Le Commandant Charcot
Luxury icebreaker built in 2021, carrying up to 199 passengers in Antarctica. The only Polar Class 2 passenger vessel in the Antarctic fleet, with LNG/electric hybrid propulsion, 100% balcony cabins
Elevator
45 posts — Passenger elevator service between decks.
Le Lyrial
Luxury expedition ship built in 2015, self-imposing a 200-passenger limit in Antarctica. Third of the Ponant Fincantieri quartet, with 94% balcony cabins, 12 family suites, bilingual French/English programming, and Ice Class 1C rating.
Le Soleal
Luxury expedition ship built in 2013, self-imposing a 200-passenger limit in Antarctica. Second of the Ponant Fincantieri quartet, with 80% balcony cabins, 20 family suites, bilingual French/English programming, and Ice Class 1C rating.
Sea Spirit
1991-built classic expedition ship refitted three times, carrying up to 114 passengers in Antarctica. Poseidon Expeditions' sole vessel, with 6 triple cabins, 2 singles, Starlink WiFi, and Ice Class 1D rating.
Ocean Explorer
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.
Ultramarine
Traditional hull expedition ship built in 2021, carrying up to 199 passengers in Antarctica. Quark Expeditions' flagship, with dual helicopters, 20 Zodiacs, water-level boarding, 60% balcony cabins, and Polar Class 6 ice rating.
World Explorer
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.
World Voyager
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.
Scenic Eclipse
Luxury expedition ship built in 2019, self-imposing a 200-passenger limit in Antarctica. One of only two ships in the Antarctic fleet with both a helicopter and submarine on board, with 100% balcony suites and Polar Class 6 rating.
Scenic Eclipse II
Sister to Scenic Eclipse, built in 2023, self-imposing a 200-passenger limit in Antarctica. One of only two ships in the Antarctic fleet with both a helicopter and submarine on board, with 100% balcony suites and Polar Class 6 rating.
Seabourn Pursuit
Luxury expedition ship built in 2023, sister to Seabourn Venture, carrying 264 passengers in Antarctica. One of two Seabourn ships with a submarine on board, 100% balcony suites, 24 Zodiacs, ABB Azipod propulsion, and Polar Class 6 rating.
Seabourn Venture
Luxury expedition ship built in 2022, carrying 264 passengers in Antarctica. One of two Seabourn sister ships with a submarine on board, 100% balcony suites, 24 Zodiacs, ABB Azipod propulsion, and Polar Class 6 rating.
Silver Cloud
1994-built luxury expedition ship carrying up to 200 passengers in Antarctica. Butler service in all suites, near 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio, 80% balcony cabins, and a fly-cruise program.
Silver Endeavour
Luxury expedition ship built in 2021 carrying up to 200 passengers in Antarctica, with 100% balcony suites, 22 Zodiacs, butler service, near 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio, and Polar Class 6 rating.
Silver Wind
1995-built ultra-luxury expedition ship carrying up to 246 passengers in Antarctica. Sister to Silver Cloud, with three refits including 2021, butler service, 85% balcony cabins, 24 Zodiacs.
SH Diana
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.
SH Minerva
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.
SH Vega
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.
St. Helena
1989-built Scottish-built working ship refitted, carrying up to 98 passengers in Antarctica starting December 2026. The former Royal Mail Ship St. Helena, with 6 singles, 4 triples, 4 quads, and Ice Class 1C rating.
Viking Octantis
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.
Viking Polaris
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.