DAY 12 – SOUTH GEORGIA
Enjoy one more day exploring the awe-inspiring beauty of South Georgia, where nature’s grandeur unfolds in dramatic landscapes unlike anywhere else. Picture yourself amidst a mountainous island rising majestically from the sea, adorned with pristine snow and glistening glaciers. Get your camera and binoculars ready, as you may have the chance to witness incredible scenes unfolding before your eyes. Another potential site is Gold Harbour, a dramatic bay with abundant King penguins and elephant seals.
Discovery: When enjoying daily Scenic Discovery Excursions, ask for your expert Discovery Team for photography tips and guidance on how to spot the wildlife around you. They will help you capture these incredible moments while cruising on the Zodiacs, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding around impressive ice formations. To further disocver South Georgia book a submersible^ experience.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 13 TO 14 – AT SEA
After four days of exploration, take a moment to yourself this morning in your luxuriously appointed suite. Enjoy a well-deserved sleep in, revelling in the comfort of your signature Scenic Slumber Bed. Ask your butler to bring you a late breakfast and a barista-made coffee.
Then delve into an insightful conversation with one of our Discovery Team members after an educational lecture in the state-of-the-art theatre. Recap the incredible things you’ve seen on South Georgia Island, from the dramatic landscapes to abundant wildlife, as they share their passion for science and exploration.
On Day 14 we will enter Antarctic waters and the excitement starts to build as you search for icebergs. Put on your complimentary polar parka and head out on the Observation Deck to watch for seabirds, such as the wandering albatross, which have the largest wingspan of any flying bird, as well as shearwaters, giant petrels and more. Alternatively, look for the blow of a whale in the distance.
The Discovery Team will help you prepare for your first landing on the White Continent, offering insight and inspiration as well as giving you practical information about your upcoming polar expedition.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 15 – ANTARCTICA
Arriving in Antarctica for the first time is unlike anything you have experienced before. Due to the extraordinary nature of the region, your itinerary is open and dependent on the ice and weather conditions.
Due to the extraordinary nature of the region, your itinerary is open and dependent on the ice and weather conditions. Your experienced Captain and specialist Polar Discovery Team will use their expertise to design your voyage from day to day, making the most of 18–20 hours of daylight.
While Scenic Eclipse sails through Antarctica, we may have the opportunity to visit various locations over the following days. One possible stop is Deception Island, one of the few places in the world where ships can sail directly into the center of a submerged caldera of an active volcano. Another highlight is Brown Bluff, a stunning ice-capped volcanic cliff towering above a large Adélie penguin rookery. Additionally, you could take a Zodiac cruise past the breathtaking Devil Island or go ashore at Telefon Bay to see penguins, seabirds, and seals.
Don’t miss the evening Discovery Recap to learn about our next potential destination on the White Continent.
Discovery: Explore by Zodiac, kayak or stand-up paddleboard with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting). To see Antarctica from above or below the horizon book a helicopter^ or a submersible^ experience.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Antarctica
DAY 16 – ANTARCTICA
Remarkable wildlife encounters await during your time exploring Antarctica. Various species of penguins can be found here, with around twelve million penguins living on the Peninsula. Going ashore to visit a penguin colony is an unforgettable experience. Watch the sea for humpback, blue, fin and minke whales, as well as the distinctive black and white orcas.
At the heart of your Antarctic voyage is the Discovery Team of up to 20 leading experts with diverse qualifications, from science to geology, botany, history, photography, marine biology and glaciology. They will answer your most curious questions and be with you throughout every moment of your journey.
For a truly unique and exclusive experience, whilst on board you can book a helicopter excursion^ to visit Snow Hill Island to see Emperor penguins. This remote location is home to a significant colony of around 10,000 penguins and is one of only two colonies of its kind in the Antarctic Peninsula. Departing by helicopter from your Discovery Yacht in the Weddell Sea, you will land on Snow Hill Island and walk 1.5 kilometres with your Discovery Team, including our ornithologist, to see the colony. The Emperor penguins are only present at this location at the start of the Antarctica season and this is the only voyage with this experience for our departures in 2024/25.
