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Expedition Vessels
Expedition Vessels
Travelling by ship is often the very best way to reach fascinating corners of our planet. With a focus on immersing yourself in beautiful surroundings and discovering captivating wildlife, our expedition ships enable you to explore a wide range of destinations, from the polar waters of the Arctic and Antarctica to the warmer climes of Australia and Pacific Islands. We offer a wide choice of vessels to suit all requirements – whether you want a smaller ship for a more intimate experience, a simple budget-conscious option or a luxury ship with unsurpassed levels of comfort. Our collection of expedition vessels comprises superior, standard and simple ships.
X-Bow Ships
A distinctive new wave of custom-built expedition ships has arrived, featuring an eye-catching inverted bow and a range of cutting edge features. Equipped with state-of-the-art amenities, the Greg Mortimer, Sylvia Earle, Ocean Albatros, Ocean Explorer and Douglas Mawson are leading the way in sustainable polar exploration.
Their innovative Ulstein X-BOW® design allows these ships to pierce through the waves, resulting in a smoother sailing experience even in rough oceans, as well as reduced fuel consumption. These vessels are sleek, fast and energy efficient.
Other key features include virtual anchoring technology, protecting the seabed by using GPS and high-tech steering replace the need for a traditional anchor. World class return-to-port equipment allows these ships to maintain operational systems and onboard facilities in the unlikely event of engine failure, whilst the electronically controlled engines optimise speed and fuel consumption. The cutting-edge MAGS gasification system is used to convert waste into thermal energy on board, reducing the environmental impact of waste transportation.
With a 1A Ice Class, the new generation of expedition ships are strong, safe and stable, offering the perfect blend of luxury and adventure with around half the emissions of traditional expedition ships.
Superior Ships
Douglas Mawson
Passengers: 130
Category: Superior
Class: Ice-strengthened
Operates in: Antarctica, Arctic
X-BOW®
Ocean Explorer
Passengers: 138
Category: Superior
Class: Ice-strengthened
Operates in: Antarctica, Arctic
X-BOW®
Sea Spirit
Passengers: 114
Category: Superior
Class: Ice-strengthened
Operates in: Antarctica, Arctic
Greg Mortimer
Passengers: 130
Category: Deluxe
Class: Ice-strengthened
Operates in: Antarctica, Arctic, Greenland
X-BOW®
Sylvia Earle
Passengers: 130
Category: Superior
Class: Ice-strengthened
Operates in: Antarctica, Arctic
X-BOW®
Heritage Adventurer
Passengers: 140
Category: Superior
Class: Ice-strengthened
Operates in: Antarctica
M/V Hondius
Passengers: 174
Category: Deluxe
Class: Ice-strengthened
Operates in: Antarctica, Arctic
World Explorer
Passengers: 176
Category: Deluxe
Class: Ice-strengthened
Operates in: Antarctica
Ocean Albatros
Passengers: 189
Category: Superior
Class: Ice-strengthened
Operates in: Arctic
X-BOW®
Ocean Endeavour
Passengers: 199
Category: Superior
Class: Ice-strengthened
Operates in: Antarctica, Arctic, Iceland
Ultramarine
Passengers: 199
Category: Superior
Class: Ice-strengthened
Operates in: Antarctica, Arctic
Standard Ships
G Expedition
Passengers: 134
Category: Standard
Class: Ice-strengthened
Operates in: Antarctica
MS Seaventure
Passengers: 139
Category: Standard
Class: Ice-strengthened
Operates in: Antarctica
Aranui V
Passengers: 254
Category: Standard
Class: Freight
Operates in: French Polynesia
Simple Ships
M/V Ortelius
Passengers: 116
Category: Simple
Class: Ice-strengthened
Operates in: Antarctica, Arctic, Falkland Islands
M/V Plancius
Passengers: 116
Category: Simple
Class: Ice-strengthened
Operates in: Antarctica, Arctic, Falkland Islands
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