Scenic Eclipse

French and gourmet dining on Scenic Eclipse

Scenic Eclipse dines across a set of distinct restaurants, and each one is included in the fare. Scenic includes up to ten dining experiences on its Discovery Yachts, so a long voyage never settles into one dining room. Elements is the centrepiece. Its courses change with current ingredients and culinary trends, a focused gourmet menu rather than buffet variety.

Lumière is the quiet evening: refined French courses in an intimate room. Koko’s Asian Fusion is the change of pace, running from sushi to street-food-inspired small plates. The Scenic Ocean All-Inclusive fare also covers all-day premium branded drinks and butler service for every guest.

From Buenos Aires and Santiago to the Antarctic, November to February

Scenic Eclipse spends November to February on long voyages around South America, a season that runs through the Australian summer. Her voyages start in Buenos Aires or Santiago de Chile.

From Buenos Aires, one-way voyages of 20 and 21 nights end in Rio de Janeiro or Santiago de Chile. Stops change between departures, but you might see the Antarctic, Ushuaia and Torres del Paine National Park. Buenos Aires is also the start and finish of her 12-night round trips in December and January, on which the Antarctic and Ushuaia are typical calls.

The longest voyages run the other way. Lasting 22 and 28 nights, they leave Santiago de Chile and finish in Buenos Aires or Rio de Janeiro. Ports vary, and El Calafate, Iguazú and the Antarctic are among them. Wherever she sails from, these departures need a flight from Australia, and we book the flights out and home, the hotel either side and the transfers as one holiday. Her sister ships include Scenic Eclipse II.

Forward views and expert talks on Scenic Eclipse

The Observation Lounge is the room to be in when the scenery arrives. It faces forward, with unobstructed views of the landscapes ahead, and it is where many guests watch the coast come in with a drink in hand.

Up top, the open-air Sky Bar looks out over the sea and is the place to wind down the day or meet fellow guests. The Theatre shapes the day as much as the evening: alongside live performances, it hosts expert talks and briefings on the ports ahead, all included in the fare.

Is Scenic Eclipse a superyacht?

Scenic runs her as one of its Discovery Yachts, a small all-suite ship built to reach remote places. Guided Zodiac landings and kayak paddling are included in the fare. On select voyages her two helicopters fly scenic flights over the wilderness and the Scenic Neptune submersible dives beneath the surface; both carry a charge.

Scenic Eclipse cabins and deck plans

Every cabin aboard Scenic Eclipse is a suite, which makes her Senses Spa a facility for every guest: it brings together treatment rooms, an infrared sauna, a salt therapy lounge and a salon. Its thermal and relaxation areas are free to use, and treatments are charged. With an all-suite ship, the deck plan is where the real choice is made, so open the Scenic Eclipse cabins and deck plans before you pick.

Cruise1st sells Scenic Eclipse’s South American voyages to Australian travellers. Our Best Price Guarantee applies. Her current departures and fares are listed in our luxury cruise search.