Antarctica Ocean Cruises

Ignite your sense of wonder and explore Antarctica and the captivating regions of South Georgia and the Falkland Islands, on an unforgettable Scenic Eclipse Expedition Voyage in truly all-inclusive luxury. 

Redefining  polar exploration

Experience Antarctica like never before aboard Scenic’s ultra-luxury Discovery Yachts, where just 200 guests ensure a more immersive and exclusive journey. Step straight into exploration with expert guides, from Zodiac landings to rare adventures by submersible and helicopter. Paired with world-class dining and intimate wildlife encounters, every moment is designed to ignite your sense of wonder in one of the planet’s most extraordinary destinations.

Seamlessly discover one of Earth’s most inspiring destinations.  

When cruising through Antarctica, the difference is in the details. Innovative world-class ship design and low guest numbers allow multiple landings led by an expert Discovery Team of up to 20 specialists.  Let us take you further than others.   

Scenic Eclipse in Antarctica

Scenic Eclipse in Antarctica

kayaking

Included kayaking excursions

Stand-up paddleboarding excursions

Stand-up paddleboarding excursions

Buchanan passage

Enjoy multiple daily landings

Scenic Eclipse in-suite dining

Scenic Eclipse in-suite dining

Scenic Neptune submersible

Scenic Neptune submersible^

Flightseeing by helicopter

Flightseeing by helicopter^

Discover Antarctica

Explore the exquisite natural beauty and abundant wildlife of Antarctica, your way. Discover a range of Expedition Voyage options and choose your perfect 6-star all-inclusive experience. 

Antarctic Peninsula

Antarctica in Depth

Perfect for the first-time traveller to Antarctica. Visit locations such as Deception Island and Paradise Bay, where you can witness breathtaking scenery teeming with wildlife like penguins, seals and whales.
Emperor Penguins of Snow Hill

Cross the Antarctic Circle

Push further south than most expedition ships go. Voyage to the rarely visited Marguerite Bay and enter Crystal Sound, a fairy-tale world of icebergs, snowclad mountains and the ill-fated Base W on Detaille Island.
The Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands

Discover this isolated and windswept archipelago of more than 700 islands off the southeastern tip of South America. Learn about the ill-fated Falklands War in the capital, Stanley, and marvel at rocky headlands and sandy beaches covered in the world’s highest concentration of penguins.

Experience everyday a parade of wildlife, deep exploration and extraordinary moments

East Antarctica vs Antarctica Peninsula

Mawson's Antarctica: Along the East Coast

Wildlife of Antarctica 

Expert Discovery Team

Destination Discovery Guide with Jason Flesher – Part 1

Destination Discovery Guide with Jason Flesher – Part 2

Destination Discovery Guide with Jason Flesher – Part 3

Why choose Scenic Eclipse? 

Scenic Eclipse sets the benchmark in luxury cruising. Designed to be the ultimate 6-star experience of a lifetime for only up to 200 guests in Antarctica. Enjoy a seamless voyage to the most remarkable and remote polar locations that few will ever visit.

Scenic Eclipse is purpose-built for Antarctica with a Polar Class 6 rating, oversized stabilisers, strengthened hull and state-of-the-art technology that ensures safe and comfortable navigation through icy waters. Just 200 guests on board allows for multiple daily Zodiac landings within IAATO regulations, promising the ultimate in Antarctic immersion.

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Featured  Itineraries

Seek inspiration from our most popular itineraries to start planning your unforgettable journey. Explore our latest Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands ocean cruises offers today.

Where we travel in

Antarctica

Discover the remarkable diversity of this region. Sail into the flooded caldera of an active volcano on Deception Island, spot thousands of penguins on the rocky shores of South Georgia and wander the quintessentially British streets of Stanley in the Falkland Islands. 

Antarctica and Falklands south georgia 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 Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Ireland, Morocco, Netherlands, Svalbard, Panama, Solomon Islands, South Georgia and United Kingdom. Submersible is not operational in Brazil, Colombia, Europe and the Mediterranean, Morocco, New Zealand, Northern Territory, Northern Queensland, Svalbard, Tonga, Uruguay and the East Antarctica Mawson’s voyage. 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.
>SEABOB is available on Scenic Eclipse II in warm water destinations on selected Discovery Voyages and is not operational in the Kimberley, Northern Territory, Northern Queensland or New Zealand. Usage is included in your voyage, at no additional charge.

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Mt Erebus

Ross Sea and East Antarctica 

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Iceland and Greenland

Iceland and Greenland

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