Excited guests on a dive excursion aboard luxury Scenic Eclipse’s submarine in the the icy Antarctica waters have returned safely to the expedition ship after encountering katabatic winds which affected the submersible’s return to the surface. All guests, the pilot and sea-based crew returned safely to Scenic Eclipse with the submarine, Scenic Neptune sustaining slight … Read more
The allure of the land of the rising sun has long attracted cruisers with its rich culture, historical art and delightful Japanese cuisine. As Japan welcomes the rest of the world, 6-star Scenic Eclipse has a number of ultra-luxury voyages on offer in 2023 taking only up to 228 guests into the heart of the … Read more
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 … Read more
The Scenic Neptune, the Scenic Eclipse’s submarine took guests on an underwater exploration in Stomness in South Georgia, the first time a passenger submersible has been given permission to dive in this location. Scenic has worked closely with the local authorities to give passengers a unique experience, as well as increase awareness and educate guests … Read more
Luxury cruise and tour company Scenic has announced the maiden voyage of its latest discovery yacht in Australia – a momentous event for an Australian line which has sailed the world’s oceans and rivers for over three decades but not had a ship at home. Scenic is well established as one of Europe and Asia’s … Read more
Scenic Cruises will continue its expansion into luxury ocean, confirming the upcoming Scenic Eclipse II and the Emerald Sakara, from its sister brand, will be the last for those classes. “ There will be a new series that we are already engineering for,” said Chairman and founder of Scenic, Glen Moroney said at a special … Read more
The ultra-luxury Scenic Eclipse, which was to have sailed its first Kimberley season this year, will now cruise the Red Sea for the first time from Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. Scenic Eclipse will homeport in Jeddah from July 17 to December 9, offering tailor-made itineraries including port calls at Yanbu, the diving capital of Saudi … Read more
The government is insisting cruise ship operators wanting to sail Australian waters must employ Australians to take on hospitality and other non-specialised jobs, despite a shortage of such staff across the country. The surprise ruling from Australian Border Force is believed to be behind the cancellation of APT’s first Caledonian Sky cruise, which was scheduled … Read more
APT’s much anticipated sailing of the Kimberley onboard MS Caledonian Sky on June 2 has been cancelled because of a shortage of qualified crew. At time of writing, it was unclear what went wrong – with APT claiming it was “an additional issue that we had not expeçted” meaning they were forced to hire 30 … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
