Ahead of the upcoming Antarctica season, Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours unveils unique experiences and once-in-a-lifetime journeys, visiting some of the world’s most remote polar destinations and accessing pristine landscapes and unique wildlife.
Scenic will transport guests to a world of breathtaking beauty and raw nature, where vast ice sheets meet turbulent seas, and diverse wildlife thrives in one of the harshest environments on Earth. What sets Antarctic expeditions on the Scenic Eclipse discovery yachts apart is not just the destinations, but the means of exploration. Guests will have the opportunity to dive beneath the surface in Scenic Neptune, a custom-designed submersible that offers an underwater perspective of this polar wonderland, soar above the ice in state-of-the-art helicopters, gaining a bird’s-eye view of the dramatic Antarctic landscape or follow in the footsteps of legendary explorers like Sir Douglas Mawson, visiting historic sites that have played a crucial role in Antarctic exploration.
Every detail of a Scenic Eclipse voyage is attended to with spacious all-verandah ultra-luxury suites, personalised butler service and a close to 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio. On board guests can also indulge in up to 10 culinary experiences ranging from casual to fine dining, relax in one of the up to nine on board bars and lounges, and enjoy a selection of over 130 whiskeys at the Scenic Bar. The 550sqm Senses Spa facilities, gym, yoga and Pilates studio, and Vitality Pools also provide the perfect retreat after a day of exhilarating exploration.
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Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands, 22 days
This Expedition Voyage will take guests to explore these pristine destinations, along with the fascinating Falkland Islands. Home to the largest population of Gentoo penguins and historic settlements, they are also known for the 1980s battle of the Falklands War. Often called the Galápagos of the Poles, remote South Georgia has impressive mountain vistas and waters teeming with whales and orcas, also featuring some of the world’s largest King penguin colonies and key points of Shackleton’s famed Antarctic expedition. The great white wonder of the Antarctic Peninsula presents travellers as a place of extremes and intense beauty, which guests can also witness in Scenic’s custom-designed submersible Scenic Neptune or from Scenic’s state-of-the-art helicopters.
Mawson’s Antarctica: Along the East Coast, 25 days
For centuries, avid travellers and explorers have been fascinated by Antarctica, a place where penguins congregate in the hundreds of thousands and people are few and far between. Along the isolated East Coast, Australia has a rich history of exploration thanks to the pioneering efforts of explorer Sir Douglas Mawson. Guests will have the rare opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Mawson and his team, navigating remote bays and ravishing coves and islands where wildlife rules supreme, in the company of only up to 200 guests led by an expert polar Discovery Team. Dive deep into the pristine waters in Scenic’s custom-designed submersible Scenic Neptune II^ or take to the skies in Scenic’s state-of-the-art helicopters^ for unforgettable experiences. All guests will have the opportunity for a heli-shuttle to visit Mawson’s Hut as part of their voyage. The discovery of this extraordinary part of the world becomes even more special when combined with an indulgent luxury experience on board your 6-star Discovery Yacht.
Antarctica’s Ross Sea: Majestic Ice & Wildlife, 24 days
End-of-the-Earth landscapes, gem-like glaciers, immense icebergs and jagged mountain ranges are the setting for some of the planet’s most prolific wildlife displays, teeming with whales, orcas, penguins, seals and migratory seabirds. Over 24 days, guests will follow in the footsteps of some of the world’s greatest explorers; but unlike those early pioneers, guests will enjoy the spine-tingling outlook from the comforts of Scenic Eclipse, in 6-star luxury. As travellers are exposed to Antarctica’s fascinating unpredictability, know that the expert polar Discovery Team and Captain will work with the weather and ice conditions to deliver truly remarkable experiences daily.
