called "End of the World", there is plenty of time to indulge in the ultra-luxury of Scenic Eclipse and reflect on the magic of the Southern Ocean and the life that calls it home.

After an exceptional journey, your voyage ends this morning as you farewell the crew in Ushuaia. Disembark after breakfast and board your flight to Buenos Aires, taking away memories of a truly unforgettable experience.

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Scenic Eclipse to Recommence Ultra-Luxury Yacht Expedition Voyages to Antarctica

• September 23, 2021

Scenic Eclipse , The World’s First Discovery Yacht™, will be one of the first cruises to return to Antarctica when it resumes sailing its ultra-luxury expedition voyages starting January 7, 2022.

Scenic’s 13-day “Antarctica in Depth” voyage takes in the endless, pristine landscapes of Antarctica and its unique wildlife, as awe-inspiring and unchanged as the day that man first set eyes upon them. And after nearly two years of no cruise visitors, Scenic is eager to share these treasured moments. Departing Ushuaia, Argentina, guests spend six full days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, often with multiple shore visits per day made possible by the limit of 200 guests on board Scenic Eclipse. Highlights vary, depending on weather conditions, and may include navigating the stunning seven-mile-long Lemaire Channel where steep cliffs hem in the iceberg-filled passage, the chance to visit a working scientific base and discuss life in these harsh conditions with the staff, exploring an abandoned whaling station, climbing to the rim of a volcanic crater, and, if conditions are favorable, the opportunity to cross the Antarctic Circle at latitude 66°33’ South.

Included daily excursions range from active to awe-inspiring: cruising among the ice formations in Zodiacs, navigating kayaks or paddleboards amongst icebergs while whales feed below, stepping ashore to view (and photograph) the vast penguin rookeries and seals, and taking hikes with expert marine biologists and geologists on pristine paths – to name a few.

For a truly unique experiences, guests are welcome aboard the yacht’s custom-built six-guest submarine, Scenic Neptune, which offers inspiring journeys deep below the ocean surface with 280° views of nature and rich marine life in their true habitat. Or they may wish to soar above the horizon in one of two state-of-the-art, six-guest Airbus helicopters that offer vistas not seen by any other method.

Scenic Eclipse offers multiple indulgent spaces and experiences on board. Lectures and education programs from the expert Discovery Team in the yacht’s state-of-the-art theater, and entertainment produced by “B My Guest” are interspersed with time enjoying many of the on-board luxuries. The expansive 5,920ft² Senses Spa offers a host of spaces for relaxation and wellbeing, while the dedicated PURE: yoga and Pilates studio and POWER: gym help maintain fitness and wellness. With up to 10 dining choices on board, the reimagined Yacht Club offers spacious and casual dining experiences – with an extended indoor dining area, alfresco outdoor dining, and staff-served food islands. The Night Markets @ Koko’s takes inspiration from the night markets and street food from around Asia, India and the Middle East, and Sushi @ Koko’s, the authentic Japanese restaurant, has added window seating due to its popularity. Deck 10, the yacht’s top level, has a new Panorama Bar, with deck chairs and lounges as well as new cabanas with lounges and privacy curtains – all with easy access to two of the yacht’s Vitality Pools and unfettered views of the world.

Other enhancements throughout the yacht include temperature-controlled plunge pools on the Spa deck, a new partnership with internationally recognized ESPA, and recent refinement of the Senses Spa area with additional manicure and pedicure areas. The PURE: Yoga & Pilates studio, with its serene interiors, offers guests a selection of included classes and new additions to holistic therapy, sessions from Aerial Yoga, TRX, Mindfulness meditation and unique Tibetan sound bowl healing classes.

Guests can cruise with complete confidence knowing that Scenic Group’s dedicated Health & Safety Steering Committee ensures all guests’ wellbeing and safety is taken care of to the highest standard. All guests and crew must be fully vaccinated. On embarkation, all guests are given a Rapid Antigen test (no additional cost) and temperature checks are ongoing. Social distancing and use of air filter masks when moving around public spaces is asked of the guests. Scenic Eclipse’s near 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio means attentive and personalized service and the status of having up to 10 dining experiences and nine bars and lounges ensures plenty of open space. State-of-the-art HVAC systems provide 100% fresh air through a three-stage air purification process to the spacious all-balcony suites and public areas, while advanced HEPA filtrations, and rapid response protocols to any COVID-19 positive test contribute to the safety of all aboard.

