Scenic Eclipse

Elements

Main restaurant featuring Italian, steak and seafood from an a la carte dinner menu.

Elements restaurant, located on Deck 4, offers guests a more relaxed dining experience during either breakfast, lunch or dinner, with seating for up to 104 guests.

Be greeted by your Scenic hostess as you enter and are escorted to your table. Reservations are not required to dine at Elements, with a flexible array of seating options for you to dine alone or with new friends on larger tables where you can share your experiences from your daily discoveries.

Enjoy premium beverages from Elements bar which has a selection of fine wines, a classic beverage program and a broad menu of international cheeses. 

Chef’s Table @ Elements

An exclusive by invitation only to private dégustation dining

Located within Elements, enjoy an exclusive, invitation only private evening dégustation dining at Chef’s Table. You will be among a group of just 10 guests to enjoy an exquisite 11-course dégustation meal with each dish paired with premium beverages. Be enthralled as the Head Chef and his team personally deliver and present each dish to your table, explaining the world-class techniques he used in each creation and the origin of the ingredients.

Be immersed in a culinary journey that is grounded in innovation, and view the chefs at work in a large, open gallery kitchen as they prepare meals in the small and intimate setting. This experience is all included as part of your ultra-luxury discovery experience. 

Koko’s Asian Fusion

Asian fusion restaurant and saké bar

Enhance your senses at Koko’s on Deck 4, serving authentic Asian cuisine for lunch and dinner, catering for up to 26 guests. Koko’s features regular tables or a sunken seating, inspired by traditional Japanese dining practices.

Koko’s offers guests a luxurious dining experience with a buzzing atmosphere – it’s a popular culinary experience where you can arrange share plates and sample flavours you may not have tasted before. Or for lunch, try a bento box concept as you are surrounded by beautiful art and views of the ocean. 

Sushi @ Koko’s

A wonderfully authentic Japanese experience

Sushi @ Koko’s offers an authentic Japanese dining experience, located at the front of Koko’s restaurant. Catering for up to 18 guests, you can dine along a bar benchtop eating area running underneath the windows and overlooking the ocean, or be seated along the bar where the chefs hand-make the freshest sushi.

You can interact with the chef if you wish, or simply relax and enjoy the exquisitely fresh sushi. There are also western style options for the guests to choose from if they prefer, rather than sashimi or raw sushi. 

Teppanyaki @ Koko’s

Private dining with an authentic Teppanyaki grill

Night Market @ Koko’s features a classic teppanyaki grill. Enjoy real interaction with the chef as he guides you on an inspired journey of the night market dishes from Asia, India and the Middle East, preparing dishes right in front of you. This experience is not the usual show you may envisage, where food is thrown and eggs cracked on the grill. Rather, it is an intimate dining experience for only eight guests and the chef. There are waiters continuously circulating with beverages and making sure the guests are well attended. Bookings are required for the Night Market @ Koko’s dining, located on Deck 4.

Azure Bar & Café

Relaxed all-day grazing

Azure bar & Café offers guest indoor or outdoor seating on its terrace, where you’ll take in spectacular views of your destination. Relax and enjoy a variety of light fare, pizzas, salads, snacks and a healthy selection of meals for relaxed all-day grazing, coupled with barista-made coffee and beverages.

After dinner, Azure bar & Café serves a selection of treats such as macaroons, biscotti and chocolate delights accompanied by brandies, ports, specialty tea or coffee and much more.

It’s a very relaxed café which seats up to 50 guests inside and 35 outside enjoying the views from Deck 5, giving you a serene and laid-back feeling. It is great place to start the morning with a coffee and light breakfast to nourish you for the day ahead.  

Lumière

Contemporary French fine dining and Champagne bar

Lumière is a fine dining restaurant which offers exceptional French cuisine for dinner service only. The restaurant accommodates up to 35 guests in an elegant and modern atmosphere, with a beautiful Champagne bar serving premium beverages to accompany your meal. Sample a pre-dinner drink at the bar and enjoy fried oysters and caviar, which are all offered to guests with reservations, before being shown to your table to settle in for an evening of world-class cuisine and service.

Guests can also opt for a set degustation menu, where you can choose which main meal you would prefer. Lumière dining requires a reservation and is located on Deck 5.

