Aboard Scenic Eclipse with Scenic Ocean Cruises
Cruise Overview
Sprawling Reykjavík, the nation's nerve center and government seat, is home to half the island's population.
On a bay overlooked by proud Mt.
Esja (pronounced eh-shyuh), with its ever-changing hues, Reykjavík presents a colorful sight, its concrete houses painted in light colors and topped by vibrant red, blue, and green roofs.
In contrast to the almost treeless countryside, Reykjavík has many tall, native birches, rowans, and willows, as well as imported aspen, pines, and spruces.Reykjavík's name comes from the Icelandic words for smoke, reykur, and bay, vík.
In AD 874, Norseman Ingólfur Arnarson saw Iceland rising out of the misty sea and came ashore at a bay eerily shrouded with plumes of steam from nearby hot springs.
Today most of the houses in Reykjavík are heated by near-boiling water from the hot springs.
Natural heating avoids air pollution; there's no smoke around.
You may notice, however, that the hot water brings a slight sulfur smell to the bathroom.Prices are easily on a par with other major European cities.
A practical option is to purchase a Reykjavík City Card at the Tourist Information Center or at the Reykjavík Youth Hostel.
This card permits unlimited bus usage and admission to any of the city's seven pools, the Family Park and Zoo, and city museums.
The cards are valid for one (ISK 3,300), two (ISK 4,400), or three days (ISK 4,900), and they pay for themselves after three or four uses a day.
Even lacking the City Card, paying admission (ISK 500, or ISK 250 for seniors and people with disabilities) to one of the city art museums (Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir, or Ásmundarsafn) gets you free same-day admission to the other two.
Two colossal terraces of sheer rock stand either side of this extraordinarily located town - which rides a jutting spit onto an immensity of black fjord water.
Surprisingly, considering the remoteness of its location and its compact size, Isafjordur is a modern and lively place to visit, offering a great choice of cafes and delicious restaurants – which are well stocked to impress visitors.
The town is a perfectly located base for adventures amongst Iceland's fantastic wilderness - with skiing, hiking and water-sports popular pursuits among visitors.
Scoresbysund is the ultimate fjord system; likely the longest, largest and deepest of any in the world.
The massive fjord is tucked into the eastern coast of Greenland and on the icy western edges of the Greenland Sea.
Scoresbysund’s scale deserves several days to explore, especially while plying the waters between castle-sized icebergs as they gently drift under the persuasion of the Arctic waters in the mighty fjord.
Scattered in the remote bays and smaller fjords are places to discover old Inuit settlements, slowly growing over with Arctic willow and dwarf birch.
The lower slopes of many mountains are draped in the herbs and grasses favoured by muskox, Arctic fox, lemmings, Ptarmigan, Barnacle Geese, and Snowy Owls.
Tundra walks give impressive views of landscape, flora and fauna.
Not to be neglected, the waters of Scoresbysund warrant a vigilant eye for sightings of whales, seals, narwhals, beluga whales and walrus.
On a bay overlooked by proud Mt.
Esja (pronounced eh-shyuh), with its ever-changing hues, Reykjavík presents a colorful sight, its concrete houses painted in light colors and topped by vibrant red, blue, and green roofs.
In contrast to the almost treeless countryside, Reykjavík has many tall, native birches, rowans, and willows, as well as imported aspen, pines, and spruces.Reykjavík's name comes from the Icelandic words for smoke, reykur, and bay, vík.
In AD 874, Norseman Ingólfur Arnarson saw Iceland rising out of the misty sea and came ashore at a bay eerily shrouded with plumes of steam from nearby hot springs.
Today most of the houses in Reykjavík are heated by near-boiling water from the hot springs.
Natural heating avoids air pollution; there's no smoke around.
You may notice, however, that the hot water brings a slight sulfur smell to the bathroom.Prices are easily on a par with other major European cities.
A practical option is to purchase a Reykjavík City Card at the Tourist Information Center or at the Reykjavík Youth Hostel.
This card permits unlimited bus usage and admission to any of the city's seven pools, the Family Park and Zoo, and city museums.
The cards are valid for one (ISK 3,300), two (ISK 4,400), or three days (ISK 4,900), and they pay for themselves after three or four uses a day.
