A remote Chiang Rai jungle sanctuary overlooking the meeting point of three countries, blending refined luxury with meaningful wildlife and cultural Thai experiences.
A 196-guest all-suite expedition ship from Atlas Ocean Voyages. All-inclusive, ice class 1C, and designed for travelers who want boutique luxury and genuine expedition access without ultra-luxury pricing.
The newest Atlas Ocean Voyages expedition ship before the 2028 Adventurer — 196 guests, 98 all-suites, ice class 1C, and fully all-inclusive sailing Antarctica, the Arctic, and beyond.
&Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge in South Africa delivers a quintessential African safari experience, combining classic lodge elegance with outstanding Big Five game viewing in the Timbavati.
&Beyond Phinda Mountain Lodge in South Africa blends classic safari luxury with panoramic views, offering an intimate, elevated perspective over one of South Africa’s most diverse private reserves.
Aurora Expeditions’ flagship polar ship — 132 guests, PC6, and an Ulstein X-BOW hull that dramatically reduces Drake Passage rolling. Named for Aurora’s mountaineer co-founder.
The newest of Ponant’s five Explorer-class expedition ships — 92 guests, 46 all-suites, PC6 polar class, and the Blue Eye lounge. Launched 2020, sailing Antarctica and the Arctic.
A 2019-launched Ponant Explorer-class ship with 92 guests, 46 all-suites, the Blue Eye underwater lounge, and Relais & Châteaux-inspired cuisine in Antarctica and the Arctic.
A 92-guest Ponant Explorer-class expedition ship delivering French luxury, all-suite accommodations, and the Blue Eye underwater lounge in Antarctica and the Arctic.
The world’s only nuclear-assisted luxury icebreaker. Le Commandant Charcot reaches destinations no other luxury ship can access — including the Geographic North Pole and Antarctica’s remote Ross Sea.
Named for the explorer who charted Adélie Land, Le Dumont-d’Urville is a 92-guest Ponant Explorer-class ship with all-suite accommodations, PC6 polar class, and the Blue Eye underwater lounge.
The inaugural Ponant Explorer-class vessel — 92 guests, 46 all-suites, PC6 polar class, and the iconic Blue Eye underwater lounge. French luxury at the world’s most remote latitudes.
The MS Fram is where HX Expeditions' polar story actually begins—purpose-built in 2007 as the company's first dedicated expedition vessel, and named after the legendary wooden schooner that carried both Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen on their most famous polar journeys. After a major €7M refurbishment completed in spring 2025, she's running sharper and more comfortably than ever.
The MS Fridtjof Nansen is HX Expeditions' second purpose-built hybrid-powered expedition ship—combining next-generation polar capability, science-first programming, and warm Scandinavian design for travelers who want their exploration with real depth.
The MS Roald Amundsen holds a distinction no other expedition ship can claim: she was the world's first hybrid-powered passenger cruise vessel when she launched in 2019—a genuine pioneer combining serious polar capability with HX's science-first philosophy.
Purpose-built for the Galápagos, MS Santa Cruz II blends expedition capability with relaxed comfort, offering an immersive way to explore the islands with expert guidance and minimal footprint.
A small, nimble catamaran designed for up-close Galápagos exploration, led by National Geographic–certified naturalists.
The newly christened National Geographic Gemini joins the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Galápagos fleet with a heritage of small-ship expedition cruising. National Geographic Gemini provides an authentic, immersive Galápagos experience informed by our decades-long relationships with local communities and conservation groups.
Swan Hellenic’s premium expedition flagship — 192 guests, 96 all-suites, PC6 polar class, and the brand’s signature deep cultural and scientific enrichment programming in Antarctica and the Arctic.
Silversea’s dedicated Antarctica flagship carries just 200 guests in 100 all-butler suites with a near 1:1 crew ratio — the closest thing to a private yacht experience on the White Continent.
Silversea’s Silver Origin redefines luxury expedition cruising in the Galápagos Islands. With just 100 guests, all-suite accommodations, stunning panoramic views, and intuitive design tailored for exploration, it offers an elegant blend of refined comfort and unparalleled access to one of the world’s most extraordinary ecosystems.
Aurora’s second X-BOW expedition ship — 132 guests, PC6, the Drake-taming Ulstein hull, and citizen science programming. Named for marine biologist Dr. Sylvia Earle.
Quark’s flagship polar expedition ship — 199 guests, PC6, two onboard helicopters, and 20 quick-launch Zodiacs. The most operationally capable expedition ship in Antarctica for sheer destination access.
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