5 posts — Ships with an Antarctica passenger capacity under 100.
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.
1970-built expedition ship refitted three times, carrying up to 88 passengers in Antarctica. The oldest active expedition ship in the Antarctic fleet, bilingual Spanish/English programming, and Starlink WiFi.
Small converted Danish ferry boat built in 1992, refitted in 2006, carrying up to 67 passengers in Antarctica. Traditional hull, no balcony cabins.
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.
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