Icebergs floating in the water next to land on the Antarctic Peninsula.

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Antarctica Expedition Ships

No two ships sail these waters alike. They differ in size, in ice capability, and in the way a day aboard unfolds. This is the fleet we know first-hand, every one sailed and seen by our specialists, so you can weigh them properly before you choose.

Ultra Luxury

Scenic Ikon

Launching in April 2028, Scenic Ikon will welcome guests into luxuriously appointed suites, 15 distinctive dining venues, eight bars and lounges, and expansive lounges and entertainment spaces.

Ultra Luxury

Scenic Eclipse

The original 6-star Discovery Yacht that revolutionised polar exploration. The Scenic Eclipse seamlessly blends world-class design, spacious ultra-luxury suites, and highly immersive Antarctic discoveries.

Ultra Luxury

Scenic Eclipse II

By combining world-class design with spacious suites, a diverse array of culinary and wellness experiences, and immersive exploration, Scenic Eclipse II sets the new benchmark in ultra-luxury ocean cruising.

Ocean Explorer

Purpose-built for the polar extremes, the 138-guest Ocean Explorer pairs cutting-edge X-BOW® engineering with whisper-quiet, Scandinavian luxury.

World Voyager

A new era of polar exploration. Navigate the ice in whisper-quiet luxury, balancing hands-on scientific discovery with deep, elemental comfort.

Ultramarine

Moving far beyond the blueprint of traditional expedition, the Ultramarine defies the familiar. It is purpose-built to navigate off the map, immersing you in the raw, untouched beauty of the polar extremes.

Antarctica Expedition Ships

No two ships sail these waters alike. They differ in size, in ice capability, and in the way a day aboard unfolds. This is the fleet we know first-hand, every one sailed and seen by our specialists, so you can weigh them properly before you choose.

Luxury

Silver Endeavour

The new definition of luxury expedition travel.

Silver Cloud

A grand hotel that learnt to cross the Drake. Silver Cloud pairs a near 1:1 crew ratio with a full expedition programme at the bottom of the world.

SH Diana

The far south met on its own terms. SH Diana brings polar engineering and quiet luxury to the wildest place on earth.

SH Minerva

First of the fleet, built for the far south. SH Minerva is Antarctica at its most intimate.

World Navigator

Le Soléal

Designed in 2013, Le Soléal combines French elegance with cutting-edge technologies to explore the world in comfort and style.

Le Lyrial

Le Lyrial, the latest addition to the Sisterships series, reflects French refinement in every detail to offer elegant travel experiences.

L'Austral

Intimate at 264 guests, refined in every detail, she is the ship that proves going far and living beautifully are the same journey.