Yacht Club

Yacht Club grill restaurant and bar, serving breakfast and lunch

The Yacht Club on Deck 7 has recently been significantly reimagined to create a more casual and flexible dining experience. The venue has been redesigned to include new food islands and enhanced outdoor and lounge seating to create a casual ambience.

“We have a new large sofa lounge to give guests the option of eating in a more casual way than on traditional dining tables. We added a big gelato cooler which will showcase our freshly-made gelato at its finest. Overall, I’m very excited about the new Yacht Club. I imagine it will be a space where guests will mingle, dine or simply ‘hang out’ in one of our brand-new swing chairs and enjoy the magnificent views,” said Chef Tom.   

Scenic Épicure

Culinary masterclasses

Designed to immerse you further in the delights of gastronomy, our dedicated masterclasses take guests on a journey of local cuisine with our expert chefs. Located on Deck 5, a special cooking station, a large TV screen showing the chef’s techniques in action and a hydroponic herb garden are just some of the elements involved, as your chef creates an array of authentic regional dishes that reflect the traditional dishes of the regions you’re cruising through. Bookings are required.

Private Dining Experiences

With up to 10 unique dining experiences featuring a range of flavours and cuisines, you can confidently select your preference to dine when and where the mood strikes.

Groups of friends can dine together in the restaurant of their choice or even in the privacy of their own ultra-luxury suite after an active day of excursions. There are many small intimate, and relaxed dining venues on Scenic Eclipse, affording you the option of privacy and space at no additional cost.

Private dining experiences include the Night Market @ Koko’s for only eight guests, with an authentic Teppanyaki grill and dishes inspired by the night food markets of Asia, India and the Middle East. For an evening of pure indulgence, Chef’s Table @ Elements is dégustation dining by invitation-only for 10 guests, where your Chef will serve and explain each dish of an exquisite, 11-course meal.

Whether it’s indulging in one of the specialty restaurants or house-made gelato, authentic Japanese cooked on a teppanyaki grill before your eyes, or attending a masterclass with our expert chefs, experience the excellence of unrivalled dining at sea. 

In-Suite Dining

A comprehensive 24-hour menu

When the mood strikes to dine in the privacy of your suite, your butler can arrange everything. Choose from the 24-hour in-suite dining menu and your cuisine and accompanying premium beverages will be delivered and served for you to savour in the solitude of your suite.

Your butler will also ensure that your in-suite mini-bar is re-stocked daily in accordance with your favourite premium beverages. You might like to start your day with a cup of aromatic illy coffee made from your in-suite Espresso coffee machine, or sip on a specialty tea in the sunlight on your verandah.

Observation Lounge

In the quiet of the Observation Lounge and library, you can recline into leather seating and read a book or play board games as you enjoy a specialty tea or coffee. Take a closer look at landscapes and wildlife as you pass them through the Swarovski telescopes. 

Scenic Lounge

Mingle with new friends and share your days discoveries at the Scenic Lounge & Bar. Let our bartenders guide you towards your premium beverage of choice, be it champagne, wine, whiskey, cocktails, an afternoon espresso or an after-dinner liqueur. 

State-of-the-Art Theatre

Gain insights into the regions you’re visiting during regular lectures and information sessions, hosted by expert Discovery Team members, Captain and crew in the world-class theatre. Here, guests can also enjoy nightly musical performances spanning a range of genres. 

Reception

The Reception is located on Deck 4.

Yacht Club

Order a gelato at the casual and relaxed Yacht Club on Deck 7 and devour house-made flavours as you swivel in a swinging chair. From the food island, you can order light meals and enjoy fresh cuisine and premium beverages on comfortable sofas and outdoor seating. 

Observation Deck

Take a closer look at landscapes and wildlife as you pass them through the Swarovski telescopes. 

Boutique

The Boutique can be found on Deck 4.

Open Bridge

Venture to the bridge and see Scenic Eclipse in full operation. The open bridge policy provides guests access to one of the best viewing areas on the ship, as well as the opportunity to learn about the technical abilities of The World’s First Discovery Yachts.

Panorama Bar, Cabanas & Vitality Pools

On Deck 10, the Panorama Bar is stylishly-appointed, furnished with outdoor relaxed seating with chairs and sun loungers alongside the outdoor pool. Take in the spectacular views from the cabanas as you enjoy a beverage of your choice from the bar. 

