Itinerary
- Day 1
Buenos Aires
Start your adventure in Buenos Aires with time to walk through the city's Belle Epoque architecture and sidewalk cafes. Head to La Boca to check out the colorful art scene, or make your way to San Telmo for its bohemian vibe with boutique hotels, antique shops and tango clubs. The green spaces throughout the city offer nice spots to relax between activities.
Optional Activities
- Explore La Boca and its must-do art walk
- Visit San Telmo neighborhood with its boutique hotels, antique shops, and tango clubs
- Experience tango clubs and local culture
Landmarks La Boca San Telmo 
- Day 2
Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
Fly from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia early in the day, the southernmost city in the world. After arriving, board the Scenic Eclipse yacht and begin your departure from South America. You'll cruise through the Beagle Channel with dramatic Andean mountain views surrounding you as the ship heads toward open water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
- Boarding and welcome on Scenic Eclipse yacht
- Cruise through Beagle Channel
Landmarks Beagle Channel Ushuaia 
- Day 3
At sea - Drake Passage
Spend your time crossing the Drake Passage, the waterway connecting South America to Antarctica. The Polar Discovery Team holds an introductory presentation about your expedition, and you'll find plenty to do with theatre shows, lectures and onboard entertainment keeping you occupied throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Introductory presentation on polar expedition by Polar Discovery Team
- Theatre talks, lectures, movies and documentaries
Optional Activities
- Request breakfast delivery to suite from butler
- Meet fellow guests in Yacht Club
Landmarks Drake Passage - Day 4
Antarctica
You'll head into Antarctic waters for your first look at the continent's landscape. After getting your complimentary polar parka, make your way to the Observation Deck where you can spot icebergs and watch for whale blows in the distance. Throughout the day, the Polar Discovery Team (geologists, historians, ornithologists, marine biologists, and glaciologists) will be around to explain what you're seeing and answer questions about the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Observation Deck viewing of icebergs
- Expert commentary and information from Polar Discovery Team
Landmarks Antarctic Waters - Day 5
Antarctica
From your verandah suite, you'll have views of icebergs and glacial mountains. Antarctica is excellent for birdwatching with over 40 species around, including wandering albatrosses, shearwaters, and giant petrels. Your captain and the Polar Discovery Team plan the day's route based on ice and weather conditions, so the itinerary shifts daily. With 18 to 20 hours of daylight, you'll have plenty of time to see what's out there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruising
- Shore excursions to view penguin rookeries
- Historic huts exploration
- Kayaking around icebergs
- Paddle boarding around icebergs
Landmarks Antarctic Waters - Day 6
Antarctica
Check out potential landing sites including Portal Point, a former British refuge hut. Later you might visit Deception Island in the South Shetland Islands, where you'll sail into the center of a submerged volcanic caldera. Hundreds of thousands of chinstrap penguins create an unforgettable scene from the water and on the ground.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruising
- Ashore visits to penguin rookeries and historic huts
Optional Activities
- Landing at Portal Point (subject to weather and operational conditions)
- Visit to Deception Island (subject to weather and operational conditions)
Landmarks Portal Point Deception Island South Shetland Islands - Day 7
Antarctica
Encounter various penguin species including Adelie, Chinstrap, Gentoo and rare Emperor penguins throughout the day. Watch colonies up close and hear their calls as they waddle and interact with each other. You might also spot whales from the yacht, Zodiac, kayak or stand-up paddleboard depending on conditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruising around ice formations
- Ashore visits to view vast penguin rookeries and seals
- Kayaking around icebergs
- Stand-up paddleboarding around icebergs
- Guided penguin colony viewing with Polar Discovery Team
Optional Activities
- Whale watching from various vantage points
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula - Day 8
Antarctica - Lemaire Channel
Navigate Lemaire Channel, known locally as 'Kodak Alley' for its great views. The 11 kilometre long channel narrows to just 700 metres at its tightest point, offering dramatic views of rocky mountains and glowing blue icebergs. Enjoy specialty tea or coffee in the Observation Lounge using Swarovski telescopes to see details from afar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Lemaire Channel
- Observation from Observation Terrace
Optional Activities
- Specialty tea or coffee service in Observation Lounge
