Small but tough, the Polar Pioneer is an old-timer of an Antarctica cruise ship with decades of polar expeditions under her belt. Built to accommodate only 54 expeditioners, a cruise aboard the Polar Pioneer promises to be personal, exclusive and downright extraordinary.
Polar Pioneer is a small and sturdy Antarctica expedition ship. A regular in polar waters having initially been built in 1982 as an ice-strengthened research vessel, she was refurbished in 2000 to provide a comfortable range of triple, twin and suite cabin options for a maximum of 54 expeditioners. Her excellent reputation for polar expedition cruising is due to her strength, manoeuvrability and size, allowing her to access areas where larger vessels simply can’t reach – making her a small but perfectly formed option for an Antarctica cruise!
Antarctica Cruise Ship Highlights
- Highly experienced Antarctica expedition staff, western chefs and Russian crew
- Ice-strengthened hull
- Triple, twin and suite cabins all with portholes or windows, and a choice of shared or private facilities
- Spacious bridge and decks, ideal for viewing the dramatic Antarctic scenery and wildlife
- 24 hour ‘open bridge’ policy
- Ship shop
- Fleet of inflatable Zodiacs ensuring easy travel from ship to shore
- Gumboots provided for landings
- Lounge bar
- Two dining rooms
- Dedicated lecture and presentation room
- Sauna
- Medical clinic and doctor
- Satellite phone and email access
- Daily cabin cleaning service
- Laundry service available
Polar Pioneer Deck Plan
Please click here for a full deck plan of this Antarctica cruise ship.
