Highlights of Antarctica, Argentina and Brazil - Cruise & Land Journey
20 nights
Scenic Eclipse II
8 Jan '27Cruise overview
Itinerary
Rio de Janeiro
Welcome to colourful Rio De Janeiro. This sprawling city is famous for its golden beaches, lush jungle and colourful favelas, all under the watchful eye of Christ the Redeemer. The days are fuelled by sunshine and the nights by vibrant samba music.
Check into your luxury hotel for a three-night stay.
Start your journey tonight with a warm welcome dinner at a unique local restaurant.
Welcome to the Cidade Maravilhosa, or the Marvelous City, as Rio is known in Brazil. Synonymous with the girl from Ipanema, the dramatic views from Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado mountain, and fabulously flamboyant Carnival celebrations, Rio is a city of stunning architecture, abundant museums, and marvelous food. Rio is also home to 23 beaches, an almost continuous 73-km (45-mile) ribbon of sand.As you leave the airport and head to Rio’s beautiful Zona Sul (the touristic South Zone), you’ll drive for about 40 minutes on a highway from where you’ll begin to get a sense of the dramatic contrast between beautiful landscape and devastating poverty. In this teeming metropolis of 12 million people (6.2 million of whom live in Rio proper), the very rich and the very poor live in uneasy proximity. You’ll drive past seemingly endless cinder-block favela, but by the time you reach Copacabana’s breezy, sunny Avenida Atlântica—flanked on one side by white beach and azure sea and on the other by condominiums and hotels—your heart will leap with expectation as you begin to recognize the postcard-famous sights. Now you’re truly in Rio, where cariocas (Rio residents) and tourists live life to its fullest.Enthusiasm is contagious in Rio. Prepare to have your senses engaged and your inhibitions untied. Rio seduces with a host of images: the joyous bustle of vendors at Sunday’s Feira Hippie (Hippie Fair); the tipsy babble at sidewalk cafés as patrons sip their last glass of icy beer under the stars; the blanket of lights beneath the Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain); the bikers, joggers, strollers, and power walkers who parade along the beach each morning. Borrow the carioca spirit for your stay; you may find yourself reluctant to give it back.
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Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Iguazú Falls
Iguazú Falls
Iguazú Falls
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
At sea
At sea
Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctic Peninsula
At sea
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
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
