Posted on 05/29/2025

 

Experience Antarctica in 6-Star Luxury with Scenic Eclipse

There are few places on Earth that stir the soul like Antarctica. A land of silence and staggering scale, where nature asserts itself with raw elegance and captivating beauty. For those who seek more than just reaching a destination Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yacht™, offers a journey that transcends traditional cruising.

With purpose-built design and an unrivalled blend of ultra-luxury and true expedition, Scenic Eclipse invites you to explore the White Continent in a way that few ever will: through immersive, intimate, and exhilarating experiences that bring you closer to nature, and deeper into discovery.

A Scenic Eclipse polar voyage is in a class of its own. Experience truly all-inclusive discovery experiences led by an expert Discovery Team, enriching education opportunities, ultra-luxury experiences and much more.

A New Class of Polar Expedition

From the moment you step onboard, your Antarctic voyage unfolds with the highest standards of safety, comfort, and service.  With a Polar Class 6 rating, larger custom stabilisers, and a strengthened hull, our ships can take you places others can’t. Scenic Eclipse is designed with uncompromising commitment to your safety and comfort, allowing you to enjoy these incredible destinations with total peace of mind.

Each voyage is led by an expert Discovery Team of up to 20 specialists, including marine biologists, glaciologists, geologists, and polar historians. These passionate guides bring the landscape to life, offering real-time insights as you explore by Zodiac, kayak, and on foot.

One day you may be kayaking in a mirror-like bay, surrounded by icebergs the size of buildings. The next, standing among thousands of nesting Gentoo penguins or witnessing a humpback whale breach just metres from your boat. Wildlife encounters here are profound and often spontaneous—governed not by itineraries, but by nature itself. For those fortunate enough to travel early in the season, a visit to Snow Hill Island may reveal one of Antarctica’s most iconic and elusive residents—the Emperor penguin. Watching these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat is nothing short of life-changing.

Antarctica, From the Above and Below the Surface

Few experiences compare to seeing Antarctica from the sky. Scenic Eclipse is equipped with two Airbus H130 helicopters^, offering guests the rare opportunity to fly over vast ice shelves, remote snowfields, and towering tabular icebergs. From this elevated vantage point, you begin to comprehend the sheer scale and isolation of the continent—and the untouched purity of its interior.

As Scenic’s Expedition Operations Director Jason Flesher says, “You cannot go to Antarctica and simply see it from the water. Until you experience Antarctica from above, you haven’t fully seen her come alive.”

Equally remarkable is the chance to explore the world beneath the ice. Scenic Neptune^, the ship’s custom-designed submersible, descends to depths of up to 100 metres, where you’ll discover an otherworldly marine environment. Light filters through frozen water as silent creatures drift past the observation windows. It is serene, surreal, and utterly unforgettable—an experience only a select few will ever have.

The Weddell Sea: Into the Remote Unknown

Scenic Eclipse’s advanced design allows access to one of Antarctica’s most dramatic and rarely explored regions—the Weddell Sea. Known for its sculptural tabular icebergs and dense pack ice, this area is inaccessible to most ships. Here, every day brings something new: untouched landscapes, hidden coves, or perhaps the soft glow of polar light casting long shadows across an ancient glacier.

This part of Antarctica is constantly shifting, shaped by weather, ice, and wildlife patterns. No two voyages are ever alike—each shaped by the moment, and each revealing the raw beauty of a world unchanged by time.

Life Onboard: Where Indulgence Meets Expedition

After a day of exploration, Scenic Eclipse offers an onboard sanctuary designed for the ultimate in relaxation and rejuvenation. The 550-square-metre Senses Spa offers saunas, plunge pools, and wellness therapies to soothe body and mind. Yoga and Pilates studios help guests maintain balance, while the onboard professionals ensure every aspect of your comfort is attended to.

Every suite onboard features a private verandah and butler service, allowing you to take in uninterrupted views of the ice from the comfort of your own space. Dining is a highlight of the voyage, with up to ten unique culinary experiences ranging from Asian fusion to fine French cuisine. Elegant lounges, a Champagne bar, and curated wine offerings ensure there’s always the perfect pairing to celebrate each day’s adventure.

Daily educational briefings and evening presentations in the Discovery Lounge offer context and connection—bringing depth to your experience and enriching your understanding of this remote wilderness.

It’s more than an Antarctic cruise; it’s an unrivalled discovery experience. Whether you’re soaring over the ice by helicopter^, encountering Emperor penguins and their chicks at Snow Hill, taking a polar plunge or celebrating a magical white Christmas in ultra-luxury, a voyage on Scenic Eclipse is truly in a class of its own.