Landmarks Lemaire Channel - Day 9
Antarctica
On clear days you might see Mount Francis, the highest peak on Anvers Island. Each day brings different options so you could hike or spend time on pebbled beaches surrounded by curious penguins. Back on the yacht, relax in the Observation Lounge, visit Senses Spa with sauna and therapy facilities, join yoga or Pilates classes, and choose from up to 10 dining experiences.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac and Discovery Excursions (dependent on ice and weather)
- Access to Senses Spa facilities
- Sauna access
- Heated therapy lounge access
- Yoga and Pilates classes
- Up to 10 world-class onboard dining experiences
Optional Activities
- Hiking excursions
- Pebbled beach time with penguins
- Senses Spa treatments
Landmarks Mount Francis Anvers Island - Day 10
At sea - Drake Passage
Take it easy with a relaxed day at sea. Order breakfast to your suite or visit the Yacht Club to start your morning. Stay active with gym workouts, Pilates classes or guided stretching, then book optional spa treatments if you'd like. Later, unwind with beverages at the Scenic Lounge Bar, choosing from top shelf spirits, over 130 whiskeys, premium wines and French champagne.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Gym access
- Pilates classes
- Guided stretching classes
- Aerial yoga classes
- Scenic Lounge Bar access with included beverages
Optional Activities
- Breakfast delivery to suite from butler
- Senses Spa treatments including ESPA facials, massages and alternative therapies
- Day 11
At sea - South Georgia
Cruise towards South Georgia while enjoying specialty tea or coffee in the Observation Lounge with Swarovski telescope views. You have up to 10 dining experiences to choose from, including casual lunch at Azure Bar and Cafe and elegant dinner at Elements. Watch a theatre performance before retiring to your suite with a nightcap.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Up to 10 dining experiences
- Theatre performances
- Access to Swarovski telescopes in Observation Lounge
Optional Activities
- Specialty tea or coffee service
Landmarks South Georgia - Day 12
South Georgia
Explore South Georgia with its dramatic 3000 metre mountain range and shattered glaciers. Visit potential landing sites like Fortuna Bay with panoramic views or Koniggletscher, or check out Salisbury Plain home to over 250,000 King penguins. Custom-built Zodiacs and kayaks take you around the landscape with the expert Polar Discovery Team guiding the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruising
- Kayaking excursions
- Guided wildlife viewing with Polar Discovery Team
Optional Activities
- Landing at Fortuna Bay (subject to weather and operational conditions)
- Visit to Salisbury Plain (subject to weather and operational conditions)
Landmarks Fortuna Bay Königgletscher Salisbury Plain - Day 13
South Georgia
See the abundant wildlife of South Georgia with thousands of King penguins, elephant seals and male fur seals filling the landscape. Join daily Scenic Discovery excursions including Zodiac cruising, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding around ice formations. Your expert Discovery Leader offers photography tips throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruising
- Kayaking around ice formations
- Stand-up paddleboarding around ice formations
- Guided wildlife viewing
Optional Activities
- Photography guidance from Discovery Leader
Landmarks South Georgia - Day 14
South Georgia
Explore South Georgia's human history by visiting Grytviken settlement to pay respects at Sir Ernest Shackleton's final resting place. See remnants of old whaling stations with ships left rusting around the bay. Continue with daily Scenic Discovery excursions including Zodiac cruising, island visits to view penguin rookeries and seals, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Grytviken
- Sir Ernest Shackleton's grave
- Zodiac cruising around ice formations
- Island visits to view penguin rookeries and seals
- Kayaking around icebergs
- Stand-up paddleboarding around icebergs
Optional Activities
- Viewing of old whaling stations
Landmarks Grytviken - Day 15
South Georgia
Experience South Georgia, nicknamed the 'Galapagos of the Poles' for its incredible biodiversity. Watch for giant petrels and brown skuas soaring overhead and playful fur seals in underwater kelp forests. Join nature hikes with the Polar Discovery Team to find penguin colonies and other wildlife, or relax on the Observation Terrace with complimentary binoculars to spot whales and snow petrels.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nature hikes with Polar Discovery Team
- Observation Terrace access
- Complimentary binoculars
Optional Activities
- Private verandah observations
Landmarks South Georgia - Day 16
At sea
Spend time relaxing in your spacious suite after days of exploration activities. Join educational lectures from the Polar Discovery Team in the state-of-the-art theatre. Visit the bridge through the Captain's open door policy to learn about the yacht's technical abilities and take in commanding bow views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Educational lectures from Polar Discovery Team
