Cross the Legendary Northeast Passage

A world of wonder awaits as you step onboard your included flight to Nome to join Scenic Eclipse. Raise your glass to toast the start of your luxurious cruise. (please book flights to arrive in Anchorage by 3am)

Cruise the Bering Sea and cross the International Date Line on your way to Russia. Acquaint yourself with the exceptional range of facilities on board your ultra-luxurious Discovery Yacht. Join a session in one of the fitness spaces or relax in a therapy lounge in the Spa Sanctuary. Tempt your palate at one of the exceptional dining venues or try a wine tasting.

Nestled against mountain peaks, Provideniya was built for military purposes and played a large part during WWII. It is also the gateway to the Chukotka Peninsula.

Cruise Cape Dezhnev, known as the easternmost point of the world. The only inhabitants are polar bears, walruses, and whales. This afternoon visits the rocky, remote corner of Russia in Uelen. Now home to primarily Chukchi-speaking native Russians, there are burial grounds that suggest that this area was previously a major settlement during 500 BC to 1000 AD. 

Relaxation beckons, and with so many choices on board you will be surprised how quickly time passes on board. Choose one of the daily activities, join an entertaining discussion in the theatre or relax in the Senses Spa.

Untouched by glaciers during the last Ice Age, Wrangel Island looks just as it did when the woolly mammoth roamed here. Today it is a well-known wildlife refuge and is home to the world’s largest denning ground for polar bears, the largest population of Pacific walruses, and the only snow goose nesting colony in Asia. There is ancient biodiversity on the island, giving you a glimpse into the Pleistocene Epoch.

Discovery
Join our Discovery Team cruising around pack ice searching for polar bears, ringed seals, and walrus, or on land enjoying a kaleidoscope of wildflowers looking for reindeer, arctic fox, musk oxen, and woolly mammoth remains.

Sail through one of the most remote locations on Earth. This truly unique voyage explores through sea ice, glaciers, and icebergs, over tundra plains and ancient ceremonial sites, along with mountain-lined landscapes and volcanic spires. Spot wildlife such as large pods of walrus, polar bears, whales, and Arctic seabird colonies. Onboard Scenic Eclipse you will go further than intrepid explorers were ever able to. Due to the extraordinary nature of this very remote Arctic region, our route is dependent on the ice and weather conditions. Our experienced Captain and Discovery Leaders will use their expertise to design your voyage from day to day, with each day a highlight. 

Discovery
Join our experienced Discovery Team for excursions by Zodiac, kayak, stand-up paddleboard, and onshore landings for a nature walk.

The largest of the Eurasian Arctic archipelagos, the rarely visited Novaya Zemlya (‘New Land’) is the third-largest wilderness area in Europe. This long, thin region consists of two main islands, Severny (Northern) and Yuzhny (Southern), separated by the imposing Matochkin Strait. Learn about the interesting and unexpected history while admiring the beautiful mountains and glaciers.

Discovery
Join our experienced Discovery Team for excursions by Zodiac, kayak, stand-up paddleboard, and onshore landings for a nature walk.

The world's northernmost archipelago awaits. Franz Josef Land is comprised of 191 remote islands lying entirely above the Arctic Circle and covered 85% in ice. Home to approximately five million sea birds, two Arctic giants – the polar bear and the walrus, and visited by a multitude of whales, you will always be on the lookout to experience this amazing wildlife in their natural environment. Due to the extraordinary nature of the region, the sailing and expedition schedule is flexible. Your experienced Captain and Discovery Leader will use their expertise to design your voyage from day to day, making the most of the long hours of daylight, weather, and ice conditions. You will partake in daily Scenic Discovery excursions by Zodiac, kayak and on nature walks where possible. Discover majestic Arctic scenery, tundra landscapes, and vibrant wildlife and marine life. 

Discovery
Join our experienced Discovery Team for excursions by Zodiac, kayak, stand-up paddleboard, and onshore landings for a nature walk.

Continue exploring the majestic wilderness of Franz Josef Land. Due to the extraordinary nature of the region, the sailing and expedition schedule is flexible. Your experienced Captain and Discovery Leader will use their expertise to design this section of your voyage from day today. 

Enjoy a relaxed day at sea onboard Scenic Eclipse. There is ample time to rejuvenate and a plethora of venues to explore. Choose a class in one of the fitness spaces or relax in one of the therapy lounges in the Senses Spa.

Spend the day at leisure exploring the various amenities of your luxurious Discovery Yacht. Enjoy an educational discussion with your Discovery Team or tempt your palate at one of the dining experiences. 

Back in Murmansk, we may have a chance to discover the city while the ship goes through clearance procedures. Developed into the world’s largest city above the Arctic Circle, Murmansk has had a tough past. Murmansk was heavily damaged during World War II and became an important port for nuclear icebreakers and submarines during the Cold War. 

Vardo is Norway’s easternmost city. It is known as one of the oldest towns in northern Norway, with people living in the Arctic climate for over a thousand years. Feel the wind from all directions as you admire the steep mountainsides of Hornøya, populated with nesting birds, or the southern side of the Varangerfjord.

Skarsvåg is surrounded by the stark beauty of rolling hills, Arctic fjords, and abundant birdlife. Known primarily for its proximity to Nordkapp (North Cape), it also claims to be the world’s northernmost fishing village. Later, cruise the looming cliffs of Nordkapp, the end of Europe’s landmass.

Bid farewell to your new friends, the crew and the Scenic Eclipse. Transfer to the airport for your onward travels.