• Only 200 guests for an exclusive small-ship experience and more multiple landings each day
• A specialist Polar Discovery Team of up to 20 members
• Butler service for every guest and an almost 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio
• Up to 10 dining experiences from casual to fine dining
• The finest selection of included premium branded beverages, all day, every day
• Indulgent 550m² Senses Spa, gym, yoga and Pilates studio
• Engaging lectures and education program with on board experts
• Scenic Discovery excursions

Scenic Eclipse II

The design of Scenic Eclipse II is inspired by the sleek contours of a sailing yacht and its innovative features have set the benchmark in 6-star ultra-luxury cruising. The Discovery Yacht is equipped with two state-of-the-art Airbus H130-T2 helicopters^ and a next-generation submersible^ which provides guests with 270-degree panoramic underwater views.

Scenic Eclipse is intimate and luxurious, with an almost 1:1 guest-to-crew ratio for only up to 228 guests. Guests can take a culinary journey at up to 10 dining experiences and eight bars and lounges. The 550sqm Senses Spa, Vitality pools, dedicated yoga and Pilates studio and state-of-the-art gym provide an opportunity for complete rejuvenation and the spacious suites all feature butler service.

Itinerary Map

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Fri, 31 Jan – Dunedin, New Zealand (D)

Welcome to Dunedin! Board the luxurious Scenic Eclipse II and settle into your spacious verandah suite. Meet your butler and explore the yacht’s world-class facilities. Enjoy a welcome toast with fellow guests at the Sky Bar as you set sail.

Day 2: Sat, 01 Feb – At Sea (B,L,D)

Explore Scenic Eclipse’s luxurious spaces and meet the Polar Discovery Team, who will enrich your Antarctic experience. Attend an introductory presentation about your polar expedition.

Day 3: Sun, 02 Feb – At Sea (B,L,D)

Enjoy Scenic Eclipse II’s state-of-the-art technology and prepare for your Antarctic adventures with expert-led briefings and possible Zodiac, kayaking, and other excursions.

Day 4: Mon, 03 Feb – Macquarie Island* (B,L,D)

Experience the incredible wildlife of Macquarie Island, home to thousands of penguins and seals. Subject to conditions, explore this unique landscape and its inhabitants.

Day 5: Tue, 04 Feb – At Sea (B,L,D)

Relax and learn more about Scenic Eclipse II’s technology and facilities. Enjoy presentations from the Polar Discovery Team.

Day 6: Wed, 05 Feb – At Sea (B,L,D)

Start your day with a barista coffee or breakfast. Enjoy up to 10 dining experiences and nine bars and lounges on board.

Day 7: Thu, 06 Feb – Balleny Islands (B,L,D)

Explore the volcanic Balleny Islands, home to diverse wildlife, including whales, seals, and penguins. Participate in Discovery excursions.

Day 8: Fri, 07 Feb – Balleny Islands (B,L,D)

Continue exploring the Balleny Islands, observing birdlife and learning from the Polar Discovery Team.

Day 9: Sat, 08 Feb – Antarctica’s Ross Sea Region (B,L,D)

Enter the Ross Sea, a haven for orcas, seals, penguins, and whales. Enjoy the dramatic landscapes and historical significance of the region.

Day 10: Sun, 09 Feb – Antarctica’s Ross Sea Region (B,L,D)

Explore Possession Island, home to thousands of penguins. Enjoy a Champagne evening with the Polar Discovery Team.

Day 11: Mon, 10 Feb – Antarctica’s Ross Sea Region (B,L,D)

Learn about the Ross Sea’s crucial role in global ocean health. Join a lecture in the theatre.

Day 12: Tue, 11 Feb – Antarctica’s Ross Sea Region (B,L,D)

Join active excursions, observing penguins and seals, and experiencing the pristine Antarctic environment.

Day 13: Wed, 12 Feb – Antarctica’s Ross Sea Region (B,L,D)

Learn about Ross Island’s history and its dramatic landscape, dominated by Mount Erebus.

Day 14: Thu, 13 Feb – Antarctica’s Ross Sea Region (B,L,D)

Take a helicopter excursion (weather permitting) to see the McMurdo Dry Valleys, an extreme desert landscape.

Day 15: Fri, 14 Feb – Antarctica’s Ross Sea Region (B,L,D)

Visit the Adare Peninsula, home to the largest colony of Adélie penguins. Explore historical sites with the Polar Discovery Team.

Day 16: Sat, 15 Feb – Antarctica’s Ross Sea Region (B,L,D)

Explore glaciers like the Mertz Glacier and Suvorov Glacier, guided by the Polar Discovery Team.

Day 17: Sun, 16 Feb – Antarctica’s Ross Sea Region (B,L,D)

Visit the Bay of Whales, a natural ice harbour known for whale sightings. Experience a polar plunge in the Southern Ocean.

Day 18: Mon, 17 Feb – At Sea (B,L,D)

Relax and rejuvenate in the Senses Spa with yoga, Pilates, or a tailored treatment.

Day 19: Tue, 18 Feb – At Sea (B,L,D)

Explore more of Scenic Eclipse’s facilities and enjoy premium beverages and dining experiences.

Day 20: Wed, 19 Feb – At Sea (B,L,D)

Learn about Scenic Eclipse’s environmentally sustainable systems and attend an enrichment lecture.

Day 21: Thu, 20 Feb – At Sea (B,L,D)

Reflect on your Antarctic experience, share memories with fellow guests, and enjoy the yacht’s amenities.

Day 22: Fri, 21 Feb – At Sea (B,L,D)

Indulge in Scenic’s all-inclusive philosophy, with premium beverages and dining experiences.

Day 23: Sat, 22 Feb – At Sea (B,L,D)

Ask any last questions to the Polar Discovery Team and enjoy a final lecture or photography tips.

Day 24: Sun, 23 Feb – Dunedin, New Zealand (B)

Return to Dunedin and bid farewell to your new friends and Scenic Eclipse II crew. Book your flight to depart after 12:00 PM.