Steve visits G Adventure’s MS Expedition
As part of an exclusive showcase designed to highlight its small-ship expedition offering ahead of its new Arctic season, G Adventures’ first programme to operate in the northern regions since 2019, I was invited to look round the company’s MS Expedition.
There is no doubt the company’s Arctic programme relaunch represents a significant moment for the expansion of their expedition portfolio as they offer affordable, adventurous and educational small-ship expeditions to travellers in some of the most remote regions of the world from Antarctica to Greenland.
She has now been extensively refurbished with new engines, an upgraded common lounge area and refreshed cabins with ensuite bathrooms, certain cabins are equipped with full-body misting showers or bathtubs and there is choice of bedroom layout be it double, twin, bunk or other combinations.
All the cabins provide outside-facing ocean views, offering glimpses of some of the most remarkable and remote lansdscapes on Earth. Depending on the cabin type you view the scenery through either portholes or windows. What you have here is an adventure- ready, well-designed expeditionary ship with spacious public areas and generously sized cabins designed with a vintage feel to keep things cosy but also close to the action.
I use that word “vintage” deliberately as the bar area has an almost private pub feel to it with its leather seats and dartboard. The Lounge too has a bar with very comfortable seating and a large screen for the evening lectures. The hallways are wide and have informative and helpful notices and charts. I have to say I found the food in the spacious dining room to be very good. There’s also a small gym should you feel the need to burn off the excellent food!
With only 128 passengers on board, embarking and disembarking on her 11 zodiacs is quick and easy. Each voyage features a team of expedition experts who organise activities such as wildlife observation and educational lectures.
If you would like to do your bit for the environment G Adventures estimates that the refurbished vessel will reduce its per-person, per-day carbon footprint by up to 30% in part due to improved engine efficiency and modernized onboard systems.
All in all an outstanding addition to G Adventures' already enviable reputation for its land and marine tours.
Steve Newman May 2026 pic credits G Adventures
Full details of the ship’s Arctic trips can be found here