Elements Wine Bar

Elements Wine Bar can be found on Deck 4.

Lumière Champagne Bar

Lumière Champagne Bar can be found on Deck 5.

Scenic Bar

Scenic Bar can be found on Deck 4.

PURE: Yoga & Pilates Studio

The only studio of its kind at sea, the Yoga & Pilates Studio on Deck 7 offers truly all-inclusive healing experiences. Be rejuvenated with a one-to-one sessions* with our instructors for a personalised and private experience tailored to your preferences.

Attain a zen-like state after a yoga or meditation session, or strengthen your core with Pilates. New holistic therapy sessions include Aerial Yoga, TRX, Mindfulness meditation and Tibetan sound bowl healing classes.

POWER: Gym

Maintain your physical fitness during your voyage at the state-of-the-art Gym, fully equipped with a range of fitness routines – from strength conditioning to cardio workouts. Raise your heart rate as you overlook spectacular ocean views. For a customised fitness program, you can experience a personal training session with one of the on board personal fitness instructors*.

Senses Spa

On a Scenic Eclipse voyage guests will be enriched by explorations in some of the world’s most inspiring destinations, coupled with a range of unsurpassed wellbeing experiences.

Setting the benchmark in ultra-luxury cruising with only up to 228 guests (200 in Polar regions), one of the first things you’re likely to notice upon embarking is just how much space and freedom you have throughout this Discovery Yacht. Whether it’s within your spacious suite, the dining, lounges, bars and wellness areas. This extends to your onshore discoveries, where small groups venture into the epicentre of each region.

The guest’s wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do – from the cuisines we serve, the world-class and tranquil on board wellness spaces and the onshore excursions designed to invigorate the mind, body and soul. Scenic Eclipse and its sophisticated range of spaces and experiences – both on and off the Discovery Yacht – are designed for you to indulge, relax and unwind while enjoying the voyage of a lifetime.

Health & Wellness Highlights

• Partnership with luxury spa brand ESPA
• A collection of holistic and alternative therapies
• Women’s and men’s saunas, steam rooms and relaxation lounges
• Temperature controlled plunge pools
• Signature thermal loungers
• Therapeutic pressure showers
• Pool and Spa Terraces with sun beds
• Expert beauty therapists and spa team
• PURE: Yoga & Pilates Studio
• POWER: Gym

Senses Spa Pool Deck

Step into the rejuvenating Vitality Pool on Deck 6, directly adjacent to Senses Spa. Relax in this tranquil pool admiring the spectacular landscapes, perhaps after a revitalising treatment or yoga class.

Thermal Lounge

The Vitality Lounge, allows the heat from our unique thermal loungers to gently purify the body, as the tranquil music playing through your Bose® headset works on soothing the mind. Ambient lighting and exquisite ocean views accompany this zen-like space, where time is of irrelevance and serenity and calm are all that surrounds. 

Hair & Beauty

Scenic’s beauty therapists provide uninterrupted bliss through a range of treatments to make you look and feel your very best. Visit our on board hair salon for a treatment and style, or enjoy an ultra-luxury rejuvenating manicures and pedicures. Designed to invigorate tired hands and detoxify weary feet, these luxury spa treatments will breathe life into your body using a series of wonderful expert techniques and luxurious products. For the gentlemen they may be treated to a sumptuous shaving experience and beard-trimming service. 

Facials

The ESPA facials use a pioneering Tri-Active™ formula containing plant extracts, marine actives and essential oils to achieve maximum results tailored to your needs. Clear pores, quench and protect thirsty skin from everyday stress, while improving the circulation and delaying the signs of ageing. Rejuvenate your mind and transform your skin’s appearance, as the aromatherapy oils encourage inner calm.

Alternative Therapies

Experience ancient therapies, developed by cultures across the world for centuries. From China and Japan, to India, Thailand and Tibet, these celebrated alternative remedies have existed alongside modern medicine, targeting the mind and body simultaneously. Try Reflexology to restore the body’s natural balance, or a Thai massage to relieve pain, ease anxiety and increase flexibility. Enjoy a Japanese Shiatsu to reduce stress and improve muscular pain, or the ancient Indian practice of Ayurvedic massage to remove emotional blockages and achieve spiritual fulfilment. Relax with a Tibetan Bowl Sound Healing session, believed to produce a healing energy that can help relieve stress, pain and your wellbeing.

