After completing an unscheduled drydock earlier this month, the luxury expedition ship Scenic Eclipse returned to service in South America on 27 November 2024.
She departed Buenos Aires, Argentina, on a 21-day voyage exploring the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. The itinerary includes a five-day visit to the Antarctic Peninsula and stops in the South Shetland Islands before concluding in Ushuaia, Argentina.
This cruise marks the beginning of the ship’s 2024-25 Antarctic season, featuring a series of expeditions ranging from 13 to 23 nights, all departing from Ushuaia.
In late March 2025 Scenic Eclipse is set to transition to Brazil for a series of itineraries before crossing the Atlantic to begin a spring program in the Mediterranean. Following a Mediterranean season, the ship will embark on expedition cruises in the Arctic, Norwegian Fjords, and Northern Europe.
Scenic Eclipse, built by the Uljanik Shipyard in Croatia and launched in mid-2019, accommodates 228 guests.
In September 2024 the vessel encountered propulsion issues, prompting an unscheduled drydock. Scenic Cruises worked with ABB to replace one of the ship’s Azipod propulsors at the Gulf Copper shipyard in Galveston, Texas. The new unit was delivered via a specially chartered Antonov 124 aircraft.
The repairs necessitated the cancellation of three cruises, including one to the Caribbean and two to South America. Scenic Cruises offered affected passengers alternative arrangements.
Scenic’s fleet also includes Scenic Eclipse II, launched in 2023. Currently operating in New Zealand and the South Pacific, this sister ship is scheduled for expeditions to Antarctica’s East Coast and the Ross Sea on 24- and 25-night cruises between December and February.
