Crossing the Equator: Cape Verde to Recife

6 nights departing Tuesday 30th Sep 2025

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	30th30	SepSep	202525	Mindelo, São Vicente Island, Cape Verde, embark on the Scenic Eclipse
Your next stop will be Cape Verde’s cultural capital, Mindelo. Get along with the locals listening to the real morna in the bars of the old town and sipping the local drink, a sugarcane spirit. This island is also known by its British and Portuguese colonial architecture and pastel-coloured houses, the municipal market and the facades of the old Governor’s Palace. Welcome to Sao Vicente, the second most populous of the Cape Verde islands and Mindelo is its busy capital. Your Cruise Voyage begins once you step on board Scenic Eclipse. You’ll be warmly greeted with champagne and shown to your luxurious verandah suite by your butler. Please book your flight to arrive into Sao Vicente prior to 02:00 PM.
	1st01	OctOct	202525	At Sea
	2nd02	OctOct	202525	At Sea
	3rd03	OctOct	202525	At Sea
	4th04	OctOct	202525	At Sea
	5th05	OctOct	202525	At Sea
	6th06	OctOct	202525	Recife, Brazil, disembark the Scenic Eclipse
This vibrant metropolis has a spirit that's halfway between that of the modern cities of Brazil's South and of the traditional northeastern centers. It offers both insight on the past and a window to the future.It was in Pernambuco State, formerly a captaincy, that the most violent battles between the Dutch and the Portuguese took place. Under the Portuguese, the capital city was the nearby community of Olinda. But beginning in 1637 and during the Dutch turn at the reins (under the powerful count Maurício de Nassau), both Olinda and Recife were greatly developed.The city has beautiful buildings alongside the rivers that remind many visitors of Europe. Unfortunately, huge swathes of 19th-century buildings were razed to make way for modern structures. As a result, the center of the city has pockets of neocolonial splendor surrounded by gap-toothed modern giants. Today Recife is a leader in health care and has benefited from significant government investment in recent years, resulting in a boom in infrastructure and construction industries. It's also Brazil's third-largest gastronomic center—it's almost impossible to get a bad meal here.Recife is built around three rivers and connected by 49 bridges. Its name comes from the recifes (reefs) that line the coast. Because of this unique location, water and light often lend the city interesting textures. In the morning, when the tide recedes from Boa Viagem Beach, the rocks of the reefs slowly reappear. Pools of water are formed, fish flap around beachgoers, and the rock formations dry into odd colors. And if the light is just right on the Rio Capibaribe, the ancient buildings of Recife Antigo (Old Recife) are reflected off the river's surface in a watercolor display. Your journey ends in Recife, a large city on the northeastern coast of Brazil. It’s a gleaming sprawl where skyscrapers run right to the edge of the ocean and traffic thunders 24 hours a day. Yet at the same time, there are sleepy historic pockets nearby that will transport you to another era. After one final delicious breakfast, it’s time to disembark Scenic Eclipse. You’ll take with you a lifetime of memories of this truly unique Cruise Voyage. Please book your flight to depart out of Recife after 12:00 PM. #Spa treatments at additional cost. +All drinks on board Scenic Eclipse, including those stocked in your mini bar, are included, except for a very small number of rare, fine and vintage wines, Champagnes and spirits. Specialty restaurants require a reservation, enquire on board. ^Helicopter is not in operation in Brazil. Submersible is not operational on this voyage. The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the voyage will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.

Scenic Eclipse

Launch Year

2019

Tonnage

17,085

Capacity

228

Cabins

114

Accessible

Deck 10

Deck 9

Deck 8

Deck 7

Deck 6

Deck 5

Deck 4

Deck 3

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

Owner's Penthouse Suites

Every feature of these spacious suites has been carefully considered to create the ultimate retreat. From the unsurpassed views, no matter where you are, to a private lounge and dining area, a super-sized bathroom and your butler unpacking your bags on arrival, you’ll never want to leave.

For a once-in-a-lifetime cruising experience, combine one of the Owner’s Penthouse Suites with a Spa Suite to create the lavish Two-Bedroom Penthouse Suite –an incredible 245m2, of unsurpassed luxury and opulence.

Handcrafted, sumptuous and extraordinary in every regard, staying in one of only two Owner’s Penthouse Suites is the ultimate indulgence. Your home away from home is located at the bow of the yacht, on Deck 9, and boasts the best views on board.

Featuring a spacious curved terrace with personal private spa pool and sun loungers, a private lounge and dining area and a super-sized bathroom, these 195m2 over-sized suites set the benchmark in ultra-luxury accommodation at sea, thanks to the extra special touches for which Scenic are famous.

