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Not sure what these mean? Icebreaker = can reach the North Pole. Very Strong = handles any polar route, any time of year. Standard Polar = fine for most Arctic/Antarctic trips. Light Ice = sheltered polar waters only. No Ice Needed = ship never encounters ice (tropics, rivers, Galápagos).
Data sourced from operator websites, Lloyd’s Register, Cruise Critic, and industry publications. Verified June 2026.
Passenger capacity reflects standard double-occupancy. Expedition team sizes are per voyage and vary by itinerary.
Ice class: PC = IMO Polar Class. 1A Super/1A/1B/1D = Finnish-Swedish Ice Class (descending strength). Guest:crew ratios are approximate.
Note: Seabourn’s submarine programme (Venture & Pursuit) was discontinued in 2025/26.
