Luxury travelers who want an all-inclusive small ship that can also do polar trips.
Think twice if: Very high fares; helicopter and submarine rides cost extra and do not run in many countries.
See her Europe sailings ↓ · Where is she now? → · Scenic Luxury Ocean (Scenic Eclipse)'s page for this ship →
What she's like
'English is the language spoken and British English is used for written materials on board.'
Our judgment, from $ (budget) to $$$$$ (ultra-luxury).
'Up to 10 all-inclusive dining experiences' (some need reservations: Chef's Table, Lumiere, Sushi & Sake Bar). Drinks, excursions (Scenic Freechoice) and transfers inclusions not readable.
The line doesn't say.
The line doesn't say.
Where she sails in Europe
Mediterranean
2026 Med sailings (e.g., 21 May 2026) seen on agency listings only.
We don't have her sailing-by-sailing schedule yet. See the line's site for dates.
What it costs beyond the fare
| Tips for the crew | FAQ lists 'onboard currency, payment and tipping' but the answer text did not load. |
|---|---|
| Specialty restaurants | Included ('all-inclusive dining experiences'); reservations needed for some. |
| Money on board | USD ('payment on board is in US Dollars'; US cash, Mastercard, Visa; no Amex or debit cards). |
How tipping and money work on a European cruise → · Build a full trip budget →
Her restaurants · 8 included, 0 extra
| Where to eat | Cost |
|---|---|
| Elements | Included |
| Lumière Restaurant & Champagne Bar | Included |
| Koko's Asian Fusion | Included |
| Sushi & Sake Bar @ Koko's | Included |
| Azure Bar & Café | Included |
| Yacht Club | Included |
| In-Suite Dining | Included |
| Chef's Table @ Elements (by invitation) | Included |
Which cabin to book, and which to avoid
The line doesn't publish cabin sizes for this ship that we could find.
Good to know before you pick
- Spa Suites are on deck 9 (Scenic)
If you use a wheelchair or walk with difficulty
The line doesn't publish accessibility details for this ship. Ask before you book. Our accessibility guide →
Find your way around
We couldn't read this ship's deck plan deck by deck yet, so the drawing shows only how many guest decks she has.
Open Scenic Luxury Ocean (Scenic Eclipse)'s official deck plan →
What to book, and when
Booking, check-in and reservations
Boarding typically 2-4pm per documents.
The ship in numbers
- Cruise line
- Scenic Luxury Ocean (Scenic Eclipse)
- Kind of ship
- Luxury
- Built
- 2023
- Cabins
- 114
- Guest decks
- 8
- Gross tons
- 17,592
- Length
- 168 m (551 ft)
- Flag
- Bahamas
- Class
- Scenic Eclipse class (Polar Class 6 'Discovery Yacht')
- Ship number
- IMO 9850460
- Sister ships
- Scenic Eclipse
- In Europe 2026–27
- Mediterranean
Highlights
- Launched 2023 (Scenic)
- 228 guests (200 in Antarctica) in 114 suites, close to one crew member per guest (Scenic)
- Carries two helicopters and a submersible; rides cost extra (Scenic)
- Polar Class 6 hull for ice
Sources & what we could not confirm · 6 sources · checked 2026-11
- Scenic: Scenic Eclipse II ship page (overview specs)
- Scenic: Eclipse deck plans and ship layout
- Scenic: ocean dining and beverages
- VesselFinder vessel record (registry: flag, gross tonnage, year)
- Scenic FAQs: ocean (US)
- Scenic: booking policies (US)
- Dining list is from Scenic's shared ocean dining page and may differ slightly between the two ships
- Deck plan pictures are images; venues per deck not read. Guest deck count = deck tabs 3-10 on Scenic's page
- Crew count not published (Scenic says 'close to 1:1')
- Scenic Luxury Ocean (Scenic Eclipse): Gratuities
- Scenic Luxury Ocean (Scenic Eclipse): Drinks
- Scenic Luxury Ocean (Scenic Eclipse): Wi-Fi
- Scenic Luxury Ocean (Scenic Eclipse): Dress code
- Scenic Luxury Ocean (Scenic Eclipse): Kids
- Scenic Luxury Ocean (Scenic Eclipse): Smoking
- Scenic Luxury Ocean (Scenic Eclipse): Wheelchair access
- Scenic Luxury Ocean (Scenic Eclipse): Cancellation schedule