Why it’s more than the destination – it’s getting there in style
You won’t soon forget the breathtakingly beautiful and wildly remote journey to Antarctica or the Arctic and Norwegian Fjords.
By Staff Writers, March 21 2025
You’ll always remember your first glimpse of the Antarctic mainland.
That vast, blindingly-white expanse pierced by rugged, rocky mountains and soaring ice shelves taller than high-rise apartment blocks, all framed by waters the bluest shade you’ve ever laid eyes on.
That giddy sense of wonder is amplified when exploring the polar regions with Scenic, because as the saying goes, “it’s more than the destination, it’s how you experience it.”
Whether cruising to Antarctica and South Georgia, or perhaps circumnavigating Iceland and dipping into the Arctic Circle – if you love to travel, you’ll love Scenic Eclipse. Here’s why.
Scenic’s Discovery Yachts are purpose-built for this environment
Combining state-of-the-art tech with ultra-luxurious design, the Scenic Eclipse Discovery Yachts come into their own in polar regions.
With a strengthened hull and a Polar Class 6 rating meaning they can carve through those waters like a knife through butter.
Not only that, their size and manoeuvrability allow them to go where larger ships can’t always access.
Whether it’s cruising into the submerged caldera of an active volcano (yes, that’s a thing) or mooring against the ice for you to step off and take a closer look.
This flexibility unlocks a collection of exclusive itineraries in 2025 and 2026, while the just up to 200 guests in polar regions (228 in other areas) and a 1:1 guest to crew ratio creates an exceptional level of intimacy, service and personalisation.
Another benefit of choosing Scenic Eclipse are all the thoughtful little touches.
On polar Expedition Voyages, for example, a windproof parka and water bottle are provided (and yours to keep), while use of specialised polar boots, trekking poles and kayaking equipment are also included.
Inspiring views from every suite
Every Scenic Eclipse suite has a private verandah where you can witness the next-level nature documentary unfolding around you.
Walrus and bearded seals lounge on deserted beaches, as Royal Albatross bank and wheel in currents overhead.
Yet creature comforts remain just a step away, such as a complimentary minibar and binoculars for when you need a closer look.
Beyond each suite, the Discovery Yachts have an abundance of considered spaces (the large Observation Deck is always a favourite) so you can make the most of every moment.
Enriching history at every turn
Destination immersion is a signature of the Scenic experience, with its Expedition Voyages itineraries striking a perfect balance between exploration and education, with ample time for relaxation too.
Alongside a team of up to 20 onboard experts – shepherds guiding you through the history, biology and geography of each region – you’ll find Zodiacs and kayaks to explore the coastline, two helicopters^ for a bird’s eye view, and even a submersible^ in select locations for revealing a perspective few travellers ever encounter.
This results in an incredible mix of opportunities: exclusive access to step into the huts of famed explorers like Sir Douglas Mawson in East Antarctica, viewing vast breeding colonies of Emperor Penguins at Snow Hill Island in Antarctica’s Weddell Sea, or seeing millions of seabirds nesting in the dramatic Látrabjarg cliffs, to name a few.
It’s ultra-luxury in every way
Scenic Eclipse is a true 6-star experience: an ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht enhanced by its almost 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, meaning every detail is taken care of.
Each of the 114 elegant suites is incredibly spacious, while butler service ensures everything at your command, be it bringing your morning coffee, attending to laundry, re-stocking your included mini-bar or delivering Champagne or cocktails.
As you’d expect, the culinary stakes are also worth relishing – plus it’s all-inclusive, featuring up to 10 dining experiences (many with open galleys to admire the artistry in the kitchen) and up to nine bars, including over 130 whiskeys on offer, for socialising and raising a glass to the day’s discoveries.
In case you’re in need of more indulgence, there’s also the 550m2 Senses Spa, as well as yoga, a Pilates studio and gymnasium, making for an extraordinary contrast to the wild world outside.
And that’s what it’s about, isn’t it?
Experiencing regions beyond your wildest dreams – the beauty, the vastness and sense of untapped wonder – in the most lifechanging way possible.
It’s where Scenic Eclipse delivers in every single way and where ultra-luxury meets unrivalled discovery.
Now is the time to travel with Scenic Eclipse. To book, visit www.scenic.com.au, call 138 128 or speak to your local travel advisor.
This article was produced in collaboration with Scenic.
^ Experiences on board our two helicopters and submersible are at additional cost, subject to regulatory approval, availability, weight restrictions, medical approval and weather, tide and ice conditions. Helicopters are not operational in South Georgia, Svalbard, Greenland, and the UK/Scotland. The Submersible is not operational in Svalbard or France.
# Spa treatments at additional cost.
~ Kayak and stand-up paddleboard may not be possible in all destinations. Stand-up paddleboards cannot be used in the Arctic.
