Scenic Eclipse

Svæv højt over og dyk ned under med enestående adgang til nogle af naturens mest bemærkelsesværdige steder. Scenic Eclipse er udstyret med to topmoderne Airbus H130-T2 helikoptere, der hver kan rumme op til seks gæster plus piloten.

Helikopter, helikopteroplevelser og ubåd mod tillægspris, underlagt myndighedsgodkendelse, tilgængelighed, vægtbegrænsninger, medicinsk godkendelse samt vejr- og isforhold.

You will be supplied with everything you’ll need to fully immerse yourself in the journeys that await. On polar Expedition Voyages a Scenic Eclipse parka and water bottle will be in your suite on arrival, yours to take home. Plus, the use of specialised polar boots, trekking poles and kayaking equipment and apparel is included for your convenience.

Led by Director of Discovery Operations, Jason Flesher, the Discovery Team ensures unparalleled exploration and rich cultural immersion on Expedition and Discovery Voyages.

Our team of up to 20 specialists on Expedition Voyages, and up to 15 on Discovery Voyages, spans fields like history, biology, archaeology, naturalism, geology and photography. Enhancing your experience with their passion and expertise. 

En forening af udforskning og fornyelse

Oplev små havne og fjerntliggende destinationer ombord på vores specialdesignede Scenic Eclipse Discovery Yachts. Tænd din indre opdagelsesrejsende med spændende udflugter om dagen, og nyd derefter betagende udsigter fra komforten af luksuriøse spisesteder, barer og wellness-områder ombord.

Med kun op til 228 gæster ombord og et ekspert Discovery Team bestående af op til 15 specialister, kan du skræddersy dine dage med et bredt udvalg af altomfattende Discovery Excursions, Scenic Freechoice-aktiviteter og skræddersyede Scenic Enrich-oplevelser.

Scenic Discovery Excursions

Få dybdegående indsigt i din destination med Scenic Discovery Excursions. Vores ekspert Discovery Team bestående af op til 15 videnskabsfolk, marinbiologer, historikere, geologer og dygtige lokale guider deler deres viden og regionale ekspertise. Sejl i Zodiacs til afsidesliggende østrande, udforsk kysten med guidede vandreture, snorkel med erfarne marinbiologer, og tag på kajaktur med Discovery-guider.

Scenic Enrich

På udvalgte rejser kan du nyde unikke og eksklusivt håndlavede møder i de mest spektakulære omgivelser. Kom bag kulisserne og helt ind til hjertet af din destination med privat adgang og dybt engagerende oplevelser på ikoniske steder. Fra en grillfest på en afsides strand til ritualceremonier og immersive møder med lokale stammer – disse minder vil følge dig for evigt.

Scenic Freechoice

Vælg blandt et bredt udvalg af nøje udvalgte Scenic Freechoice-aktiviteter, tilpasset dit fitnessniveau. Fra at dykke i Vanuatus varme kilder til at snorkle i skjulte bugter eller tage på en lokal madtur. Uanset om du foretrækker et aktivt eller afslappet tempo, er der noget for enhver smag.

Enjoy unrivalled exploration of extraordinary polar destinations on an all-inclusive Scenic Eclipse voyage.

Bringing Ultra-Luxury to Expedition Cruising

The World's First Discovery Yachts have been purpose-built for Expedition Voyages to the most remote and extreme environments, with a Polar Class 6-rating and state-of-the-art technology and design.

With only up to 228 guests (200 in Antarctica), you will experience multiple daily shore landings via Zodiac. You’ll enjoy truly all-inclusive Scenic Discovery Excursions led by an expert Discovery Team of up to 20 specialists, ensuring you get the most out of these remarkable locations.

World-Class Design & Technology

Scenic Eclipse is purpose built for the Expedition Voyages, with a Polar Class 6 rating, custom-built stabilisers, providing greater stability, a strengthened hull, forward bow thrusters, an electronic Azipod propulsion system, advanced sonar and environmentally sustainable systems. The state-of-the-art technology enables for safe and comfortable navigation through polar waters.

Scenic Discovery Excursions

Gain rich insights into your destination with Discovery Excursions. Our expert Discovery Team of up to 20 marine biologists, historians, geologists, naturalists and local guides share their knowledge and regional expertise. Cruise on Zodiacs and kayaks* around ice formations in Antarctica and go on nature walks through the Arctic tundra, under their expert guidance.   

Discover a fascinating underwater world

Dive below the horizon for an unforgettable experience on board our custom-designed submersibles^, Scenic Neptune I and II.

Take your seat with up to eight fellow guests alongside our expert pilot and prepare for a sightseeing experience like no other, 100 metres beneath the surface. Scenic Neptune redefines underwater exploration. With large, ultra-clear acrylic spheres, our submersibles have been designed for optimum viewing and total immersion. 

^Submersible at additional cost, subject to regulatory approval, availability, weight restrictions, medical approval and weather and ice conditions.

Scenic Eclipse Cruise Voyages take you to the heart of quaint seaside villages and glamorous European cities, the remarkable landscapes of New Zealand and the unseen riches of Japan. Explore your destination guided by our team of local experts, sharing their knowledge of the land, history and cultures. Or relax on board and soak up the sun and spectacular coastlines poolside, with a premium beverage of your choice.

