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Nothing is more important than choosing the right ship for your expedition to the Arctic and Antarctic.
Each ship appeals to a different spirit of adventure and discovery.
If you are overwhelmed by the wide range of expedition ships on offer, get in touch with us and we will find the ship that is just right for you.
Expedition ships by size
Size does matter!
Or rather, the small size. With small, agile expedition ships, you can reach regions that are inaccessible to large ships. In addition, Antarctic protection regulations do not allow more than 100 people (120 people are still allowed) to leave the ship at the same time. On a ship with 200 people, your time on Zodiac excursions and landings is halved. You also receive more attention when eating and visiting the captain on the bridge if there are fewer people on the ship. Ships with more than 500 people are not permitted to travel to Antarctica.
Ships with up to 50 passengers:
These are the ships of your choice for an intense nature experience.
Small and agile ships with a manageable number of passengers and an expedition crew at eye level. These are the ships of choice if you are interested in scientific self-exploration of the Antarctic continent.
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MS Hans Hansson I Classic expedition ship for authentic experiences in the...
Experiences off the beaten track: The small Hans Hansson brings you close to the unique nature of Antarctica and away from...
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SY Ocean Tramp I Small sailing ship in Antarctica for max.…
Traditional sailing yacht for intensive and nature-oriented expeditions with only 8 passengers along and on the Antarctic Peninsula.
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Ships carrying up to 100 passengers:
These are the ships of your choice for an intense nature experience.
Small and agile ships with a manageable number of passengers and an expedition crew at eye level. These are the ships of choice if you are interested in scientific self-exploration of the Antarctic continent.
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Terra Nova Adventurer | Expedition ship for 98 passengers
A proven polar ship for Antarctic expeditions, accommodating up to 98 passengers, with 63 outside cabins, a research lab, a sauna, and a hot tub on deck
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MS Magellan Discoverer | The brand-new hybrid expedition ship
Modern hybrid expedition ship with innovative propulsion technology and first-class comfort for your sustainable journey to Antarctica!
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MS Magellan Explorer | The new state-of-the-art expedition ship
The MS Magellan Explorer is a new, state-of-the-art expedition ship for the Antarctic. It is also used for flight expeditions.
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MS Ocean Nova | The Scandinavian expedition ship
The MS Ocean Nova is a modern expedition ship with Scandinavian design in Antarctica. It is also offered for flight expeditions.
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MS Ushuaia I The experienced polar ship without frills
The MS Ushuaia is an ice-strengthened polar vessel built for research purposes. It is ideally equipped for Antarctic expeditions.
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Ships carrying up to 150 passengers:
These are the ships of your choice for an intense nature experience.
Small and agile ships with a manageable number of passengers and an expedition crew at eye level. These are the ships of choice if you are interested in scientific self-exploration of the Antarctic continent.
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MS Discoverer | Expedition Ship for 140 Passengers
Outside cabins ranging from 14 to 67 m² with balconies, panoramic windows, or portholes, plus a sauna, steam room, and two hot tubs on deck
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MS Sylvia Earle | The innovative expedition ship
With a maximum capacity of just 130 passengers and its distinctive Ulstein X-BOW, it is the ideal base for expeditions in the Arctic and Antarctic.
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MS Heritage Adventurer | Pioneering expedition ship with a special history
Ship for your authentic expedition to the most remote polar regions with the highest ice class and comfortable amenities for 140 passengers.
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MS Douglas Mawson | The small and modern expedition ship
With a maximum of 130 passengers traveling to the Arctic and Antarctic and its distinctive Ulstein X-BOW, it is the...
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MS Greg Mortimer | The adventure-filled expedition ship
The MS Greg Mortimer is an expedition ship for rough, remote areas. It offers a wide range of activities on the water and...
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MS Plancius | The ideal expedition ship
With a maximum capacity of only 108 passengers, the MS Plancius is the ideal expedition ship for nature-oriented expeditions to Antarctica and the...
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MS Ortelius | The authentic explorer ship
The MS Ortelius is one of the ideal expedition ships for extreme regions such as Antarctica and the Arctic.
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MS Sea Spirit | Expedition Ship for Antarctica and the Arctic
Outside cabins ranging from 20 to 63 m² for up to 114 passengers, plus a fleet of Zodiacs, kayaks, a fitness center, a library, and a jacuzzi on board
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Ships carrying up to 200 passengers:
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MS Hondius | The advanced and newest expedition ship
The MS Hondius is the most flexible, advanced, innovative, and environmentally friendly expedition ship in the polar regions.
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MS Ultramarine I The technologically advanced polar expedition ship with on-board helicopters
The new technologically advanced ship is an unrivaled base for polar adventures. There are two helicopters on board for air travel.
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MS Scenic Eclipse I & MS Scenic Eclipse II I The...
The Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Eclipse II are luxury expedition yachts for Antarctic voyages. They are each equipped with two helicopters and a submarine...
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Hanseatic nature, Hanseatic inspiration & Hanseatic spirit I First-class expedition ships
The comfortable luxury expedition ships with the highest ice class, carrying up to 230 passengers and with German as the on-board language.
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MS Ocean Victory & Ocean Albatros I The X-Bow Class
MS Ocean Victory & MS Ocean Albatros, the X-Bow-class expedition ships, for even greater stability and comfort on your Antarctic…
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Ships carrying up to 300 passengers:
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MS Silver Cloud I The first-class expedition ship
The MS Silver Cloud is arguably the most comfortable ice-class expedition cruise ship. It offers the highest guest-to-crew ratio on expedition ships.