At an enormous 195m2 in size, located on Deck 9 with all the inclusions of our Panorama Suites plus:

Spacious terrace with lounge area, sun lounges and private spa pool
In-suite dining with seating for up to eight guests
Therapeutic spa bath
Dual vitality mist shower with colour light therapy
Guest powder room, dual vanity, VIP amenities and Dyson hairdryer
Walk-in robe
Spa Day Bed - transforming for in-suite private spa experience
Complimentary one hour in-suite spa treatment per guest
Complimentary laundry service^ (^Limited per day and limited to remote regions)
A full mini-bar stocked with wines, Champagnes and spirits personalised to your preference, including illy coffee and specialty teas re-stocked daily
Canapés and petite fours delivered to your suite
Priority dining in specialty restaurants
Priority choice of shore excursions
VIP embarkation and disembarkation
Advanced Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning system (HVAC) provides 100% fresh air
The highest sound insulation as per the marine class society Bureau Veritas

Some measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size.

Spa Suites

Imagine returning from an exhilarating day of truly all-inclusive discovery excursions to your private sanctuary of your Spa Suite, with a steaming bath drawn by your butler. Gaze out over your verandah to the vistas beyond and sip on a glass of champagne – heaven.

With a premier location on the higher Decks 8 and 9 and an impressive 46-50m2 in size, our opulent Spa Suites provide the most inviting of luxury retreats. Featuring a four-poster king-size Scenic Slumber Bed, separate living room as well as a private verandah, they are the perfect retreat after a day of discovery.

The signature double size Philippe Starck-designed spa bath overlooking your verandah is exclusive to these suites, providing the perfect complement to your days of activities.

You’ll also be pampered with a complementary spa treatment during your cruise.

Ranging in size from 46-50m2, located on Deck 8 and 9 with all the inclusions of our Verandah Suites plus:

Double size Philippe Starck-designed spa bath
Vitality mist showers with colour light therapy
Dual vanity basins, luxurious amenities and Dyson hairdryer
Walk-in robe
Electro-chromic glass technology partition- switch between opaque and transparent at the touch of a button
Separate lounge area with reading chair
A full mini-bar stocked with wines, Champagnes and spirits personalized to your preference, including illy coffee and specialty teas re-stoked daily.
Complimentary one-hour spa treatment per suite
Complimentary laundry service (limited per day and limited in remote regions)
Priority choice of shore excursions
VIP embarkation and disembarkation
Advanced Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning system (HVAC) provides 100% fresh air
The highest sound insulation as per the marine class society Bureau Veritas

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

Elements

Main restaurant featuring Italian, steak and seafood from an a la carte dinner menu.

Elements restaurant, located on Deck 4, offers guests a more relaxed dining experience during either breakfast, lunch or dinner, with seating for up to 104 guests.

Be greeted by your Scenic hostess as you enter and are escorted to your table. Reservations are not required to dine at Elements, with a flexible array of seating options for you to dine alone or with new friends on larger tables where you can share your experiences from your daily discoveries.

Enjoy premium beverages from Elements bar which has a selection of fine wines, a classic beverage program and a broad menu of international cheeses.

In-Suite Dining

A comprehensive 24-hour menu

When the mood strikes to dine in the privacy of your suite, your butler can arrange everything. Choose from the 24-hour in-suite dining menu and your cuisine and accompanying premium beverages will be delivered and served for you to savour in the solitude of your suite.

Your butler will also ensure that your in-suite mini-bar is re-stocked daily in accordance with your favourite premium beverages. You might like to start your day with a cup of aromatic illy coffee made from your in-suite Espresso coffee machine, or sip on a specialty tea in the sunlight on your verandah.

Teppanyaki @ Koko's

Private dining with an authentic Teppanyaki grill

Night Market @ Koko’s features a classic teppanyaki grill. Enjoy real interaction with the chef as he guides you on an inspired journey of the night market dishes from Asia, India and the Middle East, preparing dishes right in front of you. This experience is not the usual show you may envisage, where food is thrown and eggs cracked on the grill. Rather, it is an intimate dining experience for only eight guests and the chef. There are waiters continuously circulating with beverages and making sure the guests are well attended. Bookings are required for the Night Market @ Koko’s dining, located on Deck 4.

Yacht Club

Yacht Club grill restaurant and bar, serving breakfast and lunch

The Yacht Club on Deck 7 has recently been significantly reimagined to create a more casual and flexible dining experience. The venue has been redesigned to include new food islands and enhanced outdoor and lounge seating to create a casual ambience.

“We have a new large sofa lounge to give guests the option of eating in a more casual way than on traditional dining tables. We added a big gelato cooler which will showcase our freshly-made gelato at its finest. Overall, I’m very excited about the new Yacht Club. I imagine it will be a space where guests will mingle, dine or simply ‘hang out’ in one of our brand-new swing chairs and enjoy the magnificent views,” said Chef Tom.

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

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Holiday Summary

	Return flights including luggage allowance
	Overseas Transfers
	6 nights aboard the Scenic Eclipse
	Return Flights (including regional)
	All Verandah Suites
	Butler service for every guest
	Nine Dining Venues
	Gratuities Included
	Complimentary drinks on-board
	Free use of electric bikes
	Comprehensive choice of shore excursions
	Complimentary Wi-Fi
	Explore under the sea in our submarine (additional charge)
	Soar above and beyond by helicopter (additional charge)
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*