Itinerary
- Day 1
Santiago to Valparaíso
You'll arrive in Santiago by noon and head straight to the port in Valparaíso. Once you board the Scenic Eclipse, the Captain and crew greet you warmly. Pop into your suite for champagne, then make your way to the Sky Bar to toast the start of your voyage with other guests.
Included Activities
- Board Scenic Eclipse and meet Captain and crew
- Welcome champagne reception
- Explore luxurious suite
Landmarks/POIs Valparaíso - Day 2
At Sea
Sleep as much as you'd like while the ship rocks gently. Breakfast comes to your suite or you can join other guests at the Yacht Club. Later, the Discovery Team holds an introductory presentation in the theatre covering the Zodiac and Discovery Excursions ahead. By evening, there's live entertainment with productions to enjoy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Introductory presentation on expedition voyage by Discovery Team
- Educational theatre presentations
- Evening entertainment programs
Optional Activities
- Breakfast in suite or at Yacht Club
- Day 3
Niebla
The ship reaches Niebla where you'll explore a 17th century fortress and the nearby town of Valdivia, known for its university culture and earthquake history from 1960. Afternoon time is yours to spend in your suite. Before dinner, head to the Scenic Bar Lounge where you can try from over 130 whiskies, then choose from up to 10 dining options.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Choice from up to 10 world-class dining experiences)
Included Activities
- Visit Niebla Fortress
- Explore Valdivia
Optional Activities
- Relaxation in suite
- Scenic Bar Lounge beverages
Landmarks/POIs Niebla Fortress Valdivia - Day 4
Puerto Montt
You'll cruise through Relocavi Sound and arrive in Puerto Montt, your gateway to the Andean Alps and Patagonian fjords. Downtime aboard means visiting the gym, taking Pilates or guided stretching, or trying aerial yoga on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Relocavi Sound
- Arrive in Puerto Montt
Optional Activities
- Gym workout
- Pilates class
- Guided stretching
- Aerial yoga
Landmarks/POIs Puerto Montt - Day 5
Castro, Chiloé
Castro on Chiloé Island is today's stop, and you'll walk through city streets to see its fjord setting and natural beauty. Try local foods like Chiloé potatoes, view the wooden churches that are World Heritage-listed, and see penguins at the local colony (Magellanic and Humboldt species). After that, cruise the Gulf of Corcovado.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Castro city streets
- Visit World Heritage-listed churches
- View penguin colonies
- Cruise Gulf of Corcovado
Optional Activities
- Sample local delicacies including Chiloé potato
Landmarks/POIs Castro Chiloé National Park - Day 6
Messier Channel
Relax in your suite or attend lectures by the Discovery Team in the theatre with experts in geology, history, ornithology, marine biology, and glaciology. As you sail through Messier Channel, unwind in a cabana on Deck 10 or dine at the Azure Bar and Café with drinks included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Meal at Azure Bar & Café with included beverages)
Included Activities
- Educational lectures by Discovery Team
- Cruise through Messier Channel
Optional Activities
- Relaxation in suite
- Cabana time on Deck 10
Landmarks/POIs Messier Channel - Day 7
English Narrows, Puerto Eden
Sailing through the Inner Fjords and English Narrows brings you to Puerto Eden, a remote settlement and the only one in the Chilean Inside Passage. Walk wooden boardwalks and learn about ancient Mapuche culture while spotting local wildlife. You'll see Pio XI Glacier (also called Brüggen Glacier), which expands daily and sits in Bernardo O'Higgins National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise Inner Fjords
- Visit Puerto Eden
- Navigate wooden boardwalks
- Learn about Mapuche culture
- View Pio XI Glacier (Brüggen Glacier)
Optional Activities
- Spot native wildlife
Landmarks/POIs English Narrows Puerto Eden Pio XI Glacier (Brüggen Glacier) Bernardo O'Higgins National Park - Day 8
Strait of Magellan
Today you cruise the historic Strait of Magellan connecting the Atlantic and Pacific. The Discovery Team shares maritime history tracing Ferdinand Magellan and Sir Francis Drake's routes. Visit the Captain's bridge to learn how the Discovery Yacht operates, and catch lectures in the theatre about what you're seeing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise Strait of Magellan
- Discovery Team presentations on maritime history
- Access to Captain's bridge
Optional Activities
- Enrichment lectures in theatre
