Newly built in 2018 and designed specifically with polar cruising in mind, the beautiful World Explorer is one of our newest ships. Decked out with panoramic windows, a glass-domed observation lounge, bar, restaurant, dedicated lecture theatres and even an onboard running track, the World Explorer has everything you need to enjoy every minute of your time in the Antarctic (plus those extra creature comforts to take your voyage to the next level).
Ship specifications
Staff and crew: 144
Guests: 176
Length:126 metres/413 feet
Breadth: 19 metres/62.3 feet
Draft: 4.7 metres/15.4 feet
Cruisng speed: 16 knots
Propulsion: 2 Rolls Royce 9,000kw hybrid diesel/electric engines
Ice Class 1B
Registration: Portugal
Lifeboats: 2 fully enclosed
Onboard Zodiacs: 18
Ship amenities
Two elevators accessing most decks
Bar staffed by a professional bar tender (drinks added to your onboard account)
24-hour tea and coffee available
Theatre-style auditorium for presentations
Polar library containing a large collection of Polar books and DVD’s
Clinic with licensed doctor
WiFi in certain public areas (data usage charges apply)
Optional webmail account for email (charges apply)
Ship-to-Shore telephone communications (charges apply)
Polar boutique selling essentials, souvenirs and clothing
Onboard laundry service (charges apply)
Gym with a selection of fitness equipment
Cabin amenities
All cabins have ensuite facilities
All cabins have external views
Cabins serviced daily
In-room refrigerators
Flat screen TV’s and DVD players
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Shower gel and shampoo provided
In-room safe
Climate control
Electrical current 220 volts. Plugs are standard European two round pin plugs
Drying cupboards for storing wet gear
Other Inclusions on the World Explorer
Expedition parka to keep
Expedition boots on loan
Downloadable photographic journal documenting your voyage
Presentations by the Expedition team and onboard experts
All meals and snacks on board
All shore landings and zodiac cruising according to the daily programme
All luggage handling on board the ship
All port charges and taxes
Emergency evacuation insurance to a maximum of US$100,000 per person
All gratuities
Beer and wine during dinner service
Adventure options
Kayaking (all departures)*
Camping (select departures)*
Stand up paddleboarding (select departures)*
* Please note these adventure options need to be booked and paid in advance. Numbers are limited.
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