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Scenic Eclipse
The discovery yacht with helicopters and a submarine, everything included.
Overview
Scenic Eclipse entered service in 2019 and carries around 228 guests in all-suite, all-veranda accommodation. It carries two helicopters and a submarine, ten dining venues and an inclusive fare that covers nearly everything on board.
Eclipse is a polar-class discovery yacht with a very high staff ratio, butlers for every suite, a large spa and the toys that make expedition days different: helicopter flightseeing and a submersible, weather and permits allowing.
It suits adults who want expedition with nothing to pay on board and the means to go further. Children are not well served and we say so.
At a glance
- Line
- Scenic
- Size
- Yacht, around 228 guests
- Entered service
- 2019 (approximate)
- Our pick
- A Veranda suite on a higher deck midship
Thinking about Scenic Eclipse?
We will say whether Scenic Eclipse is right for your party, which suite we would book and which sailing, or name the ship we would choose instead.
Best for
- Adults who want expedition with helicopters and a submarine
- Couples who want nothing to pay on board
- Travelers who want Antarctica or the Arctic with a spa
Not for
- Families with children
- Anyone who wants a classic cruise rhythm
- Travelers who dislike Zodiacs
Price
What Scenic Eclipse costs
Top of the market per night with almost everything included; helicopter and submarine excursions cost extra and depend on conditions. Planning figures on each sailing page.
Have a budget in mind?
Tell us what you are looking for and the figure you have in mind. We will say what it buys on each line, and where the same money goes further.
On board
Suites, cabins, dining and evenings on Scenic Eclipse
In our words, from the questions we are asked most. Suite names are the line's; which one we would book is ours.
- Suites
- Veranda suites are the core and large; Deluxe Veranda, Spa and Panorama suites add space; the Owner's Penthouse at the top.
- Cabins we would book
- A Veranda suite on a higher deck midship; a Spa suite for the private spa deck access.
- Dining
- Ten venues for 228 guests including Elements, Koko's pan-Asian, Lumière French and a chef's table; all included with premium drinks.
- Entertainment
- Expedition lectures and recaps, live music, the spa. The helicopters and submarine are the show.
Want the right suite on Scenic Eclipse?
Tell us who is traveling and we will name the deck and the suite numbers we would hold, and the ones we would avoid.
Children, grandparents, mobility
Scenic Eclipse for the whole family
Three honest notes: what the ship does for children, what it does for grandparents, and what it asks of anyone with limited mobility.
- Children
- No children's club and no provision of any kind; not a ship for children.
- Grandparents
- Butlers, a stable ship and a spa worth the fare; Zodiac boarding and helicopter steps need agility, which we discuss honestly.
- Accessibility
- A few accessible suites; expedition landings limit who can go ashore. We are direct about fit.
Planning for the whole family?
Connecting suites, different activity levels, dining that works for everyone, and transfers that suit grandparents and toddlers alike. The best family suites go first, so start early.
Where it sails
Where Scenic Eclipse goes
The regions this ship sails as far as we know; the itinerary confirms the ports and the season.
Iceland & the Arctic
Expedition comfort around Iceland, Greenland and Svalbard, without giving up the butler.
Norwegian Fjords
No long flight, dramatic scenery from your terrace, and a season made for grandparents.
Sample itineraries
Sailings on Scenic Eclipse
We have not written up a sample sailing on Scenic Eclipse yet. Scenic publishes the current itineraries; tell us the season you have in mind and we will send the two or three we would consider, with planning figures.
Not sure where to go?
Give us the month, who is traveling and how far you will fly. A specialist will name the two or three regions and ships we would choose.
Deck plans and photographs
Deck plans and pictures of Scenic Eclipse
On Scenic's official site; we send the marked-up plan with every proposal.
Scenic Eclipse, the discovery yacht, alongside the quayPhoto: Farid mernissi · CC BY 4.0
Our promise
We will say no.
We do not recommend a cruise because it is expensive, and we do not put people on the wrong ship. If Scenic Eclipse is not right for your party, we will tell you and suggest the one that is, even if it costs less or is sold by someone else. We are an advisor, not a booking engine.
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Scenic Eclipse FAQs
Are helicopter flights included on Scenic Eclipse?
No. Helicopter and submarine excursions are booked on board at extra cost and depend on weather and local permits. Nearly everything else on board is included.
Same line
Other Scenic ships we have written up
around 228 guests
Scenic Eclipse II
Eclipse's sister, with refinements learned from the first.
Plan your Scenic Eclipse cruise with Blackbury Travel.
Our pick: A Veranda suite on a higher deck midship. Tell us who is traveling and when, and we will say which sailing and which suite, or whether another ship would suit you better.