Overview
- The 168‑metre Scenic Eclipse II berthed at Cruise Center HafenCity on Monday and is scheduled to leave the next evening with a planned water‑cannon farewell by the Hamburg fire brigade.
- Scenic Cruises markets the ship as an eight‑deck 'Discovery Yacht' with 114 suites, personal butler service, multiple restaurants, a Sky Bar, a spa and a pool on deck 10.
- The vessel carries two helicopters, a submarine and an onboard expedition team of researchers, geologists and marine biologists for remote excursions.
- Built as an evolved successor to the 2019 Scenic Eclipse, the Scenic Eclipse II entered service in 2023 and is operating a 13‑day London–Stockholm itinerary that includes Copenhagen, Binz, Gdansk, Visby and Mariehamn.
- The Hamburg call drew public interest and underlines how luxury‑expedition ships can boost local tourism, offer research opportunities at sea, and bring complex logistics and safety needs to port authorities.