Ocean Atlantic
The newly renovated Ocean Atlantic is a 200 passenger expedition vessel with an international ice class rating of 1B, high maneuverability, shallow draft and strong engines allow for extended voyages into the polar regions.
Magellan Explorer
Magellan Explorer is the world’s first expedition ship custom designed for Antarctic air-cruise operations, with a Polar Class 6 ice-class (Lloyd’s Register PC6).
M/S Sjøveien
A luxurious, boutique small ship for travelling to Arctic Svalbard in search of polar bears.
MV Ortelius
Her voyages offer a quality exploratory wildlife program, trying to spend as much time ashore as possible.
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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