Scenic Group works closely with relevant bodies, including CLIA and the local government authorities, to ensure operations adhere to all necessary guidelines. Details on the increased health and safety protocols can be found at www.scenicusa.com/assurance-oceans.

In celebration of the return to Antarctica, Scenic is offering 2-for-1 business class flights and up to 20% off select 2022 Antarctica sailings when the booking is paid in full within 12 months of sailing or 48 hours (if booked with less than 12 months before departure). Scenic is also offering a book three suites and get one free when you book select Jan-Mar 2022 Antarctica & South America sailings. Scenic’s Flexible Booking Policy allows guests to defer their travel plans or cancel up to 60 days prior to departure with no additional booking fees (third party fees may apply). Visit www.scenicusa.com for offer details.

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has grown over its 35-year history to include award-winning, truly all-inclusive river and ocean cruises and handcrafted land journeys that take guests to many of the world’s most fascinating destinations. In 2019, Scenic introduced Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yacht™. Hosting just 228 guests (200 in polar regions), the Discovery Yacht offers a 1:1 guest-to-staff ratio, butler service, up to10 dining experiences, a 5,920 ft² luxury Senses Spa, yoga and Pilates studio, Vitality Pools and nine bars and lounges, two state-of-the-art helicopters, a six-guest submarine and an up to 20-member expert Discovery Team. Offering an extraordinary 6-star ultra-luxury experience for guests at destinations throughout the world. Scenic will launch a second Discovery Yacht, Scenic Eclipse II, planned to launch in 2023. Scenic is part of Scenic Group, which includes Emerald Cruises, Mayflower Cruises & Tours and Evergreen Tours.

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Additional information on these and other cruises, brochures and reservations can be obtained via travel advisors; or in the US: www.scenicusa.com, phone (844) 788-7985, [email protected]. Brochures can also be downloaded directly from the websites.

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Escape on the voyage of a lifetime to The White Continent. The 2024/2025 itineraries will be the fifth season that Scenic has been covering the Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia. This means they have unparalleled expertise in the area and offer incredible immersive experiences. Explore Antarctica, South Georgia, the Falkland Islands and the Ross Sea in ultra luxury on board a Scenic ship. 

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Antarctica in Depth – This itinerary is perfect for first-time travellers to Antarctica. It gives an in-depth introduction the peninsula highlights, with trips to Deception Island and Paradise Bay. Discover the breathtaking scenery and abundance of wildlife which will leave you wanting more. 

Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands – Here, you can find a greater variety of wildlife than in the Galapagos Islands. Get up close and personal with the largest king penguin colony in the world. If you want an even more immersive experience, this voyage is for you. 

Beyond the Antarctic Circle – This voyage pushes further south than most ships dare to go. Few travellers go this far so it is truly experiencing the most hidden gems of Antarctica, including a trip to the rarely visited Marguerite Bay. 

East Antarctica and the Ross Sea – This journey is available to a limited number of guests per year. An exclusive, adventurous and luxurious trip to a seldom-explored region. Experience otherworldly landscapes, such as the Dry Valley, and see the world’s largest Adélie penguin rookeries. 

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• Meals as listed
• Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
• Port taxes and charges
• All tipping and gratuities
• Complimentary beverages
• Engaging lectures and education program with on board experts
• Scenic Discovery excursions by Zodiac
• Full kayak program and stand-up paddle boarding
• Complimentary expedition parka and water bottle, plus use of special polar boots
• Travel Insurance
• Personal Expenses
• Flight costs (please request a quote)
• Additional excursions during free time
• Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
• Buenos Aires Hotel tax (up to $ 2 per person/night) - paid at checkout
• Select drinks including a very small number of rare, fine and vintage wines, champagnes and spirits are not included in the package and may be available at an additional charge
• Passport or Visa fees
• All travel invoice risks. We strongly recommend you to take out comprehensive travel insurance with a reputable insurance company to cover you against risks associated with your tour. Including cover for loss of luggage, medical expense, and cost and expenses incurred due to cancellations, delays, or other disruptions

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The eclipse in Antarctica aboard the Scenic Eclipse

Do you want to experience an eclipse on board a luxury yacht in Antarctica? With the Scenic Eclipse , now it’s possible!

Witnessing a solar eclipse is always a spectacular event, but so is experiencing a fully all-inclusive cruise to Antarctica aboard an exclusive luxury yacht. What if it were possible to have both experiences at the same time?

