The ultra-luxurious Scenic Eclipse II will be arriving in Australia for the first time this weekend with a huge fanfare as she spends the day in Sydney.

Glen Moroney, the founder and owner of the all-Australian cruise brand will be onboard showing the trade and journalists his beautiful pride and joy.

She then sails to Newcastle to start on a special Chairman’s Cruise where Moroney will be onboard. The ship, which accommodates around 100 guests will depart from Moroney’s hometown. The ship will visit ports like K’Gari, Gladstone, Magnetic Islands, and Willis Island before reaching Cairns.

The Scenic Eclipse II will be spending the season in the Kimberley. And guests can meet the masters behind the docuseries Maritime Masters.

Anthony Laver, General Manager Sales and Marketing at Scenic said: “Bringing Scenic Eclipse II home to Australian waters is a major moment for our guests. The Scenic team and will set the new benchmark for ultra-luxury cruising in the region.

“Our journey designers have curated several unique experiences. From a luxury lunch on the iconic white sands of Whitehaven Beach, to our first heli-safaris and an exclusive Scenic Enrich program on Fraser Island.”

Moreover, the world’s first Discovery Yacht is charting a course through these awe-inspiring destinations.  Scenic’s well-curated itineraries allow guests to immerse in breathtaking landscapes, rich indigenous traditions, and absolute bucket-listed experiences.

Furthermore, with Scenic Eclipse’s all-inclusive luxury experience, travellers can expect exceptional accommodations, world-class dining, and an array of discovery excursions and activities. Whether it’s snorkeling or diving in crystal-clear waters, hiking through ancient rainforests, or visiting remote villages to learn about local customs and traditions, these itineraries promise an enriching journey through some of the world’s most captivating destinations.

Scenic itineraries to Australia

2024 Itinerary

13-day Jewels of Australia’s Top End

Scenic Eclipse is all set for a 13-day voyage which will depart Darwin on September 19. The line offers a Super Earlybird rate of $14,055 from $18,055. This allows guests to have a savings amounting to $4000. 

The 13-day Scenic Australia itineraries include visits to Cobourg Peninsula, Elcho Island, English Company Island, Thursday Island, and Cape York. In addition, the ship will also visit Piper Islands, Sandy Cay, Davie Reef, Osprey Reef, Cooktown, Port Douglas, and Willis Island. Scenic Eclipse is set to disembark in Cairns where guests get to discover the laidback lifestyle that Queensland is known for. 

2025 itineraries

11-day Uncover the Kimberley Coastline: An Ancient Wilderness

From Broome, Scenic Eclipse will explore The Kimberley via an 11-day Uncover the Kimberley Coastline: An Ancient Wilderness cruise. This voyage is set to leave Broome on July 31. This cruise is offered at $15,715 from $18,715 allowing guests to have $3000 in savings.

Departing from Broome as its port of embarkation, Scenic Eclipse is scheduled to visit Lacepede Islands Nature reserve, Buccaneer Archipelago, Talbot Bay, Montgomery Reef, and Bigge Island. Moreover, the ship also includes Hunter River, Ashmore Reef, Vansittart bay, and King George River as part of its itineraries. Scenic will have its final stop at Darwin which will serve as its port of disembarkation. 

11-day Australia’s Top End: Cape York & the Great Barrier Reef

This 11-day sailing on Australia’s gems Cape York & the Great Barrier Reef is one of Scenic’s spring offerings. Moreover, this Darwin-embarked cruise has a Super Earlybird offering of $17,345 per person. This rate is $7500 less of the Full Fare rate of $24,845. This 11-day sailing via Scenic Eclipse is set to sail on October 11. 

Scenic Eclipse lines up several port visits the moment it leaves Darwin on its sail date. Part of its itineraries are visits to Cobourg Peninsula, Elcho Island, English Company Island, Thursday Island, Cape York, and Piper Islands. Additionally, the ship also visits Sandy Caye, Osprey Reef, Cooktown, Port Douglas, and Willis Island before it heads back to Cairns for disembarkation. 

