Scenic Eclipse, Polar Expedition “Discovery Yacht,” Joins IAATO

Scenic Eclipse, a Polar Code six expedition “Discovery Yacht” that just done its to start with year sailing in Antarctica, has been welcomed as an formal member of the Intercontinental Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO).

Scenic Eclipse joins forty nine other Antarctica operators as associates performing to defend the foreseeable future of the area. “As a member of IAATO, Scenic Eclipse’s advisor partners and attendees can be confident that our functions not only meet up with but exceed market requirements,” says Ann Chamberlin, vice president, sales, Scenic Group Usa.

She continued: “IAATO’s mission for nearly thirty many years has been to advocate, promote and observe safe and sound and environmentally responsible tourism to the Antarctic and is effectively-aligned with the ethos and philosophy of the Scenic Group.”

For the future 2020-21 Antarctica year, Scenic Eclipse has two itineraries scheduled to work: The eleven-working day “Antarctica in Depth” and the 20-working day “Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands” itinerary. IAATO is at present performing closely with associates to ascertain the commencement date for the year.

Created for Eco-Protection

Scenic Eclipse was intent-developed with engineering and equipment developed to defend the environment and the pristine locations to which the vessel travels. A GPS dynamic positioning method permits for anchor-less docking, even though an superior wastewater treatment method method and remarkably productive engines assistance to reduce emissions, sounds and vibrations for nominal disturbance to maritime everyday living.

Onboard lectures educate a maximum of 200 attendees on environmental problems, nearby wildlife, geology and a host of other topics—all led by professionals in a variety of fields. The vessel also has a 6-guest submarine, Scenic Neptune, enabling attendees to discover up to 1,000 ft below the sea.

Two 6-passenger luxurious helicopters also are carried onboard and utilised for exploring otherwise inaccessible inland areas of the “White Continent.” When not sailing in polar waters, Scenic Eclipse can have up to 228 attendees. 

For additional details, visit www.scenicusa.com. 

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