Ultramarine
The brand-new polar expedition ship launched in late-2021. Technologically-advanced, with onboard helicopters and modern, contemporary décor.
Heritage Adventurer
Formerly known as MS Hanseatic and Society Adventurer, the Heritage Adventurer was specifically designed for Polar exploration.
Sea Spirit
Sail aboard the remarkably comfortable Sea Spirit and experience the polar regions in grand style with spacious suites.
M/V Hondius
The Hondius is a brand new vessel, ice-strengthened and specially crafted for expedition voyages.
Caledonian Sky
Sister to the MS Island Sky and MS Hebridean Sky, from the same shipyard in Italy and with all excellent attributes that make her of the finest small ships in the world!
Polar Pioneer
The MV Polar Pioneer has been reborn and will be reintroduced to polar waters starting in Svalbard 2022. Her excellent reputation for polar expedition cruising is due to her strength, manoeuvrability and size.
M/S Sjøveien
A luxurious, boutique small ship for travelling to Arctic Svalbard in search of polar bears.
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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