Massages

Guided by holistic therapies, our exclusive ESPA menu boasts the perfect combination of therapeutic treatments. Experience natural oils to quieten the mind and release tension, while nourishing the skin. Discover profound relaxation, practice your breath-work and find clarity, while boosting the immune system. Enjoy massage techniques to target problem areas, alleviate deep-seated tension and revitalise your complexion. 

Sauna & Steam Room

The Sauna & Steam Room can be found on Deck 6.

Discovery Centre

The Discovery Centre can be found on Deck 3.

Discovery Team

The Scenic Eclipse Discovery Team are experts in their fields. They will share their insights into the environment, history and culture of each region and their personal highlights so you are ready to explore the many new horizons that await onshore.

The Discovery Team is made up of up to 20 team members on Scenic Eclipse Expedition Voyages, 15 members on Discovery Voyages and up to four members on Classic Voyages.

We’ve sought top experts in their field, from historians and geologists, to archaeologists and photographers. They’ll safely guide and educate you every step of the way, ensuring you get the most out of the places you visit. From on board lectures in the state-of-art theatre, to guided kayak excursions and nature walks, to coasting on Zodiacs in front of enormous glaciers, the Discovery Team will share with you their passion for, and knowledge of, these magnificent regions.

Scenic Cruise Voyages

Immersive on shore exploration with:

• Up to 228 guests on board for a luxurious yacht experience in Europe and the Mediterranean
• Up to 4-member specialist Discovery Team to share insights on history and culture
• Entertainment in the state-ofthe-art theatre
• Explore by e-bike
• Full kayak program and stand-up paddleboarding
• Range of water sporting activities, from snorkelling to water skiing
• Exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences
• Personalised Scenic Freechoice experiences

Scenic Discovery Voyages

The perfect blend of expeditionand cruise voyages with:

• Up to 228 guests on board for a truly exclusive Discovery Voyage in Australia, the Indonesian Archipelago, West Papua & The Soloman Islands, Polynesia and the Pacific Islands, and the Americas
• Up to 15-member specialist Discovery Team
• Engaging lectures and education program with on board experts
• Scenic Discovery excursions and shore side expedition program
• Full kayak program and stand-up paddleboarding
• Exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences
• Personalised Scenic Freechoice experiences 

Scenic Expedition Voyages

Unrivalled exploration of extraordinary lands with:

• Up to 200 guests on board, to maximise landings in Antarctica, the Arctic and Scotland
• Up to 20-member specialist Polar Discovery Team
• Engaging lectures and education program with on board experts
• Scenic Discovery Excursions by Zodiac
• Full kayak program and stand-up paddleboarding
• Complimentary expedition parka and water bottle, plus use of special polar boots

Zodiacs

The Discovery Team are expert operators of our fleet of Zodiacs. On both Expedition and Discovery Voyages the team will guide guests on Zodiac excursions to view stunning coastlines and wildlife, as well as onshore landings. 

Helicopter Experiences

Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yachts™, are equipped with two state-of-the-art Airbus H130-T2 helicopters^. Seating up to six guests, plus your expert pilot. Enjoy outstanding visibility from all seats, thanks to the expansive windows and large, wrap-around windscreen.

Cutting-edge comfort and design The Airbus H130-T2 helicopter is one of the quietest in the skies and sets the standard for tourism operators worldwide. Each of our helicopters features an air-conditioned interior and Bose® noise cancelling headsets for each guest, equipped with voice activation to allow for on board communication.

Helicopter Flightseeing^*

Let Scenic Eclipse’s state-of-the-art helicopters take you above and beyond the horizon. Explore the frontiers of each destination as you and up to five other guests, soar above for unrivalled viewing of stunning landscapes.

Helicopter Skiing^*

Enjoy skiing on the virgin powder snow of Antarctica as one of our helicopters takes you to the top of a mountain for the experience of a lifetime.

Helicopter Landings^

Go further inland to discover the pristine and unseen terrain of Antarctica, the Arctic, the Americas, Europe and the Mediterranean.

Helicopter Golf^^

Discover golf in a new way with a helicopter golf^ excursion in unique Mediterranean ports.

Gastronomic Helicopter Dining Experiences^

Treat yourself to an unforgettable helicopter flight followed by a gourmet lunch in one of the unique Mediterranean regions.

