This elegant two-masted schooner combines the romance of traditional sailing with the comfort and reliability required for modern polar expeditions. Designed for long-distance voyages and equipped for operations in remote waters, Eldorado has become one of the most unique ways to experience Antarctica, Greenland, and the North Atlantic.
For MoreTime Expeditions, Eldorado is much more than a vessel—it's one of our trusted expedition ships that has already safely carried guests through some of the world's wildest and most beautiful regions.
A Schooner Designed for Exploration
Built in the Netherlands and launched in 2010, Eldorado was specifically equipped for long autonomous voyages and can remain at sea for up to 35 days without entering a port.
At 38 meters long and with a beam of 6.5 meters, the ship offers an ideal balance between comfort and expedition capabilities. It is large enough to provide comfortable living conditions while remaining small enough to access places that larger vessels simply cannot reach.
The schooner accommodates only 12 guests and is operated by a professional crew of five. Comfortable cabins, private bathrooms, heating, air conditioning, and a cozy saloon make life on board surprisingly comfortable, even in the polar regions.
With so few guests on board, every expedition quickly becomes a close-knit adventure shared among like-minded travelers.
A Proven Polar Expedition Vessel
A beautiful schooner means little if it cannot handle the world's most demanding waters.
Eldorado has already proven itself time and time again. Over the years, the vessel has completed numerous expeditions with MoreTime Expeditions, safely carrying guests across the North Atlantic and into the polar regions.
The ship has sailed among Antarctic icebergs, explored Greenland's remote fjords, crossed vast stretches of the Atlantic Ocean, and reached places that many travelers only dream about.
Every expedition adds to the vessel's experience and reputation. The crew knows how the ship behaves in changing weather, how to navigate ice-filled waters, and how to create both a safe and unforgettable experience for guests.
When you board Eldorado, you're not stepping onto an untested vessel. You're joining a ship that has already taken adventurers to some of the most remote places on Earth.
Explore Antarctica Under Sail
There are many ways to visit Antarctica, but few are as memorable as arriving aboard a traditional schooner.
Unlike large cruise ships carrying hundreds of passengers, Eldorado offers a much more intimate experience. Small groups quickly become a team, sharing meals, adventures, and unforgettable moments together.
The flexibility of a sailing expedition also creates opportunities that larger vessels often cannot offer.
If humpback whales appear beside the boat, you can spend extra time watching them feed. If penguins are diving around an iceberg or weather conditions create spectacular scenery, there is often time to simply stay and enjoy the moment.
Because of its size, Eldorado can enter narrow channels, hidden bays, and remote anchorages that are inaccessible to large cruise ships. This means more opportunities for wildlife encounters, glacier landings, and discovering a quieter side of Antarctica.
The experience feels less like tourism and more like a true polar expedition.
Cross the Atlantic the Traditional Way
Eldorado is not only an Antarctic expedition vessel.
The schooner also undertakes extraordinary transatlantic voyages connecting some of the most spectacular destinations of the North Atlantic.
Imagine sailing from Europe toward Iceland and Greenland, crossing vast stretches of open ocean, watching dolphins play in the bow wave, spotting whales offshore, and experiencing the rhythm of life under sail.
A transatlantic crossing is far more than transportation—it's a genuine ocean adventure.
Days become defined by the wind, the weather, and the sea itself. Sunrises and sunsets seem endless, seabirds follow the vessel for days, and every crossing becomes an opportunity to disconnect from daily life and reconnect with the natural world.
For many guests, these ocean passages become one of the most transformative travel experiences of their lives.
Charter Your Own Expedition
Perhaps the greatest advantage of Eldorado is that the vessel can be chartered privately.
Families, groups of friends, photographers, filmmakers, scientists, and companies can rent the entire schooner and create their own polar adventure.
You can travel with MoreTime Expeditions's experienced captain and crew or, if you have the necessary qualifications, organize an expedition with your own skipper and team.
A private charter offers extraordinary freedom.
Celebrate Christmas surrounded by Antarctic icebergs. Organize a corporate retreat in Greenland's fjords. Create a custom photography expedition. Spend extra days whale watching or exploring remote anchorages.
The expedition becomes entirely your own.
Sail With MoreTime Expeditions
At MoreTime Expeditions, we don't simply sell berths on a ship—we create genuine polar adventures.
Aboard Eldorado, you can sail among Antarctic glaciers, cross the Atlantic under sail, explore Greenland's remote fjords, or charter the entire vessel for your own private expedition.
Backed by years of polar experience and numerous successful voyages, Eldorado has become one of the symbols of our expeditions and a trusted home in some of the world's wildest waters.
Whether you're dreaming of Antarctica, Greenland, or a transatlantic crossing, we'll help you experience these extraordinary places the way they were meant to be discovered: under sail, in small groups, and with enough time to truly explore.