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Feel at home as you explore the Arctic’s seas.
The Ocean Explorer is the new way to see the Polar region in style. Purpose-built for exploration, this ship features a fleet of modern Zodiacs, large windows perfect for spotting Polar wildlife, two outdoor Jacuzzis, modern cabins in Scandinavian design, private verandahs in almost all rooms, a spacious gym and sauna and a two-storey, light-filled library. Coupled with plenty of outdoor viewing areas, this ship is the perfect setting for avid photographers, marine enthusiasts and sustainability-conscious explorers.
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Boat features
| Classification |
Expedition Ship |
| Total number of passengers |
138 |
| Total number of crew |
105 |
| Guide |
Expedition leaders who specialise in polar history, marine biology, glaciology, ornithology and photography |
| Regions |
Arctic |
| Observation Lounge/Bar |
| Observation Restaurant |
| Observation Deck Seating/BBQ |
| Sun Deck/Bar |
| (2) Jacuzzi's |
| Gymnasium |
| Salon, Treatment Room, Sauna |
| Atrium Upper Lounge/Library |
| Atrium Lower Lounge Forward |
| Presentation Lounge |
| The Latitude Bar |
| Gift Shop |
| Dining Room |
| Private Dining Area |
| Medical Centre |
| Quark Expedition jacket to keep |
| A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan |
| Ship carries 15 Zodiacs |
| 2 lifeboats |
| Length |
342 ft (104.4 m) |
| Decks |
8 |
| Year built |
2021 |
| Ice class |
1A, PC6 |
| Cruise speed |
16.5 knots, in open water |
| Life rafts |
2 |
| Zodiacs |
15 |
Cabin features
| Designed for one |
| These cabins are located on Deck 3 |
| Approximately 177 sq. ft. (16.5 sq. m,) in size |
| One double bed |
| A porthole view |
| There is also a desk and chair, TV, state of the art 'infotainment' system and private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor |
| Designed for one |
| These cabins are located on Deck 3 |
| Approximately 177 sq. ft. (16.5 sq. m,) in size |
| One double bed |
| A porthole view |
| There is also a desk and chair, TV, state of the art 'infotainment' system and private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor |
| Located on Deck 3 |
| Approximately 181 sq. f. (16.8 sq. m,) in size |
| One double bed |
| A porthole view |
| There is also a desk and chair, TV, state of the art 'infotainment' system and private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor |
| Located on Deck 3 |
| Approximately 181 sq. f. (16.8 sq. m,) in size |
| One double bed |
| A porthole view |
| There is also a desk and chair, TV, state of the art 'infotainment' system and private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor |
| Located on Deck 6 |
| Approximately 173 sq. f. (16.1 sq. m,) in size |
| One double bed that can be configured into two singles |
| Floor to ceiling glass view that opens to a walkout balcony |
| There is also a desk and chair, TV, state of the art 'infotainment' system and private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor |
| Located on Deck 6 |
| Approximately 173 sq. f. (16.1 sq. m,) in size |
| One double bed that can be configured into two singles |
| Floor to ceiling glass view that opens to a walkout balcony |
| There is also a desk and chair, TV, state of the art 'infotainment' system and private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor |
| Located on Deck 4 |
| Approximately 182 sq. f. (16.9 sq. m,) in size |
| One double bed that can be configured into two singles |
| Floor to ceiling glass view that opens to a walkout balcony |
| There is also a desk and chair, TV, state of the art 'infotainment' system and private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor |
| Located on Deck 4 |
| Approximately 182 sq. f. (16.9 sq. m,) in size |
| One double bed that can be configured into two singles |
| Floor to ceiling glass view that opens to a walkout balcony |
| There is also a desk and chair, TV, state of the art 'infotainment' system and private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor |
| Located on Deck 4 and approximately 214 sq. f. (19.9 sq. m,) in size |
| One double bed that can be configured into two singles |
| Separate sitting area furnished with either a sofa-bed or two club chairs and a coffee table |
| Floor to ceiling glass view that opens to a walkout balcony |
| There is also a desk and chair, TV, state of the art 'infotainment' system and private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor |
| Located on Deck 4 and approximately 214 sq. f. (19.9 sq. m,) in size |
| One double bed that can be configured into two singles |
| Separate sitting area furnished with either a sofa-bed or two club chairs and a coffee table |
| Floor to ceiling glass view that opens to a walkout balcony |
| There is also a desk and chair, TV, state of the art 'infotainment' system and private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor |
| Located on Deck 4 |
| Approximately 204 sq. f. (19.0 sq. m,) in size |
| One double bed that can be configured into two singles |
| Separate sitting area furnished with a sofa-bed |
| Floor to ceiling glass view that opens to a walkout balcony |
| There is also a desk and chair, TV, state of the art 'infotainment' system and private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor |
| Located on Deck 4 |
| Approximately 204 sq. f. (19.0 sq. m,) in size |
| One double bed that can be configured into two singles |
| Separate sitting area furnished with a sofa-bed |
| Floor to ceiling glass view that opens to a walkout balcony |
