Expert Discovery Team

Discover Chile & the Chilean Fjords

Discover Chile’s dramatic coast, from the bohemian seaport of Valparaiso, a vibrant, open-air gallery of street artists and home to romantic-poet Pablo Neruda. Travel to Puerto Montt, a fishing port set amidst the stunning, snowcapped volcanos of the Lakes District. From Castro, a village on remote Chiloé Isla, with its World Heritage-listed wooden churches and nearby colony of both Magellenic and Humbolt penguins. See the wilderness of Tierra del Fuego and the chance to round Cape Horn on what is truly a Discovery Voyage.

Enjoy the ultra-luxury of Scenic Eclipse as it sails through an enchanted world of fjords and archipelagos carved by the Patagonian Ice Sheet, draped in temperate rainforest and home to fantastic wildlife, from migrating blue, grey and humpback whales, playful dolphins and beaches abundant with fur and elephant seals. Whether you like a relaxed pace or plan to fit in as much as possible, our Discovery Team, through Scenic Freechoice, offers a diverse, truly all-inclusive, range of activities to choose from. In Valparaiso, take an art walk through its labyrinth of cobbled streets, travel to Casablanca Valley to taste some of Chile’s finest wines, or visit Viña del Mar, renowned for its parks, palaces and museum. In Puerto Montt, Scenic Freechoice offers the chance to visit the very German town of Puerto Vargas on stunning Lake Llanquihue, with commanding views Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes (both active), or explore the enchanting lakeside retreat of Frutillar, with its family owned Felmer Colonial Museum and world-class performing arts centre. Depending on voyage dates and local performances, our Scenic Enrich Journey Designers handpick experiences that will take you into the cultural heart of Patagonia. It might be traditional dance and song, or canoe paddling displays by descendants of the seafaring, hunter-gatherer Yaghan people.

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F A San Rafael Glacier B Church of Nercón, Castro, Chiloé Isla C El Tepual Trail, Chiloé National Park D Casablanca Valley E Elephant seals F Puerto Vargas, Lake Llanquihue

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D Travelling deeper into the Chilean fjords, join our Discovery Team and local guides on daily excursions, from whale watching in the Gulf of Corcovado (one of only four known feeding grounds for pygmy blue whales) or visit Chiloé National Park to walk amongst southern beech or magnificent native conifer forests. The mostly flat wooden boardwalk of the El Tepual Trail introduces us to beautiful Coihües, Mañios and Cipreses trees. Whether viewing with in-suite binoculars from your private verandah, using a Swarovski telescope in the Observation Lounge or out on a Zodiac with your Discovery naturalist, watch for red-legged cormorants, kelp geese and Fuegian steamer ducks. Marvel at impossibly cute marine otters and their pups. Along the south coast of Tierra del Fuego, explore fjords leading into Cordillera Darwin, the spectacular tail of the Andes whose glaciers are the ice factory for ‘bergy bits’ that fill the channels below. And at Cape Horn, where the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans meet, observe the true skill of our Captain, crew and Discovery Team as they guide us ashore (weather permitting) to climb steps up to the lighthouse and albatross sculpture. Depending on your Discovery Voyage, Scenic Eclipse will either make its way up the Beagle Channel to the bustling town of Ushuaia, or continue up the Atlantic Coast to Punta Arenas, a seaport on Magellan Strait. With Scenic Freechoice, join a local guide on a walking tour, delve into the region’s history at Fort Bulnes, examine a full-size replica of Magellan’s galleon at the Museo Nao Victoria or visit an estancia to learn of life on the land. The choice is up to you. BACK TO CONTENTS

Discover Panama, Peru, Colombia & Brazil

Be immersed in warm waters off pristine sand cays, witness the endearing dance of seabirds with bright, pastel coloured feet, delve deep into mysterious mangrove stands and virgin rainforest then return to the ultra-luxury of your Scenic Eclipse Discovery Yacht, as you explore the top of South America.

From Panama to Peru, Colombia to Brazil, our Discovery Team specialists will introduce you to intriguing local cultures that have arisen from the pre-Colombian era to the Incan Empire. Learn about the march of conquistadores, to the festive music and street art of modern cities. Simply relax on board your Discovery Yacht and let the joie de vivre of South America envelope you. In Peru, learn about the ancient Moche culture. Their sophisticated irrigation systems and intricate pottery designs are world-renowned. Remarkable archaeological ruins and an intriguing Scenic Freechoice interaction with the descendants of the civilisation will help you understand the culture better. On the Pacific side, Darién National Park spans the two Americas and features an amazing range of habitats, including cloud and dwarf forests, mountains and mangroves. Thrill to the experience of discovering untamed jungle and fascinating customs of indigenous people. Cruise into Colombia and discover the global phenomenon of Utría National Park, where the tide defines what life inhabits its incredible mangrove stands. Marine turtles’ nest on beaches and humpback whales give birth in protected lagoons. Experience the best of Panama and Colombia through your choice of Scenic Freechoice activities. Take a mangrove walkway tour or a visit to the dazzling sand beaches of Playa Blanca.

C A Cartagena, Colombia B Untamed jungle, Colombia C San Blas Islands, Panama D Historical centre, Paraty, Brazil

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Cruise south into Peru. Along your voyage, take the time to discover exotic local flavours during an on board tasting class in Scenic Epicure. You could also use the time to relax with a meditation, yoga or Pilates session, before arriving at Islas Guañape. Here our Discovery Team naturalists will offer exhilarating Zodiac excursions so you can admire, photograph, and learn about southern sea lions and thousands of seabirds, including bluefooted boobies, Inca terns, Peruvian pelicans and Humboldt penguins. From Callao, Lima’s seaport, to the capital’s downtown, explore the historic home of Spanish conquistadors, a stunning mix of colonial cathedrals, plazas and a famous monastery. In Salaverry, your Scenic Enrich experience will introduce to the grace and elegance of the Peruvian Paso or Peruvian horse. Known for their distinctive, rhythmic gait or “paso llano”, these gorgeous steeds trace their ancestry all the way to the medieval times and have been declared a Cultural Heritage of the Nation by the National Institute of Culture. Scenic Eclipse delivers you to wondrous ports like Brazil’s Angra dos Reis, a paradise made up of 365 islands, one for each day of the year. See Paraty, a quaint historic town that has lovingly preserved its Portuguese heritage. Due to its rich culture and biodiversity, Paraty along with the nearby Ilha Grande region were recognized as both natural and cultural heritage by UNESCO, the first Mixed World Heritage site in the country. Brazil’s Ilhabela, literally the ‘beautiful island’, is a biodiversity paradise you will love exploring on board your Discovery Yacht. Delight in forestcovered mountains, gushing waterfalls, white sandy beaches, delectable seafood, and a variety of brilliantly coloured wildlife. Your exploration of South America’s diverse lands is sure to tantalise your senses and fill your soul with wonder. BACK TO CONTENTS