Explore the Scenic Eclipse Discovery Yachts Deckplans & Suites

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• Cruise lines updating safety policies after OceanGate's Titan mini-submarine disaster
• Observation Lounge & Deck
• Scenic Eclipse Itineraries Cruises
• Two State-of-the-Art Helicopters
• Your guide to Scenic Eclipse II 2024 & 2025 Voyages
• Scenic Eclipse is the first cruise ship to return at ports along West Coast Central & South America
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Combining innovative design, world-class facilities and state-of-the-art technology, Scenic Eclipse sets the benchmark in 6-star cruising. Unrivalled worldwide voyages, exceptional once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and a dedicated crew await you on board The World’s First Discovery Yacht. Scenic Eclipse II has been designed to be the ultimate 6-star ultra-luxury cruise experience of a lifetime for only up to 228 guests. From natural landscapes to cultural experiences, ancient monuments and remarkable cities, create stories for life in 2024 and 2025. Scenic knew about the change just a couple of days into the voyage (the public relations team that organized the press trip I was on told me as soon as they found out), so it was unclear why other passengers weren't immediately informed.

Cruise lines updating safety policies after OceanGate's Titan mini-submarine disaster

Scenic Eclipse Discovery Yachts are ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own. With indulgent and spacious suites, a truly all-inclusive experience, and extensive spaces for wellbeing and entertainment, your journey will be life-changing. Combining innovative design and state-of-the-art technology, Scenic Eclipse sets the benchmark in 6-star ocean cruising.

Observation Lounge & Deck

At 56m², the suites offer curved verandas on deck six, and a veranda with 43m² terrace on deck eight. Veranda suites are 32m² in size and offer a private veranda, separate bedroom and living area with floor-to-ceiling windows. It features a pillow menu, mini-bar, deluxe furnishing, HDTV and climate control. They led us on daily Zodiac sailings, kayaking excursions and hikes, where they pointed out wildlife and remnants from previous visitors to the areas where we landed. They talked about why female polar bears are the ones to wear collars and how long they stay with their young.

Scenic Eclipse Itineraries Cruises

You will also be pampered with a complimentary spa treatment during your 6-star luxury cruise. The 2019-built Scenic Eclipse cruise ship is a top-luxury boat with max passenger capacity 228 (plus 192 staff-crew) that looks more like a tycoon-owned superyacht than a passenger vessel. The aft-located Marina Platform is used for launching water sports equipment (aqua quad-bikes, seakayaks, paddleboards, snorkeling and scuba diving activities). This is a top-luxury superyacht with max passenger capacity 228 (plus 192 staff-crew) and a 10-deck design, more resembling a billionaire yacht than a passenger ship.

The shipbuilding contract also includes an option for a second ship to be delivered in 2020. Scenic announced the launch of the vessel in January 2016 and awarded the construction contract to the Uljanik Group based in Croatia. The vessel’s delivery was, however, delayed due to financial challenges faced by the Uljanik Group. In February 2019, DIV Group and Fincantieri came to the rescue of Uljanik Group by purchasing an interest in the company and, subsequently, led the construction of Scenic Eclipse. In late-September 2021 Scenic Group contracted Triton Submarines for the construction of a new-design submersible for the Eclipse 2 yacht. Furthermore, Cruise Critic makes no guarantees for availability of prices advertised on our site.

All cabins are suites, offering far more space than what you'll find on most other ships — especially expedition vessels — and they're gloriously soundproof. I could barely hear any noise from the hall, and I couldn't hear any at all from above, below or next door. Since August 19, 2020, the vessel's crew managing company is Viking Crew (part of the Dover UK-based Viking Maritime Group Ltd). Viking Crew is responsible for the Scenic Eclipse 1 yacht's crew recruitment, management, deployment and placement, including the officers and staff-crew from the onboard Engine, Hotel and Deck departments.

Your guide to Scenic Eclipse II 2024 & 2025 Voyages

Each feature of these spacious suites has been carefully considered to create the ultimate retreat (195 sqm). Opulence, grandeur and style are taken to a whole new level in Scenic's Panorama Suites (110 sqm). Located at the front of Scenic Eclipse, overlooking the bow on the upper decks, with spacious curved terraces, these grand suites will surpass your expectations. These premier suites boast a host of additional features, services and world-class innovations. An intimate dining experience in your suite, personally delivered by your butler, provides a wonderful end to another beautiful day at sea.

