Plancius

MV 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 our business model of small ship expeditions and is deployed and dedicated to varied Antarctic region voyages.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Le Champlain

Le Champlain successfully manages to subtly combine the desire to explore the remotest regions of the planet with the comfort and privacy of a cosily intimate ship.

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 & Polaris & Pollux

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.

Safari Endeavor

Polished, unwavering, and upscale, the Safari Endeavour may be the workhorse of the fleet but it’s her zest-for-life persona that’s remembered most.

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.

Vestland Explorer

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

MV Kinfish

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

SH Diana

SH Diana has been specially designed for worldwide cruising to explore the most inspiring and inaccessible places on earth.

MY Hans Hansson

Hans Hansson was specifically built to withstand challenging weather.

Seaventure IPC

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

Ocean Albatros (PLT)

A Next-Generation Ship, Decades in the Making

Stella Oceana

Stella Oceana, is a custom-built, 100-foot ice-class sailing vessel offering unmatched comfort and access to remote Arctic fjords and islands. With capacity for just eight guests, it ensures an intimate and unforgettable journey.

MV Origo

A classic expedition vessel with the highest ice class hull and a charming interior. Origo is a former Swedish pilot ship converted into an expedition vessel for some serious adventures.

MV Explorer

MV Explorer is a former Danish Maritime Authority polar vessel that has been meticulously converted into a hi-end expedition yacht.

MV Vikingfjord

MV Vikingfjord, a new ice-strengthened expedition vessel for 12 guests with great environmental credentials.

MV Cape Race

MV Cape Race a legend of the seas built in 1963 as the first ever steel trawler built Canada. In 2008 she was converted into the beauty she is today and started a new life as an expedition vessel.

MV Polarfront

One of the Arctic’s most elegant small ships, Polarfront offers a feeling of luxury and style. She is a large, stable vessel that offers cruise ship comfort with the benefit of travelling with just 12 guests.

Safari Explorer

Safari Explorer is designed for upscale comfort in the pursuit of adventure. This high-end SUV of a yacht is nimble, strong, and loving.

Safari Quest

Agile, spry, and with clean design lines, the Safari Quest—carrying just 22 guests—can cut into the tiniest nooks that even our other small vessels can’t reach.

Wilderness Discoverer

Wilderness Discoverer delivers big adventure with top-of-the-class style. Loaded with amenities and a lounge evoking the feel of a National Park lodge or neighborhood pub, this expedition vessel, from top to bottom, exudes the spirit of exploration.

Wilderness Explorer

The Wilderness Explorer: Adventure-ready with casual ambiance—the onboard amenities and equipment on this 74-guest expedition vessel put the focus on action, adventure, and relaxation.

Wilderness Legacy

The Wilderness Legacy is geared up and ready for adventure. The one-of-a-kind Legacy sails to the farthest reaches, spinning yarns of adventure along the way - like the crew and guests having the time of their lives.

World Voyager (QRK)

World Voyager exudes elegance and sophistication reminiscent of the Scandinavian style. This Nordic chic design accentuates light ash wood tones and stylish contrasts of marble.

National Geographic Quest

Born in the USA, she and her sister National Geographic Venture are at home in pan-American waters

World Voyager

World Voyager exudes elegance and sophistication reminiscent of the Scandinavian style. This Nordic chic design accentuates light ash wood tones and stylish contrasts of marble.

MV Freya

The MV Freya is a classic expedition ship originally used as a lighthouse-building vessel. Her sturdy, ice strengthened 1A hull makes her perfect for exploring the Arctic waters.

S/V Linden

Built in 1993, as a modern take on the original Linden from 1920, she has been sailing for more than thirty years around the northerly seas, proving that she is trustworthy and made for arctic adventures.

Ocean Albatros 2025

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

Ocean Explorer

Ocean Explorer, the newest addition to our fleet, is modern, elegant and purpose-built for polar exploration. The 138-passenger vessel has been designed with the latest in expedition ship technology.

Ocean Victory 2025

Ocean Victory joined our fleet in November 2021 and was established as one of the most modern small ship vessels in the market.

Le Bellot

Like the other ships in the PONANT EXPLORERS series, Le Bellot has been designed to provide absolute comfort for its passengers, even at the heart of the world's most remote and isolated regions.

MS Trollfjord

This ship is named after spectacular Trollfjord in the Lofoten Islands, and provides exquisite indoor comfort, modern facilities and interior design that makes extensive use of Norwegian wood and stone.

Le Lapérouse

Environmentally friendly, fitted with innovative equipment and complete with lounges designed to be largely open to the exterior, this new and intimately sized yacht offers a unique type of cruise experience.

Silver Cloud

Silver Cloud offers one of the most personalised experiences in expedition voyages, with a high ratio of experts and Zodiacs unlocking access to the rare and remarkable.

Douglas Mawson

Adventure has a new name. Setting sail in 2025, our new state-of-the-art ship, the Douglas Mawson, is the last in a line of purpose-built vessels that have redefined small ship expedition cruising.

Magellan Discoverer

Magellan Discoverer is the newest addition to Antarctica21’s fleet, joining as a purpose-built vessel specifically designed for our unique Antarctic fly-andcruise operations.

Havila 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.

Marama

MARAMA is a unique Sailing Yacht, designed by Dominique Presles, and built of aluminium by the N2A shipyard in St Nazaire, under the control of Bureau Véritas. It is an exceptional ship on all levels.

Virgo

Virgo is an ideal ship for intimate small group expeditions to the Arctic and Northern Norway, offering bright and spacious inside areas and large deck spaces outside.

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.

Exploris One

Capacity for 144 passengers Purpose-built for expedition travel Design combines bold exploration with relaxed comfort and elegance Well-suited for polar, temperate, and tropical environments

Silver Endeavour

Designed for polar exploration, Silver Endeavour is the new definition of luxury expedition travel.

MV Ushuaia 2026

From Scientific Legacy to Antarctic Adventure

HANSEATIC Nature/Inspiration/Spirit

Expedition class - A mixture of adventures and comfort

Elsi

Steel sailing vessel for expeditions to the remote parts of the world