The brand-new ultra-luxury cruise ship Scenic Eclipse II will be departing from Plymouth on a specially designed ‘taster’ cruise allowing British guests to experience Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours’ newest Discovery Yacht.
The new seven-day itinerary offers the perfect bite-sized luxury experience for just £2,716 per person. Guests will sail from Plymouth (UK) before spending a week cruising from Douarnenez in Brittany to the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, experiencing the wild coasts that inspired Monet in France, visiting sacred pilgrimage sites in Spain, and sampling Port wine in Portugal.
Marking Scenic’s first-ever departure from England, this cruise provides guests with the opportunity to experience all the opulence the six-star vessel offers in just one week. Scenic’s newest Discovery Yacht provides the same truly all-inclusive experience as Scenic Eclipse I, with up to ten dining options, a 550sqm senses spa, world-class features for unrivalled exploration, including a submersible, and two state-of-the-art helicopters.
On The World’s First Discovery Yachts™, Scenic’s experienced Discovery Team lead adventurous excursions, including kayak outings in the Galicia region of Spain and nature spotting hikes on the wild coast of Le Palais, France.
Beyond this seven-day itinerary, other UK touring opportunities offered by Scenic in 2023 include visiting the remote destinations of St Kilda in the Outer Hebrides, Stromness, and Fishguard. Highlights of the 2023 programme include:
Experience the ultra-luxury of Scenic Eclipse II on a seven-day Heritage & Traditions of Western Europe voyage departing from Plymouth.
On Scenic’s only cruise departing from England in 2023, the Atlantic coast offers imposing citadels, delightful local cuisine, and a rugged coastline. After leaving Plymouth, Scenic Eclipse II will call at the quaint craft workshops and fisherman cottages of Brittainy. Guests will have the opportunity to hike the breathtaking cliffs of Cap Sizun or join a tour of the walled city of Concarneau.
After sampling local oysters with a glass of wine at the famous Castel Clara restaurant on the island of Belle Île, guests will spend a day at sea, perhaps relaxing in one of Scenic Eclipse II’s state-of-the-art therapy lounges in the Spa Sanctuary.
The Spanish city of Vigo offers the perfect point from which to explore the beauty of Southern Galicia, visit the city’s sacred cathedral, or join the Discovery Team in kayaks in calm coastal waters. Final points of call include the home of Port wine, Porto on the Douro river estuary, and the cobbled alleyways, ancient ruins and white-domed cathedrals of Lisbon.
This seven-day cruise departs Plymouth and calls at France’s Douarnenez and Le Palais, Spanish Vigo, and Leixões and Lisbon in Portugal. Prices for the 24 September sailing start at £2,716 per person with return flights included.
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