Epic Expeditions: Discover the World in Ultra-Luxury

Where Boundless Adventure Meets Unrivaled Elegance

Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yachts™, redefines the expedition experience with journeys that take you to the edge of the world—without ever leaving comfort behind. These ultra-luxury voyages are designed for modern explorers seeking the thrill of discovery, paired with the highest level of service, dining, and onboard wellness.

Each Scenic Eclipse expedition is an invitation to witness Earth’s most remote destinations—from the icy majesty of the Arctic and Antarctica to the vibrant ecosystems of the Kimberley and the South Pacific. With a Discovery Team of up to 20 expert guides, a Polar Class 6 rating, and custom-built exploration tools including Zodiacs, kayaks, helicopters and a submersible, Scenic offers immersive, educational, and unforgettable adventure—safely and in 6-star style.

Key Features of Scenic Eclipse Expedition Voyages

These hallmark experiences are what set Scenic Eclipse expeditions apart:
• Intimate exploration with a maximum of 200 guests in polar regions
• Up-close wildlife encounters guided by experts in marine biology, geology, glaciology and more
• Helicopter and submersible excursions offering unique aerial and underwater perspectives*
• Cultural immersion through visits to remote villages and indigenous communities
• Luxurious onboard experiences including all-verandah suites, a spa sanctuary, and nine dining venues

Scenic Eclipse: Your Ultra-Luxury Basecamp for Adventure

Purpose-built for expedition cruising, Scenic Eclipse combines industry-leading technology with elegant design. Her sleek profile houses everything from butler-serviced suites and the Senses Spa to a state-of-the-art theater and a GPS Dynamic Positioning System that allows for anchor-free access to sensitive environments.

Advanced stabilizers, expert crew, and top-tier safety systems ensure every voyage is as smooth as it is extraordinary.

The Destinations

Whichever pole region you choose, you’re guaranteed spectacular icy and pristine landscapes, breathtaking wildlife encounters and a sense that you have truly journeyed to the ends of the earth. Scenic Eclipse cruises to both polar regions, offering an unrivalled ultra-luxury expedition experience. Ask yourself these three questions before choosing whether you head north or south on-board Scenic Eclipse.

First timer or expedition expert?

If this is your first true expedition cruise, Antarctica is an unforgettable place to begin. The seventh continent stuns with its sheer scale and silence - an untouched world of towering glaciers, endless ice, and surreal beauty. Crossing the infamous Drake Passage is a rite of passage in itself, and nothing compares to your first encounter with a colossal iceberg or a vast colony of penguins.

For the seasoned explorer, the Arctic offers a richer sense of connection - both to nature and to people. Cruising through the remote regions of Iceland, Greenland, and Norway, you’ll chart lesser-travelled paths, navigate fjords few have seen, and engage with Indigenous Sámi and Inuit communities who have lived in harmony with this icy frontier for generations. It’s a cultural and geographical exploration that reveals the Arctic not just as a place of stark beauty, but as a living, breathing world.

Penguins or polar bears?

Teeming with penguins, seals and seabirds, Antarctica’s frozen landscapes are anything but lifeless. Wildlife is found across the continent, from the world’s largest colony of Adelie penguins in East Antarctica to Weddell seals resting on ice floes and migrating humpback, minke, and even blue whales cutting through the Southern Ocean. You might spot seabirds like albatrosses and petrels soaring overhead, or catch a glimpse of elusive species like the Ross Sea orca. Even further north, on the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, tens of thousands of King penguins gather in some of the planet’s most striking wildlife spectacles.

By contrast, the Arctic offers a different kind of experience. Here, wildlife can be harder to spot, but every encounter feels intimate and rewarding. Polar bears roam the sea ice, narwhals and belugas glide beneath frigid waters, and walruses crowd rocky shores. On land, you might see arctic foxes, snowy owls, or herds of caribou moving across the tundra. While animals are more spread out, the Arctic’s wild beauty lies in the thrill of discovery - each sighting a quiet, powerful moment in an untamed world.

Spread across eight countries, these range from Indigenous Saami and Inuit communities to modern cities home to tens of thousands of people. On an Arctic voyage, you can meet the fascinating people who choose to live in one of the most inhospitable places on earth.