Scenic Enrich

Enjoy unique and exclusively handcrafted encounters in the most spectacular surroundings. Go behind the scenes, to the heart of your destination, with private access and immersive experiences in iconic locations. Create memories that will stay with you forever, like a classical concert from the Harpsody Orchestra performed in the historic halls of the Oceanographic Museum in Monaco, or the authentic flamenco ballet production, Carmen.

Scenic Freechoice

Choose from a wide range of curated Scenic Freechoice activities. From learning about the traditional “Kogin-sashi” embroidery of Aomori, to a cooking class with fresh du paize pasta. Whether you prefer an active or relaxed pace, there’s something for everyone.

Warm Water Exploration

In the Mediterranean, enjoy a range of exciting or relaxing water activities from Scenic Eclipse's Marina including ocean swimming, Tiwal Sail Boats and stand-up paddleboards. There’s an aquatic activity for everyone to enjoy.

The Discovery Team are expert operators of our fleet of Zodiacs. On both Expedition and Discovery Voyages the team will guide guests on Zodiac excursions to view stunning coastlines and wildlife, as well as onshore landings. 

Experience the voyage of a lifetime in Antarctica, with awe-inspiring natural beauty and moments. Indulge in 6-star ultra-luxury on board Scenic Eclipse, The World's First Discovery Yachts™, built to operate in Earth’s most extreme environments.

Seamlessly discover one of Earth’s most inspiring destinations.

• Included Kayaking Excursions
• Stand-Up Paddleboarding Excursions
• Enjoy Multiple Daily Landings
• Scenic Eclipse In-Suite Dining
• Scenic Neptune Submersible^
• Flightseeing by Helicopter

Discover Antarctica

Explore the exquisite natural beauty and abundant wildlife of Antarctica, your way. Discover a range of Expedition Voyage options and choose your perfect 6-star all-inclusive experience. 

Highlights

Antarctica in Depth - Perfect for the first-time traveller to Antarctica. Visit locations such as Deception Island and Paradise Bay, where you can witness breathtaking scenery teeming with wildlife like penguins, seals and whales.

Cross the Antarctic Circle - Push further south than most expedition ships go. Voyage to the rarely visited Marguerite Bay and enter Crystal Sound, a fairy-tale world of icebergs, snowclad mountains and the ill-fated Base W on Detaille Island.

The Falkland Islands - Discover this isolated and windswept archipelago of more than 700 islands off the southeastern tip of South America. Learn about the ill-fated Falklands War in the capital, Stanley, and marvel at rocky headlands and sandy beaches covered in the world’s highest concentration of penguins.

Expeditions

South Georgia - See King penguin colonies with 450,000 breeding pairs on beaches alongside fur and elephant seals and sea lions. Marvel at the stony shores and glaciated peaks, and learn about the history of whaling, polar explorers and pioneers.

Scotia Arc Islands - Spend a day exploring the very British capital, Stanley, an isolated outpost that’s home to just 2,500 people and surrounded by an abundance of wildlife. Join a walking tour of the town or a Battlefield tour to explore the history of the Falklands War.

East Antarctica & the Ross Sea - Departing from New Zealand or Australia, and available to a limited number of guests per year, this seldom-explored region is home to the world’s largest Adélie penguin rookeries and stunning landscapes such as the Mars-like, Dry Valley, only accessible by helicopter^.

Experiences

Specialist Polar Discovery Team - Explore up close and take your first steps onto the Antarctic Peninsula with your Discovery Team of up to 20 experts. Limited guest numbers on board allow multiple landings each day with extended time at each site.

Spend the Holidays in the Polar South - For the ultimate holiday season, celebrate Christmas or New Year’s in unrivalled all-inclusive ultra-luxury. Create stories for life during the holiday season on a polar voyage.

Culinary Experiences - Scenic Eclipse has an unrivalled range of up to 10 dining experiences on board, from casual to fine dining. You can choose from up to nine bars and lounges and enjoy a wide range of truly all-inclusive premium beverages according to your mood and tastes.

• ^Experiences on board our two helicopters and submersible are at additional cost, subject to regulatory approval, availability, weight restrictions, medical approval and weather, tide and ice conditions. Helicopters are not operational in Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Ireland, Morocco, Netherlands, Svalbard, Panama, Solomon Islands, South Georgia and United Kingdom. Submersible is not operational in Brazil, Colombia, Europe and the Mediterranean, Morocco, New Zealand, Northern Territory, Northern Queensland, Svalbard, Tonga, Uruguay and the East Antarctica Mawson’s voyage. Scenic Neptune on board Scenic Eclipse is not operational in US waters.
• #Spa treatments at additional cost.
• ~Kayak and stand-up paddleboard may not be possible in all destinations. Stand-up paddleboards cannot be used in the Arctic.
• >SEABOB is available on Scenic Eclipse II in warm water destinations on selected Discovery Voyages and is not operational in the Kimberley, Northern Territory, Northern Queensland or New Zealand. Usage is included in your voyage, at no additional charge.

Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Eclipse II are non-smoking vessels in all public areas. There is a designated outside smoking area on Deck 6 for guests. All suites, including suite verandah’s and terraces are non-smoking.

Vi er dedikerede til altomfattende udflugter på Scenic Eclipse-rejser, der lader dig fordybe dig i hvert nyt rejsemål og skabe minder for livet.

Scenic accommodates special dietary requirements to the best of our ability across our river cruises, ocean voyages and land journeys where applicable. If you have special dietary requests, please notify us at the time of booking and inform your Cruise Director when you arrive.

Please note: while we do our best to accommodate all dietary requirements, special requests are not guaranteed and failure to meet any request is not a breach of contract on our behalf.

If your question has not been fully answered, please get in touch via our Contact Us page.

Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available on board some of our vessels. Please be aware that internet access may be limited or non-existent at certain times due to high demand from other users, or proximity to telecommunication services. We cannot guarantee that you will have full Wi-Fi coverage in your suite.

When you are relaxing on board, the dress code is smart casual and comfortable. Do not forget your swimsuits and exercise attire for the heated pools and plunge pools, the wellness areas and the gym, yoga and Pilates studio.

For evenings, while there are no formal nights, the recommended o board dress code is elegant casual for most restaurants. Suggested attire for women includes a dress, skirt or trousers with a sweater or blouse, and for men, trousers and a collared shirt. A tie and jacket are optional, but not required.

Luksuriøse ekspeditionscruise anbefales ikke til børn under 12 år. Gæster under 18 år skal ledsages af en voksen og dele deres indkvartering med en voksen. Der tilbydes ikke børneprogrammer eller babysitterservice om bord.

For your peace of mind, Scenic Eclipse is equipped with a medical centre offering primary care, staffed at all times by an on call doctor. You must advise us prior to finalising your booking of any pre-existing medical conditions that might increase your risk of requiring medical attention, affecting the normal conduct of the cruise and / or the enjoyment of other cruise guests.

It is important to note, however, that there are no hospitals or doctors available in polar and remote regions, and emergency evacuation is extremely difficult and expensive.

Cruising conditions can be unpredictable and rough waters may be encountered anytime. If you suffer from seasickness, please consult your Medical Practitioner before your cruise and always carry the recommended preventative medications. Our resident medical team can assist you with additional medication and services if required, with any relevant payments charged to your on board account.

In selected ports on request, visitors may be allowed on board. Visitation is not permitted on embarkation and disembarkation day. A visitor form is to be completed prior to the cruise. The guests will be informed once approved. Visitors will receive a visitor pass at ship’s gangway after they provide photo identification. Visitors will need to be accompanied at all times.

At Scenic, we are committed to ensuring the pristine destinations and communities we visit retain their wonder. We've invested in state-of-the-art technology and sustainable initiatives to leave as small a footprint as possible.

• State-of-the-art technology: The GPS Dynamic Positioning system allows the ship to maintain location without dropping anchor onto the sensitive seabed. Our highly efficient engines reduce noise and vibrations for minimal disturbance to the wildlife.
• Biosecurity: We adhere to IAATO and AECO protocols, ensuring that both our crew and guests maintain a safe distance from wildlife and strictly follow biosecurity guidelines.
• Efficient fuel and engines: Advanced emissions technology and IMO low sulphur fuel.
• Wastewater treatment: Advanced treatment systems to ensure minimal impact on local ecosystems.
• Plastics Reduction: We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint, with our ships already over 95% single-use guest plastic-free.
• Local sourcing and on board herb garden: We source from local markets wherever possible, and maintain an on board self-sufficient herb garden, significantly reducing waste and transportation-related emissions.
• Conservation education: Educational program that fosters a deeper understanding of the environments we visit.

Discovery experiences can only be booked at the Excursion Centre on board and are subject to availability, regulatory approval and prevailing weather, marine and ice conditions and may be cancelled at short notice. We cannot guarantee availability, even if you have made an on board reservation. Some activities require a minimum and maximum number of participants to operate.

I 30 år har Ship To Shore specialiseret sig i at levere kvalitetsudstyr og beklædning til ekspeditioner for både professionelle og entusiastiske rejsende. Ship To Shore har indgået et samarbejde med Scenic Eclipse, der giver dig mulighed for at købe eller leje udstyr, som kan sendes direkte til skibet til din rejse til Antarktis. Herunder finder du en dedikeret side for vores gæster på Scenic Eclipse, der guider dig til det rette udstyr at pakke, samt et komplet ekspeditionspakke, der indeholder alt, hvad du får brug for: https://scenic.shiptoshoretraveler.com/destination/115

Det officielle sprog om bord er engelsk. Alle officerer, personale og besætning samt lokale guider og regionsspecialister taler flydende engelsk. Alle meddelelser og foredrag vil blive præsenteret på engelsk.

Scenic Eclipse er udstyret med en gratis selvbetjent vaskeri, beliggende på dæk 3. Her finder du vaskemaskiner, tørretumblere, strygejern og strygebrætter, tilgængeligt døgnet rundt.