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SHIP20 July 2026

Scenic Eclipse II to return to New Zealand in 2028-29 programme

By Cruisey News Desk

Scenic Group has released its 2028-29 collection for the ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht Scenic Eclipse II, which returns to Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the South Pacific after its 2024 and 2025 regional seasons. The line is also expanding small-group land journeys that take in New Zealand, and is offering a complimentary helicopter flightseeing experience on selected early-booked 2028-29 voyages in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

Scenic Group has unveiled a new 2028-29 collection of voyages and land journeys for its ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht Scenic Eclipse II, spanning Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the South Pacific, Cruise Industry News reported on 20 July 2026. The programme marks the yacht's return to the region following seasons in 2024 and 2025.

Alongside the sailings, Scenic said it has significantly expanded its handcrafted land journeys for 2028 and 2029, including new small-group itineraries covering New Zealand, the South Pacific, Australia and Japan. Guests taking up an early-booking offer on selected 2028-29 voyages in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific will receive a complimentary 20-minute helicopter flightseeing experience where permitted.

The move forms part of a wider regional expansion for the group, which is also introducing new ships across Asia, Australia and the Mekong over the same period.

Source: Cruise Industry News, 20 July 2026 - https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2026/07/scenic-group-unveils-2028-29-scenic-eclipse-ii-sailings/

Source: Cruise Industry News ↗