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Our ships are built for adventure – but also for comfort and peace of mind. They’re fitted with extra-large stabilizers to help keep things smooth at sea, even in choppy conditions. And when it comes to reaching the world’s most remote and hard-to-access destinations, they’re exceptionally well prepared. With Polar Class 5 (PC5) and Polar Class 6 (PC6) ratings – some of the highest classifications for passenger vessels operating in icy waters – these ships are designed to navigate safely through challenging environments.
What does that actually mean? In short, they’re specially reinforced to handle the ice. PC5 vessels can operate year-round in medium-thickness sea ice (even with patches of older, tougher ice), while PC6 vessels are built for summer and autumn cruising in similar conditions. Both classes feature heavily reinforced hulls, advanced ice-detection and navigation systems, and backup machinery to keep the ship running smoothly in harsh environments. It’s all part of making sure your journey to the ends of the Earth is not only awe-inspiring, but also safe and stress-free.