Scenic Eclipse is the first cruise ship to return at ports along West Coast Central & South America

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If invited, they were permitted to join us for dinner, which they did on several occasions. It was during mealtimes that we learned more about how they started their careers and what continues to draw them back on board. The observation lounge, with its floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting areas, was my second-favorite onboard area. It was almost always underused, which meant I could find a quiet place to work, read (it's also the ship's library) or grab a cup of coffee while staring out at the scenery.

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Scenic Announces Enhancements for Scenic Eclipse Ships.

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I found my dark-suited (no tux) white-gloved butler appropriately formal. Overall, the crew—particularly servers—are relaxed and friendly, embracing a private yacht demeanor more than the stiffer one seen on traditional cruise or expedition ships. Kudos to the shore excursion staff, who dealt with changing weather conditions and the ability to board the submarine with aplomb. While expedition cruising has long meant roughing it onboard, Scenic Eclipse has turned that notion on its head. The ship is designed to allow passengers to comfortably challenge themselves during the day, with hiking, kayaking or stand-up paddle-boarding available, and then return to the lap of luxury at night.

The superyacht was officially delivered on April 6, 2023, when it left the Croatian shipyard. The delivery ceremony was attended by VIP guests like Andrej Plenkovic (Croatia's Prime Minister), Sasa Cokljat (Managing Director MKM Yachts), Glen Moroney (Scenic Group's Owner, Founder and Chairman). In April 6-13th started the relocation voyage around Italy (from Rijeka to Lisbon) from where started the 11-day Maiden Voyage ("Incredible Iberian Discovery" itinerary, Lisbon to Barcelona).

Unlike other ships that use traditional anchors, the cruise ship is fitted with a dynamic positioning system. It uses GPS data to accurately maintain its position, which is an eco-friendly way to control the vessel. Other environmentally sustainable systems are advanced / more efficient marine engines and water treatment system.

We were lucky enough to score an invitation to the Chef's Table, where you experience 14 courses of creative cuisine, complete with wine pairings. For this meal, executive Chef Ashish Dabre pulled out all the stops, using molecular gastronomy techniques that still tasted good. The Chef's Table serves 10 guests at a time and is currently open only to those in the higher suites or loyal Scenic cruisers. Look inside the luxurious interiors to see how we’ve gone above and beyond to make Scenic Eclipse I and II in a class of their own. Explore the Discovery Yachts, imagining how you’ll spend your time cruising through deep blue waters and breathtaking scenery, in ultra-luxury. The deck plan and suite layout images are an indication only and may vary between the Discovery Yachts.

Scenic Eclipse ship embarked on her maiden voyage from Reykjavík to Quebec in August 2019, followed by discovery voyages to the Americas, Antarctica, Europe and the Mediterranean, as well as the Arctic and Norwegian Fjords. Scenic Eclipse II's christening ceremony was on June 3, 2023, held dockside in Port Malaga (Spain) during the 10-day voyage from Barcelona to Lisbon. The official naming ceremony was led by godmother Kathryn Sullivan and attended by Glen Moroney, travel industry professionals, media representatives, VIP guests (Dutch dignitaries and government officials) as well as the current voyage's passengers. Next is listed Scenic Eclipse II's inaugural season's schedule (2023) as itineraries/themes with fares per person in USD (based on double occupancy). The main dining room restaurant "Elements" offers Italian fare, seafood, and steaks. The other restaurants are named Koko's (Asian, with sake bar), Sushi at Koko's (authentic Japanese), Lumiere (French, with Champagne Bar).

The Maiden Voyage departs from Lisbon on April 13, 2023, ending in Barcelona. Bars and lounges include Lobby Lounge, Champagne Bar, Azure Bar & Cafe. Fine wine, top-shelf beverages, cocktails, specialty teas, and coffees are all included in Scenic Cruises' ticket prices. Specialty dining venues highlight regional cuisine, intimate deck location and dinner privacy at no additional cost.

These venues range from the open-kitchen Teppanyaki grill dining (capacity 10 people) to the Chef's Table (private VIP dining for 8 people). Professional cookery demonstrations are offered at the dedicated Chef's Garden @ Epicure (cooking emporium). Chef's Garden At Epicure is a new dining and presentation venue with max capacity 14 standing or 7 seated guests. At the Epicure are also hosted culinary classes (like chocolate-making) and whiskey-tasting courses. In terms of new activities, one of the expedition guides let it slip that the cruise line is considering offering added-fee heliskiing.