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: Premium Expedition & Expedition Vessels. There are also Fly & Cruise programs, bypassing the 2-day crossing of the Drake Passage. Please contact us to discuss your options and ask us about any Special Offers now available.
Premium Expedition Vessels
These vessels provide very comfortable surroundings and first-class service while maintaining the feel of a ship that is designed for expedition cruising.

Greg Mortimer
A Newly Launched Modern Purpose-Built Expedition Vessel


Magellan Explorer
A New & Modern Expedition Vessel


Hondius
A Polar Class 6 ice-strengthened expedition vessel


Sea Spirit
Luxuriously Appointed, With Spacious Suites and Great Value - A Traveler Favorite


World Explorer
Distinct and comfortable, refined and roomy modern expedition ship


Ultramarine
An ultra-inspiring Polar expedition ship


Ocean Albatros
Arctic and Antarctic cruises on a new eco-friendly, top-of-the-line luxury vessel


Sylvia Earle
A new, modern polar expedition vessel with extensive amenities


Ocean Victory
A new expedition vessel for cruising Antarctica waters


National Geographic Explorer
A uniquely equipped ice-strengthened vessel


Seaventure
A World-Class Small Ship Experience


Private: Janssonius
A Polar Class 6 ice-strengthened expedition vessel

Expedition Vessels
These are more utilitarian vessels that are built for expedition cruising and provide good service with comfortable but basic accommodations.

Ocean Adventurer
A contemporary new polar expedition ship, one of the top in its class


Ocean Endeavour
A Comfortable, Well-Appointed Small Expedition Ship


Plancius
An ice-strengthened expedition vessel with comfort and character


Ushuaia
An ice-strengthened polar expedition vessel originally built for NOAA


Ortelius
An ice-strengthened ship that was formerly a Russian research vessel


Ocean Nova
A modern & comfortable expedition vessel

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