Australian cruise line Scenic has been forced to cancel an exciting program of Kimberley sailings for the revolutionary Eclipse discovery yacht because it couldn’t get agreement on permits and approvals. Ponant, Silversea and Aurora are all still awaiting permission to begin a Kimberley season – though APT has reported good news with approval for Caledonian … Read more
Scenic invites you to experience the next generation of 6-star ultra-luxury ocean cruising in Antarctica on board Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yachts. The Benchmark in Ultra-Luxury Cruising A state-of-the-art Discovery Yacht, Scenic Eclipse sets the benchmark in ultra-luxury cruising. Designed with a wealth of world-class facilities for unrivalled exploration, it is purpose built … Read more
The government’s move to continue the ban on international cruise vessels under the biosecurity act hasn’t deterred the six cruise lines determined to sail the Kimberley and other Australian itineraries this year. This morning, Scenic announced a Kimberley cruise season for the luxury Scenic Eclipse, which will bring a completely different experience to Australia’s iconic … Read more
Scenic Group has shown strong confidence in the future of the luxury cruise sector, cutting steel for its second expedition ship, Scenic Eclipse II, and announcing a further four will be built by MKM Yachts shipyard, owned by the line in Rijeka, Croatia. The construction of Scenic Eclipse II follows the remarkable success of the … Read more
Scenic Eclipse sailed into New York on September 10, gliding under the Verrazano Bridge and past the Statue of Liberty, guided by the lights of the city’s skyscrapers as the ship arrived at its port berth in Manhattan just before sunrise. After a long wait for its launch, the ultra-luxury expedition ship completed the journey … Read more
It’s been a long time coming, with several setbacks along the way, but with much fan-fare and the dazzling New York City skyline as her backdrop, The Scenic Eclipse has officially been christened today. Dame Helen Mirren was Godmother of the ship and along with her Academy Award-winning Director husband Taylor Hackford, broke a ceremonial … Read more
The latest luxury yacht, the Scenic Eclipse has finally embarked on her inaugural voyage – a 13-day discovery itinerary from Reykjavik to Quebec. “Today is the fruition of many years of planning and work from a large and dedicated team to create a vessel and an experience which has set a brand-new benchmark in ultra-luxury discovery … Read more
The world’s first expedition yacht, Scenic Eclipse, will tomorrow pick up its passengers and head out on its first cruise. The line, which has delivered the yacht a year late after a series of setbacks, released footage of the ship coming into the port of Valletta, Malta. The line has also released a digital brochure … Read more
The Sun newspaper in London has already dubbed it “the world’s poshest ship”. Next Thursday, Scenic Eclipse will pick up her first paying passengers for a maiden voyage from Reykjavik, Iceland to Quebec, Canada. Some will have paid $2,175 or more a day for the 12-night voyage aboard the new-style expedition ship, which features two … 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.
