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Scenic Eclipse II
Eclipse's sister, with refinements learned from the first.
Overview
Scenic Eclipse II entered service in 2023 as the second discovery yacht: the same size, the same helicopters and submarine, ten venues and inclusive fare, with changes to the suites and public rooms learned from the first yacht.
Eclipse II matches its sister in nearly every way and improves a few: a larger spa and gym, a reworked Sky Bar and a Senses room, and suite refinements. It often takes Australia, the Kimberley and the Pacific while Eclipse takes the polar seasons.
We plan the two as one yacht and choose on itinerary and date.
At a glance
- Line
- Scenic
- Size
- Yacht, around 228 guests
- Entered service
- 2023 (approximate)
- Our pick
- A Veranda suite on a higher deck midship
Thinking about Scenic Eclipse II?
We will say whether Scenic Eclipse II 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 the Eclipse formula on warm-water routes
- Couples who want nothing to pay on board
- Travelers going to the Kimberley or the Pacific
Not for
- Families with children
- Anyone wanting a classic cruise
- Travelers who dislike small-boat landings
Price
What Scenic Eclipse II costs
Top of the market per night with almost everything included. 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 II
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, Deluxe Veranda, Spa, Panorama and the Owner's Penthouse, as on Eclipse with refinements.
- Cabins we would book
- A Veranda suite on a higher deck midship for most couples; a Spa suite for private access to the spa deck.
- Dining
- Ten venues for 228 guests, as on Eclipse, all included with premium drinks and a chef's table.
- Entertainment
- Expedition lectures and recaps, live music, the spa; helicopters and the submarine where weather and permits allow.
Want the right suite on Scenic Eclipse II?
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 II 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 yacht and a large spa; 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 before anything is held.
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 II 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.
Antarctica
The trip of a lifetime, planned a year ahead and done in real comfort.
Sample itineraries
Sailings on Scenic Eclipse II
We have not written up a sample sailing on Scenic Eclipse II 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 II
On Scenic's official site; we send the marked-up plan with every proposal.
We do not yet hold a licensed photograph of Scenic Eclipse II itself, so there is no picture of it here: we never show a sister ship in its place.
Scenic Eclipse, the discovery yacht, under way on open waterPhoto: kees torn · CC BY-SA 2.0 
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 II 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 II FAQs
Eclipse or Eclipse II?
Peers. Eclipse II has a larger spa and small suite refinements; the itinerary decides.
Same line
Other Scenic ships we have written up
Scenic Eclipse
The discovery yacht with helicopters and a submarine, everything included.
Plan your Scenic Eclipse II 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.