- Bridge access and technical briefings
Optional Activities
- Observation from oceanfront cabanas on Deck 10
- Day 17
At sea
Enjoy a leisurely day at sea with the option to request breakfast in bed from your butler or spend a quiet morning on your verandah with a book. Book a treatment at Senses Spa before your expedition ends, choosing from ESPA facials, Ayurvedic massage or Japanese shiatsu. Relax afterwards in the Zen-like Vitality Lounge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Breakfast in bed from butler
- Senses Spa treatments including ESPA facials and alternative therapies
- Vitality Lounge access
- Day 18
Falkland Islands
Explore the Falkland Islands, a wildlife paradise with the world's largest population of Gentoo penguins, plus King, Magellanic and rockhopper penguins. Black-browed albatross and endemic bird species also live here. Choose from four Scenic Freechoice experiences such as a guided walk through Stanley, a Battlefields tour, a Stanley Highlights coach tour, or a Fitz Roy Farm tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wildlife viewing with Polar Discovery Team
Optional Activities
- Walk Stanley guided tour
- Battlefields and Mountain Perspective tour
- Stanley Highlights coach tour
- Fitz Roy Farm Tour with shearing demonstration
Landmarks Falkland Islands Stanley - Day 19
Falkland Islands
Spend time in Stanley, the capital of the Falkland Islands with its unique British outpost feel. Visit local shops, see the Christ Church Cathedral with its whalebone arch, or share a pint with friendly locals at an English pub. Optional dinner is available at Sushi at Koko's if you'd like. Back on the yacht, enjoy theatre entertainment and relax at the Scenic Lounge Bar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Theatre performances
- Scenic Lounge Bar access
- Zodiac cruising
- Island visits to view penguin rookeries and historic huts
- Kayaking around icebergs
Optional Activities
- Visit local shops
- Christ Church Cathedral visit
- English pub experience
- Dinner at Sushi @ Koko's
Landmarks Stanley Christ Church Cathedral - Day 20
At sea
Experience the state-of-the-art theatre on Deck 4 with advanced cinemascope technology and 270-degree immersive viewing. During the day, watch lectures and documentaries from the Polar Discovery Team. At night, enjoy world-class productions ranging from musical theatre and cabaret to pop music, dance and interactive game shows.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Theatre performances
- Polar Discovery Team talks and lectures
- Movies and documentaries
- Day 21
At sea
Reflect on your expedition journey with morning coffee from your butler. Join friends for a gym session followed by a healing Tibetan Sound Bowl Meditation Class. Share lunch with new friends while reminiscing about favorite memories, and later raise a glass at one of up to nine bars and lounges across the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Gym access
- Tibetan Sound Bowl Meditation Class
- Lunch with fellow travelers
- Access to up to nine bars and lounges
Optional Activities
- Butler morning coffee service
- Day 22
At sea
Your final day on board Scenic Eclipse means revisiting your favorite onboard spots before disembarkation. Take a dip in the Vitality Pool and then relax in an oceanfront cabana, enjoy one last session in the heated therapy lounge or a Pilates class. Dine with new friends at your favorite restaurant or enjoy a private dinner on your verandah, with butler service bringing morning coffee before you leave the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Vitality Pool access
- Heated therapy lounge access
- Pilates classes
- Up to 10 dining experiences
Optional Activities
- Private dinner on verandah
- Oceanfront cabana relaxation
- Butler morning coffee service
- Day 23
Buenos Aires
Your expedition voyage ends this morning in Buenos Aires where your land journey begins. Transfer to the elegant Alvear Palace Hotel in the stylish La Recoleta neighborhood for a three-night stay. The hotel features opulent Louis XV and Louis XVI decor with crystal chandeliers, gold leaf and famous works of art throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks La Recoleta - Day 24
Buenos Aires
Discover Buenos Aires highlights and hidden secrets with your local guide. Explore Casa Rosada, the Argentine President's executive mansion, then wander through soulful Recoleta with its leafy streets, stylish boutiques and lavish townhouses. Visit the famed Recoleta Cemetery and La Boca's colorful Caminito with multicolored houses. This evening experience Argentine tango at the Gala Tango show with dinner and Argentinian wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Gala Tango show dinner with Argentinian wine)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Buenos Aires highlights
- Casa Rosada visit
- Recoleta exploration
- La Boca Caminito visit
