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Modern, elegant, and purpose-built for polar exploration, the Ocean Explorer has been designed with the latest expedition ship technology, ensuring a comfortable and smooth sailing experience.

This superb 138-passenger vessel features a state-of-the-art ULSTEIN X-BOW®, providing a calm and energy-efficient sailing experience. Designed with a modern interior throughout, the vessel boasts outstanding social areas, from the dramatic two-storey forward lounge, to the beautiful library with floor-to-ceiling glass windows. The outside observation areas allow for longer-view landscape photography and provide an excellent space for wildlife viewing. 

Inside, you will find a stylish observation lounge, fitness centre with sauna, contemporary dining room, and the Latitude Bar, a popular social hub. Spacious and luxurious cabins ensure a quiet ambience, and almost all cabins feature a balcony for outdoor viewing.
 

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Key info

  • Length: 104 metres
  • Passengers: 138 in 70 cabins
  • Crew and staff: 105

Wildlife trips

This cruise vessel is featured in the following itineraries:

Antarctica Penguin Safari

Set sail on this unique Penguin Safari, exploring the untamed beauty of South Georgia and Antarctica. Witness majestic albatross, playful seals, and up to five species of penguin amidst incredible scenery. With state-of-the-art facilities and superb excursions, prepare for an unforgettable adventure. Find out more about Antarctica Penguin Safari

  • Destination: Antarctica
  • Price (exc. flights): 18 days from £21,100
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M

Around Spitsbergen

Sail through a wonderland of mountain and glacial scenery and enjoy spectacular wildlife encounters in this polar bear and birding paradise. Highlights include an exhilarating ride along the spectacular 14th of July Glacier, where large numbers of kittiwakes and Brunnichs guillemots nest on the nearby cliffs. Find out more about Around Spitsbergen

  • Destination: Arctic, Norway
  • Price (exc. flights): 9-12 days from £6,455
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • M
    • J
    • J
    • A
    • S

Classic Antarctica

This voyage is a perfect introduction to the Antarctic, visiting prime wildlife sites along the Peninsula and in the nearby South Shetland islands. Encounter huge rookeries of gentoo, chinstrap and Adelie penguins, beaches adorned with wallowing elephant seals, and whales and dolphins along the way. Find out more about Classic Antarctica

  • Destination: Antarctica
  • Price (exc. flights): 11-13 days from £7,700
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • N
    • D

Crossing the Polar Circle

An extraordinary opportunity to cross the Antarctic Circle, a polar achievement few have the privilege to experience. Discover a rarely seen, isolated world, littered with gigantic icebergs, snow-clad mountains and swathes of pack-ice, whilst being followed by an array of seabirds and several whale species. Find out more about Crossing the Polar Circle

  • Destination: Antarctica
  • Price (exc. flights): 11-15 days from £7,215
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • N
    • D

Great Antarctic Voyage

This ultimate Antarctic experience marries the phenomenal wildlife of the sub-Antarctic islands of the Falklands and South Georgia to the pristine beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula. Explore dramatic wilderness areas and visit huge penguin colonies, all amongst hauntingly beautiful polar scenery. Find out more about Great Antarctic Voyage

  • Destination: Antarctica, Falkland Islands
  • Price (exc. flights): 19-22 days from £12,095
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • N
    • D

Polar Circle Fly-Sail

Flying to the South Shetlands over Cape Horn and avoiding the rough waters of the Drake Passage, this itinerary offers the easiest way to travel to Antarctica. Sailing down the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, the voyage passes spectacular icebergs in the company of sea birds, penguins, seals and whales. Find out more about Polar Circle Fly-Sail

  • Destination: Antarctica
  • Price (exc. flights): 9-11 days from £14,700
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • N
    • D

Spitsbergen, Greenland & Iceland

Sailing amid awe-inspiring scenery of fjords and glaciers, this comprehensive itinerary starts in Spitsbergen, home to the world's highest population of polar bears. Continuing across the Greenland Sea, orcas and dolphins follow in your wake, and there are chances to see walrus, Arctic hare and musk ox. Find out more about Spitsbergen, Greenland & Iceland

  • Destination: Arctic, Iceland, Norway
  • Price (exc. flights): 14-16 days from £8,230
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • J
    • J
    • A
    • S

Svalbard in Depth

On this small-ship exploration of Svalbard, you can enjoy the best of this magical region and discover iconic Arctic wildlife. Travel at a slower pace, linger longer in quiet bays and enjoy wildlife encounters with a variety of species, including pinnipeds, cetaceans, numerous seabirds and the magnificent polar bear. Find out more about Svalbard in Depth

  • Destination: Arctic, Norway
  • Price (exc. flights): 15 days from £9,600
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • J
    • J
    • A