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Chairman’s Voyage: America's 250th Anniversary Cruise: New York City to Nassau

Voyage901U051026.1Journey beginsNew York City, United StatesJourney endsNassau, BahamasDatesOctober 5-16 2026Duration12 daysShipScenic Eclipse

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Chairman’s Voyage: America's 250th Anniversary Cruise: New York City to Nassau Scenic itinerary route map for voyage 901U051026.1
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Published cruise sector details

Official ports, codes, and sector times
Official cruise sectorNew York City (NYC) to Nassau (NAS)5 October 2026, 15:00 to 16 October 2026, 08:00

Scenic Eclipse. Sector timestamps are reproduced from Scenic; the source does not supply a timezone.

Itinerary at a Glance

October 5-16 2026
Day 1 | 5 October 2026New York, New York, USAArrival and departure times not published

Welcome to New York City. From the bright lights of Broadway to leafy Central Park and the glitzy boutiques of Fifth Avenue, the Big Apple is an unmissable experience. Plan your flight to spend the day exploring before we depart this evening. On board Scenic Eclipse, you'll meet the Captain, the crew and your butler.

Day 2 | 6 October 2026Wilmington, Delaware > Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, USAArrives 09:00 | Departs 18:00

Located at the confluence of the Christina River and Brandywine Creek, Wilmington is a city rich in heritage. Delve into local history, take a leisurely stroll through Brandywine Park, or immerse yourself in the city's vibrant arts scene. A visit to Philadelphia offers the chance to explore the birthplace of American independence.

Day 3 | 7 October 2026Baltimore, Maryland, USAArrives 06:00 | Departs 19:00

Named one of the best places to visit in America, Baltimore is a dynamic city that honours its past while embracing the present. Explore the city’s famed Inner Harbor, or step back in time at historic Fort McHenry. For those looking to explore beyond Baltimore, a visit to Washington, D.C., provides the opportunity to experience the grandeur of the nation’s capital.

Day 4 | 8 October 2026Yorktown, Virginia, USAArrives 08:00 | Departs 22:00

Embark on a journey along the historic York River, following the path of early American settlers and Civil War heroes. In Yorktown, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of American history, where colonial landmarks, a charming waterfront, and pivotal battle sites bring the past to life.

Day 5 | 9 October 2026At SeaArrival and departure times not published | Sea day

Kickstart your day with a freshly squeezed juice, a steaming barista-made coffee or tea delivered by your butler. Then head to the gym or the studio for a Pilates class, some guided stretching or yoga. Enjoy an al fresco lunch today at the Yacht Club with your fellow voyagers and spend the afternoon nestled into one of the cabanas on Deck 10.

Day 6 | 10 October 2026Wilmington, North Carolina, USAArrives 09:00 | Departs 18:00

This morning, cruise the Cape Fear River before arriving in Wilmington, a charming riverside city were history and Southern hospitality blend seamlessly. Stroll its brick-lined streets shaded by moss-draped live oaks and explore one of the largest National Register Historic Districts in the country, spanning 230 blocks of beautifully preserved architecture, from Colonial Revival to Victorian-era mansions.

Day 7 | 11 October 2026Charleston, South Carolina, USAArrives 08:00 | Departs 21:00

Charleston exudes Southern charm with its well-preserved historic architecture, picturesque scenery, and rich cultural heritage. Founded in the 17th century, this harbor city invites you to stroll along cobblestone streets lined with moss-draped oaks, pastel-coloured waterfront houses, and grand antebellum mansions.

Day 8 | 12 October 2026At SeaArrival and departure times not published | Sea day

After a day of exploration, enjoy some relaxation at sea. Join your new friends over a relaxed meal at the Azure Bar & Café. Enjoy Scenic Eclipse’s all-inclusive premium beverages, ensuring you’ll find something that suits your taste.

Day 9 | 13 October 2026Miami, Florida, USAArrives 08:00 | Departs 20:00

Florida’s subtropical metropolis is a vibrant fusion of palm-lined beaches, pastel-hued Art Deco architecture, and a cosmopolitan high-rise skyline. Miami’s dynamic energy extends beyond its sun-soaked shores—it is a city rich in culture, art, and history.