Discovery: Explore by Zodiac, kayak or stand-up paddleboard with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting). To see Antarctica from above or below the horizon book a helicopter^ or a submersible^ experience.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 17 – ANTARCTICA
Awake this morning in a challenging, unpredictable and stunningly beautiful environment that always finds a way to surprise you. Step out onto your private verandah and see icebergs towering out of the ocean thousands of metres tall.
There are endless ways to experience Antarctica. You may be on Scenic Eclipse, watching from the comfort of the Observation Lounge, in a Zodiac with an experienced Polar Discovery Team member, or immersed in the environment in a kayak or stand-up paddleboard.
Discovery: Explore by Zodiac, kayak or stand-up paddleboard with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting). To see Antarctica from above or below the horizon book a helicopter^ or a submersible^ experience.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 18 – ANTARCTICA
Be sure to pack your swimming costume, because today you could be going for a swim. For many, the polar plunge is a once in a lifetime opportunity and a rite of passage for an expedition to Antarctica. Once throughout your voyage, your Discovery Yacht will stop and the team will set up the marina ready for the brave guests who want to jump into the freezing Antarctic waters. Invigorating, exciting, and surprisingly refreshing.
If you choose to skip the polar plunge, make sure you find a good viewing location as you feel the chills of everyone coming out of the water. Join them for a cup of hot chocolate or toast with a glass of whiskey.
Discovery: Explore by Zodiac, kayak or stand-up paddleboard with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting). To see Antarctica from above or below the horizon book a helicopter^ or a submersible^ experience.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Antarctica
DAY 19 – ANTARCTICA
There are endless ways to experience Antarctica. You may be on board your Discovery Yacht, watching from the comfort of the Observation Lounge, in a Zodiac with an experienced Discovery Team member or immersed in the environment in a kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Walking across the rocky beaches or crunching through the snow, you’ll be awed by the dramatic landscapes and unique wildlife that can only be found at the edge of the earth.
Discovery: Explore by Zodiac, kayak or stand-up paddleboard with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting). To see Antarctica from above or below the horizon book a helicopter^ or a submersible^ experience.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 20 – AT SEA
After days of enriching discoveries, this morning it’s time to reflect on your journey. As this is one of your last days on board, enjoy a final session in the infrared sauna, a dip in the Vitality Pool or lunch at the Yacht Club. Swap stories and favourite memories with your new friends, marvelling at all you have experienced together.
Return to your favourite restaurant with your new friends or indulge in a private dinner in your verandah. Enjoy a nightcap in one of the bars and lounges and arrange for the butler to bring you coffee in your suite the next morning.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 21 – AT SEA TO USHUAIA
Crossing the Drake Passage back to the southern tip of South America, take some time to reflect on the magic of the Southern Ocean and the life that calls it home. Watch the wild seas from the comfort of your suite or the large windows of the Observation Lounge, complete with a warming coffee or whiskey.
If you haven’t had time to visit the bridge yet, be sure to do so today. Learn more about the technical abilities of The World’s First Discovery Yacht and see it in full operation. The bridge is also one of the best viewing areas on the Discovery Yacht.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Port of Ushuaia
DAY 22 – USHUAIA TO BUENOS AIRES
Your voyage ends this morning as you farewell the crew and fellow guests. Disembark after breakfast in Ushuaia, Argentina to fly to Buenos Aires where you journey concludes, taking away memories of a truly unforgettable experience.
Please book your flight to depart out of Buenos Aires after 08:00 PM.
Meals Included: Breakfast
^Flights on board the two helicopters and submersible experiences are at additional cost, subject to regulatory approval, availability, weight restrictions, medical approval and weather, ice and tidal conditions. Helicopter not available in South Georgia. #Spa treatments at additional cost. +All drinks on board, including those stocked in your mini bar, are included, except for a very small number of rare, fine and vintage wines, Champagnes and spirits.
The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the voyage will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Locations listed within South Georgia, Falkland Islands and Antarctica are subject to weather and operational conditions. Sightings cannot be guaranteed. Please refer to terms and conditions for further information.