^Helicopter and helicopter experiences at additional cost, subject to regulatory approval, availability, weight restrictions, medical approval and weather and ice conditions.

Helicopters are unable to operate in South Georgia, Svalbard and Russia. *Guests will need to have advanced skills to participate. 

Scenic Neptune

For the ultimate in ultra-luxury exploration, board our custom-designed submarines capable of submerging up to 200m below the ocean’s surface.

Take your seat alongside up to eight guests plus your expert pilot, and prepare for an optimal sightseeing experience that promises to be truly unforgettable.

Unrivalled Underwater Views

Witnessing marine life in its natural habitat takes on a whole new dimension when you’re below the ocean’s surface. With large ultra-clear acrylic spheres, our submarines have been designed for optimum underwater viewing. You’ll never miss a moment, often seeing parts of the ocean never before seen by humans.

Dive deep below the ocean on board our custom-built submarine^ Scenic Neptune, for one of the most remarkable experiences imaginable.

Redefining underwater exploration, Scenic Neptune effortlessly explores the underwater world. Gasp in awe at fascinating marine life, marvel at vibrant coral reef and view mysterious ruins.

Explore the mysteries as we experience the depths of the ocean for an unrivalled discovery.

^Submarine at additional cost, subject to regulatory approval, availability, weight restrictions, medical approval and weather and ice conditions. Submarine is unable to operate in US waters and Svalbard. 

Kayak & Stand-up Paddleboarding

Be guided by a Discovery Team member on a kayak or stand-up paddleboard. View marine creatures through crystal clear waters just below the surface and enjoy the rush of fresh air on your face, and gentle sea spray as you carve your oar through beautiful waters.

Scenic Discovery

Scenic Discovery excursions offer rich insights and exploration of your chosen destination. Our expert Discovery Team of naturalists, marine biologists, historians, geologists and expert local guides accompany guests and share their knowledge from their local experience, and in-depth research of the region. Cruise on the Zodiacs around ice formations, go on nature walks through the Arctic tundra, snorkel in the clear waters of the Caribbean and kayak along the Brazilian coast.

Beach Landings

Enjoy remote beach landings on secluded beaches. Relax with a gourmet picnic lunch and bar service, followed by an afternoon of snorkelling, swimming, kayaking and other beach activities; or go hiking with a Discovery Team member. 

Scenic Enrich

Enjoy unique and exclusively handcrafted encounters in the most spectacular surroundings with Scenic Enrich. Savour an exclusive classical concert from the Harpsody Orchestra, performed in one of the historic halls of the Oceanographic Museum, or witness the authentic flamenco ballet production Carmen. Go behind the scenes to enjoy private access and immersive experiences of iconic locations, that take you to the heart of your destination, creating memories that will stay with you forever.

Scenic Freechoice

Choose from a wide range of Scenic Freechoice activities, meticulously curated to cater to your fitness level and interest. Visit the medieval village of Eze, enjoy a cooking class with fresh du paize pasta, explore Boston by bike, or see the power of Iceland at the Dettifoss Waterfall. From an active to relaxed pace, there’s something for everyone.

Truly All-Inclusive

When you travel on board Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yachts™, you can be confident that every detail of your journey is taken care of by our expert staff and crew, who are highly trained to anticipate your needs.

Each aspect of your comfort and peace of mind has been considered, including your airport transfers and all tipping and gratuities (both on board and onshore), making your cruise truly carefree.

Your expert Discovery Team, regional Discovery Specialists and local guides will ensure every port of call offers moments of fascinating discoveries, be they cultural, historical, natural or culinary.

Dining

Be led on a culinary journey with our 6-star, truly all-inclusive dining. Savour the fine creations of the culinary team at up to 10 different dining experiences, ranging from casual to fine dining. Relax, knowing that it’s all included. Savour cuisine inspired by the flavours of the world. Choose from contemporary French fine dining at Lumière, your favourite fillet of steak at elegant Elements restaurant, or authentic dishes at Night Market @ Koko’s, inspired by the food markets of Asia.

Beverages

Unlimited beverages are included any time of the day. Choose from more than 100 whiskeys from around the world, top-shelf spirits and an extensive selection of fine wines curated by Master of Wine, Keith Isaac*. Enjoy custom-made cocktails or mocktails, a complimentary mini-bar re-stocked daily and a wide range of specialty teas and coffee.

