Inside Scenic Eclipse II, the ultra-luxury yacht that's sailing around Australia
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has announced that its ultra-luxury yacht Scenic Eclipse II will cruise into Australian waters on April 19th.
Features of the ship include two helicopters, a fleet of zodiacs, a seven-passenger submarine, butler service, invitation-only degustation experiences, and an extensive expert team spanning geologists, naturalists, polar expedition guides and anthropologists.
Read through to see what it's like inside.
The ultra-luxury adventure yacht accommodates just 228 guests and is brand new.
Over the next two years, the yacht will make journeys including to East Antarctica, along the East Coast and Top End of Australia, and through the South Pacific.
Innovation doesn't stop once you get off the yacht, though.
The next-generation electric submersible, Scenic Neptune II, can transport up to eight guests 100 metres below the surface and provides 270-degree panoramic views, offering a whole new way to experience such underwater wonders as the Great Barrier Reef.
Accommodation is truly the next level, with 114 luxurious suites - all with balconies - across five decks.
They range in size from the 32m² Verandah Suites to the two-bedroom Owner's Penthouse at 245m².
The owner's suite has a private terrace with a pool, plus a therapeutic spa bath with stunning views.
The bathroom also boasts a vitality mist shower with colour light therapy.
Service on board the Discovery Yacht is exceptional, with butlers for every suite and a crew-to-guest ratio of almost one-to-one.
The ship's large, oval-shaped Vitality pool (one of two on board) boasts an elegant relaxation space that serves as a perfect venue for sail away deck parties.
There are ten unique, all-inclusive dining experiences on board Scenic Eclipse II, ranging from casual to fine dining, as well as eight bars and lounges.
Highlights include dining al fresco at the Yacht Club, a fine-dining restaurant Lumiere with its own Champagne bar, a Chef's Table degustation experience at the ship's main restaurant Elements, a Night Market Teppanyaki grill at Asian diner Koko's and a Whiskey Bar with over 130 varieties included for guests.
Scenic Eclipse II also has the most expansive wellness facilities at sea for a ship of its size, with a state-of-the-art 550m² Senses Spa, complete with aromatherapy, an integrated ice fountain, experience showers and a KLAFS custom salt therapy lounge with heated beds.