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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours will offer this extraordinary opportunity to 200 guests who will come aboard the first Discovery Yacht in the world, the Scenic Eclipse , on November 21, 2021. In fact, it will be possible to see a total solar eclipse on December 4, 2021, when the yacht will be positioned in the Sandwich Island archipelago in Antarctica.

The November 21, 2021 departure will offer the possibility to combine an extraordinary itinerary to discover the Antarctic, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands, with the opportunity to witness an incredible eclipse event.

For this exceptional occasion, the Scenic Discovery Team will be joined by two former NASA scientists and a world-renowned astrologer to make the most of this fantastic adventure: Dr. Karen Knierman, Dr. Patrick Young and Rachel Frances Gordon.

Scenic Eclipse

The Scenic Eclipse is an elegant yacht created following the highest safety standards and offering unrivaled opportunities to explore to region, with a completely all-inclusive package. The max capacity for guests on board is 228 guests (200 when traveling to the polar regions), and the accommodations include large suites with balconies, 10 possible dining experiences, butler service for all guests, a full choice of shore excursions, full use of the Senses Spa, gym, and much more.

The Scenic Eclipse also has two helicopters that will afford guests the opportunity to admire the Antarctic from above and a submarine, the Scenic Neptune , which will allow them to go to up to 300 meters below the surface.

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Onboard Obsession: Exploring Antarctica by Helicopter Aboard the Scenic Eclipse Expedition Ship

By Stefanie Waldek

Onboard Obsession is a new series that explores the can't-miss highlights of the best-loved cruises—from the shore excursions to book to the spa treatments too relaxing to pass up.

On your first Antarctica cruise, the continent's icy peaks will rise on the horizon as you sail ever southward, providing you with the first glimpse of the land you're hoping to set foot upon. In my case, I flung open my curtains one morning to see sculptural icebergs just off my personal balcony, behind which were looming glaciers hundreds of feet tall, with snow-laced summits towering thousands of feet above them.

For most visitors to Antarctica, these sea-level views are the bulk of how one visually takes in the continent, save for any hikes up hills or climbs to mountain ridges. But a very lucky few are provided another vantage point: a bird's-eye panorama through the window of a helicopter.

The Scenic Eclipse luxury expedition ship has two Airbus H130-T2 helicopters.

I had the fortune to visit Antarctica years ago, and I was not just captivated by the White Continent, but I became absolutely obsessed with it. I had long harbored a fascination with Antarctica—for some 20 years, in fact—but after my first visit, it went into overdrive. In waking hours, I'd voraciously consume Antarctic literature. At night, I'd dream about it.

So when I had the chance to venture south for a return visit, this time on an Antarctica cruise aboard the luxury expedition ship   Scenic Eclipse, I was more than eager to pack my bags. Antarctic fixation aside, there were two (or technically three) things that caught my eye about the ship: a pair of Airbus H130-T2 helicopters and a custom-designed six-passenger submersible. As someone who always picks the window seat for the overhead view of the world, I couldn't wait to get up in the air and peek down at Antarctica’s expansive sheets of ice. 

Several long flights and a fortunately smooth Drake Passage crossing later, I was in the prep room adjacent to the helipad on the top deck of  Scenic Eclipse .  I am, admittedly, a nervous helicopter passenger. (Stick me on a fixed-wing aircraft, however, and I'm be happy as can be.) But my fear melted the moment we lifted into the sky, our ship shrinking beneath us, and the vastness of Antarctica expanding in every direction.

When you're sitting on the edge of a Zodiac, or perhaps on your cabin's balcony , it's hard to get an accurate read on scale in Antarctica. After all, there are very few man-made structures around to help you get your bearings. A glacier that might seem just a few hundred feet away could actually be distant by a half mile or more, or a mountain peak might be thousands of feet higher than you thought. But as your helicopter takes off, you can use the ship as a reference point, and all of a sudden, Antarctica's immensity comes into focus. Beyond the mountains that surround the ship are more bays and more mountains and more glaciers—all as far as the eye can see.

I couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sense of existentialism as I gazed out at the distant horizon. It's like seeing the  Pale Blue Dot photograph of Earth for the first time, but with your own eyes, rather than through a spacecraft's camera—you truly feel insignificant in a strangely liberating way.

