Antarctica Vessels
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Antarctica Vessels
Knowing which Antarctica vessel to choose can be difficult. Our knowledgeable Destination Specialists are here to clarify the options, answer your questions, and help you choose the ideal cruise. Some of the main considerations are length of cruise, style of vessel, activity level, cost, and stability. Vessels can be broken down into 2 main categories: Luxury Vessels & Expedition Vessels. There are also Fly & Cruise programs, bypassing the 2-day crossing of the Drake Passage. Please contact us to discuss your options.
Luxury Vessels
The most comfortable, spacious vessels with the finest amenities and food.
Sea Spirit
Luxuriously appointed, with spacious suites and great value: a traveler favorite
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Days: 11-23 | From: $9,395/per person
Hondius
A Polar Class 6 ice-strengthened expedition vessel
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Days: 10-21 | From: $6,900/per person
Newly launched
Greg Mortimer
A newly launched modern purpose built expedition vessel
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Days: 11-23 | From: $12,395/per person
Magellan Explorer
A new & modern expedition vessel
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Days: 6, 8, 10, & 17 | From: $4,995/per person
World Explorer
A new, recently launched, modern and comfortable expedition ship
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Days: 8-20 | From: $10,795/per person
L’Austral
Visit Antarctica from one of the must luxurious vessels available
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Days: 12-17 | From: $13,580/per person
National Geographic Explorer
A uniquely equipped ice-strengthend vessel
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Days: 14, 19 or 24 | From: $14,940/per person
Silver Cloud
A 5-star luxury expedition cruise ship
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Days: 10, 15 or 16 | From: $12,400/per person
Le Boreal
Visit Antarctica in style on this truly luxurious vessel
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Days: 12 or 17 | From: $13,580/per person
Silver Explorer
A true 5-star luxury expedition cruise ship
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Days: 6, 10, 18 or 20 | From: $14,900/per person
Silver Wind
A recently refurbished 5-star luxury cruise ship (sailing 2020/2021)
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Days: 10-22 | From: $13,000/per person
Island Sky
Refined and intimate, with the feel of a private yacht
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Days: 13-21 | From: $8,995/per person
Expedition Vessels
These vessels have generally been converted from working ships and have more of an expedition feel. They are still comfortable and pleasant, but they lack some of the amenities and touches found on the luxury ships.
Ocean Adventurer
A contemporary new polar expedition ship, one of the top in its class
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Days: 8-20 | From: $9,695/per person
Ocean Endeavour
A comfortable, well-appointed small expedition ship
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Days: 11-21 | From: $5,795/per person
Plancius
An ice-strengthened expedition vessel with comfort and character
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Days: 11-20 | From: $7,550/per person
Ushuaia
An ice-strengthened polar expedition vessel originally built for NOAA
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Days: 10-20 | From: $4,860/per person
Ocean Diamond
A modern, stable super-yacht
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Days: 11-23 | From: $7,995/per person
Ortelius
An ice-strengthened ship that was formerly a Russian research vessel
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Days: 11-34 | From: $8,400/per person
Ocean Nova
A modern & comfortable expedition vessel
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Days: 6, 8 & 10 | From: $4,995/per person
Ocean Atlantic
A strong expedition vessel for cruising Antarctica waters
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Days: 10 or 12 | From: $5,190/per person
Roald Amundsen
A new hybrid-powered Nordic expedition vessel for Antarctic cruising
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Days: 18 or 19 | From: $14,646/per person
Fram
A Nordic expedition vessel for cruising Antarctica waters
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Days: 19, 20 or 23 | From: $13,629/per person
New Options
Check out the latest luxury and expedition options that have been recently launched or that will start operating in the coming months and seasons.
Magellan Explorer
A new & modern expedition vessel
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Days: 6, 8, 10, & 17 | From: $4,995/per person
Seaventure
A world-class small ship experience (newly launched!)
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Days: 12-22 | From: $8,995/per person
Le Commandant-Charcot
Visit Antarctica on a luxurious European vessel (newly launched!)
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Days: 13-26 | From: $18,770/per person
Ocean Victory
A new expedition vessel for cruising Antarctica waters (estimated launch in 2020)
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Days: 10 or 19 | From: $7,890
Ultramarine
A brand new ultra-inspiring Antarctica expedition ship (newly launched)
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Days: 11-23 | From: $12,795/per person
Sylvia Earle
Antarctica's newest modern expedition vessel
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Days: 11-15 | From: $13,695/per person
Janssonius
A Polar Class 6 ice-strengthened expedition vessel (estimated launch in 2021)
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Days: 10-23 | From: $5,950/per person
Roald Amundsen
A new hybrid-powered Nordic expedition vessel for Antarctic cruising
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Days: 18 or 19 | From: $14,646/per person
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