antarctica vessel options

This icebreaker's greatest assets are its onboard helicopters and colossal ice crushing power, which mean that it can reach places inaccessible to other craft. This includes the remarkable Snow Hill Island, home to a large number of emperor penguins. The vessel holds 108 passengers.

A former research vessel, this 110-passenger ship comes fully equipped with Zodiac boats and kayaks, allowing the chance for up-close-and-personal exploration. It even features a gym, sauna and swimming pool, and its bar is well stocked with a range of wines and spirits. Paddle around great icebergs and watch penguins glide past you from this comfortable, modern ship.

Featuring a full complement of Zodiacs and kayaks for ocean level exploration, this adventure ship holds 105 guests and boasts amenities including a gym, sauna and swimming pool. All cabins have exterior views allowing you to navigate the Drake Passage from this comfortable vessel.

With a capacity of 68 guests, each cabin on this adventure ship has full en-suite bathroom facilities. It also boasts an observation lounge, which allows breathtaking views of the surrounding Antarctic landscapes, and a spacious dining room, featuring buffet breakfast and a varied dinner menu. All of these combine to make for a comfortable and unforgettable voyage aboard this Scandinavian styled exploration vessel.

Designed and built in Finland, this small ship holds just 48 passengers. It offers the opportunity for camping, kayaking, cross-country skiing and even mountaineering expeditions, making it ideal for those in search of a real Antarctic adventure. After a day of exploring, you can relax in the bar and choose from its large drinks selection, or kick back with a book from the ship's library.

The M/V Grigoriy Mikheev was specially designed as a modern, comfortable research vessel, and features a sauna and bar, and its dining room doubles as a lecture room. Life onboard is informal with a small but comfortable lounge area and the vessel is manned by an experienced Russian crew.

An elegant ship, slightly larger and ideal for those looking for a more relaxed approach to their Antarctic expedition. 122 passengers can be held in its cabins, which all feature en-suite facilities. The ship's dining room offers excellent views and there is even an onboard massage therapist. The Clipper Adventurer offers a fantastic, comfortable Antarctic experience.

Refurbished in 2006, this spacious vessel holds 110 passengers in its comfortable cabins. Relax in the ship's lounge after a day exploring the great Antarctic Peninsula and witnessing some of the most unique and fascinating wildlife in the world. Take in the vast expanse of the beautiful White Continent in style.

Originally built as a North Atlantic survey vessel, the Sarsen has undergone much refurbishment to turn it into the intimate passenger vessel it is today, holding just 12 passengers. It features a swimming pool and large outdoor dining area, even boasting barbeque facilities. Its indoor dining room has a relaxed atmosphere and on the upper deck a large sun room/lounge sits adjacent to the large TV room with plasma screen and surround sound. Experience the Antarctic from this brilliantly charismatic, intimate vessel.

The Antarctic Dream provides a comfortable and modern way to explore the White Continent. Converted from the former Chilean naval ship, the Piloto Pardo, it was completely refurbished in 2005, reborn as a passenger vessel. Featuring an observation lounge, bar, fitness room and large dining room, the Antarctic Dream holds a maximum of 84 passengers and ensures a comfortable trip around Antarctica.

A converted research vessel that holds just 49 passengers, the Professor Multanovskiy is a comfortable ship with excellent facilities. Complete with lounge, bar, library and sauna, the crew also have an ‘open bridge' policy, so passengers are welcome any time to see how the ship is run. Its relatively small capacity makes it fantastic for excursions, allowing passengers the maximum amount of time seeing the amazing sights that their chosen destination has to offer.