Plancius

M/v “Plancius” was built in 1976 as an oceanographic research vessel for the Royal Dutch Navy and was named “Hr. Ms. Tydeman”. The ship sailed for the Dutch Navy until June 2004 and was eventually purchased by polar operator.

Ortelius

Ice-strengthened for both poles of the planet, the Ortelius is thoroughly outfitted to provide you an up-close experience of the Arctic and Antarctic.

Noorderlicht

s/v Noorderlicht is a sailing vessel well suited for sailing among small islands and offers good open-deck viewing areas, also when under sail.

Rembrandt Van Rijn

Our 3 mast-schooner \'Rembrandt van Rijn\' is well suited for expedition cruising among the fjords of Greenland and Spitsbergen.

Hondius

Hondius has been launched for the Arctic season 2019. The Hondius is the world’s first-registered Polar Class 6 cruise ship, exceeding all the latest green requirements of the Polar Code.

Ocean Victory

This stylish cruise ship is ideally suited for small ship expeditions.

Ushuaia

The USHUAIA has been refurbished to accommodate a maximum of 90 passengers in 46 comfortable cabins and suites.

Sea Spirit

Sailing aboard Sea Spirit in grand style with all the amenities of a luxury hotel.

50 Years of Victory

Conquer the Top of the World on board the most powerful icebreaker ever built.

Greg Mortimer

As a modern and custom-designed ship, the Greg Mortimer is at the cutting edge of nautical technology.

Polar Pioneer

Polar Pioneer is one of the most popular style of vessels currently used in Antarctica and the Arctic. Don\'t miss the chance to join her in one of her expeditions.

Expedition

The Expedition allows you to enjoy an intimate cruise experience on a small ship.

Ocean Atlantic

Ocean Atlantic is newly renovated (2016) with elegant common areas and accommodation for 198 passengers.

Magellan Explorer

Magellan Explorer is a new and modern expedition vessel custom build for our Antarctic air-cruises. She was built in Chile to the latest Polar Code specifications to start service in 2019.

Ocean Nova

Ocean Nova is a modern and comfortable expedition vessel. She was built in Denmark in 1992 to sail the ice-choked waters of Greenland.

Ocean Adventurer

The Ocean Adventurer is a comfortable vessel with spacious cabins, which all have private bathroom facilities and exterior views.

Hebridean Sky

Hebridean Sky is a small, all-suite expedition vessel. She was built in 1992 and refurbished in 2005. In 2016 the ship underwent an extensive, multimillion-dollar renovation that transformed it into one of the finest small-ships in the world.

World Explorer

Distinct and comfortable, refined and roomy—these attributes and more describe World Explorer.

Ocean Endeavour

The Ocean Endeavour is a luxurious vessel with comfortable cabins. It is a spacious small expedition vessel engineered to explore the Polar Regions.

Ocean Diamond

The Ocean Diamond is a modern, stable super-yacht. Carrying a maximum of 189 passengers, and with two stabilizers and an ice-strengthened hull, this outstanding vessel is ideal for polar expeditions.

MS Fridtjof Nansen

One of the first ships with revolutionary battery hybrid powered propulsion system.

MS Stockholm

M/S Stockholm is a classic ship with beautiful brass details and wooden decks, built in 1953. After 20 years in Svalbard she has the experience and track record of being able to reach sites that are inaccessible to other ships.

MS Quest

The ship was built in Denmark in 1992 to serve as a ferry on Greenland’s west coast. In 2004/2005 she was completely refurbished into a comfortable expedition ship and in 2018 she underwent a renovation of the passenger areas.

MS Sjøveien

MS Sjøveien (meaning the Seaway) was built in Bergen in 1964 for the Norwegian Government and she worked for them in various capacities. From 1979 until 1995 she was used as a training ship for mariners.

Island Sky

Island Sky is a small, all-suite expedition vessel. She was built in 1992 and refurbished in 2005. In 2016 the ship underwent an extensive, multimillion-dollar renovation that transformed it into one of the finest small-ships in the world.

SY Ocean Tramp

Ocean Tramp is a 66 feet ketch rigged sailboat, with 5 cabins. She very comfortably can carry 8 guests plus three crew members and one scientist.

Ventus & Stella Australis

Designed to navigate the Patagonian fjords, the two ships have only 100 cabins, all with exterior windows and comfortable common rooms.

Ultramarine

Ultramarine, is designed to go beyond the familiar in polar exploration, to discover new places, and to immerse you in the best the region has to offer.

Le Boreal

Le Boréal embodies the subtle alliance between luxury, intimacy and wellbeing.

L Austral

This superb mega-yacht with 132 staterooms is the result of the expertise of the Italian Fincantieri shipyard and French sophistication, as interpreted by designer Jean-Philippe Nuel.

Le Lyrial

The elegance of her exterior and interior lines and her intimate size (only 122 staterooms and suites) make this a rare and innovative yacht on the cruise market.

Le Soleal

Le Soleal embodies the subtle alliance between luxury, intimacy and wellbeing.

Togo

Togo is a 102ft /31m motor yacht, custom built-in 1965 by legendary Dunston Shipyard and last refitted in 2018.

Seaventure

Seaventure features a 1-A Super ice class rating — the highest ice class awarded to passenger vessels.