Even lacking the City Card, paying admission (ISK 500, or ISK 250 for seniors and people with disabilities) to one of the city art museums (Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir, or Ásmundarsafn) gets you free same-day admission to the other two.
Two colossal terraces of sheer rock stand either side of this extraordinarily located town - which rides a jutting spit onto an immensity of black fjord water.
Surprisingly, considering the remoteness of its location and its compact size, Isafjordur is a modern and lively place to visit, offering a great choice of cafes and delicious restaurants – which are well stocked to impress visitors.
The town is a perfectly located base for adventures amongst Iceland's fantastic wilderness - with skiing, hiking and water-sports popular pursuits among visitors.
Scoresbysund is the ultimate fjord system; likely the longest, largest and deepest of any in the world.
The massive fjord is tucked into the eastern coast of Greenland and on the icy western edges of the Greenland Sea.
Scoresbysund’s scale deserves several days to explore, especially while plying the waters between castle-sized icebergs as they gently drift under the persuasion of the Arctic waters in the mighty fjord.
Scattered in the remote bays and smaller fjords are places to discover old Inuit settlements, slowly growing over with Arctic willow and dwarf birch.
The lower slopes of many mountains are draped in the herbs and grasses favoured by muskox, Arctic fox, lemmings, Ptarmigan, Barnacle Geese, and Snowy Owls.
Tundra walks give impressive views of landscape, flora and fauna.
Not to be neglected, the waters of Scoresbysund warrant a vigilant eye for sightings of whales, seals, narwhals, beluga whales and walrus.
Cruise Itinerary
Aboard Scenic Eclipse
Launch Year: 2019 Length: 168 Width: 22 Currency: USD Capacity: 228 Crew Count: 176 Deck Count: 8 Cabin Count: 114
Experience the extraordinary in every way on board Scenic Eclipse, the World’s First Discovery Yachts™. Inspired by the sleek contours of a sailing yacht, Scenic Eclipse has set the benchmark in ultra-luxury ocean cruising.
Designed to deliver the ultimate 6-star ultra-luxury cruise experience of a lifetime for up to 228 guests, with only 200 guests in the Polar regions. Scenic Eclipse’s state-of-the-art technology allows for smooth navigation through all waters due to its Polar Class 6 rating, electronic Azipod propulsion system and oversized stabilisers. Its GPS Dynamic Positioning also allows the Discovery Yacht to maintain location without dropping anchors onto sensitive sea beds. This dedication to your safety, environmental protection and world-class innovation has allowed us to design the most inspiring and exciting itineraries possible.
Explore above, below and beyond the horizon by helicopter^, submarine^, Zodiac or kayak. From nature to cultural encounters, and historic cities to ancient monuments, a Scenic Eclipse voyage is sure to leave with you with memories that will last a lifetime.
Scenic Eclipse Facilities
Scenic Eclipse Includes
Cabin Details
Watch the world go by from your private verandah suites in 6-star luxury. Dedicated butler service is available to every guest, along with an almost 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio. The Comfort Class 1 notation, featuring the highest sound insulation and vibration as per the marine class society Bureau Vista spans throughout all public spaces and suites.
Your Hotel Director & Team
Consistent with the 6-star standards of our suites, which exceed many of the best hotels, we have the finest team of Hotel Directors on board to take charge of all accommodation and catering operations. The Hotel Director and their dedicated team ensures every detail meets your expectations, starting from the moment you check in through to the services desk, housekeeping, butler team, room service and the exemplary cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the entire ship.
Ultra-luxury Suites with Butler Service
Every one of the 114 spacious and beautifully designed suites features elegant furnishings, state-of-the-art amenities, a separate sleep zone and lounge area.
Watch the world go by from your private verandah or terrace, as your butler pours you a glass of champagne. It’s your ultimate retreat after a day of discovery
Every indulgent suite includes
- A private verandah or terrace, with in-suite binoculars for optimal viewing
- Luxury king size Scenic Slumber Bed
- Separate sleep zone and lounge area
- Ambient lighting options
- En-suite bathroom with shower and vanity
- Butler service
- In-suite beverage and dining service
- A full mini-bar stocked with wines, Champagne and spirits personalised to your preference, including illy coffee and specialty teas re-stocked daily
- HDTV entertainment system and Bose® speakers
- Advanced Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning system (HVAC) provides 100% fresh air
- The highest sound insulation as per the marine class society Bureau Veritas
