Le Commandant Charcot
The hybrid-electric powered Le Commandant Charcot combines icebreaking abilities and luxury to explore polar regions of the world no other conventional ship can venture to.
Rembrandt van Rijn
Experience the charm and adventure of yesteryear and travel by wind power! Explore remarkable areas of the world and experience a style of adventure travel totally unlike other ships.
Coral Discoverer
Refurbished in November 2016, she continues to raise the bar to new levels of sophistication in expedition cruising in the Southern Hemisphere.
Sea Spirit
Sail aboard the remarkably comfortable Sea Spirit and experience the polar regions in grand style with spacious suites.
World Explorer
Distinct and comfortable, refined and roomy—these attributes and more describe World Explorer
Greg Mortimer
The first passenger ship to feature the revolutionary Ulstein X-BOW®, which allows more comfortable and efficient ocean crossings, the Super 1-A ice class, 130-passenger Greg Mortimer is the perfect base for polar expedition cruises.
Ultramarine
The brand-new polar expedition ship launched in late-2021. Technologically-advanced, with onboard helicopters and modern, contemporary décor.
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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