Day 10 | 14 October 2026Key West, Florida, USAArrives 10:00 | Departs 17:00

The island of Key West, the southernmost point of the United States, is a tropical paradise where Caribbean and American cultures blend seamlessly. Part of a coral cay archipelago stretching 325 kilometres off the Florida coast, Key West has long been a haven for artists, sailors, and treasure hunters.

Day 11 | 15 October 2026At SeaArrival and departure times not published | Sea day | Overnight explicitly published

Start your day with an energising workout in the PURE: Yoga & Pilates Studio or the POWER: Gym. Afterwards, relax in the sauna or dip into the Vitality pool. Thanks to the Captain’s open bridge policy, guests are welcome any time to learn more about the technical abilities of Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yacht.

Day 12 | 16 October 2026Nassau, BahamasArrival and departure times not published

Your cruise ends today in Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, and once a pirate haven. The city offers colonial-era landmarks, vibrant streets, and stunning white-sand beaches. Savour one last luxurious breakfast on board your 6-star Discovery Yacht before saying farewell to the crew and new friends who have shared this remarkable journey with you.

Schedule source status: Scenic publishes day-by-day itinerary text and selected explicit port timing annotations on the exact official departure page. Only explicitly published ranges populate arrival and departure fields; single unlabeled times remain in their original context. No times have been estimated. Daily port-call times and dock, anchor, or tender status were not published in the audited catalog. All available itinerary information is presented on DeluxeCruises.com.

A closer look at this sailing

Chairman’s Voyage: America's 250th Anniversary Cruise: New York City to Nassau aboard Scenic Eclipse

On October 5-16 2026, Scenic Eclipse follows official voyage 901U051026.1 from New York City, United States to Nassau, Bahamas over 12 days. Its published progression includes New York, New York, USA, Wilmington, Delaware > Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, USA, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, Yorktown, Virginia, USA, At Sea.

In 2026, the United States of America will commemorate 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed. It will be a year of celebration & reflection across the country. Sail in 6-star ultra-luxury on board Scenic Eclipse, accompanied by Scenic Group Chairman & Founder Glen Moroney and his family along the east coast. Gain deep insights from guest lecturer & historian Dr. Robert P. Watson whilst visiting key destinations.

Scenic's official itinerary provides 12 day-by-day entries and selected explicit port timing or berthing annotations. Only clearly published ranges identify arrival and departure times; single unlabeled times remain in their original context. Unpublished details have not been estimated.

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Scenic Eclipse | Voyage 901U051026.1 | October 5-16, 2026 | 12 days Chairman’s Voyage: America's 250th Anniversary Cruise: New York City to Nassau

Luxury cruise planning summary

Scenic Eclipse October 5-16 2026: is Voyage 901U051026.1 right for you?

This 12-day voyage aboard Scenic Eclipse sails Chairman’s Voyage: America's 250th Anniversary Cruise: New York City to Nassau. Voyage 901U051026.1 is preserved locally but was not found in the latest verified voyage-search dataset, so current availability must be reconfirmed. Before reserving, ask Deluxe Cruises to compare accommodations, deck location, inclusions, current availability, and any family, medical, dietary, or accessibility arrangements for this exact departure.

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Questions travelers ask

Why book Scenic Eclipse Voyage 901U051026.1 with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage 901U051026.1, including accommodation and deck-location comparisons, current availability and preferred-rate guidance, and help documenting family, medical, dietary, or accessibility requests before departure.

What should travelers compare for Voyage 901U051026.1?

For the October 5-16 2026 Chairman’s Voyage: America's 250th Anniversary Cruise: New York City to Nassau, compare the published schedule, accommodation category and location, included services, current availability, and any special requirements before you reserve.

How do I request a personalized luxury cruise quote?

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What is included and not included on Scenic Eclipse Voyage 901U051026.1?

For the October 5-16 2026 Chairman’s Voyage: America's 250th Anniversary Cruise: New York City to Nassau sailing aboard Scenic Eclipse: Scenic Ocean publishes all-verandah suites, butler service, dining, selected beverages, gratuities, complimentary Wi-Fi and the applicable voyage excursion program. Helicopter, submersible, scuba, optional DiscoverMORE and personal services are not automatically included and can cost extra; the exact itinerary controls. The exact fare and booking confirmation control.