Impressive as the views of Antarctica from land are, it can be hard to get a read on Antarctica's scale until you're in the air, the writer says. 

And, oh, the feeling of zipping along those unreachable rocky crests, swooping down low over monumental glaciers with deep blue crevasses scarring their porcelain faces—it's indescribably exhilarating, like experiencing an IMAX film as the cinematographer rather than a member of the audience. When we finally spent our last few minutes in the air circling the beautiful ship, I had a new appreciation for our safe harbor in the middle of this inexorable wilderness.

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Back on board the self-described "discovery yacht" Scenic Eclipse , there were plenty of onboard offerings, including seven restaurants (plus room service and other specialty dining experiences, like a chef's table tasting menu); the Senses Spa, with its treatment rooms, plunge pools, and fitness center; and the onboard entertainment spanning lectures to operatic concerts. But without question, the helicopter flight was the star of the show. Many passengers booked the tours not just once, but several times over—despite the significant price tag of about $700 for a 30-minute flight.

I will note, though, that while my aerial adventure filled me with unbridled emotion, there are some concerns about helicopter operations in Antarctica—and as a visitor to the White Continent, it's crucial to consider them. The first is the vehicle's impact on wildlife. Like the vast majority of cruise lines operating in Antarctica, the company is a member of the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO), which has strict regulations for all tourist operations down south, not only in terms of guest and crew safety, but also wildlife and environmental protection . Thus helicopter pilots, including those that work for Scenic, must adhere to a strict set of rules, such as maintaining a certain distance from concentrations of wildlife like penguin colonies. With those restrictions in place, I felt comfortable taking the flight.

Then one needs to consider the dangerous conditions in Antarctica. Helicopters are subject to the ever-changing weather; it's not uncommon to have blue skies one moment and a blizzard-like whiteout just minutes later. There are also phenomena like katabatic winds that rush down mountain slopes—potentially at hurricane speeds. While accidents are relatively uncommon in Antarctica, rescue in the remote region is difficult, which makes every flight a somewhat risky one. Unlike on most helicopter rides, you need to be prepared to be stranded on an icy slope if something goes wrong; you're told to wear much of your cold-weather gear during the ride, though that is recommended every time you leave the ship.

Antarctica is a harsh, unforgiving environment, but it is an extraordinary one. During any visit, it will constantly demand your respect, reminding you that you are just a visitor there. For me, my Antarctic helicopter ride only added to my reverence for the extreme continent, whose vast geologic and glaciological features are perhaps best appreciated from above, where both the beauty and fragility of our planet is most apparent.

That is, after all, the ultimate purpose of Antarctic tourism. While we need to ensure the preservation of the environment, a visit to Antarctica—and a helicopter flight above it—provided me with an entirely new perspective of the planet that will have a lasting impact on my day-to-day life. Though I long for the day I get to see the Earth from the vantage point of outer space , I think my helicopter ride above Antarctica has given me plenty of food for thought. For now, anyway.

Antarctica in Depth

13 Days - Scenic Eclipse

Experience Antarctica in Depth on this 13 day all-inclusive 6-star cruise which begins with a pre-night in Buenos Aires and a flight down to Ushuaia where you will board the Scenic Eclipse. View vast icescapes, mountains and an abundance of wildlife. Remote, pristine and undeniably beautiful, this awe-inspiring region of untouched icescapes, mountains rising from the sea, and incredible, diverse wildlife will literally take your breath away. Mountains that have never felt human footfall and an abundance of wildlife greet you as you cruise on the World’s First Discovery Yachts. Wake up to spectacular scenery and ice-filled channels, spend your days marvelling at the many wonders along the Antarctic Peninsula. Set out exploring via Zodiac, kayak, helicopter and submarine, and immerse yourself in the spectacle. The constantly changing weather, scenery and colours provide unique opportunities for professional and amateur photographers alike, leaving you awestruck with memories that will last a lifetime.

