Expedition
Ship overview:
Built in 1976 and renovated in 2017, this compact and traditionally styled 128-passenger ship offers a cosy home-from-home feel for your Antarctic expedition. With a 1A ice class rating and multiple deck areas, the Expedition is perfect for navigating polar waters.
From $9,299
Prices based on two people sharing128 passengers
Constructed in 1976
1:10
Kayaking & camping on select departures
Your ship in Antarctica
The Clipper Club Bar
The Clipper Club interior
The main lounge coffee bar
The main lounge
The library
The restaurant buffet
The restaurant
Why we like this ship
- Enthusiastic expedition team and crew who encourage a warm community atmosphere on board
- Classic nautical design gives the ship a traditional but cosy feel
- Renovations in 2017 included two new Rolls-Royce engines and improved stabilisers
- Two outdoor jacuzzis mean you can soak up the polar icescapes while soaking in the bubbles
- Camping & kayaking available on select departures
- Complimentary waterproof jacket to keep and boot loan
We think it's worth noting
- The majority of the cabins are configured with immovable twin beds
- As one of the older ships in the polar fleet, this ship doesn't have any cabins with balconies
- The standard cabin sizes are on the petite size – suitable for sleeping, but there's no lounging space
Voyages aboard Expedition
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4.6 out of 5
Classic Peninsula Voyage
Travelling aboard this modern 134-passenger ship with its 200-degree observation lounge and spacious cabins, spend 4 full days exploring Antarctica’s extraordinary icebergs and wildlife. Optional camping and kayaking, while Ushuaia hotel accommodation and a parka jacket are included in the…
- 11 Days
- $9,299
4.3 out of 5
Antarctica Classic in Depth
Few other voyages offer 6 full days on the Peninsula. You'll have time to really absorb the incredible glacial landscapes, unique wildlife & the history; whilst options for kayaking & camping offer another perspective. The large & stable vessel softens…
- 13 Days
- $10,899
4.6 out of 5
Quest for the Antarctic Circle
Aboard a very capable and spacious 134-passenger vessel, spend 7 days exploring the Peninsula with the planned highlight being reaching the Polar Circle. This 14-day trip benefits from spacious cabins and outer decks, and the option to camp out or…
- 14 Days
- $12,699
4.9 out of 5
Destination Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia
Join this classic Southern Ocean voyage, with a choice of two 21-day departures in the season. Travel aboard a generously proportioned 134-passenger expeditionary ship, undertake daily landings, with camping and kayaking for the…
- 21 Days
- $23,199
Swoop says
This is a cosy ship with character – it still very much feels like you're on a ship, unlike some modern vessels that feel more like floating hotels. The cabins are quite compact, but this just encourages you to head out onto the spacious decks and soak up the Antarctic scenery.
Lizzie Williams Polar Product Manager
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