Cruise Ships in Antarctica : Ocean Explorer

Spacious and light-filled, every inch of the 138-passenger Ocean Explorer has been thoughtfully designed to ensure you get the most out of your polar experience.

You’ll enjoy smoother sailing through glacier-laden waters thanks to the inverted bow design, as the ship takes you to remote shores for encounters with gentoo penguins and ice formations.

Your best vantage points for photo opportunities or stargazing come on the two sweeping outdoor decks, where you might spot a polar bear by day and the Great Bear by night.

Walkout balconies in most suites and floor-to-ceiling views in the double-height library, restaurant, and lounge ensure no wildlife is missed, and you can gaze at snow-capped peaks from the sauna or in an on-deck Jacuzzi.

You’ll shape your adventure around your passions with onshore activities, from hiking glaciers to kayaking fjords, and on-board talks by experts on history, biology, and glaciology.

And thanks to fuel-efficient engines and a system that converts waste into energy, you can enjoy the landscapes safe in the knowledge you’re leaving a considerably cleaner wake behind.

Cabins

Spread across five decks, there are seven types of single, double, and twin-bed suites and staterooms, including a two-room Penthouse Suite and an airy apartment on the highest cabin deck. All showcase bespoke Scandinavian design and come with heated bathroom floors and infotainment systems. Some have sitting rooms and bathtubs, and most feature floor-to-ceiling windows and walkout balconies.

Dining

• The main dining room serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic polar views.
• The private dining room caters up to 36 guests.
• Latitude Bar serves drinks and snacks.
• Soft drinks and cocktails can also be enjoyed in the observation lounge on deck eight.

Routes

Ocean Explorer offers a variety of voyages worldwide, lasting from 10 to 20 days, including:

• Routes around Antarctica starting in Argentina or Chile, with the option to fly one way and stops in the Falklands and South Georgia.
• Crossing the Antarctic Circle.
• Cruising the three Arctic islands of Iceland, Greenland, and Spitzbergen.
• Cruising Northeast Greenland.
• Exploring the fjords of Svalbard, Arctic Norway.

Suggested itineraries

• Antarctic Peninsula cruise

  Antarctica, Argentina

  • Sit among a penguin colony.

  • Marvel at icebergs carved into hypnotic shapes by the wind and water.

  • Spend time on deck watching wandering albatross circle the boat while keeping an eye open for whales.

  • Kayak or trek in peace through untouched regions.

  15 days from £13,165pp

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• Antarctica & Patagonia tour

  Antarctica, Argentina, Chile

  • Experience a once in a lifetime journey to Antarctica.

  • Explore Chile's Torres del Paine National Park.

  • Visit a working estancia in Argentine Patagonia.

  • Spend a night in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires.

  20 days from £14,995pp

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