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In the Kimberley, choose from up to 10 exhilarating helicopter experiences. From flightseeing tours over the iconic King George River and Horizontal Falls to landings at a pearl farm, the best fishing hotspots, Darwin Aviation Museum, and secluded locations. In New Zealand experience from above the splendour of the Fiordland National Park, glacier landing in Forbes Mountains, heli-hiking in Rotoura or reaching remote dinning venues and vineyards to indulge in the local produce.
Viking Octantis Expedition Ship, Switzerland
Explore our range of exclusive offers and enjoy great savings on your ocean cruise. Discover awe-inspiring destinations to plan your ultra-luxury journey of a lifetime. Find out where Scenic Eclipse will be and when with our cruise calendars. Be enriched with all-inclusive excursions on each Scenic Eclipse voyage, immersing you in your destination to create stories for life. Whether you’re seeking warm water havens or pristine icescapes, we have a cruise for everyone.
Scenic Cruises unveils 2025-2026 Antarctica program with varied itinerary options
While classes are not hands-on, you can learn more about the chef, carefully watch him work, and learn some clever hacks. On more adventurous polar sails, well-heeled 30-, 40-, and 50-somethings prevail, eager to check off their bucket-lists. Count on interacting with more couples than groups of friends, a mix of well-traveled Americans, Europeans, and Aussies, gleefully pursuing the good life at sea. Setting a benchmark in the realm of ultra-luxury cruising with Scenic Eclipse, you can now enjoy elevated enhancements on board Scenic Eclipse II, which offers you ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own. The expert team on board Scenic Eclipse are dedicated professionals who will go above and beyond to deliver an exceptional level of world-class service for you.
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Follows another Atlantic Ocean crossing to the Caribbean (also visiting Cuba), then down to South America (Chilean Fjords) and Antarctica. However, due to construction issues, the launch was delayed and the Inaugural Cruise was re-scheduled for September 22 (repositioning from Europe to Florida). Fun fact is that the ship has a selection of 110 whisky brands available for ordering at the Whisky Bar.
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For a once-in-a-lifetime cruising experience, combine one of the Owner’s Penthouse Suites with a Spa Suite to create the magnificent Two-Bedroom Penthouse Suite. At an incredible 247-square-metres, it is simply out of the world in terms of size, luxury and opulence. Handcrafted, sumptuous and extraordinary in every regard, staying in one of only two Owner’s Penthouse Suites is the ultimate indulgence. Your home away from home is located at the bow of our discovery cruise yacht, on Deck 9, and boasts the best views on board. Complimentary one hour in-suite spa treatment per guest, unlimited complimentary laundry service, guaranteed dining in specialty restaurants, guaranteed preferred choice of shore excursions, VIP embarkation and disembarkation.
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For panoramic views, guests can ascend to the Observation Deck and Lounge on Deck 5. On Deck 7, you can visit the open bridge, to meet the navigation team and gain first-hand insight into the ship's operations. Deck 10 is as an idyllic place for relaxation, featuring a bar, cabanas, and Vitality Pool.
Each venue is small, but the menus are practically perfect in terms of selection. They're also delightfully fancy — but no egos get in the way of special requests or substitutions. On a ship so tiny, there were trivia regulars, including the people in my group and me. On days when we missed the quizzes because they conflicted with excursions, they found time to read us the questions later in the day and provided additional brain teasers like word scrambles and rebus puzzles. We will say that the public spaces on Scenic Eclipse II can feel dark and enclosed. The staircase doesn't have windows, for examples, and the lack of an outdoor space in the center of ship means that you're scampering back and forth to the ends of the ship when the call goes out that whales or seals have appeared.
Where ultra-luxury meets discovery
They also gave daily enrichment presentations, where they shared information about the history of Svalbard and quirky tidbits like how many McDonald's Big Macs an adult human would have to consume for enough energy to trek through the Arctic. Seeing what the venue looks like now, I can't imagine how cramped, humid and loud it must have been trying to eat with fellow passengers splashing away in the same enclosed space. Now, the area has much more seating and offers one of the most aesthetically pleasing buffet experiences I've ever had at sea, along with superb food. The ship is the first expedition-focused vessel from Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, a cruise line known for its upscale river cruises and land-based trips.
