Scenic Eclipse

Intimate ship Bliss scored

Scenic Eclipse from international travel brand Scenic is being dubbed "the world’s first discovery yacht." Scenic Eclipse is the first ocean ship from Scenic, which is known for high-end luxury river cruising.

228guests
16,500gross tons
89cruises now
$5,826fares from

The 228-passenger polar discovery ship Scenic Eclipse from Scenic Cruises.

At a glance

Scenic Eclipse is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Scenic, in service since 2019. It carries 228 guests and 172 crew (1.3 guests per crew member) at 16,500 gross tons. It ties with 1 other ship as the largest of 17 Scenic ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for active and adventure & nature (10/10) and lowest for cultural, entertainment, family friendly, party and spa & fitness (5/10). It has 89 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $5,826 to $72,555.

Builder's plate

Specs

Guests: 228
Crew: 172
Gross tons: 16,500
Decks: 10
Length: 542 ft
Beam: 70 ft
Maiden voyage: 2019
Space ratio: 1.3; Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew: 1.3
Suites: 114
IMO: 9797371

Bliss scores

What Scenic Eclipse is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

Active 10.0
Adventure and nature 10.0
Cultural 5.0
Dining 7.0
Entertainment 5.0
Family friendly 5.0
Party 5.0
Romantic 7.0
Spa and fitness 5.0
Staterooms 7.0

Our review

Scenic Eclipse: Explore polar regions on a 'discovery yacht'

Scenic Eclipse from international travel brand Scenic, described as "the world’s first discovery yacht," debuted in summer 2019 featuring high-end voyages to polar regions.

Scenic Eclipse is the first ocean ship from Scenic, which is known for high-end luxury river cruising. The ship features two six-seat, twin-engine helicopters, one seven-seater submarine and 12 Zodiacs to allow you to experience different regions of the world in new ways.

Designed to deliver a once-in-a-lifetime experience for just 228 guests, Scenic Eclipse combines luxury, discovery and safety, giving passengers the chance to explore above and below the water in ways that were previously unimaginable.

Where Scenic Eclipse sails

Scenic Eclipse's cruises include South America, Antarctica, Europe and the Mediterranean, and the Arctic and Norway's fjords.

A video tour of Scenic Eclipse

John Roberts of In the Loop Travel offered this review of Scenic Eclipse.

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Highlights & amenities

Six dining options on board: contemporary French fine dining, Pan Asian, Italian and steak restaurant, al fresco indoor/outdoor restaurant andOcean Café and Lounge
In-suite dining with 24-hour room service
Personal service with a 1:1 staff to guest ratio
Two seven-seater helicopters
One seven-seater submarine
12 Zodiacs
E-bikes
Kayaks
Snorkeling & scuba equipment
Internal mud room
Marine platform
A remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) with camera
Spa sanctuary
Indoor/outdoor swimming pool
Whirlpool
Gym, yoga & pilates studio
240 seat theater
Library
Discovery Team for every destination

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Interested in a cruise on this ship?

If you're interested in a cruise on Scenic Eclipse, contact a Cruiseable travel advocate at 1-877-322-3773 or by email. You'll get a better deal than you can get by contacting the cruise line directly. These ships begin to fill up far in advance of launch.

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Inside and out

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The 228-passenger polar discovery ship Scenic Eclipse from Scenic Cruises.
Enjoy high-end dining on the luxury yacht Scenic Eclipse.
Swap tales of your favorite sightings with guests in the main lounge of Scenic Eclipse.
The reception room of the spa on Scenic Eclipse.
Enjoy theatrical performances during a sailing ono the luxury yacht Scenic Eclipse.
Explore the arctic regions on the luxury ship Scenic Eclipse.