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Itinerary Highlights

• 228-guest luxurious Discovery Yacht  
• 100% spacious Verandah suites  
• An exclusive Enrich experience in Lerwick 24 
• Free choice shore excursions in five ports
• Discovery Leaders on board
• Broad range of active discovery excursions
• Discover the diversity of species at Inverewe Gardens
• Complimentary on board polar boots
• And all tipping and gratuities both on board and onshore

Itinerary in Brief

• Day 1: Buenos Aires Pre-Night
• Day 2: Fly Buenos Aires - Ushuaia 
• Day 3-4: At Sea 
• Day 5-10: Antarctic Peninsula

Day 11-12: At Sea

• Day 13: Fly Ushuaia - Buenos Aires

Day 1: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Latin passion and European Romance define the beautiful city of Buenos Aires, a dynamic mecca known for its wide-ranging architectural styles, contemporary and historic arts, and culinary pleasures and parrillas (steakhouses). You have one nights' accommodation included in Buenos Aires this evening so feel free to explore this vibrant city at your leisure.

Day 2: Fly Buenos Aires to Ushuaia

Your journey into wonder begins as you fly from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, known as the southernmost city in the world, where the crew will warmly greet you as you board Scenic Eclipse. Settle into your handsomely appointed suite and acquaint yourself with the luxurious facilities of your Discovery Yacht. Toast the start of your voyage at the welcome cocktail reception hosted by the Captain who will introduce your expert Discovery Leaders and their team. Set sail and cruise through the Beagle Channel and admire the dramatic views of the Andean mountains of Tierra del Fuego from the comfort of your private verandah.

Day 3-4: At Sea Crossing the Drake

Relax and enjoy the amazing facilities of your floating resort as you cruise towards the Antarctic Peninsula. An entertaining presentation by the Discovery Team in the state-of-the-art theatre will excite you for what’s to come, or relax in your suite and watch the live streaming on your TV. Your palate will be delighted as you explore the extensive range of dining options, or a butler will serve you as you dine in-suite. The first sightings of icebergs and snow-capped mountains signal that you have reached the Antarctic Peninsula.

Day 5-10: Antarctic Pensinsula

Due to the extraordinary nature of the region, a host of choices are now open and, depending on the ice and weather conditions, the Antarctic Peninsula is yours to explore. Your experienced Discovery Team Leaders, who have made countless journeys to Antarctica, will use their expertise to design your voyage from day to day, making the most of 18–20 hours of daylight. Discovery Partake in daily Scenic Discovery excursions. Cruise on the Zodiacs around ice formations, step onto islands to view vast penguin rookeries and seals. Kayak around icebergs and hear the ice cracking and whales feeding below. Your expert Captain and crew will navigate some of the most beautiful waterways which may include traversing the stunning 11-kilometre-long Lemaire Channel where steep cliffs hem in the iceberg-filled passage just 700 metres wide at its narrowest point. There may be the chance to visit a working scientific base and discuss life in these harsh conditions with the staff. In late February and March, if conditions are favourable, there may be the opportunity to cross the Antarctic Circle at latitude 66°33’ South.

Farewell your adventure in the icy lands and set sail heading north to the continent of South America. Share memories of your experiences with new-found friends.

Day 13: Ushuaia to Buenos Aires

Your cruise ends this morning as you farewell the crew. Disembark after breakfast to fly to Buenos Aires, taking away memories of a truly unforgettable experience.

**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation. **Single supplements may apply

Cabin Details

Verandah suite (a).

Located on deck 8, 32m2, private verandah, luxury king size Scenic Slumber bed, separate lounge area and sleeping zone, luxury bathroom amenities, butler service, early morning tea and coffee service, in-suite beverage and dining service, mini-bar including illy coffee and specialty teas (restocked daily) & HDTV and Bose sound system.

Deluxe Verandah Suite (AA)

Located on deck 8, 34m2, private verandah, luxury king size Scenic Slumber bed, separate lounge area and sleeping zone, luxury bathroom amenities, butler service, early morning tea and coffee service, in-suite beverage and dining service, mini-bar including illy coffee and specialty teas (restocked daily) & HDTV and Bose sound system.

Grand Deluxe Verandah Suite (AD)

Located on deck 8, 40m2, private verandah, luxury king size Scenic Slumber bed, separate lounge area and sleeping zone, luxury bathroom amenities, butler service, early morning tea and coffee service, in-suite beverage and dining service, mini-bar including illy coffee and specialty teas (restocked daily) & HDTV and Bose sound system.

Spa Suite (SA)

Located on deck 9, 50m2, double size Philippe Starck designed spa bath overlooking private verandah, steam shower with oversized head and light therapy, dual vanity basins and luxurious amenities, separate lounge area with reading chair, complimentary one hour spa treatment per suite, complimentary laundry service, private verandah, luxury king size four poster Slumber Bed, luxury bathroom amenities, butler service, early morning tea and coffee service, in-suite beverage and dining service, mini-bar including illy coffee and specialty teas (restocked daily) & HDTV and Bose sound system.

