Polar Region Ocean Cruises
Ignite your sense of wonder and cruise the world’s most pristine environments, spotting unique wildlife amid the paramount beauty of untouched landscapes.
Embark on an life-changing polar journey
Experience the journey of a lifetime and ignite your sense of wonder on board a Scenic Eclipse cruise in Antarctica or the Arctic. Be immersed in pristine landscapes at the ends of Earth, where few travellers venture.
Choose your destination
Embark on a Scenic Eclipse expedition cruise to experience rare wildlife sightings, pristine landscapes and magical moments to create stories for life.
An unforgettable polar experience is waiting for you.
East Antarctica vs Antarctica Peninsula
Antarctica and South Georgia Highlights
Exploring East Antarctica and the Ross Sea
The Arctic Highlights
Arctic in Depth Highlights
Destination Discovery Guide: Antarctica
Destination Discovery Guide: Arctic Expedition Experiences
Discovery Team
Antarctica Helicopter Experience
Antarctica Expedition Voyages
Antarctica by Zodiac
Journey to the pristine poles and create stories for life.
Why choose Scenic Eclipse?
A Scenic Eclipse polar voyage is in a class of its own. Experience truly all-inclusive discovery experiences led by an expert Discovery Team, enriching education opportunities, ultra-luxury experiences and much more.
The World's First Discovery Yachts are purpose-built for the Polar regions. With a Polar Class 6 rating, larger custom stabilisers, and a strengthened hull, our ships can take you places others can’t. Scenic Eclipse is designed with uncompromising commitment to your safety and comfort, allowing you to enjoy these incredible destinations with total peace of mind.
Featured Cruises
Seek inspiration from our most popular cruise itineraries to start planning your unforgettable journey. Explore our latest Polar region ocean cruises offers today.
Your guide to ocean cruising 2026/2027
Start planning your unforgettable Scenic Journey, details about 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 Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, Svalbard, Panama, Philippines, Solomon Islands, South Georgia, Taiwan, and United Kingdom.Submersible is not operational in Brazil, Colombia, Europe and the Mediterranean, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Morocco, New Zealand, Northern Territory, Northern Queensland, Svalbard, Philippines, Taiwan, Tonga, and Uruguay. Scenic Neptune on board Scenic Eclipse is not operational in 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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