The amount of wildlife guests have the opportunity to observe on an Antarctica cruise is what sets this destination apart from any other place in the world and what makes it so utterly unique. Every day will be a feast for the senses, a veritable parade of wildlife as you savour the rare chance to witness a part of the world have stepped foot on.

Discover Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands with Scenic Eclipse and our on board Discovery Team. From going out very early in the mornings scouting landing sites for the best places to take guests, to standing in the bridge with the captain working together to see where the weather and wildlife is best to anchor the ship, this is what sets Scenic Eclipse apart from any other ship.

This is an environment where plans will change if a beautiful wildlife encounter occurs, making each day in Antarctica special and unique

Whale watching is one of the great drawcards of an Antarctic cruise. Without a doubt the opportunity to observe these enormous marine mammals against the pristine backdrop of the one of the world's most breathtaking destinations is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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Penguins are the cute, small, drawcards of an Antarctic cruise. Seeing various penguin species going about their lives in their snowy colonies is certainly a highlight of every voyage.

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The nutrient rich waters of the Antarctica region support flourishing colonies of seals. When not immersed in the deep hunting for food, they can be spotted gliding gracefully through the waters or lounging comfortably on the pack ice.