Scenic Discovery Yachts Experience
Discover truly all-inclusive ultra-luxury cruising, in a class of its own.
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Explore the Scenic Discovery Yachts fleet
Inspired by the sleek contours of a sailing yacht, Scenic Discovery Yachts set the benchmark in ultra-luxury ocean cruising.
Scenic Eclipse & Scenic Ikon
With three Discovery Yachts visiting more than 350 extraordinary destinations across 63 remarkable countries, Scenic Discovery Yachts take you further than ever before to explore all seven continents.
Scenic Eclipse
Scenic Eclipse set the benchmark for ultra-luxury ocean cruising. The Discovery Yacht sails between the Antarctic Peninsula and Arctic each year with voyages also sailing in the Mediterranean, Europe, and Americas. Be immersed in rich history, vibrant cultures, pristine beaches, breathtaking polar landscapes, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Discover Scenic Eclipse II
The sister ship to Scenic Eclipse, our second Scenic Discovery Yacht is exploring the South Pacific, New Zealand, East Antarctica and the Ross Sea until March 2026. She will then journey from pole to pole, sailing in Antarctica, the Arctic, Europe and the Americas, before returning to the Oceania region from April 2028.
Why choose Scenic Eclipse?
The Scenic Discovery Yachts experience blends intimate guest numbers with a dedication to world-class innovation and discovery experiences for the ultimate in all-inclusive ultra-luxury.
The Polar Class 6 rated Scenic Discovery Yachts, feature state-of-the-art technology including customised stabilisers, 50% larger than other ships to provide greater stability, a strengthened hull, forward bow thrusters, and an electronic Azipod propulsion system. GPS Dynamic Positioning assists in maintaining location without dropping anchor onto sensitive seabeds. The Advanced Wastewater Treatment system and highly effective engines reduce emissions, noise and vibrations, reflecting our commitment to minimise the impact on the precious environments we visit.
Experience ultra-luxury in a class of its own
Discover Scenic Ikon, sailing from April 2028
The Discovery Yacht Experience, Captain Erwan le Rouzic
The Culinary Experience, chef Tom Goetter, VP Oceans Operations
The Discovery Team, Jason Flesher, Director of Discovery Operations
Sustainability, James Griffiths, General Manager Oceans Operations
Unrivalled Discovery
The Scenic Discovery Yachts journey across all seven continents, seamlessly blending immersive discovery with extraordinary destinations. Offering a unique four-dimensional perspective — soar above by helicopter^, dive below in a submersible^, explore on the water with Zodiacs, kayaks or stand-up paddleboards~ and be immersed in local cultures and history on land through Scenic Freechoice or Discovery excursions. The Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Ikon experience creates stories for life.
Helicopters & Submersible
Gain Deep Insights
Open Bridge
^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, the UK, Europe and the Mediterranean, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Morocco, New Zealand, Northern Territory, Northern Queensland, Svalbard, Philippines, Taiwan, Tonga, and 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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