OceanLuxuryIndustry tier: Luxury Expedition ships

Scenic Eclipse (Scenic Luxury Ocean Cruises)

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Official site Deck plans (CruiseDeckPlans.com) Agent portal: Scenic Travel Advisor Hub See where they sail

What to say on a call

Best for

Ultra-luxury travelers wanting expedition capability (Antarctica, remote regions) without giving up 6-star serviceGuests who want a helicopter and a submarine as onboard 'toys' on an expedition-capable shipCouples/small groups wanting an all-suite, all-inclusive yacht experienceGuests who like Scenic's river cruise brand and want the same standard on the ocean

1Scenic Eclipse ships are billed as 'the world's first Discovery Yacht' -- ultra-luxury 6-star ships with genuine polar/expedition capability (Zodiacs, kayaks, and two onboard helicopters and a submersible, at additional cost and not operated in every region)
2Committed to all-inclusive excursions on every voyage, so shore experiences are built into the fare rather than sold as add-ons
3Small, all-suite ships (up to 228 guests; 200 in Antarctica and the High Arctic) pair expedition-grade capability with fine dining and spa facilities more typical of a luxury resort

Payments & cancellations

Final payment

Per cruise line

Sources differ

Scenic's Scenic Eclipse terms pages (headed 2023/24) say final payment is due 130 days before departure; the current US Discovery Yacht Fares page states the dates by fare type shown here. We show the current US page.US Discovery Yacht Fares Scenic Eclipse terms (2023/24)

120 days before departure (Full Fare); Select Fare 150 days; Preferred Fare 10 months (or within 30 days of booking if booked inside 10 months)

Deposit

Per cruise line

Varies, no fixed published amount in these terms

A booking deposit is required 'in an amount which We have notified You before You make Your Booking' -- no fixed dollar figure is stated in the terms and conditions text itself.

Cancellation penalties

Per cruise line

See details below

130+ days before departure: loss of deposit. 129-91 days: 50% of Journey Price. 90-61 days: 75% of Journey Price. 60 days or fewer: 100% of Journey Price. Future Travel Credit bookings carry a separate schedule: 100% cancellation charge regardless of timing if cancelled within 131 days of departure.

Applies to: Scenic Eclipse terms (Europe and Antarctica pages, headed 2023/24); confirm at booking

Onboard extras & packages

Prices are approximate, per person per day unless noted. Always confirm the current price with the cruise line.

Gratuities (standard rooms): IncludedPer cruise line
Gratuities (suites): IncludedPer cruise line
Drink package: IncludedPer cruise line
Premium drink package: Included (premium beverages); rare/fine/vintage wines, Champagnes & spirits and the Chairman's Wine List extraPer cruise line
Soda package: IncludedPer cruise line
Non-alcoholic package: IncludedPer cruise line
Wi-Fi (basic): IncludedPer cruise line
Wi-Fi (premium): No premium tier; usage beyond a per-suite limit charged to suite (rate not published)
Specialty dining package: IncludedPer cruise line
Specialty dining (avg per meal): IncludedPer cruise line
Fitness classes: Included (group classes); private classes extraPer cruise line
Spa / thermal pass: Included (Senses Spa wellness facilities); spa treatments extraPer cruise line
Air program: Preferred Fare: up to $5,000 pp air credit on select departures (US residents), or up to $2,500 extra cruise-fare savings in lieuPer cruise line
Other fees & perks: All-inclusive excursions on every Scenic Eclipse voyage; helicopter flights and submersible dives at additional costPer cruise line

Accessibility & special needs

We couldn't confirm this line's accessibility rules on its own site yet. Call the cruise line before promising anything.

Never promise an accommodation. Send the request to the line and let them confirm. How to handle these calls → Premium

Loyalty program

Scenic & Emerald RewardsPer cruise line

1Gold — Entry level (after returning from a first journey)
2Diamond — 15,000 Status Points
3Emerald — 30,000 Status Points
4Chairman's Club — 50,000 Status Points (invitation-only)

Guests may say

“Scenic & Emerald Rewards”, “Scenic Club (legacy name)”

Officially shared program: Scenic & Emerald Rewards spans both Scenic and Emerald brands, with points earned across either brand's cruises counting toward the same status.

Military & veterans

We couldn't confirm a military rate on this line's official site. Don't promise one. If a guest asks, check with the line.

How military rates work → Premium

Airport transfers

We couldn't find this line's transfer rules on its site. Call the cruise line to ask whether they offer transfers for this sailing.

What's offered changes by port and sailing. Check before you quote a price.

Cruise family

Scenic Group

Scenic (River)Emerald Yacht Cruises Emerald Cruises (River)

Loyalty between brands: Scenic & Emerald Rewards (launched Feb 2026) is one shared program across Scenic and Emerald yacht, river, and land journeys, plus Mayflower.

Per cruise line

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Good to know

Helicopters & submersible: extra cost, booked on board, not everywhere
Per cruise line
Both yachts carry two Airbus H130 helicopters and a submersible, but flights/dives are extra (prices not published), booked on board (some Kimberley/Australia/NZ helicopter tours pre-bookable) and not operated in many regions (e.g. helicopters not in Svalbard, Greenland, South Georgia, UK; submersible not in Europe & the Mediterranean). Set expectations before selling a 'helicopter' voyage.
Three voyage styles with different included excursions
Per cruise line
Expedition Voyages (Antarctica/Arctic, up to 20 polar experts, Zodiac/kayak/SUP), Discovery Voyages (Freechoice + Discovery excursions) and Signature Yacht Cruising (Freechoice + a Scenic Enrich event, docks in town). Freechoice is one excursion per day, pre-selected in Trip Personaliser ~4-6 months out.
Butler service for every suite
Per cruise line
All guests, in every suite category, get butler service, plus a complimentary mini-bar restocked daily.
Penalty Relief Program ($495 pp) and Flexible Booking Plan ($250 pp)
Per cruise line
Optional add-ons at booking only: the Penalty Relief Program ($495 per person for Scenic Eclipse voyages) gives refunds for eligible reasons up to 15 days out; the Flexible Booking Plan ($250 for Scenic Eclipse) lets guests defer/cancel up to 90 days out for a 24-month Future Travel Credit. Both are non-insurance products.
Mandatory medical form; polar parka to keep
Per cruise line
Every guest completes a medical form (link at 120 days, due 90 days before departure); Expedition/remote voyages also need a doctor-signed questionnaire. Polar Expedition guests get a complimentary parka to keep and polar boots on loan.
Pregnancy and children limits
Per cruise line
Guests who will be 24+ weeks pregnant at any point in the voyage cannot sail; under-18s must share with an adult; under-12s are 'not encouraged' except on Christmas voyages (from the Scenic Eclipse terms page headed 2023/24).

Fleet

Ships: 2 ships: Scenic Eclipse I and Scenic Eclipse IIPer cruise line
Newest ship: Scenic Eclipse IIPer cruise line
Ship classes: Discovery Yacht

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Where they sail

AntarcticaArctic/NorwayMediterranean/EuropeSouth AmericaCaribbeanAsia

Learn these regions

Caribbean Mediterranean Norwegian Fjords South America & Antarctica Asia Arctic Canada & Northwest Passage Patagonia & Chilean Fjords Atlantic Isles (Canaries, Madeira & Azores)Greenland

Last full review: 28 Sep 2026·Last updated: 30 Sep 2026

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