East Antarctica Ocean Cruises
Go further than most for a truly immersive exploration of one of the remotest areas on the globe.
Navigate this isolated region, exclusively available to only up to 600 guests over three voyages in 2024-25 season. Experience Antarctica in its most extreme and spectacular form, where everything is on a grand scale. Embark on Zodiac, kayak and stand-up paddleboard excursions or discover multi-sensory exploration in one of two helicopters^ or the custom-built submersible^.
Scenic Eclipse has been designed to be the ultimate 6-star ultra-luxury cruise experience of a lifetime for up to 200 guests in Antarctic regions. Enjoy a seamless voyage to the polar region's most remarkable and remote locations that few will ever visit.
Gaze out at the expansive Antarctic landscapes from your spacious and luxurious verandah suite and enjoy the personalised butler service, with our close to 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio.
Dive below the horizon for an unforgettable experience on board our custom-designed next generation submersible^, Scenic Neptune II. Take your seat with up to eight fellow guests alongside our expert pilot and prepare for a sightseeing experience like no other, 100 metres beneath the surface. Featuring 270-degree panoramic views, Scenic Neptune II has been designed to provide an immersive underwater experience that will give guests the feeling of seamlessly merging with the wonders of the ocean.
Scenic Eclipse is purpose built for Antarctica with a Polar Class 6 rating, custom-built stabilisers providing greater stability, a strengthened hull, forward bow thrusters and an electronic Azipod propulsion system. The state-of-the-art technology enables for safe and comfortable navigation through polar waters.
You will be supplied with everything you’ll need to fully immerse yourself in the journeys that await. On Antarctica Expedition Voyages a Scenic Eclipse parka and water bottle will be in your suite on arrival, yours to take home. Plus, the use of specialised polar boots, trekking poles, and any kayaking equipment is included for your convenience.
Scenic Eclipse has 10 luxurious decks, providing a relaxing vantage point to ensure you make every moment count. Enjoy an abundance of indoor and outdoor spaces, up to 10 dining experiences, eight bars and lounges, the expansive Senses Spa#, and state-of-the-art theatre.
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Keeping our guest numbers to 200 enables multiple landings each day for more in-depth exploration by Zodiac, kayak and stand-up paddleboard at these magnificent, restricted landing sites. Be led by your Discovery Team who are experts in their fields, who will provide enduring insights and guide you, creating life-changing memories in Antarctica.
Take to the skies in one of our two on board helicopters^ for the ultimate vantage point. Choose to add the ultimate excursion onto your ultra-luxury Scenic Eclipse experience with flightseeing or remote landings in the Airbus H130-T2 helicopters^. The quietest aircraft in the skies, you’ll enjoy air-conditioned interiors, Bose® noise cancelling headsets equipped with voice activation, and expansive visibility from every seat with large windows and wrap-around windscreen.
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