Expedition

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GAP Adventures’ former Expedition

The historic expedition ship began life as the Alandsfarjan, a ferry built in 1972. GAP Adventures bought the vessel from Finland’s Viking Line in June 2008. In September of that year, GAP Adventures and Aker Yards agreed to convert it into an expedition cruise ship. The vessel was part of the then-fleet of GAP Adventures.

Refitting an existing ship differs from building a new one; the article on shipyard refits and conversions puts this kind of work into context. Its origins as a ferry can be compared with the typical role of a ferry service. Its later naming history should be distinguished from that of another ship: the Ocean Adventurer, which entered service with G Adventures in October 2025, was also given the name Expedition.