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
Quiet and personal. Small enough for little harbours big ships can't use. About 77 tons of ship per guest. As a rule of thumb, 40 or more feels roomy and under 30 feels busy.
'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, Northern Europe
Helicopter and submersible are extra; submersible not used in Europe (scenic.cruises).
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
- Suites are on decks 5-9; the spa is on deck 6 (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
Our own drawing, built from the line's deck plan. Tap a deck to see what's on it, or use “Find on board”. Not to scale.
- Deck 10 , bar; cabanas; Vitality Pool
- Deck 9 , suites
- Deck 8 , suites
- Deck 7 , Yacht Club; gym; yoga and Pilates studio; open bridge; suites
- Deck 6 , Senses Spa; suites
- Deck 5 , Observation Deck and Lounge; dining, bars and lounges; suites
- Deck 4 , dining, bars and lounges; theater
- Deck 3 , Discovery Center (boot storage, kayak and paddleboard prep); Zodiac and tender boarding
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
- 2019
- Last refit
- 2024
- Guests
- 228
- Crew
- 176
- Cabins
- 114
- Guest decks
- 10
- Gross tons
- 17,545
- Length
- 168 m (551 ft)
- Width
- 22 m (71 ft)
- Flag
- Bahamas
- Class
- Scenic Eclipse class (Polar Class 6 'Discovery Yacht')
- Ship number
- IMO 9797371
- Sister ships
- Scenic Eclipse II
- In Europe 2026–27
- Mediterranean, Northern Europe
Highlights
- Launched 2019 with enhancements in 2021 and 2024 (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
More pictures
Sources & what we could not confirm · 7 sources · checked 2026-11
- Scenic: Scenic Eclipse ship page (overview specs)
- Scenic: Eclipse deck plans and ship layout
- Scenic: ocean dining and beverages
- VesselFinder vessel record (registry: flag, gross tonnage, year)
- Wikipedia: Scenic Eclipse (secondary)
- 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; deck 3-10 venue summary is from Scenic's layout text
- Crew and beam from Wikipedia
- 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