What bed is provided for a child or third guest on Scenic Eclipse Voyage 901U051026.1?

For the October 5-16 2026 Chairman’s Voyage: America's 250th Anniversary Cruise: New York City to Nassau sailing aboard Scenic Eclipse: Suite occupancy and primary beds vary by Scenic product, ship and category. The current verified record does not name the child or third-guest sleeping surface for this vessel, so no sofa bed, rollaway or Pullman is inferred from an occupancy number or photograph. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact room and occupancy before booking.

Are shore excursions included on Scenic Eclipse Voyage 901U051026.1, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the October 5-16 2026 Chairman’s Voyage: America's 250th Anniversary Cruise: New York City to Nassau sailing aboard Scenic Eclipse: Scenic advertises all-inclusive excursions appropriate to each Ocean voyage, including applicable Scenic Freechoice and Scenic Enrich experiences. Helicopter, submersible, scuba and optional DiscoverMORE activities are not automatically included and can cost extra; weather and operating conditions control. If a preferred shore experience is not included, Deluxe Cruises can compare independent alternatives and check whether a lower price or better value is available than booking through the cruise line. Availability and savings vary and are confirmed before purchase.

How does Internet and Wi-Fi work aboard Scenic Eclipse for Voyage 901U051026.1?

For the October 5-16 2026 Chairman’s Voyage: America's 250th Anniversary Cruise: New York City to Nassau sailing aboard Scenic Eclipse: Complimentary Wi-Fi is published for Scenic Ocean and River cruises. Satellite or regional coverage, allowances, device rules and uninterrupted performance can vary, so the exact departure terms must be confirmed. The exact booking confirmation controls.

What are Scenic Eclipse's verified headline statistics?
228Maximum guests; reduced to 200 in Antarctica
114Suites
168 mLength
17,545Gross tonnes
Polar Class 6Ice classification
2019Launch year
What clothes should I bring for this October itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this October itinerary

  • Pack versatile layers suited to the route and season, including a light sweater and compact wind- and water-resistant outer layer.
  • Bring comfortable, supportive, non-slip walking shoes for piers, steps, cobbled streets, and longer touring days.
  • Add sun protection, a compact umbrella, and clothing that covers shoulders and knees where local religious or cultural sites require modest dress.

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours dress guidance

  • Ocean Discovery Yachts: daytime clothing is casual and comfortable; dinner is smart casual, such as open-neck shirts and trousers or dresses. A jacket, blazer or tie is optional.

Packing suggestions are Deluxe Cruises editorial guidance; the cruise line's final documents and the weather forecast control the last check.

What services and amenities are available aboard Scenic Eclipse?
  • Ocean Discovery Yachts publish all-verandah suites, butler service, multiple restaurants and bars, Senses Spa, pools and expedition discovery equipment; helicopters and submersibles depend on region, permissions, weather and operation.

Venues, hours, inclusions, equipment, and operating conditions can vary by ship and sailing. Deluxe Cruises will reconfirm the details for this departure.

What fitness, sports, or wellness facilities does Scenic Eclipse have?
  • Ocean Discovery Yachts publish a gym plus yoga and Pilates spaces within the Senses Spa wellness program; exact classes and access rules vary.

Class schedules, age rules, treatment access, operating hours, and equipment availability are confirmed for the exact ship and voyage.

What accommodation features and services can Scenic Eclipse guests expect?
  • Ocean Discovery Yachts publish all-verandah suites with butler service; suite size, occupancy, connecting layout and higher-category benefits vary.
  • European Space-Ships publish Standard, Balcony, Junior and Royal categories. Scenic Sun Lounges apply to selected balcony and suite categories rather than every room, while butler service is published for every suite.

