Experience the Antarctic Peninsula and its maze of protected channels with our dedicated Discovery Team. Glide in a kayak or stand-up paddleboard, experiencing the peacefulness of the frozen continent. Take the time to
feel the fresh, crisp air on your face and listen to the snow
crunch under your boot.
Day
1 Depart USA
Depart the USA on your
overnight flight to Punta
Arenas, Chile.
Day
2 Punta Arenas, Chile
Located on the edge of
the Strait of Magellan,
Punta Arenas is a frontier
town known for its brightly
colored houses, plazas and
mountainous backdrops and
is the stepping off point for
your Antarctic exploration.
Arrive at your hotel for your
one-night stay. Early in
the evening you will meet
your fellow Discoverer’s for
a briefing and a welcome
dinner.
Day
3 Punta Arenas > King George Island, Antarctica
Your journey into wonder
begins as you fly from Punta
Arenas to King George Island,
the largest of the South
Shetland Islands, where
the crew will warmly greet
you as you board Scenic
Eclipse. Settle into your
handsomely appointed suite
and acquaint yourself with
the luxurious facilities of your
Discovery Yacht. Toast the
start of your voyage at the
welcome cocktail reception
hosted by the Captain who
will introduce your expert
Discovery Leaders and their
team.
Day
4-7 Antarctic Peninsula
Welcome to Antarctica!
Seeing the 7th continent
for the first time is unlike
anything you would have
experienced before. Feel the
fresh, crisp air on your face
and hear the snow crunch
under your boot when you
first step foot on land. Each
new encounter will fill you
will awe. Witness wildlife in
their natural habitat, with no
fear of humans. Antarctica is
truly land of peace.
Your expert Captain and crew
will navigate some of the
most beautiful waterways
which may include traversing
the stunning 7-mile-long
Lemaire Channel where
steep cliffs hem in the
iceberg-filled passage
just 5,250 feet wide at its
narrowest point. There
may be the chance to visit
a working scientific base
and discuss life in these
harsh conditions with the
staff. Enjoy the chance to
visit areas alive with wildlife
such as penguins, seals, and
whales. You can also explore
the remnants of a derelict
whaling station and a vacant
British base or climb to the
rim of a volcanic crater.
If conditions are favorable,
there may be the opportunity
to cross the Antarctic Circle
at latitude 66°33’ South.
Due to the extraordinary
nature of the region, a host
of choices are open and
dependent on the ice and
weather conditions. Your
experienced Discovery
Team Leaders, who have
made countless journeys
to Antarctica, will use their
expertise to design your
voyage from day to day,
making the most of 18–20
hours of daylight.
Discovery: Partake in daily
Scenic Discovery excursions.
Cruise on the Zodiacs around
ice formations, step onto
islands to view vast penguin
rookeries and seals. Kayak
and stand-up paddleboard
around icebergs and hear
the ice cracking and whales
feeding below.
Day
8-9 At sea
Scenic Eclipse’s opulent
Senses Spa has spacious
areas for reflection and
relaxation. Discover the
ancient art of Nordic bathing
in the Scandinavian-inspired
plunge pools and saunas.
Enjoy daily entertainment,
Scenic’s unrivalled culinary
experiences, some quiet time
in the Observatory Lounge &
Library, all this and more is at
your fingertips.
Day
10 Ushuaia, Argentina > Buenos Aires
Disembark after breakfast
to fly to Buenos Aires, taking
away memories of a truly
unforgettable experience.