M/V Plancius
M/V Plancius is a comfortable option to explore the White Continent of Antarctica from the port of Ushuaia in southern Argentina. Choose from a range of itineraries such as classic 11-day Antarctica Peninsula to 19-day itineraries encompassing the Falklands and South Georgia. The M/V Plancius was originally built in 1976 as an oceanographic research vessel for the Dutch Navy. Refurbished in 2009 f...
Polar Pioneer
Built in Finland in 1982, the Polar Pioneer is a popular choice for Antarctic expeditions. A small and sturdy ice-strengthened research ship she has been completely refurbished for polar cruising and now offers a comfortable range of triple, twin and suite cabins accommodating a maximum of 54 passengers. All cabins have outside portholes, ample storage space and most have en-suite facilities.Duri...
M/V Ocean Nova
M/V Ocean Nova offers a unique fly and cruise combination allowing you to visit Antarctica in less time. She was built in 1992 and then completely rebuilt with an ice-strengthened hull ideally suited for expedition trips in Antarctica. M/V Ocean Nova has a maximum capacity of 67 passengers accommodated in outside cabins with private facilities. On-board she features a panoramic observation lounge...
Akademik Ioffe
Akademik Ioffe is a modern, comfortable, ice-strengthened vessel accommodating a maximum of 96 passengers.Ideally suited for polar conditions this vessel offers a range of itineraries to truly discover Antarctica. This includes the Classic Antarctica Peninsula voyage to longer explorations encompassing the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. Recent refurbishment over the last 5 years has improved ...
Sylvia Earle
There’s plenty to keep you informed and entertained on board Sylvia Earle. Built in 2022, it’s a fresh, modern ship taking to the waves, transporting you to some of the most remote places in the world. Sylvia Earle puts AE Expeditions' focus on conservation and sustainability into practice. Powered by a streamlined Ulstein X-BOW®, the ship cuts through the waters’ swell for a smoother journey, red...
Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky is a small, ice strengthened, expedition ship offering a yacht-like experience, ideal for exploring the remotest corners of the world. For ‘up-close’ wildlife viewing and landings on the Antarctica continent, the Hebridean Sky is equipped with a fleet of Zodiac inflatable craft.The spacious deluxe accommodation comprises 57 suites with separate sitting area and outside wi...
G Expedition
The G Expedition provides guests with a small-ship cruising experience, yet its spacious confines hold up to 134 passengers.Large common areas, observation decks and spacious cabins allow for panoramic views of the distinctive landscape outside.Being a sturdy vessel and with its experienced crew, G Expedition cruises are committed to the safety of its passengers; this icebreaker was designed with ...
Silver Explorer
Silversea's purpose built Silver Explorer expedition ship offers all-inclusive dining, service and shore excursions and has been designed specifically for navigating waters in Antarctica.With a strengthened hull, the vessel is able to safety push through ice floes with ease. A fleet of 12 zodiacs allows guests to visit the most off-the-beaten track locations and its expert expedition team prov...
Greg Mortimer
The Greg Mortimer expedition cruise is one of the newest in AE Expeditions’ fleets. It’s a mighty 104m in length and offers space for an average of 126 passengers on each sailing in 77 cabins. The modern design of the ship is at the cutting edge of nautical engineering, with various features from the hydraulic viewing platforms to the state-of-the-art anchoring technology. This ensures that passen...
Magellan Explorer
Magellan Explorer is a new and modern expedition vessel custom-built for Antarctic air-cruises to the latest Polar Code specifications. There is capacity for 73 guests accommodated in seven categories of accommodation, including dedicated single cabins. All cabins aside from the entry level porthole rooms feature private balconies, whilst all double cabins except two have twin beds that can be con...
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