Landmarks/POIs Strait of Magellan - Day 9
Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas appears at the southernmost point of Chile, where you can overlook the Strait of Magellan and explore the city's clean air and European architecture. Kayaking opportunities exist here, and nearby Magdalena Island has a Magellanic penguin breeding ground. Back onboard, book spa treatments at Senses Spa if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Punta Arenas city
Optional Activities
- Visit Magdalena Island
- Kayaking activities
- ESPA facial at Senses Spa
- Ayurvedic massage at Senses Spa
- Alternative therapies at Senses Spa
Landmarks/POIs Punta Arenas Magdalena Island - Day 10
Agostini Fjord
Agostini Fjord shows you towering peaks and glacial-blue waters with raw natural beauty. The Agostini Glacier spills from the Darwin Mountain Range, and you might spot playful seals, soaring seabirds, and humpback whales. Join the Discovery Team on Zodiac excursions to get close to the coastline and watch for wildlife with expert guidance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise Agostini Fjord
- View Agostini Glacier
- Zodiac Discovery Excursion with expert guide
Landmarks/POIs Agostini Fjord Agostini Glacier Darwin Mountain Range - Day 11
Seno Garibaldi, Seno Pia
You'll cruise to Seno Garibaldi and Seno Pia where active glaciers sit in glassy rivers framed by mountains. This World Heritage Biosphere Reserve hosts seals, sea lions, and seabirds including Andean condors. Afternoon relaxation means a cabana on Deck 10 or tea in your suite, then the Discovery Team shares evening insights and recap.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Seno Garibaldi and Seno Pia
- View active glaciers
- Discovery Team excursions and evening recap
Optional Activities
- Relax in cabana on Deck 10
- Afternoon tea in suite
Landmarks/POIs Seno Garibaldi Seno Pia - Day 12
Cape Horn, Beagle Channel
Cape Horn awaits where the Atlantic and Pacific meet at South America's southernmost point. You'll see nature's display with sea lions, penguins, and whales. From there, sail through the scenic Beagle Channel (named after Charles Darwin's famous ship) with dramatic Andean mountain views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise Cape Horn
- Cruise Beagle Channel
Landmarks/POIs Cape Horn Beagle Channel - Day 13
Ushuaia
Ushuaia appears between snow-capped Andes peaks and the Beagle Channel as the world's southernmost city. This remote outpost serves as your gateway to Antarctica and Patagonia's wilderness where dramatic landscapes meet exploration history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Ushuaia - Day 14
Drake Passage
Breakfast arrives in your suite while the Discovery Yacht heads into the legendary Drake Passage toward Antarctica. The Discovery Team explains all the details about Zodiac, helicopter, submarine, and other expedition options. Visit the Discovery Centre to familiarize yourself with your expedition kit including parka, water bottle, polar boots, trekking poles, and kayak or paddleboard equipment.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in your suite), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discovery Team expedition briefing
- Receive expedition kit including parka, water bottle, polar boots, trekking poles
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flights
- Submarine dives
Landmarks/POIs Drake Passage - Day 15
Antarctic Waters
Antarctic waters appear and you'll put on your complimentary polar parka before heading to the Observation Deck to spot icebergs for the first time. Watch for whale blows with the Discovery Team on hand to explain what you're seeing. Later attend biosecurity and boot fitting, then join enrichment lectures on marine life and seabirds.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Enter Antarctic waters
- Spot icebergs from Observation Deck
- Biosecurity briefing and boot fitting
- Enrichment lecture on marine and seabird life
- Day 16
Antarctica
Wake to icebergs and glacial mountains through your suite's floor-to-ceiling verandah doors. Antarctica thrills birdwatchers with wandering albatrosses, shearwaters, and giant petrels. Your Captain and Discovery Leader design activities based on conditions, which may include Zodiac cruises, penguin rookery visits, historic hut tours, kayaking, or paddleboarding around icebergs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruising
- View penguin rookeries
- Visit historic huts
- Kayaking around icebergs
- Paddleboarding around icebergs
- Scenic Discovery experiences
- Day 17
Antarctica
