Phil and Erin on the sea ice in front of Seabourn Venture, Antarctica

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Which Antarctica ship is right for you?

Not all expedition ships are created equal, and the best one depends entirely on what you value. Set your preferences to filter the polar fleet across a dozen operators. When one catches your eye, ask for a quote: we frequently price below what operators offer direct.

Showing 37 ships across 14 brands

MV HondiusOceanwide

MV Hondius

The World's First Polar Class 6 Expedition Ship

Expedition
Pure expedition
Luxury
Basic comfort
Guests
170
Ice class
Polar Class 6
  • Camping on ice

From $7,000 per person

MV OrteliusOceanwide

MV Ortelius

The Fleet's Helicopter-Capable Ice Ship

Expedition
Pure expedition
Luxury
Basic comfort
Guests
108
Ice class
UL1
  • Camping on ice
  • Onboard helicopters
  • Snow Hill itineraries

From $7,000 per person

UltramarineQuark Expeditions

Ultramarine

Dual Helicopters. 20 Zodiacs. Maximum Antarctic Access.

Expedition
Pure expedition
Luxury
Premium
Guests
199
Ice class
PC6
  • Camping on ice
  • Fly-cruise available
  • Onboard helicopters
  • Snow Hill itineraries
  • Solo traveler deals

From $8,000 per person

RMS St. HelenaTerra Nova

RMS St. Helena

A Royal Mail Ship Reborn for Antarctica

Expedition
Pure expedition
Luxury
Basic comfort
Guests
98
Ice class
Ice-Strengthened
  • Truly all-inclusive
  • Camping on ice

From $9,000 per person

MS Fridtjof NansenHX Expeditions

MS Fridtjof Nansen

Hybrid Power. Science Heart. Polar Soul.

Expedition
Pure expedition
Luxury
Premium
Guests
490
Ice class
PC6 Polar
  • Truly all-inclusive
  • Camping on ice
  • Low-emission or carbon-neutral
  • Solo traveler deals

From $9,268 per person

MS Roald AmundsenHX Expeditions

MS Roald Amundsen

The World's First Hybrid Expedition Ship.

Expedition
Pure expedition
Luxury
Premium
Guests
490
Ice class
PC6 Polar
  • Truly all-inclusive
  • Camping on ice
  • Low-emission or carbon-neutral
  • Solo traveler deals

From $9,736 per person

Le BellotPonant

Le Bellot

The Newest Explorer-Class Ship Sailing Antarctica

Expedition
Strong
Luxury
Ultra-luxury
Guests
184
Ice class
1C
  • Truly all-inclusive
  • All-veranda cabins
  • Solo traveler deals

From $10,000 per person

Le BougainvillePonant

Le Bougainville

Ponant's Explorer-Class Expedition Ship for 184 Guests

Expedition
Strong
Luxury
Ultra-luxury
Guests
184
Ice class
1C
  • Truly all-inclusive
  • All-veranda cabins
  • Solo traveler deals

From $10,000 per person

Le ChamplainPonant

Le Champlain

Ponant's Explorer-Class Expedition Ship for 184 Guests

Expedition
Strong
Luxury
Ultra-luxury
Guests
184
Ice class
1C
  • Truly all-inclusive
  • All-veranda cabins
  • Solo traveler deals

From $10,000 per person

Le Dumont-d’UrvillePonant

Le Dumont-d’Urville

Ponant Explorer-Class — Named for Antarctica’s French Discoverer

Expedition
Strong
Luxury
Ultra-luxury
Guests
184
Ice class
1C
  • Truly all-inclusive
  • All-veranda cabins
  • Solo traveler deals

From $10,000 per person

Le LaperousePonant

Le Laperouse

Intimate French Expedition Luxury for 184 Guests

Expedition
Strong
Luxury
Ultra-luxury
Guests
184
Ice class
1C
  • Truly all-inclusive
  • All-veranda cabins
  • Solo traveler deals

From $10,000 per person

SH DianaSwan Hellenic

SH Diana

Swan Hellenic’s Premium Expedition Flagship

Expedition
Strong
Luxury
Premium
Guests
192
Ice class
PC6
  • All-suite cabins
  • All-veranda cabins
  • Solo traveler deals

From $10,000 per person

SH VegaSwan Hellenic

SH Vega

Swan Hellenic’s Compact Expedition Ship

Expedition
Strong
Luxury
Premium
Guests
152
Ice class
PC6
  • All-suite cabins
  • All-veranda cabins
  • Solo traveler deals