Panorama Suite (P)

Located on deck 8, 110m2, spacious terrace with sun lounges, bedroom suite with reading alcove and desk, separate lounge and dining area with a four-seat dining table and cinema surround HDTV, luxury bathroom (including steam shower, full bath, dual vanity and VIP amenities), complimentary one-hour spa treatment per suite, complimentary laundry service, priority dining in specialty restaurants, priority choice of shore excursions, VIP embarkation and disembarkation, private verandah, luxury king size Scenic Slumber bed, butler service, early morning tea and coffee service, in-suite beverage and dining service, mini-bar including illy coffee and specialty teas (restocked daily) & Bose sound system.

Grand Panorama Suite (GP)

Located on deck 6, 115m2, spacious terrace with sun lounges, bedroom suite with reading alcove and desk, separate lounge and dining area with a four-seat dining table and cinema surround HDTV, luxury bathroom (including steam shower, full bath, dual vanity and VIP amenities), complimentary one-hour spa treatment per suite, complimentary laundry service, priority dining in specialty restaurants, priority choice of shore excursions, VIP embarkation and disembarkation, private verandah, luxury king size Scenic Slumber bed, butler service, early morning tea and coffee service, in-suite beverage and dining service, mini-bar including illy coffee and specialty teas (restocked daily) & Bose sound system.

Owner's Penthouse Suite (OP)

Located on deck 9, 195m2, spacious 60m2 terrace with outdoor lounge area, sun lounges and private jacuzzi, in-suite dining with seating for up to eight guests, personalised min-bar restocked daily, dual steam shower, therapeutic spa bath, guest powder room, VIP amenities, complimentary one-hour spa treatment per suite, complimentary laundry service, priority dining in specialty restaurants, priority choice of shore excursions, VIP embarkation and disembarkation, luxury king size Scenic Slumber bed, butler service, early morning tea and coffee service, in-suite beverage and dining service & Bose sound system.

Verandah Suite (B)

Located on deck 7, 32m2, private verandah, luxury king size Scenic Slumber bed, separate lounge area and sleeping zone, luxury bathroom amenities, butler service, early morning tea and coffee service, in-suite beverage and dining service, mini-bar including illy coffee and specialty teas (restocked daily) & HDTV and Bose sound system.

Verandah Suite (C)

Located on deck 6, 32m2, private verandah, luxury king size Scenic Slumber bed, separate lounge area and sleeping zone, luxury bathroom amenities, butler service, early morning tea and coffee service, in-suite beverage and dining service, mini-bar including illy coffee and specialty teas (restocked daily) & HDTV and Bose sound system.

Verandah Suite (D)

Located on deck 5, 32m2, private verandah, luxury king size Scenic Slumber bed, separate lounge area and sleeping zone, luxury bathroom amenities, butler service, early morning tea and coffee service, in-suite beverage and dining service, mini-bar including illy coffee and specialty teas (restocked daily) & HDTV and Bose sound system.

Deluxe Verandah Suite (BA)

Located on deck 7, 34m2, private verandah, luxury king size Scenic Slumber bed, separate lounge area and sleeping zone, luxury bathroom amenities, butler service, early morning tea and coffee service, in-suite beverage and dining service, mini-bar including illy coffee and specialty teas (restocked daily) & HDTV and Bose sound system.

Deluxe Verandah Suite (CA)

Located on deck 6, 34m2, private verandah, luxury king size Scenic Slumber bed, separate lounge area and sleeping zone, luxury bathroom amenities, butler service, early morning tea and coffee service, in-suite beverage and dining service, mini-bar including illy coffee and specialty teas (restocked daily) & HDTV and Bose sound system.

Deluxe Verandah Suite (DA)

Located on deck 5, 34m2, private verandah, luxury king size Scenic Slumber bed, separate lounge area and sleeping zone, luxury bathroom amenities, butler service, early morning tea and coffee service, in-suite beverage and dining service, mini-bar including illy coffee and specialty teas (restocked daily) & HDTV and Bose sound system.

