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Expedition

Nordlys

Ship Capacity
505 berths
Vessel Type: Expedition Ship
Length: 121.8 m
Passenger Capacity: 505
Built/Refurbished: 1994/2019/2024
MS Nordlys, named after the ethereal Northern Lights, embodies the magic of Norway’s Arctic skies with its vibrant, aurora-inspired art, décor, and colors, refreshed during renovations in 2019 …
Ship Capacity
452 berths
Vessel Type: Expedition Ship
Length: 123.3 m
Passenger Capacity: 452
Built/Refirbished: 1997/2016/2022
Named for the rugged and captivating northern Norway, much of which lies above the Arctic Circle, MS Nordnorge offers a modern yet cozy retreat with its Arctic-inspired interiors, …
Expedition

Ocean Albatros

Ship Capacity
169 berths
Vessel Type: Luxury Expedition
Passenger Capacity: 169 (95 cabins)
Length: 104.4 m
Built: 2022
Ocean Albatros is built for serious Polar travel, pairing long-honed expedition capability with a modern, stabilised design. Its X-BOW structure delivers a markedly smoother ride and …
Expedition

Ocean Explorer

Ship Capacity
138 berths
Vessel Type: Polar Expedition
Length: 342 ft (104.4 m)
Passenger Capacity: 138
Built: 2021
The Ocean Explorer is a modern, purpose-built expedition vessel combining contemporary elegance with advanced polar exploration technology. Accommodating up to 138 guests, this state-of-the-art ship features …
Expedition

Ocean Victory

Ship Capacity
174 berths
Vessel Type: Luxury X-Bow®-Infinity Class Vessel
Passenger Capacity: 174 passengers in 93 cabins
Built: 2021
Ocean Victory carries the same next-generation expedition design as its sister ship, purpose-built for the demands of Antarctica and the Arctic. The patented X-Bow structure …
Expedition

Ortelius

Ship Capacity
108 berths
Vessel Type: Expediton
Length: 91m
Passenger Capacity: 108-123
Built / Refurbished : 1989 / 2015
Ortelius is a fully ice-strengthened Polar Class UL1 vessel built for demanding expeditions in one-year and multi-year sea ice. Originally constructed in 1989 for the …
Expedition

Plancius

Ship Capacity
116 berths
Vessel Type: Expedition
Length: 89 metres
Passenger Capacity: 108 - 116
Built / refurbished: 1976 / 2009
Plancius is an ice-strengthened expedition ship purpose-built for oceanographic work and later rebuilt for passenger exploration, giving it a solid, capable feel that …
Expedition

Polarlys

Ship Capacity
507 berths
Vessel Type: Espedition Ship
Length: 123 m
Passenger Capacity: 507
Built/Refurbished: 1996/2016/2023
Named after the mesmerizing "polar light" of the Aurora Borealis, MS Polarlys captures the essence of Norway’s Arctic allure with its modern, Arctic-inspired interiors, refurbished in 2016. This …
Ship Capacity
33 berths
Vessel Type: Expedition Yacht
Length: 49.5 metres
Passenger Capacity: 33
Built / refurbished: 1900's / 1994 / 2011
Rembrandt van Rijn is a three-masted schooner with origins as a 1947 herring lugger, later rebuilt for passenger voyages and fully modernised …
Expedition

Richard With

Ship Capacity
492 berths
Vessel Type: Expedition Hybrid Ship
Length: 121.8 m
Passenger Capacity: 492
Built/Refurbished: 1993/2018/2023
Named after Captain Richard With, the founder of the Norwegian Coastal Express in 1893, MS Richard With embodies Hurtigruten’s storied heritage while embracing modern sustainability. Upgraded in …
Expedition

Sea Spirit

Ship Capacity
114 berths
Vessel Type: Small Ship Expedition
Length: 90 metres
Passenger Capacity: 114
Built / refurbished: 1992 / 2017
Like some of the birds we see in the Arctic and Antarctica, our m/v Sea Spirit is migratory and follows the sun, northbound …
Luxury Expedition

Silver Endeavour

Ship Capacity
200 berths
Vessel Type: Luxury Expedition
Length: 164.40 metres
Passenger Capacity: 200
Built: 2021
Silver Endeavour is redefining the frontier of luxury expedition cruising. Purpose-built for polar exploration and launched in 2021, this state-of-the-art vessel combines cutting-edge technology, sleek design, and Silversea’s …

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