| There is also a desk and chair, TV, state of the art 'infotainment' system and private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor |
| Located on Decks 6 and 7 |
| Approximately 202 sq. f. (18.8 sq. m,) in size |
| One double bed that can be configured into two singles |
| Separate sitting area furnished with either a sofa-bed or two club chairs and a coffee table |
| Floor to ceiling glass view that opens to a generous walkout balcony |
| There is also a desk and chair, TV, state of the art 'infotainment' system and private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor |
| Located on Decks 6 and 7 |
| Approximately 202 sq. f. (18.8 sq. m,) in size |
| One double bed that can be configured into two singles |
| Separate sitting area furnished with either a sofa-bed or two club chairs and a coffee table |
| Floor to ceiling glass view that opens to a generous walkout balcony |
| There is also a desk and chair, TV, state of the art 'infotainment' system and private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor |
| Located on Decks 4 and 6 |
| Approximately 230 sq. f. (21.3 sq. m,) in size |
| One double bed that can be configured into two singles |
| Floor to ceiling glass view that opens to a generous walkout balcony |
| These cabins have either a separate sitting area furnished with club chairs, and coffee table or they are specially configured with the window opposite to the head of the bed |
| There is also TV, state of the art 'infotainment' system and private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor |
| Located on Decks 4 and 6 |
| Approximately 230 sq. f. (21.3 sq. m,) in size |
| One double bed that can be configured into two singles |
| Floor to ceiling glass view that opens to a generous walkout balcony |
| These cabins have either a separate sitting area furnished with club chairs, and coffee table or they are specially configured with the window opposite to the head of the bed |
| There is also TV, state of the art 'infotainment' system and private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor |
| Located on Deck 6 |
| Approximately 298 sq. f. (27.7 sq. m,) in size |
| 2-room suite with one double bed that can be configured into two singles in the inner bedroom and an outer sitting room furnished with a sofa-bed, and activity table for two |
| Floor to ceiling glass view that opens to a double sized walkout balcony |
| There are also 2 TV's, state of the art 'infotainment' system and private bathroom with bathtub, vanity and heated floor |
| Located on Deck 6 |
| Approximately 298 sq. f. (27.7 sq. m,) in size |
| 2-room suite with one double bed that can be configured into two singles in the inner bedroom and an outer sitting room furnished with a sofa-bed, and activity table for two |
| Floor to ceiling glass view that opens to a double sized walkout balcony |
| There are also 2 TV's, state of the art 'infotainment' system and private bathroom with bathtub, vanity and heated floor |
| Designed for one |
| Located on Deck 7 |
| Approximately 162 sq. f. (15.1 sq. m.) |
| One twin bed |
| Floor to ceiling glass view that opens to a generous walkout balcony |
| There is also TV, state of the art 'infotainment' system and private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor |
| Designed for one |
| Located on Deck 7 |
| Approximately 162 sq. f. (15.1 sq. m.) |
| One twin bed |
| Floor to ceiling glass view that opens to a generous walkout balcony |
| There is also TV, state of the art 'infotainment' system and private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor |
| 2-room suite is located on Deck 7 |
| Approximately 269 sq. f (25.0 sq. m.) in size |
| One double bed that can be configured into two singles in the inner bedroom and the outer sitting area is furnished with a sofa-bed |
| Walk-out from either room to a double sized balcony |
| There are also 2 TV's, state of the art 'infotainment' system and private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor. And an additional powder room in the outer sitting area |
| 2-room suite is located on Deck 7 |
| Approximately 269 sq. f (25.0 sq. m.) in size |
| One double bed that can be configured into two singles in the inner bedroom and the outer sitting area is furnished with a sofa-bed |
| Walk-out from either room to a double sized balcony |
| There are also 2 TV's, state of the art 'infotainment' system and private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor. And an additional powder room in the outer sitting area |
| This massive 2-room suite is located on Deck 7 |
| Approximately 443 sq. f (41.2 sq. m.) in size |
| One double bed that can be configured into two singles in the inner bedroom |
| The inner bedroom has a private en-suite with a bathtub, vanity and heated floor |
| The outer room is furnished with a sofabed, club chair and 4-seat dining table |
| Walk-out from either room to a triple sized balcony |
| There are also 2 TV's, state of the art 'infotainment' system and an additional private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor for the outer room |
| This massive 2-room suite is located on Deck 7 |
| Approximately 443 sq. f (41.2 sq. m.) in size |
| One double bed that can be configured into two singles in the inner bedroom |
| The inner bedroom has a private en-suite with a bathtub, vanity and heated floor |
| The outer room is furnished with a sofabed, club chair and 4-seat dining table |
| Walk-out from either room to a triple sized balcony |
| There are also 2 TV's, state of the art 'infotainment' system and an additional private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor for the outer room |
Deck plan
