Adventure Canada is excited to announce two new-to-them vessels for the 2026 operating season. The vessels, Exploris One and Ocean Nova, offer increased comfort to guests and a more intimate experience with a capacity of 144 and 78 guests, respectively. Of course, the same fantastic Adventure Canada programming, service, and experience will remain.
“We are thrilled to be operating on Exploris One and Ocean Nova for the 2026 season and beyond,” says Cedar Swan, CEO of Adventure Canada. “These ships set the foundation for adventure perfectly with the facilities and capability to operate in challenging Arctic conditions safely while facilitating meaningful, educational, and fun-filled programs in the most beautiful and moving places in the world. The new vessels will increase the comfort of our guests with enhanced shipboard facilities and allow us to continue with our immersive shore-side experiences as well. They truly offer us the best of both worlds, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome our guests to these vessels in 2026.”
Operating on both vessels will also allow Adventure Canada to offer more trips, with a small but steady increase in trips offered in 2026 and beyond. Key considerations in selecting both vessels included analysis of their carbon footprint and environmental impact, proven track record of safety and experience operating in ice and Arctic conditions, and guest comfort and capacity.

Exploris One
Exploris One, a vessel with capacity for 144 guests and operated by Silversea Cruises until 2023, was purpose-built for expedition travel in 1989, making it well-suited for polar environments and comfortable exploration. Having undergone several refurbishments – the latest in 2018 and 2023 – the ship is well appointed with 72 staterooms and suites, many with balconies, two restaurants, a fully equipped fitness area, outdoor jacuzzies, sauna, steam room, and massage facilities. In addition, the vessel offers common areas for lounging, reading, participating in workshops, presentations, performances, and attending daily briefings with a learning lounge, main lounge, and panoramic lounge. Exploris One is outfitted with a fleet of Mark V zodiacs to get guests from ship to shore quickly and efficiently. New for 2026, Adventure Canada is proud to be able to include WIFI access and standard alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on all trips on Exploris One. Adventure Canada will work in partnership with expedition travel company and ship owner Exploris to operate Exploris One.
“We are absolutely delighted with this strategic partnership with Adventure Canada,” says President of Exploris and co-founder of PONANT, Philippe Videau. “This collaboration represents a tremendous opportunity to combine our expertise and shared vision to provide unforgettable experiences for all passengers. Adventure Canada shares our core values, including responsible exploration, authentic discovery of destinations, and respect for local cultures.”
In 2026 Adventure Canada will offer the following expeditions aboard Exploris One: Spirit of Scotland (formerly Scotland Slowly), Scotland, the Faroe Islands, & Iceland: North Atlantic Saga, Iceland Circumnavigation, Iceland to Greenland: In the Wake of Vikings, Into the Northwest Passage, Out of the Northwest Passage, and Greenland and Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure.


Ocean Nova
Purpose built in 1992 for Greenland’s icy waters, Ocean Nova is a comfortable vessel born for expedition travel. Built for efficiency, function, and an intimate experience, the cozy ship offers 45 guest cabins, a restaurant, fully equipped gym, library, and panoramic observation lounge. One of the vessel’s highlights is its open decks which are a dream for photographers and scenery lovers. With a shallow draft and easy access with a fleet of eight zodiacs, guests will spend more time exploring and less time ferrying from ship to shore. Adventure Canada will work together with Nova Logistics to operate Ocean Nova. Importantly, Ocean Nova sails with a lighter carbon footprint than most expedition vessels, which was an important consideration in the selection of which vessels Adventure Canada would operate going forward.
“Nova Logistics is thrilled to return the Ocean Nova to the Adventure Canada family,” says Richard Del Valle, President of Arctic Shipping at Nova Logistics. “Adventure Canada’s legacy of true expedition cruising is a perfect match to Ocean Nova’s robust capabilities, the skill of her highly experienced onboard team, and her small environmental footprint. We are looking forward to many new and exciting adventures together.”
In 2026 Adventure Canada will offer the following expeditions aboard Ocean Nova: Scotland and Faroe Islands: Isles of Wonder, Scotland, The Faroe Islands, & Iceland: North Atlantic Saga, Iceland to Greenland: In the Wake of Vikings, Heart of the Arctic, Baffin Island and Greenland: Circling the Midnight Sun, Greenland and Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure, and Newfoundland Circumnavigation

For more information on Adventure Canada and its new vessels, please visit AdventureCanada.com. To request additional content, please contact Annie Bird at annie@bannikin.com.
About Adventure Canada – Adventure Canada is a family-owned award-winning adventure travel operator specializing in expedition-style cruising to the world’s least visited and most amazing places — the Canadian Arctic, the fjords of Greenland, the isles of the north Atlantic, and beyond. Setting sail aboard an ice-strengthened vessel with a team of expert scientists, historians, cultural stewards, artists, and musicians, Adventure Canada engages and entertains, providing an on-the-ground experience that places travellers up close with local communities and culture. Learn more at AdventureCanada.com.