It’s seldom-seen lands, unrestricted global navigation, and state-of-the-art ships allowing a front row seat to nature and culture as it unfolds before your eyes. Enjoy the discovery experience of a lifetime as we reveal the many wonders of the world’s magnificent oceans and waterways from the elegant surroundings of Scenic Eclipse. To secure your space onboard or to get more information about our itineraries, call our friendly reservations team or contact your professional travel advisor. Where Scenic Eclipse misses is connecting people to the outdoors while onboard the ship. The ship lacks sufficient outdoor space, Deck 10 is largely forgotten (another oversight the company says will be fixed on the next iteration) and sightlines inside are mostly restricted, even in the ship's Observation Lounge. Combining the owner’s penthouse suite with a spa suite will create a two-bedroom penthouse suite with an area of 233m², which offers the best of all facilities.
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All the 110 whisky bottles are stored in a floor-ceiling display cabinet with a crystal wall. To repeat again - all these top-shelf whiskies are complimentary (cruise ticket price-inclusive). The ship offers complimentary exclusive private dinners, dubbed Chef’s , by invitation only. I’m not sure how you score an invite (I’m guessing it’s for occupants of the priciest suites and other such VIPs), but I did manage to dine here with nine other guests once. The an 11-course degustation tasting is held in a private dining room off of Elements, where each dish is paired with wine. The head chef introduces each course, and as you dine, you see white-toque chefs slicing, dicing, searing, and plating through a glass window.
The heart of the Discovery Yachts can be found on Deck 4 and 5, showcasing a variety of dining experiences, bars, lounges, and the theatre. The following tables show ship's inaugural cruise itineraries by destination, with indicative prices per person (lowest category cabin rates in USD). Unfortunately, megayacht's planned delivery dates (August 2018, January 2019, April 2019) were re-scheduled (the last time - for August 15, 2019). Rebooked deals received 25% future booking discount (based on rebooked cruise cost). With the yacht Scenic Eclipse, the river cruisetour company Scenic Tours (travel brand) entered the ocean cruising market.
The ship has "zero speed stabilizer fins" (50% larger than the standard on similar-sized vessels) allowing it to navigate in rough seas with just little movement. Unfortunately, stormy weather ruled out water sports and the submarine. However, I went on fun land excursions, such as a Halifax walking tour that was spellbinding. Our charismatic local guide was incredibly well-versed in Halifax fact and lore—he even shared ghost stories that gave me goosebumps. The buzzy Whiskey Bar, with more than 130 bottles including 12-year-old Yamazaki and 14-year-old Balvenie, is a well-deserved passenger hangout.
On April 28, 2017, at Uljanik Shipyard was held vessel's keel-laying / coin ceremony. The special event was attended by Glen Moroney (Scenic Tours' founder and chairman). He placed an Australian coin beneath the ship's keel - a right of passage for every newbuild, to bring good fortune to its passengers and crew. In Newport, Rhode Island, a guide led us through jaw-droppingly beautiful, insanely lavish Gilded Age mansions. We also visited Boston, where I explored solo as I know the city well. Such sails are typical East Coast fall foliage cruises, although most begin in Montreal or Quebec City and traverse between Canada and New York.
Marvel at wildlife and extraordinary landscapes while on Scenic Eclipse through Swarovski telescopes or with the expert Discovery Team. Discover the extraordinary wonders of the world in truly all-inclusive ultra-luxury.
Viking Crew was also contracted for the crew management of the superyachts Scenic Eclipse 1 (2019) and Emerald Azzurra (2021). All Scenic Eclipse II voyages are truly all-inclusive and feature a range of excursions designed to immerse you in your chosen destination. From historic and cultural excursions in New Zealand to discovering natural landscapes and the wildlife of Australia and the South Pacific, enjoy a blend of handcrafted experiences matched with relaxed ultra-luxury. Looking ahead, Scenic's next expedition ship will be Scenic Eclipse II, a sister vessel to Scenic Eclipse. Although the general layout will be similar, and the ship will still have two helicopters, the line plans to make tweaks to the ship's design. They include the addition of an outdoor pool and an upgraded submarine with an expanded capacity of eight passengers, plus a driver.
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