Deluxe Verandah Suite (DB)

Grand Deluxe Verandah Suite (BD)

Located on deck 7, 40m2, private verandah, luxury king size Scenic Slumber bed, separate lounge area and sleeping zone, luxury bathroom amenities, butler service, early morning tea and coffee service, in-suite beverage and dining service, mini-bar including illy coffee and specialty teas (restocked daily) & HDTV and Bose sound system.

Grand Deluxe Verandah Suite (CD)

Located on deck 6, 40m2, private verandah, luxury king size Scenic Slumber bed, separate lounge area and sleeping zone, luxury bathroom amenities, butler service, early morning tea and coffee service, in-suite beverage and dining service, mini-bar including illy coffee and specialty teas (restocked daily) & HDTV and Bose sound system.

Grand Deluxe Verandah Suite (DD)

Located on deck 5, 40m2, private verandah, luxury king size Scenic Slumber bed, separate lounge area and sleeping zone, luxury bathroom amenities, butler service, early morning tea and coffee service, in-suite beverage and dining service, mini-bar including illy coffee and specialty teas (restocked daily) & HDTV and Bose sound system.

Spa Suite (SB)

Located on deck 9, 52m2, double size Philippe Starck designed spa bath overlooking private verandah, steam shower with oversized head and light therapy, dual vanity basins and luxurious amenities, separate lounge area with reading chair, complimentary one hour spa treatment per suite, complimentary laundry service, private verandah, luxury king size four poster Slumber Bed, luxury bathroom amenities, butler service, early morning tea and coffee service, in-suite beverage and dining service, mini-bar including illy coffee and specialty teas (restocked daily) & HDTV and Bose sound system.

Spa Suite (S)

Located on deck 8, 52m2, double size Philippe Starck designed spa bath overlooking private verandah, steam shower with oversized head and light therapy, dual vanity basins and luxurious amenities, separate lounge area with reading chair, complimentary one hour spa treatment per suite, complimentary laundry service, private verandah, luxury king size four poster Slumber Bed, luxury bathroom amenities, butler service, early morning tea and coffee service, in-suite beverage and dining service, mini-bar including illy coffee and specialty teas (restocked daily) & HDTV and Bose sound system.

Two Bedroom Penthouse (OT)

Located on deck 9, 247m2, spacious 60m2 terrace with outdoor lounge area, sun lounges and private jacuzzi, in-suite dining with seating for up to eight guests, personalised min-bar restocked daily, steam shower with oversized head and light therapy, dual vanity basins and luxurious amenities, therapeutic spa bath, guest powder room, VIP amenities, complimentary one-hour spa treatment per suite, complimentary laundry service, priority dining in specialty restaurants, priority choice of shore excursions, VIP embarkation and disembarkation, luxury king size Scenic Slumber bed, butler service, early morning tea and coffee service, in-suite beverage and dining service & Bose sound system.

Scenic Eclipse Deckplan

Specifications

• Built: Croatia, 2018
• Builder: Uljanik Group
• Port of registry: Malta
• Cruising speed: 17 knots
• Gross tonnage: 17,000
• Gross tonnage per guest: 72
• Length: 168 metres
• Breadth: 21.5 metres (moulded)
• Draught: 5.3 metres
• Passenger decks: 8
• Suites: 114
• Crew: 172 (182 in Polar regions)
• Passengers: 228 (200 in Polar regions)
• Crew nationality: international
• Rating: Polar Class 6 (Ice Class 1A Super)

Whats included?

• On-board accommodation
• One pre-nights' accommodation in Buenos Aires on day 1
• Charter flights Buenos Aires – Ushuaia - Buenos Aires
• All meals during the voyage, with a choice of 9 dining venues
• All Zodiac excursions and landings led by Experienced Expedition Leaders
• Kayaking, snorkelling and snow-shoeing activities 
• Lectures and presentations by Expedition Leaders
• Personalised butler service
• Unlimited selected alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages
• Access to on-board facilities i.e. spa, pools, gym, yoga studio
• Complimentary expedition gear - boots, parka, and beanie
• Complimentary self-service laundry area
• Complimentary Wi-Fi 
• Miscellaneous taxes and port charges

What’s not included?

• Air transportation other than specified
• Passport, visa and immigration fees
• Airport arrival/departure taxes
• Additional optional activities (submarine, diving, helicopter) 
• Additional hotel nights 
• Travel protection plan
• Any items not mentioned as included

Cabin rates are based on double/twin share and their deck location on the ship. Other cabin rates are also available upon request.   Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.

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