Antarctic Explorer: Ocean Explorer
Antarctic Peninsula
This cruise to visit Antarctica offers the best of the Antarctic Peninsula. You’ll be delighted by the places to visit in Antarctica, along with Antarctica’s wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales. Cruise amongst icebergs while you explore the iconic sights of the world’s most pristine, exotic and unforgettable natural environment
- Perfect for first time visitors to Antarctica.
- Witness and explore the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula
- The expedition ship Ocean Explorer - specially designed and ice strengthened
- Learn about the environment and Antarctica's wildlife from onboard lecturers and specialists
- Encounter thousands of penguins, elephant seals, whales and more!
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The ship was perfect size
Food and service were excellent
No one mentioned there were 2 hot tubs so we weren’t prepared and didn’t tell us there were one day kayaking options available. Luckily we were able to sign up
Stewart's Take
A great introduction to Antarctica aboard a very popular and thoroughly elegant expedition ship!
Overview
This cruise to visit Antarctica offers the best of the Antarctic Peninsula. You’ll be delighted by the places to visit in Antarctica, along with Antarctica’s wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales. Cruise amongst icebergs while you explore the iconic sights of the world’s most pristine, exotic and unforgettable natural environment.Scrolling is disabled on map, please click to enable.
Luxury expedition Vessel: Ocean Explorer
Ocean Explorer, is state-of-the-art, elegant and purpose-built for polar exploration. This 138-passenger vessel has been designed with the latest in expedition ship technology, including the ULSTEIN X-BOW®, a marine engineering innovation that ensures a comfortable and smooth sailing experience thanks to its inverted bow. Located at the bow is also the two-story, light-filled library, which introduces a welcome airiness to the expedition ship. Spacious cabins feature a modern, bespoke Scandinavian design and almost all have verandas. Guests can relax and find comfort in the spacious gym, sauna with large windows, and two outdoor Jacuzzis. Ocean Explorer features ample outdoor viewing areas and multi-height outer decks, which are ideal for long-view photography and wildlife viewing. The vessel is equipped with a fleet of 15 Zodiacs that enable guests to get off the ship quickly and safely for off-ship adventures. In addition to the well-appointed and spacious public areas, Ocean Explorer has an industry-leading mix of sustainability systems, including fuel-efficient Rolls Royce engines..
- One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation with breakfast.
- Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping.
- All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your voyage.
- All shore landings per the daily program. Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader.
- All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program. Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled.
- Photographic Journal on DVD, documenting the voyage. A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings and a Quark Expeditions parka jacket to keep.
- Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock.
- Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin.
- Comprehensive pre-departure materials.
- A group transfer upon disembarkation in Ushuaia from the ship to the local airport.
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.
- All luggage handling aboard ship.
- Emergency Evacuation Insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $100,000 per person.
- Any airfare unless otherwise specified in the itinerary.
- Passport and visa expenses.
- Government arrival and departure taxes.
- Any meals ashore with the exception of breakfast at the host hotel before embarkation
- Baggage, cancellation and medical travel insurance.
- Excess baggage charges.
- Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges unless specified.
- Telecommunications charges.
- The voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for shipboard staff and crew.
- Cancellations received 120 days or more prior to departure, are refundable less an administrative fee of US$500/€450/AUD650/GBP400/SEK5500 per person.
- If cancellation is received between 119 days and 90 days, the deposit is forfeited.
- If cancellation occurs between 89 days and 60 days prior to departure, the cancellation fee is 75% of the expedition cost.
- If cancellation occurs between 59 days and departure, the cancellation fee is 100% of the expedition cost.
Tour Dossier
Antarctic Explorer: Ocean Explorer
An 11 day expedition on board the brand-new and elegant Ocean Explorer discovering the amazing Antarctic Peninsula
File Creation date: 2024-09-16 - for updated information and dates and prices see the following page:
http://expeditionsonline.com/tour/antarctica-explorer-ocean-adventurer_3
Antarctic Explorer: Ocean Explorer
Duration: 10-11 days
Location: Antarctic Peninsula
Available: November-March
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Highlights
Highlights of this Antarctic Expedition
- Perfect for first time visitors to Antarctica.
- Witness and explore the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula
- The expedition ship Ocean Explorer - specially designed and ice strengthened
- Learn about the environment and Antarctica's wildlife from onboard lecturers and specialists
- Encounter thousands of penguins, elephant seals, whales and more!
Itinerary
This cruise to visit Antarctica offers the best of the Antarctic Peninsula. You’ll be delighted by the places to visit in Antarctica, along with Antarctica’s wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales. Cruise amongst icebergs while you explore the iconic sights of the world’s most pristine, exotic and unforgettable natural environment
Ship Information
Luxury expedition Vessel: Ocean Explorer
Ocean Explorer, is state-of-the-art, elegant and purpose-built for polar exploration. This 138-passenger vessel has been designed with the latest in expedition ship technology, including the ULSTEIN X-BOW®, a marine engineering innovation that ensures a comfortable and smooth sailing experience thanks to its inverted bow. Located at the bow is also the two-story, light-filled library, which introduces a welcome airiness to the expedition ship. Spacious cabins feature a modern, bespoke Scandinavian design and almost all have verandas. Guests can relax and find comfort in the spacious gym, sauna with large windows, and two outdoor Jacuzzis. Ocean Explorer features ample outdoor viewing areas and multi-height outer decks, which are ideal for long-view photography and wildlife viewing. The vessel is equipped with a fleet of 15 Zodiacs that enable guests to get off the ship quickly and safely for off-ship adventures. In addition to the well-appointed and spacious public areas, Ocean Explorer has an industry-leading mix of sustainability systems, including fuel-efficient Rolls Royce engines..
Antarctic Explorer: Ocean Explorer
For the latest, up-to-date departure dates and prices please refer to the tour page:
http://expeditionsonline.com/tour/antarctica-explorer-ocean-adventurer_3
- Cancellations received 120 days or more prior to departure, are refundable less an administrative fee of US$500/€450/AUD650/GBP400/SEK5500 per person.
- If cancellation is received between 119 days and 90 days, the deposit is forfeited.
- If cancellation occurs between 89 days and 60 days prior to departure, the cancellation fee is 75% of the expedition cost.
- If cancellation occurs between 59 days and departure, the cancellation fee is 100% of the expedition cost.
Included
- One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation with breakfast.
- Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping.
- All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your voyage.
- All shore landings per the daily program. Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader.
- All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program. Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled.
- Photographic Journal on DVD, documenting the voyage. A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings and a Quark Expeditions parka jacket to keep.
- Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock.
- Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin.
- Comprehensive pre-departure materials.
- A group transfer upon disembarkation in Ushuaia from the ship to the local airport.
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.
- All luggage handling aboard ship.
- Emergency Evacuation Insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $100,000 per person.
Excluded
- Any airfare unless otherwise specified in the itinerary.
- Passport and visa expenses.
- Government arrival and departure taxes.
- Any meals ashore with the exception of breakfast at the host hotel before embarkation
- Baggage, cancellation and medical travel insurance.
- Excess baggage charges.
- Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges unless specified.
- Telecommunications charges.
- The voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for shipboard staff and crew.
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