Day 1 - Tuesday - Aug 16, 2022
Your journey into wonder begins as you fly from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq to board Scenic Eclipse. Toast the start of your adventure at tonight's welcome reception where the captain will introduce the crew and your expert Discovery Team.
Day 2 - 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 3 - 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 4 - 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 5 - 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 6 - 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 7 - 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 8 - 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 9 - Wednesday - Aug 24, 2022
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Day 10 - Thursday - Aug 25, 2022
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Day 11 - Friday - Aug 26, 2022
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Day 12 - Saturday - Aug 27, 2022
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Day 13 - Sunday - Aug 28, 2022
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Day 14 - Monday - Aug 29, 2022
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Day 15 - Tuesday - Aug 30, 2022
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Day 16 - 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 17 - 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 18 - 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 19 - 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 20 - Sunday - Sep 4, 2022
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Day 21 - Monday - Sep 5, 2022
Disembark Scenic Eclipse and farewell your crew. Later fly to Anchorage, where a world of spectacular natural landscapes and intriguing culture awaits. Settle in for a one-night stay at the Anchorage Marriott Downtown Hotel. This evening, you will join your tour director and fellow travellers for a welcome dinner.
Day 22 - Tuesday - Sep 6, 2022
Your adventure starts today with a visit to Anchorage's Alaska Native Heritage Center, a gathering place that celebrates, perpetuates, and shares Alaska Native Culture, language, heritage, and tradition. Sit back and watch Native artisans as they work on their crafts and enjoy live traditional dance performances before a private visit with an Alaskan native storyteller, who will bring you into their culture as they share the stories about their history and people. Drive through the scenic Matanuska-Susitna Valley, considered one of the most important agricultural regions in Alaska. The valley is rimmed by three major mountain ranges: The Alaska Range, and the Talkeetna and Chugach Mountains. Indulge in expansive views of alpine peaks and valleys, rivers and streams, and vast spruce and birch forests before arriving at your lodge for the next two nights. This evening, you will have a unique opportunity to meet a local Alaskan, Howard Carbone. Revel in his stories of climbing Denali, nature in the area, and living in Alaska through photographs, videos, and stories.
Day 23 - Wednesday - Sep 7, 2022
Day 24 - Thursday - Sep 8, 2022
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Travel aboard luxury dome rail cars from Talkeetna to Denali National Park. Large, panoramic windows allow for mostly unrestricted views of the scenery around you and provide an excellent vantage point for photos. As you approach Denali National Park, journey along the snaking Indian River and enjoy expansive sights of Hurricane Gulch, and make sure to look to your left to view the highest mountain in North America, Denali, and the stunning Alaska Range. On arrival, visit the Denali Education Center and enjoy a talk from a local resident about what it takes to live life in Alaska, before checking into your lodge for a two-night stay.
Day 25 - Friday - Sep 9, 2022
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Day 26 - Saturday - Sep 10, 2022
Today, we journey back through scenic mountain scenery to Anchorage. Stop in the small community of Willow for a visit to an authentic sled dog kennel. Meet with a veteran Iditarod musher before an exhilarating and adorable dogsled ride through the property, while safely in an ATV. After your dogsled run, meet the canine athletes that pulled your ATV, and interact with the puppies. Following lunch with Vern Halter, the owner of the kennel and an Iditarod champion, continue to Anchorage and your hotel, the Anchorage Marriott Downtown, for a one-night stay. Tonight, relive your experiences at your farewell dinner.
Day 27 - Sunday - Sep 11, 2022
Sadly, it is time to bid farewell and take many wonderful memories with you. The itinerary on this page is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above.
