Expedition Ship Comparison Tool
by Expedition Advisory — Compare ships side by side and find the right one for your voyage
How to use:
1Filter by region or ship type
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2Select up to 5 ships
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3Hit “Compare”
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4Email yourself the results
Ship strength:
PC2 — Icebreaker, can reach the North Pole
PC5 — Very strong, all polar routes year-round
PC6 — Standard expedition grade, suits most polar voyages
1A Super — Ice-strengthened, sheltered polar waters
1A — Light ice only
1B — Calm polar waters, minimal ice
Operator:
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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.