Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has announced new experiences for its Scenic Eclipse 2024, 2025 and 2026 ultra-luxury voyages in Antarctica and the Arctic regions.
On the Scenic Eclipse early season Antarctica voyages will be the unique opportunity to visit Snow Hill Island on a helicopter excursion^. Home to an Emperor penguin colony of up to 4,000 breeding pairs this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The pristine, snow-clad island is one of two colonies in the Antarctic Peninsula and accessible by air after navigating into the Weddell Sea. With two helicopters and seven departures featuring this excursion from October to early December 2024, 2025, and 2026, Scenic’s discovery program is unrivalled in Antarctica.
Scenic Eclipse II will venture to East Antarctica in December 2024 and 2025, following in the footsteps of great explorers like Mawson and Scott. The exclusive voyage from Queenstown, returning to Hobart, includes a complimentary helicopter shuttle to visit the remote Mawson’s Huts^ built from 1911-1914 and frozen in time.
In the Arctic and Fjords regions, the 16-day Norwegian Fjords & Crossing the Arctic Circle itinerary in 2025 sails around the Svalbard Archipelago into the High Arctic to Bergen, Norway one of the world’s longest coastlines. On the August 27, 2025 departure, guests have the opportunity to see the spectacular Northern Lights (conditions permitting). Whilst in August 2026, guests will experience the Solar Eclipse on a special themed departure, the 15-day Wonders of the High Arctic: Greenland & Iceland Solar Eclipse Cruise.
“Scenic Eclipse uniquely blends ultra-luxury with the pinnacle of ship design and polar expedition technology,” said Captain James Griffiths, Scenic Group's General Manager, Ocean Operation. “Delivering an unparalleled discovery experience with the most advanced, efficient yachts in the industry, we take immense pride in our exceptional crew and expert polar Discovery Team, who consistently deliver world-class service.”
At the heart of these extraordinary expeditions is Scenic Group’s experienced oceans operations management team and the Scenic Eclipse specialist polar Discovery Team. They are the world’s leading experts in designing and delivering unique voyages, sharing rich insights about the region’s wildlife, geography, history and culture, to ensure each journey creates stories for life. Jason Flesher, Director of Discovery Operations for Scenic commented further, “For more than five years, Scenic has been the pioneers in ultra-luxury polar exploration. The Scenic Eclipse Discovery Yachts remain the only expedition cruise ships in the world that offer flightseeing experiences with two on board helicopters and submersible dives, alongside all-inclusive kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, Zodiac cruises and shore excursions simultaneously. Together with our guests’ sense of wonder, we’re able to achieve these one-of-a-kind experiences.”
With a Polar Class 6 rating, state-of-the-art technology, two helicopters, a submersible, world-class facilities and an almost 1:1 service ratio for only up to 228 guests (200 in Antarctica and the Arctic), the Scenic Eclipse Discovery Yachts experience is unrivalled.
Each spacious all-verandah suite includes the personalized attention of a butler. Whilst culinary enthusiasts will delight in up to 10 dining experiences and enjoy up to nine bars and lounges, including the Scenic Bar with over 130 whiskeys. For guests looking for rejuvenation, the 550sqm Senses Spa# is an extensive wellness retreat with state-of-the-art technology including infrared sauna, steam room, therapeutic pressure showers and KLAFS Salt Therapy Lounge. The all-inclusive experience extends to a dedicated gym, yoga and Pilates studio, and Vitality Pools.
