Polar Star Expeditions

The M/V Polar Star is the expedition cruising vessel of Polar Star Expeditions. This company, headquartered in Halifax, Canada, is a Norwegian company owned by Karlsen Shipping Company. Karlsen Shipping was founded by the Karlsen Family more than 100 years ago in Norway in the 1800s and expanded to Canada in 1940. The company has extensive experience in marine industries and the Polar regions.

Karlsen Shipping is a well-established, innovative, adaptable and changeable company that has diversified and grown over the past 60 years. The launch of the M/V Polar Star and Polar Star Expeditions shows the vision and foresight that the organization has to diversity and excellence. With a mission "to create meaningful and memorable cruise expeditions to remote destinations - alive with the energy and power of untouched nature," Polar Star Expeditions is committed to working as a cohesive team with individuals who hold the same passion for the vision - and who believe in sharing with others.