17-day Northern Australia & the Indonesian Archipelago

An initial autumn offering is also on the list of offered cruises to Australia by Scenic Eclipse. The 17-day Northern Australia & the Indonesian Archipelago voyage is offered at $18,265 per guest which is part of its Super Earlybird offering. This fare rate allows guests to have a $7500 savings from the cruise’s Full Fare rate of $25,765. Moreover, this voyage is scheduled for embarkation at Cairns on March 17, 2025. 

Departing from Cairns as its port of embarkation, Scenic Eclipse is scheduled to visit Port Douglas, Sandy Cay, and Cape York before it sails to the Indonesian territory, Yamdema Island. Additionally, the ship’s itineraries also include Kai Islands, Banda Islands, Alor Island, Larantuka, Ende, and Komodo Island. Scenic will also visit Sumbawa Island and Lombok Island before heading to Benoa to disembark. 

15-day Australian Odyssey: Western Australia & The Abrolhos Islands

Scenic Eclipse also highlights a winter-ender cruise via a 15-day Australian Odyssey: Western Australia & The Abrolhos Islands. Moreover, this Broome-embarked voyage is offered at a starting rate (Super Earlybird) of $20,680 per person from $26,180. For guests who get to book this cruise early, they will enjoy a $5500 savings per guest. This 15-day sailing is scheduled on August 20, 2025. 

From Broome, this half-month cruise via Scenic Eclipse heads to Rowly Shoals, Dampier Archipelago, Montebello Islands, and Exmouth, Bateman Bay. Moreover, it also includes visits to Denham, Dirk Hartog Island, Abrolhos Island, and Geraldton. The ship will also stop at Jurien Bay and Busselton before heading to Fremantle to disembark. 

Scenic itineraries to South Pacific

2024 itineraries

9-day Lagoons, Reefs & Cultures of Fiji and the Pacific

For its 2024 spring offering, Scenic Eclipse lines up a 9-day Lagoons, Reefs & Cultures of Fiji and the Pacific departing from Lautoka, Fiji. This cruise is offered at $9,495 for the line’s Super Earlybird promo from a Full Fare rate of  $13,495. This allows guests to enjoy a $5000 savings per person. Moreover, this 9-day sailing is scheduled on October 13. 

For its itineraries, Scenic Eclipse is scheduled for port visits in Yasawa Islands, Tavenui Island, and Lakeba Island. Additionally, the ship also includes visits to Vava’u, Hunga Tonga, Fulanga Island in Fiji, and Beqa Island before it sails back to Mautoka to disembark. 

11-day Treasures of the Pacific: The Yasawas to New Zealand

Another spring offering from Scenic Eclipse this 2024 is the 11-day Treasures of the Pacific: The Yasawas to New Zealand cruise. This Lautoka-embarked voyage is offered at a Super Earlybird rate of $10,475 compared to its Full Fare rate of $15,475. This 11-day voyage allows guests to have $5000 savings per person and is set to sail on October 29. 

This 11-day voyage via Scenic Eclipse lists down several ports of call as part of its itineraries. From Lautoka in Fiji as its port of embarkation, the ship heads to Tanna Island, Lifou Island, L’Île-des-Pins’, and Norfolk Island in Australia. Furthermore, Scenic will also visit New Zealand’s Bay of Islands then heads to the Great Barrier Island before docking at Auckland for disembarkation. 

2025  itineraries

13-day South Pacific Discovery

Scenic Eclipse highlights its 2025 spring offering with a 13-day South Pacific Discovery from Cairns. This voyage is offered with a discounted fare rate (Super Earlybird) of $14,295 from a Full Fare rate of $18,795. With a $4500 savings per person, this 13-day sailing is scheduled to sail on November 9. 

From Cairns, Scenic Eclipse is set to visit Louisiade Archipelago in Papua New Guinea, Guadalcanal Island, Owaraha, Ndende Island, and Vanikoro Island. Moreover, the ship also lines up port visits to Champagne Beach in Vanuatu, Ambrym Island, and Tanna Island before heading to Lautoka in Fiji to disembark.