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Small boats with up to 100 passengers can put all their passengers ashore at the same time at most landing sites.

Small/mid-sized boats with between 101 and 120 passengers can usually put ashore at the same time all the passengers that want to go ashore at most landing sites.

Mid-sized boats with between 101 and 200 passengers will usually operate a shift or rationing system to put only 100 passengers ashore at the same time at most landing sites.

Large boats with more than 200 passengers are not permitted to put any passengers at many sites.

'Polar expedition' ships are practical boats with all the facilities for expedition cruising in polar waters.

'Luxury polar expedition' ships add a level of luxury to the experience.

Cruising areas

CRUISING AREAS

Consult our Cruising Guides to find out more about the landing sites in each area and what you can expect to see or do there (depending on conditions etc).

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CRUISE DURATION

Small boats with up to 100 passengers can put all their passengers ashore at the same time at most landing sites.

Cabin prices





CABIN PRICES

'Budget $': up to $700 per night.
'Mid $$': between $700 and $1000 per night.
'Upper $$$': between $1000 and $1300 per night.
'Top $$$$': more than $1300 per night.

Boats that offer a range of cabin prices may appear in more than one price band.
These are indications based on cabin prices per person for two adults sharing twin/double cabins.
Most boats are priced in US dollars. For UK customers we convert to British pounds sterling at the prevailing exchange rate when you book to protect you from future currency fluctuations.

On board facilities








ON BOARD FACILITIES

Cabins with double beds Many 'double' cabins have twin beds. These boats have at least some cabins with double beds.

Single cabins It usually costs less to have a single cabin to yourself then a double cabin just for you.

Suitable for families These boats make a point of welcoming, and providing for, families with children on at least some of their voyages.

Private balconies When sea conditions are right, it's wonderful to be able to step straight out from your cabin to watch a passing orca pod, take a photo, or see the dawn break. These ships have at least some cabins with their own balconies.

The use of some facilities may require advance booking or involve an extra charge.

Expedition activities








EXPEDITION ACTIVITIES

These are off-ship activities provided on at least some of the voyages sailed by these boats.

Some activities may require advance booking or involve an extra charge.

For special offers and current availabilities please call us on 020 7281 7788.

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Ocean Nova

Polar expedition • Small • Ice class 1A*

Ocean Nova is a comfortable modern expedition vessel, built in Denmark in 1992 to sail the ice-choked waters of Greenland. She was fully refurbished in 2006 and has since benefited from annual upgrades and improvements. Her ice-strengthened hull is ideally suited for expedition travel in Antarctica.

Voyages to: Antarctic peninsula • S Shetlands

Ushuaia

Polar expedition • Small • Ice class 1B*

The Ushuaia is a well-run small polar expedition ship, accommodating up to 88 passengers. She has a very experienced crew, an enviable track record, and is well liked by those who sail with her.

Voyages to: Antarctic peninsula • Falklands • S Georgia • S Shetlands

National Geographic Orion

Luxury polar expedition • Small/mid-size • Ice class 1A*

Designed and built in Germany in 2003 specifically for expedition travel, National Geographic Orion is a state-of-the-art expedition ship created from the outset to explore the far corners of the Earth in complete self-sufficiency.

Voyages to: Falklands • S Georgia

Island Sky

Luxury polar expedition • Small/mid-size • Ice class 1D

The Island Sky is an all suites, all inclusive small expedition vessel with touches of elegance throughout.

Voyages to: Antarctic peninsula • Falklands • S Georgia • S Shetlands

Ortelius

Polar expedition • Small/mid-size • Ice class 1A*

The ice-strengthened 'Ortelius' is a great expedition vessel for polar cruises in the Antarctic.

Voyages to: Antarctic peninsula • Falklands • S Georgia • S Shetlands • S Orkneys

Plancius

Polar expedition • Small/mid-size • Ice class 1D

Plancius is a comfortable small/mid-sized expedition cruise ship for 116 passengers. Dutch owned and run, she has a good range of Antarctic voyages with special departures focussed on active experiences.

Voyages to: Antarctic peninsula • Falklands • S Georgia • S Shetlands • S Orkneys

Hebridean Sky

Luxury polar expedition • Small/mid-size • Ice class 1C

Formerly known as Sea Explorer, Hebridean Sky underwent a ten million dollar refit in 2016 , adding a host of new amenities as well as state of the art stabilisation, fuel efficiency, and upgraded communications systems to become one of the safest and most comfortable ships in her class.

Voyages to: Antarctic peninsula • Falklands • S Georgia • S Shetlands

Ocean Adventurer

Polar expedition • Mid-size • Ice class 1A

The Ocean Adventurer is designed to carry 132 travelers in comfort. Originally built in Yugoslavia in 1976 and signifcantly updated in 2017, this is a nimble, ice-strengthened ship.

Voyages to: Antarctic peninsula • Falklands • S Georgia • S Shetlands

G Expedition

Polar expedition • Mid-size • Ice class 1B

The 'G Expedition' provides an intimate small-ship cruising experience. Cabins are spacious, with en-suite facilities and ocean-facing windows or portholes.

Voyages to: Falklands • S Georgia • S Shetlands

Silver Explorer

Luxury polar expedition • Mid-size • Ice class 1A

Silver Explorer was designed specifically as an expedition cruise ship for navigating in some of the world's most remote destinations, including both polar regions.

Voyages to: Antarctic peninsula • Falklands • S Georgia • S Shetlands • S Orkneys

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