Lands of pristine beauty, breathtaking wildlife and inestimable importance in an environmental and historical sense, travelling to the base of the globe on our Antarctica cruises is a long-held dream for most people.
This is your chance to explore the truly unique and special continent on one of our Antarctica cruises.
Go further, dream bigger and to do it in all-inclusive luxury on board the World’s First Discovery Yachts, Scenic Eclipse.
Little islands with big tales to tell, South Georgia Island is one of the most unique and important bio-diverse places on Earth and the Falkland Islands offer up plenty of natural beauty, along with an intriguing history. Both places are the perfect addition to your time cruising Antarctica.
South Georgia has as much biodiversity as the famous Galápagos Islands. In all, 1,500 species call the brisk waters and chilly lands of South Georgia Island home. During your time on this little outpost you never know just what you’ll see.
Learn about the incredible Ernest Shackleton’s great heroics, the legacy of the whaling industry and the careful work that has been done to rejuvenate this environmentally precious corner of the world.
Featuring spectacular populations of penguins, seals and albatross, the Falkland Islands are so much more than the legacy of war and sovereignty claims lead you to believe.
A place of great beauty featuring white sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs and windswept grasslands of buttercup yellows and sage greens, the Falklands are a revelation for the first-time visitor.
Our Antarctica cruises in December allow you to experience the rare and precious event of New Year’s Eve in Antarctic waters.
In January its birthing season for a myriad of species, February is a thrilling playground of new life and late February is preparation time for the great migration north. No matter what time you cruise during the season you’ll witness great wonders and magical moments on our Antarctica cruises.
With so many options available, we have outlined the most popular combinations for you – all you have to do is choose. More combinations are possible, please enquire for details.
Your time on Scenic Eclipse includes an average of two Zodiac excursions each day on the Antarctic Peninsula*, a range of activities, lectures and opportunities designed to immerse you in the Antarctic way of life courtesy of our Discovery Leaders and their team, plus the chance to go above, beyond and below with our helicopters and submarine. We’ve even added an extra day in the peninsula region to ensure you get to experience even more of this incredible adventure.
*Subject to weather and ice conditions.Across all our Antarctica cruises, our seven-seat submarine and two seven-seat helicopters will give you exclusive access to some of the world’s most spectacular and least visited locations.
There’s no limit to where you can go. Venture further inland than most on the Antarctic continent and have the thrill of landing on the ice and seeing wildlife in their natural habitat.
Scenic Eclipse makes discovery on our Antarctica expeditions effortless and pleasurable.
Discovery just got even more exciting thanks to our handcrafted itineraries which are filled to the brim with extraordinary experiences across all our Antarctica cruises.
Our fleet of 12 custom-made Zodiacs and kayaks are perfect for the many shore excursions you’ll have on and off the ice as well as our helicopters and submarine which will take you beyond the horizon in terms of what you can see and do.
Imagine cruising Antarctic waters alongside breaching whales or soaring high above an iceshelf? Our expert Discovery Leaders and their team will make sure you don’t miss a minute of it.
Your luxury suite is the perfect place to watch the world cruise by. Featuring the finest toiletries and Egyptian cotton linen, all of the top amenities you would expect from a luxury hotel can be found here including a complimentary mini bar that is restocked daily.
Our Scenic Slumber Beds will ensure you receive a restful night's sleep whilst our pillow menu will settle any midnight cravings. Each suite will boast elegant lounge areas, oversized bathrooms and your all-important 'window to the world', your private verandah. Relax here with a drink or meal, watch for marine life and admire the breathtaking landscapes.
From the generous 32 square metre Verandah Suites to the 247 square metre Two-bedroom Penthouse Suite, Scenic is redefining the standard of ocean cruising suites.
Individually selected, elegant furnishings, HDTV entertainment system and Bose® speakers, hypoallergenic air purification system, nightly turn down service, safe for your valuables, WiFi internet throughout, butler service to every suite and 24-hour in-suite dining will all enhance your experience on board.
Featuring luxurious verandah suites, equipped with the finest amenities you would expect from a luxury hotel, a selection of indoor and outdoor lounge areas, up to ten all-inclusive dining experiences and an extensive range of beverages. You also have a wealth of activities and experiences to enrich your time on board with the added bonus of travelling to one of the most extraordinary destinations on earth.
*additional charge
Designed to deliver the ultimate experience of a lifetime for only 200 guests in Antarctic and South Georgia Island, Scenic Eclipse takes ocean cruising to a whole new level – marrying luxury, discovery and safety, and giving guests the opportunity to explore above and beyond what was previously imaginable.
Antarctica cruises can be challenging thanks to the unpredictability of the elements. As a result we’ve built discovery yachts that are the safest and most technologically advanced in the world, which in turn allows us to design the most innovative and exciting itineraries possible.
With a rating of Ice Class 1A (Polar Class 6 in the new classification), coupled with state-of-the-art technology, GPS dynamic positioning, forward bow thrusters and an electronic Azipod propulsion system, navigation through Antarctic waters is enabled, giving us the broadest range of landing sites of any luxury vessel.
