The Art of Luxury Issue 58 2023 | Page 44

44 YACHTS & YACHTING
The acclaimed creator , whose work encompasses street art , collage and painting , draws heavily on Japanese culture to explore representations and constructions of women . Hush previously created a bespoke piece in a similar vein for Scenic Eclipse , and this is a rare opportunity for guests to see an artist at work .
Additional art on board includes an exclusive mural commission by Croatian designer Slaven Kosanovi Lunar in the Night Market @ Koko ’ s , and the resin mixed media work of Mitch Gobel who resides in Australia ’ s Byron Bay , in the Scenic Bar & Lounge and each guest suite .
Scenic Eclipse II ’ s upcoming voyages have already attracted much interest , with an exciting array of itineraries through 2023 and 2024 now available . From the Arctic in the summer – exploring Norway , Greenland , Iceland and Canada – the Yacht tours the British Isles before heading across the Atlantic to the Caribbean , through the Panama Canal to South America , and eventually down to Chile , Argentina , and Antarctica for the Winter .
In March 2024 , it then takes a turn across the Pacific towards French Polynesia , Tahiti and Fiji , before a series of cruises exploring the Kimberley coastline during Australia ’ s winter . New Zealand , Indonesia and the Solomon Islands are among more Pacific options up until October 2024 .
Of special interest will be Scenic Eclipse II ’ s first appearance in UK waters in September this year . The ship will offer two consecutive 10-day itineraries :
Northern Isles , Iceland & Scotland ( departing Reykjavik , Iceland , September 4 ), which features home calls in Fetlar Island , Shetlands , Lerwick , Stromness , Aberdeen and Leith .
Scottish Isles : Historic Trails and Wilderness ( departing Leith , September 12 ), calling at Aberdeen , Stromness , St Kilda ( Outer Hebrides ), Portree ( Isle of Skye ), Sound of Mull / Fort William , Oban , Portrush ( Northern Ireland ) and Dublin ( Republic of Ireland )
For more information or to book visit www . sceniceclipse . com or contact your local travel agent .
THE ART OF LUXURY Issue 58 2023