Expedition Cruise Ships

Aranui 5 is a new custom-built, dual-purpose passenger/freighter that sails in French Polynesia on a 14-day all-inclusive cruise. Aranui 5 accommodates approximately 254 passengers in 103 cabins.

The M/S Captain Bota is a yacht-like ship built in the Split shipyard for summer 2015 according to the newest European standards. With its perfect size, maneuvering abilities, and its 18 elegant cabins, this newly built ship satisfies your refined expectations for a comfortable cruise along the Adriatic Coast.

M/S Sjøveien (meaning the Seaway) was built in Bergen in 1964 for the Norwegian Government. After being a hotel ship for the past few years, she is now being refurbished into a classic and exclusive passenger ship.

This unique 12-passenger ship offers a completely different and much more intimate experience of Greenland compared to a larger expedition ship. M/S Balto is designed to explore the most remote fjord systems, visit isolated Inuit settlements, take you to secret anchorages and maximize each guest’s experience in the unspoiled wilderness. This is true micro cruising.

The Fridtjof Nansen was built in 2020 and offers numerous lounges in which to relax, a well-equipped gym, and several infinity pool and hot tubs as a couple of the highlights

La Pinta is a 48-passenger motor yacht designed to show you the best of the Galapagos. Featuring a modern nautical theme, La Pinta offers spacious cabins, floor-to-ceiling windows, and elegant yet relaxed public areas.

The MV Skorpios II was built in 1988 and sails under the Chilean flag. Renovated in 2012, the ship is a comfortable sailing vessel. Her sleek exterior and small size makes her ideal for sailing the narrow fjords of Patagonia.

MV Skorpios III was built in 1995 at the Skorpios shipyard in Chile. Her cabins and hotel infrastructure were remodeled in 2012. The ship is 70 meters long, has a 10-meter beam, and a 3.30-meter draft, displacing 1,600 tons.

Oberoi Philae is a ship of elegance and graciousness, with ideal size. It was built in 1996 and was extensively reconfigured in 2015 with just 22 cabins that can accommodate up to 42 guests. It has achieved an ideal design of a ship that could give you both adventure and relaxation.

The M/V Santa Cruz combines comfort, design, and state-of-the-art technology to offer a unique glacier cruising experience. Welcome aboard!

Designed for polar exploration, Silver Endeavour breaks the ice of luxury expedition travel.

National Geographic Gemini is part of the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Galapagos fleet, and offers year-round weeklong voyages for up to 48 guests, departing on Fridays. Launched in 2001, this highly maneuverable ship is designed for exploring remote areas. Guests can choose from suites, balcony cabins, and various room configurations. All ocean-facing cabins feature ample storage, configurable beds, a sofa, a desk, a TV, and a mini fridge.

The M/V Kisaq is a 27-meter ice-strengthened ship. She was originally built in 1967 to carry passengers between isolated settlements in southern Greenland. In her more recent history, she can accommodate ten people on winter and summer tours across West Greenland. The ship is equipped with advanced navigation systems, ensuring safe passage through the treacherous waters of Greenland.

Viking's purpose-built expedition ship is designed to explore the world's most remote destinations in comfort, immersing you in majestic, untamed regions. This 665-foot, Polar Class 6 vessel offers beautifully designed staterooms, from Nordic Balconies to spacious Explorer Suites, all reflecting Viking's understated elegance.

The Ocean Endeavour is comfortable, spacious and the place to be in the Antarctic season. Not only is it one of the few polar expedition ships in Antarctica, and it also has one crew member for every eight travelers. This means you?ll enjoy a more personal, informative, and comfortable trip. With a gym, library, wide range of cabin types, modern Zodiacs, and superb views, the Ocean Endeavour is quite literally the coolest way to take the trip of a lifetime.

The Victory II is an elegant intimate ship for 190 guests, offering cultured North American adventures. Intimate and agile, it can easily navigate oceans and lakes, canals and locks, tranquil bays, and hidden ports where larger ships cannot go. Amenities include dining venues, lounges, an observation deck, a 24-hour gym, and a Salon and Spa. All suites and staterooms feature elegant furnishings, a full bathroom, an armoire, and a hair dryer.

The Victory I is an elegant small ship that welcomes up to 190 guests on sophisticated adventures across North America. With its intimate size and agility, it easily navigates oceans, lakes, canals, and hidden ports that larger ships cannot reach. Amenities include two dining venues, two lounges, an observation and sun deck, a 24-hour gym with classic fitness equipment, and a Salon and Spa. Choose from six cozy room categories. All suites and staterooms are equipped with a full bathroom with a shower, an armoire, a chest of drawers, and a hair dryer for your convenience.

Embark on a journey of self-discovery aboard the Hanseatic Inspiration, a Polar Class 6 expedition ship. Explore remote corners of the planet, enjoy open deck spaces, and engage in immersive adventures.