Day 1 - Tuesday - Aug 9, 2022
Welcome to Oslo, the capital of Norway. Your wondrous journey begins with a two-night Special Stay. Surrounded by forests and fjords, the Norwegian capital is a modern and diverse city.
Day 2 - Wednesday - Aug 10, 2022
From the 8th to the 11th century, the Vikings started their journey across Europe, looking for land and trade. Discover their amazing history during your visit to the Bygdoy Peninsula, home to three famous museums honouring the rich nautical heritage of the Norse race and its warrior ancestors. Wander the Viking Ship Museum, the Kon-Tiki Museum, and the Fram Polar Ship. Fram is the strongest wooden ship ever built and still holds the records for sailing farthest north and farthest south. You will be able to step onboard the ship and see how the crew managed to survive in the coldest and most dangerous places on earth - the Arctic and the Antarctic.
Day 3 - Thursday - Aug 11, 2022
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the trendy Swedish capital, Stockholm. Built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges and looking proudly out onto the Baltic Sea, Stockholm is said to be one of the most beautiful capital cities in the world. The graceful architecture, the greenery, the fresh air, and the proximity to the water are distinctive traits of this city. Spend the next two nights at your Special Stay hotel.
Day 4 - Friday - Aug 12, 2022
Your local guide will unveil the city's most treasured hotspots during a city tour. You will discover the City Hall with its spire featuring the golden three crowns, one of Sweden's most famous buildings; you will also see the Riddarholm Church and the Royal Palace. Then, visit the Vasa Ship Museum located on the island of Djurgarden, where the 17th-century warship 'Vasa' is now housed after it tragically capsized and sank on its inaugural voyage in 1628. This evening, enjoy a highlight dinner at Fem Sma Hus, a mixture of Swedish cuisine with a French touch, in a stunning historical setting.
Day 5 - Saturday - Aug 13, 2022
From its humble origins as a fishing village to its heyday as the glittering capital of the Danish Empire, to its current position as one of the world's premier design capitals, the stories and characters of Copenhagen's history can be discovered in its sumptuous palaces, copper-roofed town houses, and atmospheric cobbled squares. Enjoy a three-night stay.
Day 6 - Sunday - Aug 14, 2022
Discover the wonderful Rosenborg Castle, an elegant Renaissance castle built as a country summerhouse in 1606. Rosenborg Castle features 400 years of magnificence, royal art treasures, and the Crown Jewels and Royal Regalia. You will also get to see the delightful courtyard of Amalienborg Palace, home to Princess Mary and the Danish Royal Family.
Day 7 - Monday - Aug 15, 2022
Raise your glass this evening, and toast the end of a wonderful journey.
Day 8 - Tuesday - Aug 16, 2022
Bid a fond farewell to Copenhagen and continue your journey into wonder as you fly from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq to embark on your ultra-luxury Scenic Eclipse cruise ship. Toast the start of your adventure at tonight's welcome reception where the captain will introduce the crew and your expert Discovery Team.
Day 9 - Wednesday - Aug 17, 2022
Sisimiut has the reputation of being the adventure hub of Greenland. With a cool, urban character and brightly colored houses, it is located in the middle of wild territory. Sisimiut was colonized in 1756, although people have lived here on and off since 2,500 BC.
Day 10 - Thursday - Aug 18, 2022
Spectacular days await as you cruise Disko Bay. Ilulissat is named from the Inuit word for 'iceberg'. Formerly called Jakobshavn, the town is best known for large number of icebergs forming from the nearby Ilulissat Icefjord, into which one of the world's fastest moving and most active glaciers calves 46 cubic kilometers of ice annually. Listen for the rumbling sounds of icebergs in the distance calving from the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier.
Day 11 - Friday - Aug 19, 2022
Spend the day onboard in truly all-inclusive luxury and be amazed by how quickly the time passes. Choose one of the daily activities, join an entertaining discussion in the theater, or make time for your own fitness regime.
Day 12 - Saturday - Aug 20, 2022
On Baffin Island, at the mouth of the famous Northwest Passage, lies a small Inuit settlement. Pond Inlet is surrounded by spectacular snow-capped mountains, fjords, and glaciers, and your exploration of this remote region will leave you with lasting memories.
Day 13 - Sunday - Aug 21, 2022
Devon Island is the largest uninhabited island on the planet, however it is home to the remnants of the Thule settlement that date back to 1000 AD. This interesting place has been a focus of the research community. As it remains frozen for almost the entire year, dominated by frost shattered rocks and minimal plants and animals, it is a barren wasteland that has very similar conditions to he planet of Mars. It is also the location of the Haughton impact crater, formed when a meteorite about 2 kilometers in diameter crashed into the surface 39 million years ago. Flat top mountains, glacial valleys, and a substantial ice caps, Devon Island has a unique and majestic beauty.
Day 14 - Monday - Aug 22, 2022
Beechey Island was the winter camp of the ill-fated 1845 Franklin Expedition. The final resting place of three of Sir John Franklin's crew, it has served as the base camp for much of the exploration of the Northwest Passage. Prince Leopold Island is home to over 400,000 birds nesting on the small island, with limestone cliffs stretching up to nearly 870 feet tall.
Day 15 - Tuesday - Aug 23, 2022
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Exciting days lie ahead as you venture into the Northwest Passage, navigating delicately through the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific, this once impassable route is a place where few are lucky enough to have travelled. From John Cabot to James Cook and Sir John Franklin, many explorers set out to conquer this fabled route and failed. Onboard Scenic Eclipse you will go further than these 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. Ship's experienced captain and Discovery leaders will use their expertise to design your voyage from day to day, with each day a highlight.
Day 16 - Wednesday - Aug 24, 2022
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Day 17 - Thursday - Aug 25, 2022
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Day 18 - Friday - Aug 26, 2022
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Day 19 - Saturday - Aug 27, 2022
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Day 20 - Sunday - Aug 28, 2022
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Day 21 - Monday - Aug 29, 2022
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Day 22 - Tuesday - Aug 30, 2022
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Day 23 - Wednesday - Aug 31, 2022
Sitting on the edge the Beaufort Sea, north of Canada's Yukon Territory, Herschel Island was first inhabited by the Thule, ancestors of the Inuit. Herschel Island is home to a unique array of arctic plants, animals, and sea life, including the largest colony of black guillemots in the Western Arctic.
Day 24 - Thursday - Sep 1, 2022
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.
Day 25 - Friday - Sep 2, 2022
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.
Day 26 - Saturday - Sep 3, 2022
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Traverse the Chukchi Sea to the Bering Strait. Linking the Arctic and Pacific Oceans, this narrow waterway is only 82 kilometres at its widest point. Alaska and the USA are port side and the Chukotka region in Russia starboard, with the closest point between the two countries, less than seven kilometres.
Day 27 - Sunday - Sep 4, 2022
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Day 28 - Monday - Sep 5, 2022
Disembark and farewell your crew. Later, fly to Anchorage, taking away memories of a truly unforgettable experience. The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the cruise will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above.
