Crossing the Antarctic Circle

G Expedition

The ever-popular G Expedition offers spacious and comfortable accommodation at an affordable price.

The G Expedition offers spacious and comfortable accommodation at an affordable price.

Maximum passengers: 134

Each of the G Expedition’s cabins boast external views and private en-suite facilities whilst her spacious outside decks and large common areas provide plenty of room for all to enjoy the panoramic views. Amenities on-board include the Polar Bear Pub, Discovery Lounge, a fitness centre/sauna and a fine dining room serving international cuisine. A large fleet of zodiacs allows passengers to get out and actively explore the remote shores of the polar destinations. With a focus on top of the line safety, comfort and the unique demands of polar travel, the G Expedition is a consistently popular expedition ship.

Ship Features

• Cabins with private ensuite bathrooms and ocean views
• Spacious observation decks
• Complimentary destination guides
• Library
• Discovery Lounge & Polar Bear Pub
• Gift shop
• Medical clinic
• Sauna & gym
• Computer room
• Expedition jacket - yours to keep
• Loan of rubber boots during voyage
• Optional activities such as kayaking and camping available on selected departures
• Follows environmental policies that meet and exceed industry regulations
• Fast, sturdy and safe
• Registered Ice Class 1B

Why choose the G Expedition?
Offering affordable voyages to key polar regions, the G Expedition is a comfortable, spacious and friendly vessel with a commitment to safety and a focus on environmental standards.

Sea Spirit

This all-suite vessel couples adventure with spacious accommodation and a friendly atmosphere.

This all-suite vessel couples adventure with spacious accommodation and a friendly atmosphere.

Maximum passengers: 114

Ocean Endeavour

The Ocean Endeavour is a bright and spacious purpose-built expedition ship, with excellent facilities, a range of optional activities and a focus…

The Ocean Endeavour is a bright and spacious purpose-built expedition ship, with excellent facilities, a range of optional activities and a focus on health and wellbeing.

Maximum passengers: 200

M/V Ortelius

A former scientific-research vessel, the Ortelius offers the classic small ship experience.

A former scientific-research vessel, the Ortelius offers the classic small ship experience.

Maximum passengers: 116

Built in 1989, M/V Ortelius was designed as a special-purpose vessel for the Russian Academy of Science. Following a refurbishment she was re-named after Abraham Ortelius, publisher of the first modern world atlas. The vessel has the top level ice-class registration (1A) and is therefore very well suited to navigating the part-frozen waters of the polar regions.

The Ortelius offers comfortable hotel standard cabins, with two restaurants and a bar/lecture room. With a maximum of just 116 passengers, she delivers an intimate and immersive polar experience.

Ship Features

• Cabins with private ensuite bathrooms and ocean views
• Observation lounge
• Bar/lecture room
• Two restaurants
• Loan of rubber boots during voyage
• Optional activities such as kayaking, camping and diving available on selected departures
• Registered Ice Class UL1 (equivalent to 1A)

Why choose the M/V Ortelius?
With an uncomplicated, comfortable and laid back feel, the Ortelius offers inspirational voyages at practical prices.

M/V Plancius

The M/V Plancius is a traditional ex-research vessel, with proven experience in icy waters.

The M/V Plancius is a traditional ex-research vessel, with proven experience in icy waters. The ship was completely refitted as a 116-passenger vessel in 2009 and now takes advantage of its impressive power and strength to glide through the icy landscapes of the Arctic and Antarctic regions.

Maximum passengers: 116

M/V Hondius

The M/V Hondius is one of the strongest vessels of its category in the polar regions.

New in 2019, the M/V Hondius is one of the strongest vessels of its category in the polar regions - ideal for advanced and exploratory polar journeys.

Maximum passengers: 174

Greg Mortimer

A custom-built expedition ship featuring cutting-edge design, superior comfort and environmentally friendly technology.

Launched in 2019, the Greg Mortimer is a custom-built expedition ship featuring cutting-edge design, superior comfort and environmentally friendly technology.

Maximum passengers: 120

Ultramarine

The spacious Ultramarine is a purpose-built expedition ship, offering a choice of adventure activities as well as the chance to explore by…

The spacious Ultramarine is a purpose-built expedition ship, offering a choice of adventure activities as well as the chance to explore by helicopter.

Maximum passengers: 199

Sylvia Earle

The sister ship to the Greg Mortimer, the Sylvia Earle features the same cutting-edge design, superior comfort and environmentally friendly technology.

Seaventure

A classic and strong Polar expedition ship, the MS Seaventure immerses passengers in their surroundings with opportunities to participate in important scientific…

A classic and strong Polar expedition ship, the Seaventure immerses passengers in their surroundings with opportunities to participate in important scientific research projects and activities including kayaking and camping.

Maximum passengers: 139

Featuring the highest possible ice class rating, the strength and stability of the Seaventure allows for greater exploration into areas that would often be inaccessible to many polar vessels. Also unique to the MS Seaventure is an on-board custom built science laboratory, used in the Citizen Science programme, providing the opportunity for passengers to participate in ongoing scientific research projects.

Spacious common areas aboard the vessel include a peaceful library with computers, a lounge/bar featuring live music and a large dining room serving world class cuisine. Ample outdoor deck space allows for prime wildlife viewing or al fresco dining when weather permits. The ship also boasts a fitness centre, sauna and an outdoor heated saltwater swimming pool.

Cabins are comfortable and well-appointed, with many having glass doors or private balconies for optimal viewing and space. Alcoholic and soft drinks are included and there is a complementary mini bar in every cabin which is refilled daily.

On every voyage there will be a resident professional photographer, offering advice and instruction when needed, alongside a Dedicated Passenger Service representative who is on hand to answer any queries you may have. On-board extras include the chance to try kayaking or camping on selected itineraries.

 Ship Features

• Cabins with private ensuite bathrooms, ocean views and complimentary mini bar
• Lounge
• Indoor and outdoor dining areas
• Citizen Science laboratory
• Library with computers
• Gym
• Sauna
• Outdoor heated saltwater swimming pool
• Clinic
• Resident professional photographer
• Dedicated Passenger Service Manager
• Two passenger lifts
• Expedition jacket – yours to keep
• Loan of rubber boots during the voyage
• Optional activities such as kayaking and camping available on selected departures
• Registered Ice Class 1AS

Why choose the MS Seaventure?
Providing a high level of service and comfort, the ice strengthened MS Seaventure takes classic expedition cruising to the next level by offering adventurous exploration alongside the opportunity to participate in its Citizen Science programme.