- Gala Tango show with dinner and Argentinian wine
Landmarks Casa Rosada Recoleta Cemetery La Boca Caminito - Day 25
Buenos Aires
Enjoy breakfast at L'Orangerie restaurant, then choose your Scenic Freechoice experience for the day. Either tour with a local artist to explore the city's vibrant urban art scene and visit hidden galleries, or head out on a culinary adventure discovering authentic Argentinian cuisine through local restaurants, traditional parillas and Argentinian wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at L'Orangerie restaurant at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at L'Orangerie restaurant
Optional Activities
- Buenos Aires Street Art tour with local artist
- Buenos Aires Culinary Delight tour including Argentinian wine
- Day 26
Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls
Depart Buenos Aires and fly to Iguazu Falls, the world's largest waterfall by volume straddling the Brazil-Argentina border. After arrival, settle into your hotel for a three-night special stay near the falls. The sheer scale of this natural wonder becomes evident as soon as you see it from the air.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls
Landmarks Iguazu Falls - Day 27
Iguazu Falls
Wake early to watch the sun rise over the falls. Take a leisurely tour of the Brazilian side with 275 individual cascades across a four kilometre crescent-shaped cliff. Stand on walkways in the middle of the falls for an up-close view. After lunch with beautiful views inside the National Park, take an exhilarating jet boat ride to the base of the falls and feel the spray on your face.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with beautiful view inside the National Park)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over the falls
- Brazilian side tour
- Walkway access in the middle of the falls
- Lunch inside National Park
- Jet boat ride to base of falls
Optional Activities
- Optional helicopter flight over Iguazu Falls (additional cost)
Landmarks Iguazu Falls Iguazu National Park 
- Day 28
Iguazu Falls
Visit the Argentinian side of the falls where approximately 80 percent of the falls are located. Walk along many walkways threading between upper and lower falls to get closer to the cliff face. Visit the famous Devil's Throat lookout, the largest and most formidable waterfall within the entire system, and witness the sheer volume of water cascading down.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Argentinian side falls tour
- Walkways between upper and lower falls
- Devil's Throat lookout visit
Landmarks Iguazu Falls Devil's Throat - Day 29
Iguazu Falls to Rio de Janeiro
Fly to vibrant Rio de Janeiro, famous for its golden beaches, lush jungle and colorful favelas under the watchful eye of Christ the Redeemer. The city pulses with sunshine by day and vibrant samba music by night. Check into your luxury hotel for a three-night stay and enjoy dinner at a unique local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a unique local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Flight to Rio de Janeiro
- Dinner at a unique local restaurant
Landmarks Christ the Redeemer - Day 30
Rio de Janeiro
Discover the beating heart of Rio de Janeiro with a walking tour through downtown exploring the Metropolitan Cathedral and the famous Selaron Stairs while learning about Rio's history and culture. Ride the cogwheel railway to Corcovado Mountain's summit to see the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. For lunch, try a mouth-watering Brazilian Churrascaria experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Brazilian Churrascaria experience)
Included Activities
- Downtown walking tour
- Metropolitan Cathedral visit
- Selaron Stairs visit
- Cogwheel railway to Corcovado Mountain
- Christ the Redeemer viewing
- Brazilian Churrascaria lunch
Landmarks Metropolitan Cathedral Selaron Stairs Corcovado Mountain Christ the Redeemer - Day 31
Rio de Janeiro
Embrace Rio's diversity with two Scenic Freechoice options available. Walk through the UNESCO biosphere reserve Jardim Botanico learning about its vital role in preserving Brazil's unique flora and fauna including monkeys, toucans and giant Amazonian water lilies. Or explore downtown Rio's historic landmarks through a walking tour, taking in the vibrant atmosphere of bustling marketplaces. Conclude with farewell Scenic Sunset Drinks at Sugarloaf Mountain with local tapas dinner and sunset views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Tapas dinner at Sugarloaf Mountain at sunset)
Included Activities
- Scenic Sunset Drinks at Sugarloaf Mountain with tapas dinner
Optional Activities
- Botanical Garden tour at Jardim Botânico
- Rio, City of Contrast historical walking tour
Landmarks Jardim Botânico Sugarloaf Mountain - Day 32
Rio de Janeiro
Bid farewell to your Tour Director and fellow travelers as you transfer to Rio de Janeiro's airport to continue your journey. You'll take with you cherished memories of discovering the treasures of Argentina and Brazil throughout this expedition.
- Meals
- Breakfast