Janssonius

New and most advanced vessel Polar Class 6 cruise ship, exceeding all the latest green requirements of the Polar Code

Akademik Shokalskiy

Akademik Shokalskiy is the sister ship to the Spirit of Enderby (Professor Khromov). They were both built in 1984 for polar and oceanographic research and, being fully ice-strengthened, they are perfect for expedition travel.

Spirit of Enderby

The Spirit of Enderby (Professor Khromov) is a fully ice-strengthened expedition vessel, built in 1984 for polar and oceanographic research and is perfect for Expedition Travel.

Fram

The original Fram was the most famous explorer ship of its time, and the achievements of her expeditions are unparalleled.

Le Commandant Charcot

This very first hybrid-electric polar exploration ship powered by LNG has been designed with the greatest attention to detail in terms of safety and respect for the environment.

Minerva

This ship has been designed to journey to off the beaten path destinations and remote polar regions in style and comfort.
The ship incorporates a PC5 ice-strengthened hull combined with extra-large stabilizers to make your journey as smooth as possible.

World Navigator

World Navigator was conceived with the sensibilities of an explorer – one who believes the world is best experienced up close, while still leaving the destination untouched.

MV Villa

MV Villa was built-to-order for the Norwegian Coastal Administration. Prior to February 2019, her mission was to service lighthouses and buoys along the rough Norwegian coast.

Alaskan Dream

At 104 feet in length, the Alaskan Dream’s innovative, streamlined catamaran design allows the vessel to easily navigate narrow channels and passages.

MS Spitsbergen

MS Spitsbergen will take you on a voyage beyond the ordinary. She cruises along the Norwegian coast from September to May, and becomes part of our global Expedition sailings during the rest of the year.

Baranof Dream

An explorers ship in Alaska

Sylvia Earle

The Sylvia Earle features the revolutionary ULSTEIN X-BOW®, providing improved stability in rough seas, enhanced ship speed and reduced environmental impact.

MS Richard With

When Captain Richard With established the Norwegian Coastal Express in 1893, he made an enormous impact on life along the Norwegian coastline. The MS Richard With lives up to that legacy.

Admiralty Dream

The Admiralty Dream is perfect for adventure in the wilderness waterways of the Inside Passage of Alaska.

Misty Fjord

The M/V Misty Fjord expedition vessel was custom designed for in-depth wilderness exploration.

Chichagof Dream

This sleek vessel was thoughtfully renovated in the operator\'s shipyard.

Icebird

Icebird is ideally suited to chartering in Antarctica with an ice reinforced aluminium construction

Kruzof Explorer

The Kruzof Explorer, a Bering Sea crab fishing boat turned premier expedition vessel, was constructed to be among the toughest hulls on the planet, capable of exploring remote areas and bodies of water where few venture.

Ocean Albatros

The Ocean Albatros will be deployed to a large selection of expedition cruise destinations, Antarctica, the Arctic, any various exciting new destinations in between.

National Geographic Resolution

The sister ship to National Geographic Endurance, she explores polar & temperate regions

National Geographic Endurance

The most advanced ice-class expedition ship afloat offering unprecedented access to polar regions

National Geographic Explorer

An authentic expedition ship, purpose-engineered for blue water and polar exploration

MS Roald Amundsen

Every element of this new ships are designed to enhance your journey and create a warm and informal atmosphere. Join us in premium onboard surroundings as we explore some of the most beautiful places on Earth

MS Kong Harald

Norway \'s reigning monarch, a seasoned sailor, lends his name to this remarkable vessel. King Harald is not the only famous name you\'ll find on the ship.

MS Nordkapp

MS Nordkapp is named after the northernmost point on mainland Europe: North Cape (71ºN) - one of the geographical highpoints you can visit

MS Nordlys

Both the name and the interior design of MS Nordlys are inspired by the spectacular northern lights (Aurora Borealis).

MS Nordnorge

MS Nordnorge is aptly named for northern Norway, most of which lies above the Arctic Circle.

MS Polarlys

Polarlys is Norwegian for \\\'polar light\\\', the Arctic\\\'s special natural radiance that we pursue during winter.

MS Balto

The M/S Balto is designed to explore the most remote fjord systems, visit isolated Inuit settlements, take you to secret anchorages and maximise each guest’s experience in the unspoiled wilderness.

Heritage Adventurer

Heritage Adventurer is a true pioneering expedition vessel of exceptional pedigree. Often referred to as the Grande Dame of Polar Exploration due to her celebrated history and refined design.

SH Vega

Named after the first ship to cross the Arctic Northeast Passage, Vega has been designed to journey to off the beaten path destinations and remote polar regions in style and comfort.

Havila Capella & Castor

The internal décor of the ships is inspired by the sea, the sky, mountains and glaciers, and the food we serve are traditional dishes from the local towns and villages along the route.

World Traveller

World Traveller was conceived with the sensibilities of an explorer – one who believes the world is best experienced up close, while still leaving the destination untouched.

L’Explorer

Built in 1994 by the Danish government for oceanographic work in Greenland, this robust A1 ice-class polar yacht has outstanding manoeuvrability.

Le Nanook

Its name, \"Nanook\", means \"polar bear\" in Inuktitut. After a complete refit between 2020 and 2022, she will take you to the polar lands from 2023, including Spitsbergen and Greenland.

RV Kinfish

A former Norwegian research vessel that has been tastefully converted into an expedition vessel ideal for exploring the Arctic.

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PULSING PLACES

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TRAVEL TO THE

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Step on the Top of the World

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SVALBARD

Unravel the mythical wildlife of the Arctic.

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