The Arctic Ocean Cruises

A world of exquisite natural beauty and vast wilderness unlike any other.

Scenic Eclipse floating in Antarctica

Scenic Hosted Cruise

Join us on 1 July 2026 for an unforgettable voyage along the spectacular coastline of Iceland and Greenland on an 11-day cruise that promises to captivate your senses with our Managing Director, Nichola Absalom.

Redefining  polar exploration 

The Arctic region is a magical place with majestic glaciers and wildlife - and you can explore them all on board Scenic Eclipse, The World's First Discovery Yachts™.  

Immerse yourself  in dense, dramatic and diverse landscapes. 

Explore the spectacular landscapes, unique wildlife and culture of the High Arctic. Join your expert Discovery Team of up to 20 specialists for awe-inspiring exploration. 

Scenic Eclipse, Arctic

Scenic Eclipse, Arctic

Polar bears

Polar Bear

Arctic Fox

Arctic Fox

Zodiac

Zodiac

Birds

Arctic Seagull

Wildflowers, Greenland

Wildflowers, Greenland

Discover the Arctic 

Take the rare opportunity to escape into the vast wilderness. Be inspired by the dramatic glaciers and unique waterways while gaining deep insights from your specialist Discovery Team and local guides.  

Polar bear in the Arctic

Unique Arctic Wildlife

Revel in the chance to see unique wildlife from the Scenic Eclipse Observation Deck. Spot beluga whales, walruses, and bearded seals alongside your Discovery Team whose expertise will enrich your experience.

Whale Sightings

In late summer humpback, bowhead, grey and beluga whales feed off continental coasts before migrating south. Warm day time temperatures encourage spectacular calving of glacier fronts, and you may stumble on ripe berries on tundra walks.

Enter a world of breathtaking grandeur and experience extraordinary moments, everyday 

The Arctic & Fjords Highlights

Destination Discovery Guide: Arctic Expedition Experiences - Part 1

Destination Discovery Guide: Arctic Expedition Experiences - Part 2

Destination Discovery Guide: Arctic Expedition Experiences - Part 3

Getaway to The Arctic - Part 1

Getaway to The Arctic - Part 2

Why choose Scenic Eclipse? 

Scenic Eclipse is the ultimate 6-star ultra-luxury cruise experience of a lifetime for up to 228 guests in the Arctic region. Designed to take you seamlessly to the most remarkable and remote locations that few will ever visit.

Scenic Eclipse is designed with an unwavering commitment to safety and excellence in design, ensuring the highest international safety standards. The Discovery Yachts have a Polar Class 6 rating, customised stabilisers, GPS Dynamic Positioning, and a strengthened hull to enable safe, comfortable navigation through polar regions.

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Featured  Cruises

Seek inspiration from our most popular itineraries to start planning your unforgettable journey. Explore our latest The Arctic ocean cruises offers today.

Where we travel in the

The Arctic region

Steeped in the history of polar exploration, the Arctic region traverses the intersection of Inuit culture, European explorers, diverse wildlife, and ice navigation. You’ll encounter wild and wonderful fjords, glaciers, harbours and be welcomed by local communities.

Arctic map
Worldwide Discovery Voyages Brochure 25-27

Worldwide Discovery Voyages 2025-2027

Start planning your unforgettable Scenic journey, details about ocean voyages and frequently asked questions. 

^Experiences on board our two helicopters and submersible are at additional cost, subject to regulatory approval, availability, weight restrictions, medical approval and weather, tide and ice conditions. Helicopters are not operational in South Georgia, Svalbard, Greenland, Indonesia, Japan, France and the UK/Scotland. The Submersible is not operational in The Kimberley, Northern Territory, Indonesia, New Zealand, Svalbard, Brazil, France, Spain and US waters.
#Spa treatments at additional cost.
~Kayak and stand-up paddleboard may not be possible in all destinations. Stand-up paddleboards cannot be used in the Arctic.

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Iceland & Greenland

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Orkney Islands

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