Whether it’s an immersive expedition on board Scenic Eclipse, the World's First Discovery Yachts, a truly all-inclusive river cruise through the magical waterways of Europe and Asia, or a magical handcrafted land journey for the festive season, your next great discovery awaits. This year, you can fall in love with travel once again, exploring iconic destinations and indulging in unrivalled luxury.
Discover the incredible itineraries below and be inspired to plan and book your unforgettable journey for 2023 and 2024.
Cruise France from top to bottom
Embark on the ultimate French experience, cruising five of the country’s great rivers on this unforgettable 5-star truly all-inclusive 31-day journey. You’ll visit medieval villages, Crusader castles, grand chateaus and modern battlefields. On personalized excursions, you can walk through the gardens that inspired Monet’s Water Lilies, taste brandy at the prestigious Maison Remy Martin, and learn the cooking secrets of a three-Michelin-star chef.
Starting in Paris, cruise along the iconic Seine visiting Les Andelys, Rouen, Honfleur and Vernon. Fly south to Lyon for a 10-day cruise along the Rhône and Saône rivers, where you’ll cycle through tiny towns, visit local food markets and sip famed Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The journey finishes with a cruise through one of France’s most famous wine regions, Bordeaux. The rivers here pass by manicured vineyards and historic wineries, and there will be plenty of tastings both onshore and on board.
LEFT: George Blanc Cooking School
Be among the first to cruise on board Scenic Eclipse II
What could be bigger than being on some of the first Scenic Eclipse II voyages? Our second 6-star Discovery Yacht will set sail in April 2023, an 11-night Incredible Iberian cruise from Lisbon to Barcelona. Her Mediterranean season will continue with the Christening Voyage, departing Barcelona on May 29, 2023. The new ship will have the same state-of-the-art features, like the two helicopters^ and a submarine^, spacious verandah suites and exceptional service, as well as a few new additions – including new wellness experiences in the Senses Spa and the indoor Sky Bar and oval-shaped vitality pool on Deck 10. This is the benchmark of ultra-luxury cruising taken to a new level.
RIGHT: Deck 10, Scenic Eclipse II
Two adventures in one
The coastline of Antarctica sits only around 1,000km from Cape Horn, the southernmost point of South America. So, once you’ve made it all the way down there, why not keep going? In 2023, plan ahead and book back-to-back cruises that let you experience the best of this spectacular part of the world in the ultra-luxury of Scenic Eclipse.
Starting in Valparaiso, you’ll cruise south through the glaciers, channels and islands of the Chilean fjords before rounding Cape Horn and arriving in Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city. While the rest of the guests depart, you can prepare for round two, discovering Antarctica's pristine landscapes, paddling past icebergs by Zodiac or kayak and ultimately setting foot on the White Continent. This is also the best time of the year for a chance to spot the elusive Emperor penguins in the Weddell Sea.
^Flights on board our two helicopters, helicopter experiences and submarine at additional cost, subject to regulatory approval, availability, weight restrictions, medical approval and weather and ice conditions.
LEFT: Scenic Eclipse, Weddell Sea
Ultimate Chilean Fjords & Weddell Sea
Discover the charm of Indochina
Soak up 27 days of pure luxury in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, three distinctive countries that share a rich and romantic past. Making up the colony of French Indochina for more than 60 years, this region retains touches of French flavour intertwined with South East Asian culture. Explore the elegant northern city of Hanoi before spending two nights cruising the magnificent waters of Halong Bay on board Au Co, then venture on to the port town of Hoi An, known for its World Heritage-listed Old Quarter and delicious cuisine. Once you reach the capital, Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll transfer to My Tho to board the five-star Scenic Spirit for an all-inclusive cruise along the Mekong River through Cambodia and on to Kampong Cham to transfer to Siem Reap and the legendary temple of Angkor Wat. A short flight takes you to the World Heritage-listed city of Luang Prabang, the spiritual capital of Laos, where French colonial villas sit alongside traditional stilt houses.
RIGHT: Exclusive Scenic Enrich event, Temple Gala dinner, Angkor Temple, Cambodia
Explore Australia’s last frontiers
Discover the most remote corners of the Australian continent, cruising from Newcastle in New South Wales across the Top End and along the Kimberley Coast to Broome. Departing in April 2024, this epic journey on board Scenic Eclipse II will be our first in Australia.
Sailing through the northern edge of the Great Barrier Reef, you'll call at the spectacular Lizard Island before rounding the tip of Cape York, learning about Torres Strait Islander culture on Thursday Island, and visiting historic sites on the Coburg Peninsula. After Darwin, sail to the magnificent Kimberley and view the stunning cascading Horizontal Waterfalls. Go ashore to spot crocodiles in the rivers, look for green turtles nesting in pure white sand and be awed by ancient Indigenous rock paintings.
LEFT: Scenic Eclipse II, Kimberley
Grand Australian Sojourn: Newcastle to Broome
A grand odyssey across the Pacific
The Pacific is the world’s largest and deepest ocean, covering more than 30% of the earth’s surface. In the vast expanse between South America and Australia, more than 10,000 islands are scattered across the surface like stars in a galaxy. This epic 39-day ultra-luxury voyage on board Scenic Eclipse travels to the most remote corners of the Pacific Ocean, visiting glamorous resort islands, coral reefs untouched by tourists and ancient archipelagos named for marooned sailors. Setting sail from Valparaiso, Chile, you’ll learn the mysteries of Hanga Roa (Easter Island), meet the descendants of the Bounty mutineers on Pitcairn Island, swim in the turquoise waters of Bora Bora, island hop through Fiji and explore convict ruins on Norfolk Island.
RIGHT: Ahu Tahai, Easter Island
Celebrate the festive season with Scenic
Go beyond your usual holiday celebrations and make memories on a festive season cruise or land journey in 2023 or 2024.
