Itinerary
- Day 1
Dunedin
You'll start in Dunedin, a harbor city known for its wildlife and historic architecture. Settle into your accommodation for the next three nights and begin getting familiar with the Victorian and Edwardian buildings, those famous steep streets, and the local animal life that makes this place special.
Landmarks Dunedin 
- Day 2
Dunedin
Head north to Huriawa Peninsula with a local Maori guide who'll share stories about the heritage and traditional Pa sites in the area. After lunch, you'll visit Larnach Castle for a guided tour of this 1871 building and check out the collection of New Zealand antiques inside.
Included Activities
- Maori Pa experience with local Maori guide at Huriawa Peninsula
- Guided tour of Larnach Castle and grounds
Landmarks Huriawa Peninsula Larnach Castle - Day 3
Dunedin
Morning is yours to do as you like, whether that's wandering around Dunedin or staying at your hotel. In the afternoon, pick from several options: tour Speight's Brewery, walk through the heritage architecture, try the Culinary Otago Tour for local food and produce, or take a half-day wildlife cruise along the Otago Peninsula. You'll wrap up the day with a farewell dinner at Olveston Historic House.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner at Olveston Historic House)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner at Olveston Historic House
Optional Activities
- Speight's Brewery Tour
- Heritage Walking Tour of Dunedin
- Culinary Otago Tour
- Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour (half-day cruise)
Landmarks Olveston Historic House - Day 4
Dunedin to Scenic Eclipse II
Take a guided tour through Toitu Otago Settlers Museum to learn about Dunedin's history from Maori times through European arrival to today. After that, you'll transfer to the Scenic Eclipse II, your luxury yacht. Meet the crew and your butler, get settled in your suite, and have champagne in the Observation Lounge to celebrate the start of your Antarctic journey.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
- Transfer to Scenic Eclipse II
- Welcome aboard with champagne in Observation Lounge
Landmarks Toitu Otago Settlers Museum - Day 5
At Sea
Spend the day getting to know the ship's facilities and the polar specialists on board, with up to 20 expert team members ready to help. Attend an introduction session in the theater to understand how zodiac excursions and other activities will work during your expedition.
Included Activities
- Meet Discovery Team experts
- Introductory presentation on expedition operations in theatre
- Day 6
At Sea
Relax while sailing and listen to talks from the polar team and expert guests about the wildlife and history you'll encounter. You'll also get familiar with the Scenic Eclipse II and its Polar Class 6 rating, which allows it to navigate these demanding Antarctic waters safely.
Included Activities
- Lectures and presentations on Antarctic wildlife and history
- Day 7
At Sea
Settle into your suite and enjoy the ship's luxury spaces. Attend lectures from the team in the theater, try a fitness class, use the heated pool, or meet other guests during meals at the Yacht Club.
Included Activities
- Lectures from Discovery Team
- Access to fitness facilities and heated Vitality pool
- Day 8
At Sea
Sit in on talks from the polar team in the theater on Deck 4, which has 270-degree views and comfortable reclining seats. Learn about Antarctic ecosystems and conservation, then catch an evening performance before heading back to your suite for the night.
Included Activities
- Discovery Team talks and lectures in theatre
- Evening performance in theatre
- Day 9
At Sea
Start with butler-delivered coffee or grab breakfast buffet-style at the Yacht Club. Explore the ship's spaces and listen to lectures from the polar team. Pick which restaurant appeals to you today, whether that's the steakhouse Elements, Asian-inspired Koko's, or French dining at Lumière.
Included Activities
- Access to all dining venues
- Discovery Team lectures
- Day 10
At Sea
Connect with fellow passengers while listening to talks from the polar team about the wildlife and history ahead. The team will share information designed to prepare you for the Ross Sea Region as you get closer.
Included Activities
- Lectures and presentations on wildlife and history
- Discovery team educational sessions
- Day 11
Ross Sea Region
You'll enter the Ross Sea and start spotting wandering albatrosses and icebergs. The landscape features dramatic mountains, glacial ice tongues, and vast ice shelves. As you near Ross Island and Mount Erebus, you're literally walking in the footsteps of legendary explorers like Scott, Shackleton, and Amundsen.
Included Activities
- Zodiac exploration of Ross Island area
- Kayaking opportunities
- Stand-up paddleboarding
- Guided and self-paced hikes
- Excursions to historic explorers' huts
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight to McMurdo Dry Valleys
Landmarks Ross Sea Mount Erebus McMurdo Dry Valleys - Day 12
Cape Royds
Visit Cape Royds on western Ross Island to see Ernest Shackleton's Hut from his 1907-1909 expedition, which is well preserved and accessible. You'll also see one of the southernmost Adelie penguin rookeries. Later, the team shares champagne and stories about the birds and wildlife you've seen in this important bird area.
Included Activities
- Visit to Shackleton's Hut
- Zodiac exploration of Cape Royds
- Kayaking opportunities
- Stand-up paddleboarding
- Guided and self-paced hikes
- Excursions to historic explorers' huts
- Evening champagne reception with Discovery Team
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight to McMurdo Dry Valleys
- Submersible exploration dives
Landmarks Cape Royds Shackleton's Hut - Day 13
Ross Island
You'll see Mount Erebus, the southernmost active volcano on Earth, dominating the landscape. Attend a theater session where the polar team discusses Antarctic expeditions and the historic huts. Then explore either the McMurdo Dry Valleys or look for orcas and Emperor penguins from the ship.
