Spirit of Oceanus Ship Type: Luxury Expedition Ship This 120-passenger vessel is one of the most spacious and luxurious expedition vessels currently operating. The ship has two large lounges, library, gym and hot tub, elevator access to all passenger levels, and stabilizers to help provide smoother sailing. All cabins are outside suites with private facilities. View Ship Profile

National Geographic Explorer Ship Type: Luxury Expedition Ship This 148-passenger ice-class polar expedition ship set sail in mid-2008. The Lyngen, purchased from the Norwegian company Hurtigruten, was renamed the National Geographic Explorer and was redesigned to become a state-of-the-art vessel, offering guests an intimate and educational environment with innovative tools for exploration. She is fully stabilized, enabling her to navigate polar passages while providing comfort. Services onboard include: Full-time doctor, Undersea Specialist, Wellness Specialist, LEXspa Therapist, and Video Chronicler. View Ship Profile

Prince Albert II Ship Type: Luxury Expedition Ship The luxurious 132-passenger Prince Albert II is a purpose-built expedition ship unlike any other. Designed specifically for navigating waters in some of the world’s most remote destinations, including both of earth’s polar regions, the 6,072-ton vessel boasts a strengthened hull with a Lloyd’s Register ice-class notation (1A) for passenger ships. With eight Zodiac boats, her privileged guests can visit even the most off-the-beaten path locations. Onboard, savor a convivial cosmopolitan ambience and many special amenities usually found only on larger ships, including a spacious library with an Internet Café, boutique shopping, a full-service spa, beauty salon, fitness center (treadmill, bicycle, skiing machine and multi gym), sauna and two top-deck whirlpools. Prince Albert II even features live evening entertainment and The Humidor, where connoisseurs can enjoy the finest cigars and cognacs—diversions offered by no other expedition ship. View Ship Profile

Quest Ship Type: Expedition Ship Built in Denmark in 1992 to serve as a ferry on Greenland's west coast, Quest was completely refurbished in 2004/2005 and has since started her career as a small and comfortable expedition ship. The ship has Scandinavian officers and there is a friendly and informal atmosphere on board. Her panorama lounge offers breathtaking views of the surrounding polar landscape as well as a well-stocked bar and a small library; and in the dining room, guests are treated to delicious meals, View Ship Profile

Clipper Adventurer (charter) Ship Type: Expedition Ship This 122-passenger modern and beautifully designed expedition ship, was completely refurbished by Danish craftsman in 1998, in a fashion reminiscent of the days of the great ocean liners, "when ships were ships." The two lounges, dining salon and library are window-lined--making sure you don't miss a single stunning view of the white continent--and the cabins are comfortable, with nautical styling. The food is excellent and the knowledgeable staff will expertly interpret everything you see along the way. Specifically designed for cruising on adventure itineraries to remote destinations, the Clipper Adventurer carries ten Zodiacs, permitting passengers to land anywhere nature or curiosity dictates. She is classified A-1 ice class for unrestricted passenger service by the Lloyd's Register. View Ship Profile

Polar Pioneer Ship Type: Research Ship This 56-passenger Russian Research Vessel was built in Finland in 1985 as an ice-strengthened research ship. For many years, she plied the treacherous waters of the USSR's northern coast. In 2000, she was refurbished in St Petersburg to provide comfortable accommodation for expedition cruising. This class of vessel has a fine reputation for polar expedition cruising, due to its strength, maneuverability and small number of cabins. All cabins have outside portholes, as well as ample storage space. View Ship Profile

Stockholm Ship Type: Research Ship The 12-passenger Stockholm is the sister ship of M/S Origo. She is a classic vessel built in 1953 at Finnboda shipyard in Stockholm for the Swedish National Maritime Administration. In 1999 she was totally refitted and started her career as a comfortable and ice-strengthened passenger ship. Like her sister Origo, she is a marvelous piece of maritime history with beautiful brass details and oregon pine decks and is loved by many. With a party of 12 on board it is like traveling on a private yacht and it offers an entirely different experience and perspective to that of a larger and more conventional vessel. The M/S Stockholm is also ideal for private parties who wish to explore the Spitsbergen archipelago. View Ship Profile

