Eclipse shore excursions

SCENIC has unveiled details of the shore excursions which will be offered to Scenic Eclipse passengers during the vessel’s inaugural season.

A highlight is the opportunity to spend Christmas Day 2018 exploring South Georgia Island, during the 21-day Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica itinerary.

The excursion will bring guests close to the thousands of king penguins which live on the island.

During the voyage guests will also be able to retrace the steps of explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, whose first arrival point was the east side of South Georgia Island.

Passengers on the 11-day Ultimate Arctic journey in 2019 will be offered a range of wildlife- themed excursions where they will search for Svalbard reindeer and polar bears and look for the Arctic terns and skuas.

Scenic Eclipse will offer Scenic’s Freechoice and exclusive Scenic Enrich excursions, including on the 11-day Discover the British Isles, where guests will be able to enjoy a morning or afternoon tea with local nobility, Lord and Lady Dunleath, at their home.

Freechoice activities available include a gourmet tasting tour in Akureyri with local family businesses and an exploration of the Westman Islands - home to Iceland’s largest puffin colony.

Fares on the 11-day Ultimate Arctic, departing Bergen on 26 Jun, start from $17,745ppts, incl an early payment discount.