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 Origo / Malmö / Freja
The ultimate in polar exploration, this boutique Svalbard polar bear cruise offers something unique to the modern day explorer.
Ultramarine
The brand-new polar expedition ship launched in late-2021. Technologically-advanced, with onboard helicopters and modern, contemporary décor.
Kapitan Khlebnikov
Equipped with two onboard helicopters, a fleet of Zodiacs and an outstanding expedition team of experts, this icebreaker is ready to take you on a once-in-a-lifetime polar adventure!
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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