Scenic Ocean Cruises
Luxury Cruising
Scenic Eclipse and Eclipse II are unlike anything else at sea. They're the only ships carrying both helicopters and a submarine, which means you can glacier-hop in Antarctica one morning and dive 100 metres underwater that afternoon — then return to a butler-serviced suite with a heated balcony. The all-inclusive model is truly all-inclusive, with ten restaurants, premium drinks, and shore excursions all in the fare. Antarctic departures sell out a year in advance, so plan early.
Scenic Ocean Cruises operates two purpose-built discovery yachts — Scenic Eclipse (2019) and Scenic Eclipse II (2023) — that redefined what ultra-luxury expedition cruising could be. Carrying a maximum of 228 guests (reduced to 200 in polar regions), these are all-suite vessels with heated balconies, butler service, and a near one-to-one crew-to-guest ratio. They are also the only cruise ships in the world equipped with both helicopters and a submarine, making them genuinely unique in the expedition space.
The Scenic Neptune submarine can dive to 100 metres beneath the surface in a crystal-clear acrylic sphere, while two onboard Airbus helicopters offer aerial excursions over glaciers, volcanic landscapes, and remote coastlines. Beyond these headline experiences, guests explore via Zodiac, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard, supported by a dedicated Discovery Team of naturalists and expedition guides. The all-inclusive fare covers up to ten dining venues — from French fine dining at Lumiere to the interactive Asian Night Market at Koko’s — plus nine bars, premium beverages, shore excursions, gratuities, and butler service.
Suites range from a generous 32 square metres for Verandah Suites to the 247-square-metre Two-Bedroom Penthouse with its own spa pool and private dining room. The design aesthetic is contemporary and understated — warm woods, clean lines, and floor-to-ceiling windows that bring the destination into every space. Eclipse II builds on the original with an upgraded spa sanctuary, expanded observation lounges, and a new Sky Bar with vitality pool on the upper deck.
Scenic Eclipse sails across all seven continents, with itineraries spanning Antarctica, the Arctic, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. For travellers who want the thrill of genuine expedition cruising wrapped in six-star luxury, these discovery yachts represent the most complete proposition afloat.
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