Akademik Shokalskiy
This class of vessel is renowned for polar exploration, because of its strength, manoeuvrability and small passenger numbers.
Akademik Ioffe
Designed for polar research, this outstanding expedition ship also known as the One Ocean Navigator is modern, comfortable, safe and ice-strengthened, with fewer than 100 passengers.
Rembrandt van Rijn
Experience the charm and adventure of yesteryear and travel by wind power! Explore remarkable areas of the world and experience a style of adventure travel totally unlike other ships.
M/V Ushuaia
An expert captain, officers and crew who are highly experienced in Antarctic navigation and have a great love of nature.
Expeditions Online's polar exploration vessels
Embark on an expedition cruise and enjoy a very different experience to a conventional cruise ship holiday. The focus is not on the ship itself but on the destination, its nature and wildlife, and exploring the Arctic and Antarctic by water and land. The expedition ships you'll find featured below are ice-strengthened and can take you to the most remote polar regions — and they can even get you ashore too. Expert guides and lecture staff accompany every voyage, which means that you can learn as much as possible about the ecology, wildlife, weather, and landscapes of the incredible places you visit. The ships here at Expeditions Online are sorted by the following vessel categories: Expedition Ships — Luxury Expedition — Icebreakers — Motor Yachts — Sailing Ships — Special Land Programs.
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