A Scenic Eclipse Ultra-Luxury Expedition of a Lifetime Awaits in 2023 and 2024

Discover the beauty of Antarctica on board Scenic Eclipse in 2023 and 2024 with six stunning itineraries and  economy flights included*.

These voyages on the world’s first discovery yacht give guests the opportunity to experience the breathtaking landscapes and pristine wildlife of The White Continent.

Unique to Scenic Eclipse, guests can soar in the skies by private helicopters^, or dive below the surface in a custom-built submarine.

Plan and book your voyage now with Super Earlybird offers where guests can save up to 20% on these itineraries, plus enjoy economy flights included up to the value of $1,500*pp, on select 2023/24 itineraries. With availability limited, make sure to secure your preferred suite and departure.

Antarctica in Depth

This pristine and strikingly beautiful part of the world is one of the highlight itineraries from Scenic.

Onboard the Scenic Eclipse, wake up to spectacular scenery and marvel at the many wonders along the Antarctic Peninsula with the constantly changing weather and scenery.

Go kayaking in Antarctica under the guidance of the expert Discovery Team, dive deep into the pristine waters by aboard the Scenic Neptune^ submarine or take to the skies by custom designed helicopters^. Throughout the expedition voyage, the Scenic Eclipse Discovery Team is on hand to provide insights into the geology, wildlife and history of this spectacular area in the form of on board lecture presentations and guided shore excursions.

The journey starts in Buenos Aires, the bustling capital of Argentina known for its architecture and history. The following day, you will fly from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia known as the southernmost part of the world. Here, you will board the Scenic Eclipse. The ultra-luxury ship is known as The World’s First Discovery Yacht – from the curved banquette seating in the main restaurant Elements which has the feel of an fine dining restaurant, to the on-deck cabanas next to the Panorama Bar – everything is well thought out and designed to maximise comfort.

This floating luxury hotel with cruise towards the Antarctic Peninsula. Over the next six days, the Scenic Eclipse team will take you on a journey of a lifetime. For instance, the voyage includes traversing the stunning 11-kilometre-long Lemaire Channel where steep cliffs hem the iceberg-filled passage.

There are also opportunities to visit a working scientific base and see the robust wildlife of penguins, seals and whales that inhabit the frozen continent.

Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands

Make it a trip of a lifetime by extending your journey. Located between South America and the Antarctic Peninsula, learn about the region’s history and witness one of the largest King penguin colonies in the world on Scenic’s 20-day expedition cruise visiting Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands. 

Purpose built for the polar regions, Scenic Eclipse, explores one of the most remote and tiniest regions in the world, that is teeming with wildlife and a complex ecosystem support myriad of seals, whales, penguins and seabirds. After you set sail into The Antarctica Peninsula, the Scenic Eclipse Discovery Team will guide daily discovery excursions which include cruising on the fleet of on board Zodiacs, or kayak and stand-up paddleboard around ice formations or visiting penguin rookeries or watching the whales feed below.

Antarctica & the Weddell Sea

Scenic Eclipse, is one of the few ultra-luxury ships that can access deep into this region.  On this limited-edition voyage, explore the depths of the Antarctic Peninsula and into the Weddell Sea, famous for its massive tabular icebergs. Choose to add an exclusive helicopter excursion to visit the Emperor penguin colony of Snow Hill Island^. As Scenic Eclipse threads it way through the ice choked Weddell Sea, guests can watch pods of whales breach and snow petrels soar above from their expansive suite balconies. 

Historically significant, let the expert Discovery Team share Antarctica’s inspiring tales of polar survival, and take you to site where Earnest Shackleton’s ship Endurance became trapped in ice.

Order your of Scenic 2023/24 Antarctica brochure today to start planning your extraordinary Scenic Eclipse voyage.

*Terms and Conditions apply, visit scenic.com.au/terms. 

^Helicopter, helicopter experiences and submarine at additional cost, subject to regulatory approval, availability, weight restrictions, medical approval and weather and ice conditions. Helicopters are unable to operate in South Georgia.