Truly All-Inclusive Services & Amenities

• Only 228 guests on board (200 in Polar regions) for an exclusive small-ship experience
• Spacious all-verandah 6-star luxury suite accommodation
• Butler service for every guest and an almost 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio
• Up to 10 dining experiences, from casual to fine dining
• The finest selection of included premium branded beverages, with a choice of over 100 whiskeys*
• Engaging lecture and education program with on board experts
• Dedicated Observation Lounge & Terrace for optimal viewing opportunities
• On board Swarovski Telescopes and in suite binoculars so you can focus in on every wondrous moment
• Indulgent 550m2 Senses Spa, gym, yoga and Pilates studio
• Scandinavian inspired outdoor Vitality Pools and luxury cabanas
• State-of-the-art theatre for daily entertainment and education program
• Complimentary Wi-Fi^
• All flights and taxes
• Return airport transfers, all tipping on board and on shore

Butlers

All guests can enjoy the services of a professional butler, specifically trained to meet Scenic’s exacting standards and cater for your every need. Our butlers take pride in looking after you, ensuring you have every chance to relax while you leave all details and arrangements in their capable hands. They’ll start by unpacking your luggage (if you wish), as you settle into your luxurious suite, and help you select from the pillow menu, as well as learning about your premium beverage preferences so they can re-stock your mini-bar daily. On any given day, they may bring you your morning coffee, take care of your laundry, serve your in-suite dinner or afternoon drinks on your private verandah and make your dinner and spa treatment+ reservations. They will provide a discreet yet trusted and friendly presence throughout your voyage, offering you complete peace of mind to truly unwind. 

Captains & Crew

Explore the furthest horizons of the globe led by a team of experts, whose passion and enthusiasm will help you truly immerse yourself into your destination.

The 6-star, ultra-luxury and highly advanced Discovery Yachts are helmed by our expert Captains and Crew. They are the finest professionals in their field, selected for their experience, expertise and ability to safely navigate the ship in all climates and conditions.

During your voyage, you will have an opportunity to interact with the Captain in a number of ways. Attend drinks hosted by the Captain where he will share more about their role and your journey, and be available to answer any questions. Take advantage of the open bridge policy visiting the navigational hub and witness a side of cruising you haven’t seen before, whilst enjoying the best view on the ship. 

Health & Safety

We are committed to continuously updating our protocols to go above and beyond the latest health advisory guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Our priority is to safeguard the health and safety of our valued guests and crew, so you can travel with complete confidence.

The most recent insights and world-class technologies have been implemented on board Scenic Eclipse. Amongst our extensive range of health and safety measures, Scenic Eclipse is equipped with an advanced Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) system throughout the yacht and in guest suites which provides 100% fresh air through both a UVC and HEPA filter treatment. 

Drones

Use of drones is not permitted on board Scenic Eclipse.

Special Dietary Requirements

In most cases we are able to accommodate special requirements. Please provide as much detail as possible prior to your cruise departure of your dietary requirements to the Scenic Reservations team, or your travel agent.

Laundry

Scenic Eclipse is equipped with a free self-service laundry located on Deck 3. It features washing machines, dryers, irons and ironing boards and is available 24 hours.

Wi-Fi

Complimentary Internet facilities are available and Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the ship for your personal electronic devices. We cannot guarantee the availability or quality of the internet connections as this may vary according to destination and weather. Please note service will be limited in Polar and remote regions. Some sites also may not be accessible due to Scenic firewall/company protection.

Dress Code

When you are relaxing on board, the dress code is smart casual and comfortable. Do not forget your swimsuits and exercise attire for the heated pools and plunge pools, the wellness areas and the gym, yoga and Pilates studio.

For evenings, while there are no formal nights, the recommended on board dress code is elegant casual for most restaurants. Suggested attire for women includes a dress, skirt or slacks with a sweater or blouse, for men, trousers / pants and a collared shirt. A tie and jacket are optional, but not required.

Language

The official language spoken on board is English. All officers, staff and crew as well as local guides and regional specialists speak fluent English. All announcements and lectures will be presented in English.

Polar Regions Packing Tips

To ensure you are properly outfitted for your polar cruise, Scenic will provide you with a complimentary polar parka on selected voyages. You will receive your parka when you embark your cruise and is yours to keep as a memento. You will also have complimentary use of polar boots for the cruise duration. In addition to these items, it is imperative that you bring your own waterproof trousers.

