Ancient Kingdoms and Natural Treasures: Chile to Panama
13 nights
Scenic Eclipse II
21 Mar '27Cruise overview
Itinerary
Valparaiso
The World Heritage-listed city of Valparaíso welcomes travellers with its long and colourful history. This vibrant city is rich in music, street art and exquisite Victorian architecture.
Be warmly greeted by your crew as you arrive at your ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht. Enjoy a glass of Champagne, meet your butler and get familiar with your spacious suite, admiring the city from your private verandah.
Be sure to check your daily program for scheduled Zodiac excursions, kayaking and hikes each offering a unique way to explore the wonders around you.
Please book your flight to arrive into Santiago prior to 12:00 PM.
Valparaíso’s dramatic topography—45 cerros, or hills, overlooking the ocean—requires the use of winding pathways and wooden ascensores (funiculars) to get up many of the grades. The slopes are covered by candy-color houses—there are almost no apartments in the city—most of which have exteriors of corrugated metal peeled from shipping containers decades ago. Valparaíso has served as Santiago’s port for centuries. Before the Panama Canal opened, Valparaíso was the busiest port in South America. Harsh realities—changing trade routes, industrial decline—have diminished its importance, but it remains Chile’s principal port. Most shops, banks, restaurants, bars, and other businesses cluster along the handful of streets called El Plan (the flat area) that are closest to the shoreline. Porteños (which means “the residents of the port”) live in the surrounding hills in an undulating array of colorful abodes. At the top of any of the dozens of stairways, the paseos (promenades) have spectacular views; many are named after prominent Yugoslavian, Basque, and German immigrants. Neighborhoods are named for the hills they cover. With the jumble of power lines overhead and the hundreds of buses that slow down—but never completely stop—to pick up agile riders, it’s hard to forget you’re in a city. Still, walking is the best way to experience Valparaíso. Be careful where you step, though—locals aren’t very conscientious about curbing their dogs.
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Salaverry
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Utría National Park
Darién National Park
Panama City
Owner's Penthouse Suites
The ultimate in luxury with a private Jacuzzi and expansive terrace.
Amenities
- Bath
- King or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Dining Area
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- Suite Benefits
- Free Mini Bar
- Butler Service
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Media/Entertainment Station
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
Ship features
An ultra-luxury expedition yacht combining all-inclusive indulgence with unmatched exploration capability.
- Carries 228 guests in all-verandah suites (200 in polar regions)
- Two Airbus H130 helicopters for private aerial excursions
- Custom-built Scenic Neptune II submarine for underwater exploration
- Polar Class 6 hull and advanced GPS Dynamic Positioning system
- Ten world-class dining experiences and eight bars
- Expansive Senses Spa with thermal loungers and yoga studio
- State-of-the-art theatre for lectures and entertainment
- Discovery Centre and expedition briefing room
- 100% all-inclusive luxury, including excursions and fine dining
- Operates worldwide – Antarctica, the Arctic, Europe, and the Kimberley
