The Ultimate Antarctica Travel Guide by Viva Expeditions

OCEANADVENTURER

LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT

Le Commandant-Charcot offers refined surroundings complete with the kind of luxury services never before offered in the farthest reaches of the polar regions.This very first hybrid-electric polar exploration ship powered by LNG has been designed with the greatest attention to detail in terms of safety and respect for the environment. Amenities With just 135 staterooms, all with balconies, including 68 suites with their own private terraces , indoor pool, indoor and outdoor restaurants, a wellness centrePassenger capacity 270

Completely refurbished in 2017 and renamed the Ocean Adventurer, this new and improved polar vessel is the perfect expedition ship for those who enjoy soft adventure combined with creature comforts. This elegant ship carries a maximum of 132 passengers accommodated in 63 outside cabins, all with contemporary design, private en-suite facilities and exterior views. Amenities • Window-lineddining room • Lounge/Presentation room • 2Bars • Library • Gift shop • 24-hour beverage station • Exercise room • TVandDVDplayer in every cabin • Passenger capacity: 132

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Deluxe

Hovercrafts, Kayaking, Snowmobiles, HeliumBalloon, Polar diving

Superior

Kayaking, Camping

MVPLANCIUS

WORLDEXPLORER

This is a fast and highly comfortable vessel for up to 176passengerswith six tiers of accommodation, all with direct ocean views via a balcony or private walk-out. Communal areas offer the ideal surroundings to relax after a day in the elements; a glass domed Observation Lounge with its full sky views and the social Explorer Lounge for a drink and good conversation. Launching for 2019Antarctica season. Amenities •Diningroom• Lounge/Presentationroom• Bars • Library • Gym• Pool&Spa • Gift shop • TVandSafe in every cabin • Polar boutique • Satellite communication • Infirmary • Passenger capacity: 176

Built as an oceanographic research vessel for the Dutch Navy in 1976, the MV Plancius was made for icy conditions. In 2009, the vessel was completely refurbishedasa 116-passenger ship. It nowboasts53spacious andcomfortablepassenger cabins, allwithen-suite facilitiesandawindow or porthole. Amenities • Observation lounge andbarwithpanoramic views • Restaurant / Lecture room • Fleet of 10Zodiacs • Large open deck spaces • Doctor onboard • Passenger capacity: 116

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Deluxe

Kayaking, Camping, Paddleboarding

Superior

Kayaking, Camping, Snowshoeing, Polar Diving

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MS FRAM

MVUSHUAIA

Fram means ‘forward’ – lifting expectations of the voyage at hand. MS Fram was built in 2007 with one mission in mind – to bring her guests closer to nature, wildlife and unforgettable experiences. The spacious outsidedecks includeaccess to thevery front of theship–agreat place to observemarinewildlife. Amenities • Large open deck spaces • Large bridge • Two restaurants • Bar • Lecture room • Observation lounge • Passenger capacity: 200

With its open bridge policy and friendly crew, the Ushuaia offers a relaxed and informal cruising experience. The ship accommodates a maximum of 88 guests, staying in 44 comfortable and recently refurbished cabins and suites.There is a large dining room, observation lounge, bar and well- stocked library on board, as well as ample deck space and wildlife experts on hand to answer any of your questions. Amenities • Four decks • Observation lounge • Open bridge policy • Well-stocked library • Wellington boots on loan • Internet access (limited) • Bar • Computer • Dining room–oneopensitting • Lecture room• Infirmary •• Telephone • Gym • Satellite telephone • Passenger capacity: 88

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Standard

Kayaking Camping

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LEBOREAL

MS FRIDTJOFNANSEN

Sailing under the French flag, Le Boréal and her sister ships are superb mega-yachts that were built in Italy with a sophisticated French design. Cabin features include king or twin beds, en-suite facilities, Wi-Fi access, flat screen satellite TV, I-pod player and individually controlled air-conditioning. Room service is offered 24 hours a day and there are elevators connecting all decks. Amenities • 2 Restaurants • Theatre • 1 Panoramic and 1 Main lounge for lectures • Spa • Library and Internet corner • Comfortable cabins • Games area withWiiTM consoles&children’smenus • Fitness room • Beauty centre • Heatedpool • Passenger capacity: 264

Featuring Hurtigruten's revolutionary battery hybrid powered propulsion system,MSFridtjofNansenwill beanear identical twin toher sister shipMS RoaldAmundsen andwill be launching in 2020. Amenities • Sundeck • LargeObservation lounge • Bar • Polar Library • Nautical lounge • Internet access (limited) • Dining room • Lecture room • Infirmary • Newly built saunas and spa facilities • Wellness program • Passenger capacity: 530

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