Included Activities
- Lecture session on Antarctic exploration history
- Zodiac exploration
- Kayaking opportunities
- Stand-up paddleboarding
- Guided and self-paced hikes
- Excursions to historic explorers' huts
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight to McMurdo Dry Valleys
- Submersible exploration dives
Landmarks Mount Erebus McMurdo Dry Valleys - Day 14
McMurdo Dry Valleys Region
Explore the McMurdo Dry Valleys, one of the world's most extreme deserts with snow-free areas, Lake Vida, and the Onyx River, Antarctica's longest river. Back on the ship, you can get spa treatments, join wellness classes, or choose from multiple dining options.
Included Activities
- Access to Senses Spa facilities
- Fitness and wellness classes
- All-inclusive dining experiences
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight to McMurdo Dry Valleys
- Zodiac exploration
- Kayaking
- Stand-up paddleboarding
- Guided and self-paced hikes
- Submersible exploration dives
Landmarks McMurdo Dry Valleys Lake Vida Onyx River - Day 15
Cape Crozier
Cruise to Cape Crozier, a remote spot famous for its Adelie penguin colony and Antarctic history. You'll see ice cliffs that rise about 50 meters above the water. Use binoculars and Swarovski telescopes to spot wildlife or attend lectures from the team on board.
Included Activities
- Ross Ice Shelf cruise to Cape Crozier
- Lectures from Discovery Team
- Wildlife viewing with telescopes and binoculars
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight to Ross Sea Ice Shelf
Landmarks Cape Crozier Ross Ice Shelf - Day 16
Terra Nova Bay
Head to Terra Nova Bay to see Italian and South Korean research stations, the Drygalski Ice Tongue, and Inexpressible Island, where six men from Scott's 1910-1913 expedition survived a brutal Antarctic winter. Visit Adelie Cove for close encounters with penguins.
Included Activities
- Zodiac exploration of Terra Nova Bay
Landmarks Terra Nova Bay Inexpressible Island Drygalski Ice Tongue Adélie Cove - Day 17
Inexpressible Island
Visit Inexpressible Island, the site where those six explorers sheltered in an ice cave, now a historical monument. Later, enjoy spa treatments at Senses Spa, choosing from facials, massages, or time in the Salt Therapy Lounge.
Included Activities
- Zodiac exploration of Inexpressible Island
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments at Senses Spa
Landmarks Inexpressible Island - Day 18
Adare Peninsula
Arrive at Adare Peninsula with its jagged cliffs and towering Admiralty Mountains. You'll witness the largest Adelie penguin colony in Antarctica with about 250,000 breeding pairs. See the remains of Carsten Borchgrevink's 1899 hut, site of the first documented Antarctic landing in 1895.
Included Activities
- Lectures from Discovery Team
Optional Activities
- Guided exploration of hut remains with Discovery Team
Landmarks Adare Peninsula Admiralty Mountains - Day 19
Cape Adare
Experience Cape Adare's dramatic landscape with striking ice formations and great photo opportunities. Spot Adelie penguins, seals, and seabirds. If interested, you can take the polar plunge, a cold-water swim that's considered a real achievement here.
Optional Activities
- Guided exploration of hut remains with Discovery Team
- Polar plunge
Landmarks Cape Adare - Day 20
Ross Ice Shelf
Start with butler-delivered coffee or tea, then work out or take a Pilates class. Cruise past the Ross Ice Shelf and see towering ice cliffs. Attend lectures from the team in the theater, then relax at the Scenic Lounge Bar.
Included Activities
- Ross Ice Shelf cruise
- Lectures from Discovery Team
- Access to fitness and wellness classes
- All-inclusive beverages and premium spirits
Landmarks Ross Ice Shelf - Day 21
At Sea
Settle into the ship's rhythm with daily activities from your team. Join yoga, swim in the heated pool, have breakfast delivered to your room, or lunch there too. Pick which bar or lounge you'd like to visit next with the all-inclusive beverages available.
Included Activities
- Yoga class
- Access to heated Vitality pool
- Lectures and educational activities from Discovery Team
- All-inclusive beverages
- Day 22
At Sea
As you sail away from Antarctica, spend time at the Senses Spa. Take yoga or Pilates, get a massage or facial, use the thermal lounges, then dine at Lumière with people you've met during the voyage.
Included Activities
- Access to Senses Spa facilities
- Yoga and Pilates classes
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments at Senses Spa
- Day 23
At Sea
Think back on what you've seen in Antarctica, from countless penguins and seals to whales and birds. Edit your photos, write in your journal, or talk with other guests about the trip. Attend a lecture from the team as you prepare to head home.
Included Activities
- Lecture from Discovery Team in theatre
- Day 24
At Sea
Take full advantage of Scenic's all-inclusive approach with premium drinks all day, from gin to sake to over 130 whiskey varieties. Catch a lecture from the team and choose from multiple dining spots, including the Night Market at Koko's for Asian-inspired food.
Included Activities
- Lectures from Discovery Team
- All-inclusive premium beverages
- Access to all dining venues
- Day 25
At Sea
Visit the bridge to meet the Captain and learn about the ship's technology and environmental systems. Attend a lecture about how your Antarctic visit makes you an environmental ambassador.
Included Activities
- Open bridge policy visit with Captain
- Enrichment lecture on environmental sustainability
- Day 26
At Sea
Spend time asking final questions of the polar team. Join a last lecture, meet with the photography expert for editing help, talk with the historian about the explorers, and speak with the Captain about future voyages.
Included Activities
- Final lecture from Discovery Team
- Photography expert consultation
- Historian consultation
- Captain's consultation
- Day 27
Dunedin
Have one final breakfast on board before saying goodbye to your new friends and the crew. Transfer from Port Chalmers back to Dunedin and head home, taking your Antarctic memories with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final breakfast on board
- Transfer from Port Chalmers to Dunedin
Landmarks Port Chalmers
