The Scenic Eclipse opened the 2025-26 cruise season in the Brazilian state of Bahia earlier this week, according to a press release.

Offering a repositioning cruise to Antarctica, the expedition ship docked at the Port of Salvador on Wednesday.

Guests were welcomed with a special event held by Bahia’s State Secretary of Tourism, which included dance and cultural presentations.

A tourism information desk was also available with professionals to assist English-, Spanish-, French-, Italian- and German-speaking guests.

After welcoming the Scenic Eclipse, the state expects to host 61 cruise calls this season, which extends through April 2026.

Over 260,000 guests are expected to arrive onboard the vessels, visiting Salvador, Ilhéus, Porto Seguro and Itacaré.

“Our expectation is very positi

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