Arctic Cruise Ships

Discover the best Arctic expedition ships designed to navigate one of the world’s most dramatic and diverse polar regions. From towering fjords to shifting sea ice, these vessels—ranging from classic expedition ships to modern luxury options—bring you deep into the Arctic wilderness. Enjoy frequent off‑ship adventures by Zodiac, on the ice, or ashore, with opportunities to spot wildlife, meet Indigenous communities, and learn from expert guides along the way.

Douglas Mawson (Arctic)

The Douglas Mawson is a brand-new Polar vessel setting sail in 2025. Honouring the famed Australian geologist and explorer, this purpose-built ship epitomises Mawson’s pioneering ethos, dedicated to discovery. It boasts the innovative Ulstein X-BOW®, enabling seamless traversal of waves for swifter…

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Greg Mortimer (Arctic)

Launched in 2019, the Greg Mortimer is a modern, robust and powerful 104-metre ship at the cutting edge of nautical technology. With its patented Norwegian-designed X-BOW, it’s capable of negotiating the strongest winds and waves, and the most adverse weather conditions. Named after Aurora’s co-…

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Hondius (Arctic)

Hondius offers the best of both worlds - Hotel comfort and expedition class. It is of the few vessels to be built to class “LR PC6”, meeting the latest and highest demands of Lloyd’s Register for “Polar Class 6” vessels, the highest Polar Class notation for ice-strengthened vessels. The vessel will…

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