Shokalskiy Ship Type: Research Ship The 48-passenger Akademik Shokalskiy was built in Finland in 1982-83 for polar and oceanographic research. The ship has been continually refurbished since her conversion for passenger use and her ice-strengthened hull makes her ideally suited for expedition cruising. Public areas include a lounge/bar, library, sauna, dining room, and clinic. Views are excellent from the large open decks. The Shokalskiy is relaxed and casual and feels more like a private expedition than a conventional cruise. View Ship Profile

Akademik Ioffe & Akademik Sergey Vavilov Ship Type: Research Ship This 110-passenger vessel* is a well-equipped research vessel, highly maneuverable and very stable. With ice-strengthened hulls and stabilizers, she is one of the most seaworthy vessels traveling to the Polar Regions. Onboard, the atmosphere is relaxed and informal; the interior is bright, clean and modern. While not luxurious, she’s very comfortable and kept in good condition. Both ships have ample outside viewing areas for spotting whales, seabirds, and the many spectacular icebergs. The Akademik Ioffe has a small lounge on Deck 3 with portholes; Akademik Sergey Vavilov has a lounge on Deck 6 with large windows. *The Akademik Sergey Vavilov carries 105 passengers. View Ship Profile

Spirit of Enderby (2010-2011) Ship Type: Research Ship The 50-passenger Spirit of Enderby is a sister ship to the Akademik Shokalskiy. This class of vessel is ideally suited for expedition cruising. Onboard, it is cozy and warm with passenger comforts well catered for. The Spirit of Enderby is still involved in Oceanographic Research work during the northern summer but will travel to New Zealand each October to work in the Sub Antarctic Islands and the Ross Sea region of Antarctica. View Ship Profile

Fram Ship Type: Scenic Exploration Ship The 240-passenger Fram*, named after the ship used by famous Norwegian Explorer Fridtjof Nansen, is a purpose built 12,700-ton vessel that incorporates all the best of both practical and traditional design. The interior decor includes original artwork and superbly appointed interiors that have been inspired by the Arctic and Greenland regions. Items of the original Fram will also be displayed throughout the vessel, linking the present Fram with the rich history of its illustrious past. Common areas include a main reception area, restaurant and bistro, gift shop, a glass-enclosed observation salon and excellent leisure facilities, including gym, sauna and two-outdoor heated Jacuzzis. The panoramic lounges and wide deck spaces give every guest the opportunity to enjoy a fantastic view on this masterpiece of an Arctic/Antarctic cruise ship. An elevator provides access to all decks. This ship can accommodate 318 passengers, but limits its capacity to 230-240 guests in Antarctica and the Arctic. View Ship Profile

Kapitan Khlebnikov Ship Type: Icebreaker This 108-passenger ice breaker was constructed in 1981 by the Wartsila Company, Finland - the world’s leading builder of icebreakers. Not simply an ice-reinforced ship, she is a working icebreaker. Russian icebreakers are considered to be among the best and most powerful in the world. She has sailed to extremely remote corners of the globe since 1992 - no other expedition vessel has navigated more polar waters. She was the first passenger ship ever to circumnavigate Antarctica. Public areas include two dining rooms, a lounge/bar, auditorium, indoor swimming pool, gym and sauna, library, and elevator. View Ship Profile

Polar Star Ship Type: Icebreaker This 98-passenger vessel was built in Finland in 1969, and joined the Swedish Maritime Administration's fleet of icebreakers. She was refurbished in 1988, and served as a working icebreaker in the Baltic until April 2000 when she began her life as an expedition vessel. As a safe and comfortable ice class vessel, she is specially equipped for expedition cruising in polar waters and has a fleet of Zodiacs for shore excursions. The Polar Star has very spacious cabins as well as one of the best observation lounges in the expedition industry, with full height panoramic windows starboard, aft and port. Additional public spaces include superior exterior deck viewing areas, comfortable dining room, large lounge and bar, lecture room, library, shop, and fitness facility. View Ship Profile