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MS Le Commandant-Charcot | The polar expedition yacht with hybrid propulsion powered by liquefied natural gas and...
Le Commandant Charcot is the first expedition ship to be equipped with a revolutionary hybrid propulsion system.
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MS Silver Endeavour I The exquisite expedition ship
The MS Silver Endeavour is a luxury expedition cruise ship offering all-inclusive service. Its own butler service rounds off the package.
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MS Silver Wind I The modernized cruise ship with ice class
The MS Silver Wind benefits from a hull reinforced for ice class. The expedition ship for Antarctica offers an all...
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MS Le Boréal, MS L’Austral, and MS Le Soléal I...
The MS Le Boréal, MS L'Austral, and MS Le Soléal are majestic superyachts with a family atmosphere for expeditions to the...
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Ships carrying up to 500 passengers:
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MS Fram I Hurtigruten's agile expedition ship
MS Fram is an expedition ship with a long tradition of exploration. Its name promises that your journey to Antarctica will be an unforgettable experience...
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Offers for solo travelers
Single cabins, shared multi-bed cabins, and travel without a single cabin supplement.
We always have a soft spot for solo travelers! Here you will find ships and cruise lines with special offers for solo travelers. Rest assured that you will meet many other solo travelers on your trip.
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MS Discoverer | Expedition Ship for 140 Passengers
Outside cabins ranging from 14 to 67 m² with balconies, panoramic windows, or portholes, plus a sauna, steam room, and two hot tubs on deck
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Terra Nova Adventurer | Expedition ship for 98 passengers
A proven polar ship for Antarctic expeditions, accommodating up to 98 passengers, with 63 outside cabins, a research lab, a sauna, and a hot tub on deck
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Kingdom of Kings | Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica
This 21-day expedition takes you to the Falkland Islands, king penguins, and the calving ice of the Antarctic Peninsula
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Antarctic Expedition | From Expedition Ship to Sailing Yacht
20-day tour of the Antarctic Peninsula aboard two ships, including five nights on a polar sailing yacht in secluded bays
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Falkland Islands and South Georgia
19-day expedition cruise to the king penguin colonies of South Georgia, albatrosses, and Shackleton's grave in Grytviken
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MS Heritage Adventurer | Pioneering expedition ship with a special history
Ship for your authentic expedition to the most remote polar regions with the highest ice class and comfortable amenities for 140 passengers.
about the trip
price
MS Magellan Discoverer | The brand-new hybrid expedition ship
Modern hybrid expedition ship with innovative propulsion technology and first-class comfort for your sustainable journey to Antarctica!
about the trip
price
MS Hans Hansson I Classic expedition ship for authentic experiences in the...
Experiences off the beaten track: The small Hans Hansson brings you close to the unique nature of Antarctica and away from...
about the trip
price
SY Ocean Tramp I Small sailing ship in Antarctica for max.…
Traditional sailing yacht for intensive and nature-oriented expeditions with only 8 passengers along and on the Antarctic Peninsula.
about the trip
price
MS Douglas Mawson | The small and modern expedition ship
With a maximum of 130 passengers traveling to the Arctic and Antarctic and its distinctive Ulstein X-BOW, it is the...
about the trip
price
MS Greg Mortimer | The adventure-filled expedition ship
The MS Greg Mortimer is an expedition ship for rough, remote areas. It offers a wide range of activities on the water and...
about the trip
price
MS Hondius | The advanced and newest expedition ship
The MS Hondius is the most flexible, advanced, innovative, and environmentally friendly expedition ship in the polar regions.
about the trip
price
MS Ultramarine I The technologically advanced polar expedition ship with on-board helicopters
The new technologically advanced ship is an unrivaled base for polar adventures. There are two helicopters on board for air travel.
about the trip
price
MS Plancius | The ideal expedition ship
With a maximum capacity of only 108 passengers, the MS Plancius is the ideal expedition ship for nature-oriented expeditions to Antarctica and the...
about the trip
price
MS Ortelius | The authentic explorer ship
The MS Ortelius is one of the ideal expedition ships for extreme regions such as Antarctica and the Arctic.
about the trip
price
MS Sea Spirit | Expedition Ship for Antarctica and the Arctic
Outside cabins ranging from 20 to 63 m² for up to 114 passengers, plus a fleet of Zodiacs, kayaks, a fitness center, a library, and a jacuzzi on board
about the trip
price
MS Magellan Explorer | The new state-of-the-art expedition ship
The MS Magellan Explorer is a new, state-of-the-art expedition ship for the Antarctic. It is also used for flight expeditions.
about the trip
price
MS Ocean Nova | The Scandinavian expedition ship
The MS Ocean Nova is a modern expedition ship with Scandinavian design in Antarctica. It is also offered for flight expeditions.
about the trip
price
MS Ushuaia I The experienced polar ship without frills
The MS Ushuaia is an ice-strengthened polar vessel built for research purposes. It is ideally equipped for Antarctic expeditions.
about the trip
price
MS Ocean Victory & Ocean Albatros I The X-Bow Class
MS Ocean Victory & MS Ocean Albatros, the X-Bow-class expedition ships, for even greater stability and comfort on your Antarctic…
about the trip
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