Children

Luxury expedition style cruising is not recommended for children under 12. Guests under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult and must share their accommodation with an adult. No children programs or babysitting services are available on board.

Medical Facilities

For your peace of mind, Scenic Eclipse is equipped with a medical centre offering primary care, staffed by a doctor on call at all times. You must advise us prior to finalising your booking of any pre-existing medical conditions that might increase your risk of requiring medical attention, affecting the normal conduct of the cruise and / or the enjoyment of other cruise guests.

It is important to note, however, that there are no hospitals or doctors available in polar and remote regions, and emergency evacuation is extremely difficult and expensive.

Cruising conditions can be unpredictable and rough waters may be encountered at any time. If you suffer from sea sickness, please consult your Medical Practitioner prior to your cruise and carry the recommended preventative medications at all times. Our resident medical team are available to assist you with additional medication and services if required, with any relevant payments charged to your on board account.

Smoking Policy

Scenic Eclipse is a non-smoking vessel in all public areas. There is a designated outside smoking area on Deck 6 for guests. All suites, including suite veranda’s and terraces are non-smoking.

Vistor Policy

In selected ports on request, visitors may be allowed on board. Visitation is not permitted on embarkation and disembarkation day. A visitor form is to be completed prior to the cruise. The guests will be informed once approved. Visitors will receive a visitor pass at ship’s gangway after they provide photo identification. Visitors will need to be accompanied at all times.

Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future

At Scenic, we are committed to environmentally responsible tourism and protecting the places we visit, to ensure we can continue to offer our guests amazing experiences to explore all the natural beauty this planet has to offer.

Scenic’s aim is to reduce the environmental impact and to ensure that collectively, we build a sustainable way of operating and conducting business. By making a positive contribution to the communities where we source, live, work and sell a vast range of products – both through our core business and initiatives – we will deliver economic benefits to the local people and enhance the wellbeing of host communities.

At its core, our business depends on the beauty and sustainability of the planet and its people. While Scenic guests want to explore and discover new cultures, we are striving to ensure that our impact on these destinations is minimal.

By working with local governments, tourism authorities, local communities and guests, we can ensure the interaction is mutually beneficial, whilst safeguarding the natural environment.

Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yachts™ travel to some of the most beautiful and remote regions on the planet. As part of our commitment to ensuring these destinations retain their wonder, we’ve invested in state-of-the-art technology and environmentally sustainable systems, to leave as small a footprint as possible. Your safety is our highest priority and the Scenic Eclipse yachts have been built to ensure the highest international safety standards. The dedication to your health, safety and the environment allows us to design the most inspiring and exciting itineraries possible.

Uncompromising Peace of Mind | Safety, Comfort, Environment

• Polar Class 6 – designed and built to the latest uncompromising standards for ships operating in Polar waters
• Comfort Class 1 notation – featuring lowest passenger ship noise and vibration throughout public spaces and suites
• Largest space to guest ratios of almost 1:1 in the industry allowing for an abundance of personal space and social distancing
• Strengthened Hull, forward bow thrusters and an electronic Azipod propulsion system enables safe navigation through Arctic and Antarctic waters
• Advanced Kongsberg automated safety systems. Safe return to Port compliant with multiple redundant main operating systems – the highest level of safety
• Oversized Zero Speed stabilisers – custom built and 50% larger than those of other ships providing greater stability as it navigates the waters
• GPS Dynamic Positioning system – allows Scenic Eclipse to maintain our location without dropping anchor onto sensitive seabeds
• The latest emissions technology and IMO low sulphur fuel Advanced Wastewater Treatment Systems Highly efficient engines, reduce emissions, noise and vibrations
• Proud official members of IAATO and AECO international associations

Other Details

Children: No kids

Childrens Facilities: None

Nursery: None

Smoking: Some

Gratuities: Tipping and gratuities for drivers, local guides, porters, and waiting staff are included in the total price of your holiday. Please note: tipping is not included for meals, drinks, taxis and transfers outside your itinerary and only applies to on board services. We’d recommend tipping 10-15% in restaurants (unless a service charge has already been applied) and 10-15% on taxi meters. As a rule, always pre-negotiate taxi fares before agreeing to travel.