Sylvia Earle
Featuring the revolutionary Ulstein X-BOW®, which allows more comfortable and efficient ocean crossings, the Super 1-A ice class, 130-passenger Sylvia Earle is the perfect base for polar expedition cruises.
St Helena
This unique and classic small vessel offers outstanding-value Antarctica expeditions with adventure activities included
Ultramarine
The brand-new polar expedition ship launched in late-2021. Technologically-advanced, with onboard helicopters and modern, contemporary décor.
M/V Ushuaia
An expert captain, officers and crew who are highly experienced in Antarctic navigation and have a great love of nature.
M/V Kinfish
M/V Kinfish has been transformed from a Norwegian research vessel to a boutique passenger ship, ready to explore the icy waters of Svalbard.
MV Vikingfjord
Introducing MV Vikingfjord, a new ice-strengthened expedition vessel for 12 guests with great environmental credentials.
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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