Why small ships?
Most of our ships carry less than, or just over, 100 passengers. Some carry as few as 50. With so few on-board, you can expect the whole experience to be more fl exible and personalised than on larger vessels. Life on-board is relaxed and informal. You will get to know your fellow passengers and have unlimited access to your polar guides and expedition team. At a more practical level, on a small ship you spend less time waiting to embark or disembark for shore landings, plus the ship gets you much closer to the action – be it the wildlife or the spectacular scenery.
Why choose a smaller ship? ✓ More shore landings possible: two per day is normal
✓ It’s quick and easy to board the Zodiacs, so you spend more time off the ship exploring the polar landscapes, and with the wildlife
✓ Ships are more manoeuvrable, getting you nearer to the shoreline ✓ Flexible and informal - no need to follow a strict timetable
✓ Meal times are organised to suit the day’s activities, not the other way round
✓ You’ll receive more personalised service and access to committed, knowledgeable and approachable polar guides
✓ There is a higher ratio of staff to passengers ✓ It’s a good opportunity to meet fellow travellers and make new friends
Life on-board
Life on-board a polar ship is unique, and one you can only truly appreciate by being there yourself!
A wake-up call starts your day early, usually about 7am, for breakfast. The schedule of the ship is then largely dictated by the wildlife and your route, but the aim is to make two landings a day. Morning and afternoon Zodiac excursions are ideal, but the captain will ensure the landings are in-tune with the wildlife; if the polar bears aren’t there or the walruses have moved on, you’ll stay on-board and enjoy a lecture on history, geology or wildlife as you continue to travel to the right spot.
During your time on-board, there’s plenty to do. You can spend time on the bridge, talking to the ship’s crew and learning about polar navigation, observe the passing scenery on deck, read in the library (they are stocked with a vast range of books on the polar regions) or, for the more energetic and where there is one, exercise in the gym. Lunch and dinner are served in the dining room, and there’s usually an after-dinner lecture before retiring to your cabin or the bar, for a polar night-cap.
Free polar jackets available e M/S Expedition
Each passenger travelling aboard the M/S Expedition will receive a complimentary polar expedition jacket. Designed specifi cally for exploring the polar regions, the jacket comes in a range of sizes and includes features like:
✓ Breathable waterproof fabric ✓ 5cm Thinsulate™ liner ✓ Removable hood with micro-fl eece lining ✓ Large rear storage pocket and cuff pocket
M/S Fram
Designed for exploring the Arctic and Antarctica, this weatherproof outer shell comes in various sizes ranging from S to XL and includes features like:
✓ Breathable fabric ✓ Fully waterproof and windproof ✓ High neck cover with draw-cord hood ✓ Velcro cuff tabs for extra warmth
To book, go online or call our experts on 01252 888 755 M/V Polar Pioneer
This stylish 2-in-1 jacket is designed to be worn over your essential base layers and is suitable for the conditions encountered on your polar adventure. Key features include:
✓ Waterproof, breathable outer shell ✓ Wind-resistant inner jacket ✓ Fleece-lined hand warmer pockets and hood ✓ Drop-tail hem for added warmth and comfort when sitting in Zodiacs
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