From $10,000 per person

Silver EndeavourSilversea

Silver Endeavour

Silversea’s Dedicated Ultra-Luxury Antarctic Flagship

Expedition
Strong
Luxury
Ultra-luxury
Guests
200
Ice class
PC6
  • Truly all-inclusive
  • All-suite cabins
  • All-veranda cabins
  • Fly-cruise available
  • Solo traveler deals

From $10,000 per person

SH MinervaSwan Hellenic

SH Minerva

A Sanctuary for the Intellectual Explorer

Expedition
Strong
Luxury
Premium
Guests
152
Ice class
PC5 Polar
  • All-suite cabins
  • All-veranda cabins
  • Solo traveler deals

From $10,900 per person

Seabourn PursuitSeabourn

Seabourn Pursuit

Serious Exploration. Exceptional Comfort.

Expedition
Strong
Luxury
Ultra-luxury
Guests
264
Ice class
PC6 Polar
  • Truly all-inclusive
  • All-suite cabins
  • All-veranda cabins

From $13,000 per person

Douglas MawsonAurora Expeditions

Douglas Mawson

Aurora’s Newest X-BOW Ship: More Cabin Choices, a Heated Pool, and Real Solo Options

Expedition
Pure expedition
Luxury
Premium
Guests
130
Ice class
PC6
  • Camping on ice
  • Fly-cruise available
  • Low-emission or carbon-neutral
  • Solo traveler deals

From $14,000 per person

Greg MortimerAurora Expeditions

Greg Mortimer

Aurora’s Flagship: The Drake-Taming X-BOW Expedition Ship

Expedition
Pure expedition
Luxury
Premium
Guests
130
Ice class
PC6
  • Fly-cruise available
  • Low-emission or carbon-neutral
  • Solo traveler deals

From $14,000 per person

Sylvia EarleAurora Expeditions

Sylvia Earle

Aurora’s X-BOW Ship Named for the Ocean’s Greatest Defender

Expedition
Pure expedition
Luxury
Premium
Guests
130
Ice class
PC6
  • Camping on ice
  • Fly-cruise available
  • Low-emission or carbon-neutral
  • Solo traveler deals

From $14,000 per person

Seabourn VentureSeabourn

Seabourn Venture

Serious Exploration. Exceptional Comfort.

Expedition
Strong
Luxury
Ultra-luxury
Guests
264
Ice class
PC6 Polar
  • Truly all-inclusive
  • All-suite cabins
  • All-veranda cabins

From $14,109 per person

Viking OctantisViking

Viking Octantis

Viking’s Submarine-Equipped Polar Expedition Ship

Expedition
Balanced
Luxury
Premium
Guests
378
Ice class
PC6
  • Truly all-inclusive
  • All-veranda cabins
  • Submarines

From $15,000 per person

Viking PolarisViking

Viking Polaris

Viking’s First Purpose-Built Polar Expedition Ship

Expedition
Balanced
Luxury
Premium
Guests
378
Ice class
PC6
  • Truly all-inclusive
  • All-veranda cabins
  • Submarines

From $15,000 per person

MS FramHX Expeditions

MS Fram

Forward. Always Forward.

Expedition
Pure expedition
Luxury
Modern boutique
Guests
250
Ice class
PC6
  • Truly all-inclusive
  • Camping on ice
  • Solo traveler deals

From $17,208 per person

Scenic Eclipse IIScenic

Scenic Eclipse II

Everything They Learned, Elevated

Expedition
Strong
Luxury
Ultra-luxury
Guests
228
Ice class
PC6
  • Truly all-inclusive
  • All-suite cabins
  • All-veranda cabins
  • Onboard helicopters
  • Submarines

From $22,000 per person

Le Commandant CharcotPonant

Le Commandant Charcot

The World’s Only Nuclear-Assisted Luxury Icebreaker

Expedition
Pure expedition
Luxury
Ultra-luxury
Guests
270
Ice class
PC2
  • Truly all-inclusive
  • All-veranda cabins
  • Low-emission or carbon-neutral
  • Snow Hill itineraries

From $27,000 per person

Scenic Eclipse IScenic

Scenic Eclipse I

The World's First Discovery Yacht™

Expedition
Strong
Luxury
Ultra-luxury
Guests
228
Ice class
PC6
  • Truly all-inclusive
  • All-suite cabins
  • All-veranda cabins
  • Onboard helicopters
  • Submarines

From $27,208 per person

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