World Explorer
Distinct and comfortable, refined and roomy—these attributes and more describe World Explorer
M/V Galapagos Legend
Designed specifically for cruising the Galapagos Islands, the Galapagos Legend offers all the amenities of a larger cruise liner yet still has the intimate feel of family-style cruising.
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!
M/Y Tucano
Specifically designed for deep Amazon expeditions, the charming M/Y Tucano has a shallow draft, a fleet of exploration craft, exquisite wooden interiors and comfortable accommodation for a maximum of 18 passengers.
Akademik Shokalskiy
This class of vessel is renowned for polar exploration, because of its strength, manoeuvrability and small passenger numbers.
MV Ortelius
Her voyages offer a quality exploratory wildlife program, trying to spend as much time ashore as possible.
Ocean Diamond
Sail aboard the Ocean Diamond, a modern, stable super-yacht and experience Antarctica in style.
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.
Expeditions Online Newsletter
Sign up to be an Expeditions Online insider and receive info on exclusive deals, discounts and more!