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Ocean Explorer

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Overview


Ocean Explorer, the newest addition to our fleet, is modern, elegant and purpose-built for polar exploration. The 138-passenger vessel has been designed with the latest in expedition ship technology. One of the ship’s key features is the ULSTEIN X-BOW®, a marine engineering innovation that ensures a comfortable and smooth sailing experience thanks to the inverted bow. Located at the bow is the two-story, light-filled library, which introduces a welcome airiness to the expedition ship.


ULSTEIN X-BOW

The industry-leading X-Bow design guarantees your clients will glide effortlessly through even the heaviest of seas. The ship’s unique, forward-sloping X-Bow minimizes vibration, noise, and impact for a comfortable passage in any polar sea conditions.

Ocean Explorer, the newest addition to our fleet, is modern, elegant and purpose-built for polar exploration. The 138-passenger vessel has been designed with the latest in expedition ship technology. One of the ship’s key features is the ULSTEIN X-BOW®, a marine engineering innovation that ensures a comfortable and smooth sailing experience thanks to the inverted bow. Located at the bow is 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. 

Ship Statistics
Year Built 2020
Refurbished
Length 342 ft
Width 17 ft
Tonnage 0
Speed 16
Passenger Capacity 138
Crew Size 105
No. of Deck 0
No. of Cabin 0
No. of large Cabin 0
No. of wheelchair Cabin 0
Services & Amenities
Bar YES
Lounge YES
Observation Point YES
Library YES
Sun Deck YES
Facilities
Double or Twin Configuration YES
Sofa Bed YES
Dining Area YES
Vanity Area YES
Shower YES
TV YES
Media/Entertainment Station YES
Safe YES
Hair Dryer YES
Telephone YES
Desk YES
Lounge Area YES
Double YES

  • Top Deck

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  • Observation Deck
  • Observation Bistro
  • Observation Lounge
  • Elevator

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  • Penthouse Suite
  • Owners Suite
  • Veranda Stateroom
  • Dry Sauna
  • Fitness Center
  • Jacuzzis
  • Bridge
  • Observation Deck
  • Sun Deck and Bar
  • Elevator
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  • The Discovery Library
  • Junior Suite
  • Veranda Suite
  • Veranda Stateroom
  • Elevator
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  • Main Dining Room
  • Private Dining Room
  • Reception
  • Polar Boutique
  • Explorer Lecture Lounge
  • Elevator
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  • Deluxe Veranda Forward
  • Veranda Suite
  • Veranda Stateroom
  • Expedition Desk
  • Elevator
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  • Ready Room
  • Medical Facilities
  • Zodiac Embarkation Points
  • Studio Single
  • Elevator
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Main Dining Room (complimentary)

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Private Dining Room (cover)

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Observation Bistro (cover)

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Ocean Explorer’s 138 guests are accommodated in 70 cabins, two of which are solo suites. Guests have a choice of 12 types of spacious and luxurious cabins that ensure a quiet ambience with no sound disturbance from adjoining cabins. Almost all cabins feature a balcony for outdoor viewing

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Owners Suite
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Junior Suite
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Penthouse Suite
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Veranda Suite
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Veranda Stateroom
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Deluxe Veranda Forward
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Studio Veranda Single
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Studio Single

Each interior element was carefully hand-picked by designers for you to enjoy, from the dramatic two-story forward lounge, the floor-to-ceiling glass refuge in the library, to the grand fixtures and luxe furnishings throughout the ship.

Observation areas on Decks 7 and 8 allow for higher, longer-view landscape photography while contending with less sea spray.

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The Latitude Bar
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Observation Lounge
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Discovery Library
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Observation Deck and Solar Bar
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Jacuzzis
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Fitness Centre
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Dry Sauna