Review the exact room or suite number, category, deck position, layout, and benefits for Voyage 901U051026.1 before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Scenic Eclipse?
  • Ocean contract terms set a minimum age of six months and allow Scenic to limit the number of children under age three. A guest under 18 must travel with an adult age 21 or older.
  • Expedition activities, Zodiacs, kayaks, helicopters and submersibles may have higher age, size or mobility limits set for each voyage.
  • Current Scenic Eclipse terms require a medical certificate and do not accept a guest who will enter the 24th week before or during the voyage.
  • A generic older passenger-ticket wording uses a different sixth-month expression, and a current universal river rule was not verified. Use the voyage contract and obtain written confirmation.

For Voyage 901U051026.1: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Scenic Eclipse handle special needs, medical arrangements, and accessibility?
  • Notify Scenic at booking and when circumstances change. A guest who needs personal care or substantial assistance must travel with a capable companion.
  • Ocean products are not fully accessible: collapsible wheelchairs must be stored in the suite, and ramps, tenders, Zodiacs, kayaks, submarines and emergency stairs can prevent participation. Motorized scooters are not supported under the reviewed Eclipse terms.
  • Ocean Discovery Yachts publish a medical center staffed by a doctor and nurse, but remote destinations can make evacuation slow or impossible; expedition voyages may require a medical questionnaire or doctor clearance.
  • Guests must carry adequate medication and insurance and should never treat shipboard care as equivalent to a shoreside hospital.

Important: access varies by accommodation, gangway, pier, tender, shore transport, and operating conditions. Document needs when requesting the booking and reconfirm them before travel.

What is the smoking policy aboard Scenic Eclipse?
  • The current official FAQ pages reviewed did not expose a reliable ship-by-ship smoking-location answer.
  • Do not publish an exact indoor or outdoor smoking-area claim for Scenic ocean or river ships until the selected voyage's current official documentation or onboard plan confirms it.

Designated locations and onboard rules can change. Follow the policy, posted signs, and crew instructions in force for the voyage.

How can I find the best cruise airfare for Scenic Eclipse Voyage 901U051026.1?

For flights to Chairman’s Voyage: America's 250th Anniversary Cruise: New York City before this Scenic Eclipse cruise and home from Nassau after Voyage 901U051026.1, compare schedules, fare rules, baggage allowances, connection times, and change options—not airfare alone. Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Airfare page to explore flight options designed around your cruise and potential ways to save money. Airfares and savings vary, and Deluxe Cruises will help confirm suitable travel dates and connection time before booking.

Where can I review cruise travel insurance information?

Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Travel Insurance page to prepare for a quote and compare optional protection with Travel Insured.

You can also search the Deluxe Cruises Cruise-Line Travel Insurance Directory for cruise-line-specific plan companies, insurer or administrator contacts, available policy-document links, and published pre-existing-condition purchase guidance. Plan terms and availability can change; the policy or certificate issued for your state controls.

How do I access Scenic Eclipse Voyage 901U051026.1 in Scenic Trip Personaliser after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms Scenic Eclipse Voyage 901U051026.1, use Scenic's booking number from the Scenic confirmation and the booked guest's surname. Trip Personaliser is a booking lookup, not a password account; a Deluxe Cruises invoice, receipt, or payment reference will not replace Scenic's booking number.

  1. Step 1 — Open Manage Booking: Choose Manage Booking or Trip Personaliser from Scenic's official website.
  2. Step 2 — Enter the booking details: Enter the Scenic booking number and the guest surname. First name is optional and can be used to limit the display to one passenger.
  3. Step 3 — Open the trip: Submit the booking details and select Scenic Eclipse Voyage 901U051026.1. There is no account-creation or Forgot Password step because the portal uses booking details rather than a password.
  4. Step 4 — Complete personal information: Provide the requested date of birth, address, contact, next-of-kin, passport, and applicable frequent-flyer, visa, or independent-flight details exactly as documented.
  5. Step 5 — Review released requirements: Check the Trip Personaliser for travel information, forms, and any medical or expedition requirements Scenic releases for the reservation.

If Scenic does not recognize Scenic Eclipse Voyage 901U051026.1, recheck the booking number and surname exactly as shown on the Scenic confirmation. Then contact Deluxe Cruises so your advisor can verify the booking record with Scenic.

Trip Personaliser content and forms vary by itinerary and departure stage. Deluxe Cruises remains your travel advisor for booking changes and assistance. Do not share passport or personal data outside the verified Scenic portal.