22 posts — Ships offering elevated comfort and amenities alongside expedition programming.
New-build traditional hull expedition ship launched in 2026, carrying up to 76 passengers in Antarctica. Purpose-built, with 100% balcony cabins, 8 single cabins, 2 family suites, hybrid-electric propulsion, and Polar Class 6 ice rating.
Traditional hull expedition ship built in 2019, carrying up to 76 passengers in Antarctica. Antarctica 21's original vessel and sister to Magellan Discoverer, with 84% balcony cabins, hybrid-electric propulsion, and Polar Class 6 ice rating.
Traditional hull expedition ship built in 2021, carrying up to 196 passengers in Antarctica. 100% balcony cabins, 8 single cabins, in-room dining, water-level Zodiac boarding, and Ice Class 1B rating.
Sister ship to World Navigator, built in 2022, carrying up to 196 passengers in Antarctica. Atlas Ocean Voyages' second vessel, with 100% balcony cabins, 8 single cabins, in-room dining, water-level Zodiac boarding, and Ice Class 1B rating.
X-Bow expedition ship built in 2025, carrying up to 130 passengers in Antarctica. Aurora Expeditions' newest vessel, with Starlink WiFi, 80% balcony cabins, water-level Zodiac boarding, and Polar Class 6 ice rating.
X-Bow expedition ship built in 2019, carrying up to 130 passengers in Antarctica. Aurora Expeditions' flagship, with 84% balcony cabins, Starlink WiFi, triple share options, and Polar Class 6 ice rating.
X-Bow expedition ship built in 2022, carrying up to 130 passengers in Antarctica. Aurora Expeditions' second vessel, with 92% balcony cabins, Starlink WiFi, and Polar Class 6 ice rating.
Hybrid diesel-electric expedition ship built in 2020, carrying up to 500 passengers in Antarctica as an IAATO Category 2 vessel. 5 family suites, 50% balcony cabins, and Polar Class 6 ice rating.
Sister ship to MS Fridtjof Nansen, built in 2019, carrying up to 500 passengers in Antarctica as an IAATO Category 2 vessel. Hybrid diesel-electric propulsion, 5 family suites, 50% balcony cabins, and Polar Class 6 ice rating.
X-Bow expedition ship built in 2020, carrying up to 126 passengers in Antarctica. Polar Class 5, plus 14 single cabins, 77% balcony cabins, and Starlink WiFi.
X-Bow expedition ship built in 2021, sister to NatGeo Endurance, carrying up to 126 passengers in Antarctica. Polar Class 5 ice rating, 14 single cabins, 77% balcony cabins, and Starlink WiFi.
Traditional hull expedition ship built in 2019, carrying up to 170 passengers in Antarctica. Oceanwide Expeditions' flagship, with water-level Zodiac boarding, quad and triple cabin share options, and Polar Class 6 ice rating.
X-Bow expedition ship built in 2023, carrying up to 169 passengers in Antarctica. Sister ship to Ocean Victory. Featuring 81% balcony cabins, water-level Zodiac boarding, and zero-speed active stabilizers.
Sister ship to Ocean Albatros, built in 2021, carrying up to 174 passengers in Antarctica. X-Bow hull, 83% balcony cabins, water-level Zodiac boarding.
X-Bow expedition ship built in 2021, carrying up to 138 passengers in Antarctica. Quark Expeditions' newest vessel, with 93% balcony cabins, 7 single cabins, water-level Zodiac boarding, and Polar Class 6 ice rating.
Traditional hull expedition ship built in 2019, carrying up to 172 passengers in Antarctica. Quark Expeditions' mid-size vessel, with 100% balcony cabins, Starlink WiFi, hybrid diesel-electric engines, and Ice Class 1B rating.
Sister ship to World Explorer, built in 2020 and refitted in 2023, carrying up to 168 passengers in Antarctica. 100% balcony cabins, Starlink WiFi, hybrid diesel-electric engines, and Ice Class 1B rating.
Swan Hellenic's largest vessel, built in 2023, carrying up to 192 passengers in Antarctica. Hybrid diesel-electric with Polar Class 6 ice rating, 80% balcony cabins, 15 Zodiacs, special operations boats, and extra-large active fin stabilizers.
Hybrid diesel-electric expedition ship built in 2021, carrying up to 152 passengers in Antarctica. Polar Class 5 ice rating, 80% balcony cabins, extra-large active fin stabilizers, and Helsinki Shipyard construction.
Sister to SH Minerva, carrying up to 152 passengers in Antarctica. Hybrid diesel-electric with Polar Class 5 ice rating, 80% balcony cabins, extra-large active fin stabilizers, and Helsinki Shipyard construction.
Premium expedition ship built in 2021, carrying 378 passengers in Antarctica. Submarine on board, 100% balcony cabins, U-tank stabilizers, and Polar Class 6 rating.
Premium expedition ship built in 2021, carrying 378 passengers in Antarctica. Submarine on board, 100% balcony cabins, U-tank stabilizers, and Polar Class 6 rating.
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