Start with freshly squeezed juice, barista-made coffee, or tea delivered by your butler. Then board Zodiac excursions to explore glaciated bays, tranquil channels, and pristine landing sites. Trek across Antarctic wilderness to meet chinstrap, Adélie, and gentoo penguins. Small groups with expert polar Discovery Team guides keep the experience environmentally sensitive.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Freshly squeezed juice, barista-made coffee or tea delivered to suite), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac excursions to glaciated bays and channels
- Trek across Antarctic wilderness
- View chinstrap, Adélie, and gentoo penguins
- Expert polar Discovery Team guided experiences
- Day 18
Antarctica
Get up close with penguin colonies through the expert Discovery Team, seeing Adélie, Chinstrap, Gentoo, and the very rare Emperor penguins. Hear their calls and watch them waddle and interact with each other. Majestic whales including minke, humpback, and Orca appear, which you'll watch from Zodiac, kayak, or the comfort of the Discovery Yacht. Ask your Discovery Leader for photography tips.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- View penguin colonies with guided tour
- Observe whale species from Zodiac, kayak, or yacht
Optional Activities
- Photography tips from Discovery Leader
- Day 19
Antarctica
Cruise past Antarctica's icy mountains before stepping ashore by Zodiac into the polar wilderness. You'll have ample time to experience the landscape up close. Back onboard, enjoy specialty tea or coffee in the Observation Lounge and view scenery through Swarovski telescopes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise past icy mountains
- Zodiac landing and exploration
- Observation Lounge access with Swarovski telescopes
- Day 20
Antarctica
Experience the frozen wilderness with penguin chatter and the thunderous roar of glaciers calving into the sea. Towering glaciers show massive ice formations breaking away and creating brand-new icebergs before your eyes. Spend time in the Observation Lounge, visit Senses Spa, and choose from up to 10 dining experiences.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Choice from up to 10 world-class dining experiences)
Included Activities
- Witness glacier calving
- View icebergs and glacial formations
Optional Activities
- Senses Spa treatments
- Explore Observation Lounge
- Dining at specialty restaurants
- Day 21
Antarctica
Unwind in onboard lounges and share experiences with fellow travelers. If you're adventurous, the legendary Polar Plunge offers a thrilling dive into icy waters coordinated by the Expedition Leader and Captain. Prefer warmth instead? Watch from a prime spot then join others for a toast with whiskey or hot chocolate. Later, glide past towering icebergs on a Zodiac, step onto untouched snow, and soar over vast mountain ranges.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruise past icebergs
- Step onto pristine snow
- Scenic Discovery experiences
Optional Activities
- Polar Plunge (thrilling dive into icy waters)
- Watch Polar Plunge and join celebration toast
- Day 22
Drake Passage
The ship crosses back over the Drake Passage toward South America as you reflect on Antarctic moments. Begin with an invigorating gym workout, Pilates session, or yoga in the studio. By evening, unwind in the elegant Scenic Lounge Bar and toast your expedition with aged whiskey, fine wine, or French Champagne.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise Drake Passage
- Gym workout
- Pilates session
- Yoga session
- Day 23
At Sea
Before your expedition ends, book a treatment at Senses Spa for ESPA facials, massages, Ayurvedic massage, or Japanese shiatsu. Relax in the Zen-like Vitality Lounge afterward. On your final night, choose from specialty dining options including Koko's Asian Fusion Sushi at Koko's or Night Market teppanyaki-style dining at Koko's (both need onboard reservation).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- ESPA facial at Senses Spa
- Massage at Senses Spa
- Ayurvedic massage at Senses Spa
- Japanese shiatsu at Senses Spa
- Relax in Vitality Lounge
- Dinner at Koko's Asian Fusion Sushi (by reservation)
- Dinner at Night Market @ Koko's teppanyaki-style (by reservation)
- Day 24
Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
Say goodbye to your expert crew and fellow travelers after a final indulgent breakfast onboard. Disembark in Ushuaia and board your flight to Buenos Aires, carrying memories of an unforgettable Antarctic adventure through pristine landscapes.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Final indulgent breakfast onboard)
Included Activities
- Final breakfast onboard
- Disembark in Ushuaia
