Ocean Explorer
Elegant Ocean Explorer is a state-of-the-art, 138-passenger vessel for polar exploration, with the latest in technology, including Ulstein X-BOW® inverted bow.
Barneo Ice Camp North Pole
Fly-in to one of the most remote, extraordinary expedition base camps in the world
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Two new, purpose-built ice-class expedition vessels with patented X-Bow technology
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/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.
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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