Freya Arctic Cruises

Ocean Diamond

The Ocean Diamond is a luxurious vessel with spacious cabins. All cabins have private bathroom facilities and exterior views. Please feel free to enjoy the flat-screen TV and DVD player in your cabin. The Ocean Diamond is a modern, stable super-yacht. Carrying a maximum of 189 passengers, this outstanding vessel features numerous adventure options plus onboard amenities for you to enjoy such as a well-stocked polar library. What is life like on an expedition? During days at sea, you’ll enjoy lectures and workshops presented by our Expedition Team and spend time on deck looking for seabirds and cetaceans. Other days are packed full of multiple landings, Zodiac cruises, and activities. Exhausting or relaxing, smiles abound as do great meals from your onboard chefs! The dress code on the ship is casual, though some may choose to dress up a little for the Captain’s Welcome Reception.

Magellan Explorer

Welcome aboard the Magellan Explorer, an ultra-modern expedition cruise ship built for the Antarctic. An Antarctic trip aboard the Magellan Explorer is unlike the rest. Instead of boarding your cruise ship right away and spending long days crossing the Drake Passage to get to the Antarctica, you’ll take a two-hour plane ride from Punta Arenas straight to the continent itself. This flight will save you time, and you’ll be able to head straight to the Antarctic action. A Magellan Explorer is a pioneer air-cruise is designed for adventure and with your comfort in mind. To manage environmental impact, the Antarctic Treaty limits the numbers of visitors on shore to maximum 100 at one time. A Magellan Explorer air-cruise comfortably accommodates only 73 guests so everyone can go ashore at the same time. This means that you will spend more time ashore, rather than waiting your turn to disembark the ship. The Magellan Explorer cruise ship offers 7 different categories of accommodation, including dedicated single cabins. All cabins except for the Porthole cabins have a private balcony for your enjoyment. All cabins feature a wardrobe, an individually controlled heating system, a private bathroom, a sitting area, and heated floors. The Magellan Explorer cruise ship also features a beautiful glass-enclosed observation lounge deck for guests to awe over the incredible Antarctic views. Guests are welcome to take part in the polar discussions in the presentation room with state-of-the-art audio visual equipment. The polar cruise ship also offers a library, a boutique gym built by the professionals at Anytime Fitness, a sauna, and a medial clinic. The Magellan Explorer comes equipped with a fleet of 10 Zodiac boats, perfectly suited for an Antarctic adventure and a closer look at the flora and fauna. The observation deck aboard the cruise ship also leads to the bow of the ship where guests and crew can better spot marine wildlife. A Magellan Explorer air-cruise is the most modern way to explore the amazing Antarctic region. Time-saving, comfortable, and intimate, this air-cruise rethinks polar exploration for those who have a limited amount of travel time.

Vikingfjord

We are proud to introduce the **Vikingfjord**, an exceptional ice-strengthened expedition ship designed for an intimate experience with only 12 guests. This state-of-the-art vessel seamlessly combines the comfort of a cruise ship with the cozy intimacy of a small yacht. Featuring 8 spacious ensuite cabins with modern decor, an open-plan lounge with rear-facing windows, a unique L-shaped observation lounge located in the bridge, an on-deck hot tub and sauna, and a sleek, light-filled Scandinavian design, **Vikingfjord** ensures a luxurious and memorable journey. The ship will navigate the breathtaking and remote shores of Svalbard and East Greenland (Scoresby Sund) during the Arctic seasons of 2024 and 2025, from April to October. With fully staffed, experienced captains, crew, and expedition leaders on board, every aspect of the voyage is meticulously planned and executed to provide the ultimate polar exploration experience.

Kinfish

The Kinfish is a remarkable small expedition vessel, offering an intimate and immersive polar adventure experience. With a maximum capacity of just 12 guests, this former Norwegian research ship has been meticulously refurbished to provide comfort while retaining its rugged, expeditionary charm. Its small size allows for more personalized and flexible itineraries, enabling it to access remote and pristine areas that larger ships cannot reach. Onboard, guests will find cozy cabins, spacious common areas, and ample outdoor viewing decks, perfect for soaking in the breathtaking Arctic and Antarctic landscapes.