Scenic Eclipse Sets New Expedition Standards
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours’ Scenic Eclipse is set to take expedition sailings to a new level – a luxurious one.
Scenic’s 11-day “Ultimate Antarctica” cruise aboard Scenic Eclipse, the world’s first Discovery Yacht, takes in the endless, white wilderness of Antarctica, all with the comforts of a luxury ship.
The 228-guest Eclipse (capped at 200 for Antarctica sailings) sets a new standard for expedition craft – with experts, technology and safety standards that exceeds all others while surrounding guests with a level of luxury usually only seen in the best five-star resorts. This fully inclusive itinerary has six departures, December 2018 through February 2019. Fare savings are being offered through late February on these and other Scenic Eclipse sailings.
A range of activities highlighting Antarctica’s vibrancy await guests on the six-day stay in Antarctica – Zodiac expeditions to penguin colonies; kayaking amongst the icebergs; helicopter trips to spots few have ever adventured to; and dropping below the water’s surface for a peak at seals and whales in their natural habitat.
Experts on board cover a diverse range of topics – geology, marine biology, ornithology, history, etc., both in lectures and as guides.
Departing Ushuaia, Argentina, guests should feel at ease during the passage with Scenic Eclipse’s innovative zero-speed stabilizer fins, which are 50% larger than standard to provide even greater stability.
Onboard amenities include a near 5,000-sq.-ft. spa, a full gym and indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis and plunge pools.
The ultra-luxury mega yacht has 114 all-veranda suites, and Scenic’s signature brand of all-inclusive luxury includes all meals (no surcharges), complimentary top-shelf beverages all day every day, butler service with an almost 1:1 guest-to-staff ratio and onboard entertainment and lectures in the 240-seat theatre. As with all Scenic cruises, all tips and gratuities are included as is complimentary WiFi.
