Ocean Explorer

Ocean Explorer 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.

Specifications

Crew 105
Guests 138
Year Built & Shipyard: 2021, CMHI, China
Zodiacs: 15

Length: 104,4m
Breadth:18m
Draft: 5,3m
Ice-Class: 1A, PC6

Propulsion: 2 Rolls Royce fuel-efficient engines
Cruising Speed 16 knots
Stabilizers: Rolls Royce Aquarius 100

Amenities

Enrichment lectures and destination briefings
Exclusive Quark parka and vest
Heated floor in cabin
State of the art bathroom
Use of knee boots
Dining venues with ever-changing menus

Facilities

Restaurant
Specialty Restaurant
The Latitude Bar
Two Story Library
Gift shop
Gym-Fitness Center
Salon/Treatment
Observation Restaurant
Observation Lounge
Pool Deck
Dry Sauna
Jacuzzis
Mud Room

Deck Plan

Deck 3

Studio Single (308-320) | Mudroom

Deck 4

Deluxe Veranda Fwd. (401 – 406) | Veranda Suite (407 – 434)

Veranda Stateroom (405, 415, 416, 422, 424 & 425)

Deck 5

Main Dining Room | Explorer Lecture Lounge | Private Dining Room

Deck 6

Triple Suite & Junior Suite (601 – 606 & 608) | Veranda Suite (605 – 615) | Veranda Stateroom (617 – 627)

Deck 7

Owner’s Suite Suite (710) | Penthouse Suite (709) | Veranda Suite (711)

Veranda Stateroom (703 – 708) | Bridge

Deck 8

Observation Bistro | Observation Lounge | Observation Lounge Deck

Deck 9

Top Deck

Cabins

Quiet and Comfortable

Spacious and luxurious cabins ensure your quiet ambience with no sound disturbance from adjoining cabins—and almost all cabins feature a balcony for outdoor viewing.

All cabins feature a modern, bespoke Scandinavian design and almost all have verandas.

The majority of cabins with the exception of Deck 3, which have portholes, have private step-out balconies accessed by sliding floor-to-ceiling glass doors. All cabins have hotel-style beds (a king or two twins), a table and one or two armchairs, a spacious closet, desk/vanity area, individual climate control, mini-bar, safe, TV and bathroom with shower and premium toiletries.

The three suite categories — Captain’s, Junior and Balcony — have additional amenities, including double-size balconies and in-room dining service.

Studio Single

15.4m² (166ft²)
1 guest (one double bed made up of two twin berths)
En-suite bathroom
Porthole
Deck 3 – Fwd

Studio Veranda Single

15.1m² (162ft²)
1 guest (one twin bed)
En-suite bathroom
Walkout balcony
Deck 7 – Mid

Veranda Stateroom

19.3m² (208ft²)
2 guests (one double bed that can be configured into two singles)
En-suite bathroom
Walkout Balcony
Deck 4, 6 & 7

Veranda Suite

19.2m² (205ft²)
2 guests (one double bed that can be configured into two singles + sofa bed)
En-suite bathroom
Walkout Balcony
Deck 4, 6 & 7

Deluxe Veranda Forward Stateroom

16,9m² (182ft²)
2 guests (one double bed that can be configured into two singles)
En-suite bathroom
Walkout Balcony
Deck 4 – Fwd

Junior Suite

27,7m² (298ft²)
2 guests (one double bed that can be configured into two singles + sofa bed)
En-suite bathroom
Walkout Balcony
Deck 6 – Mid

Penthouse Suite

25m² (269ft²)
2 guests (one double bed that can be configured into two singles + sofa bed)
En-suite bathroom
Walkout Balcony
Deck 7 – Mid

Owner´s Suite

41,2m² (443ft²)
2 guests (one double bed that can be configured into two singles + sofa bed)
En-suite bathroom
Walkout Balcony
Deck 7 – Mid

Triple Cabin

27,78m² (299ft²)
1-3 guests (three twin beds)
Separate bedroom and lounge area
En-suite bathroom (bathtub and heated floor)
Walkout Double Balcony
Deck 6 – Mid

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Voyages by this vessel

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Explorers & Kings

Start: Oct 25, 2026

End: Nov 13, 2026

Departure: Ushuaia

Arrival: Ushuaia

Ocean Explorer

Duration: 20 Days

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Cabin	Regular Price	Sale Price
Deluxe Veranda Forward	SOLD OUT
Owners Suite	~~$52,095~~	$44,281
Penthouse Suite	~~$48,695~~	$41,391
Studio Single	SOLD OUT
Studio Veranda Single	SOLD OUT
Triple Suite	~~$28,595~~	$24,306
Veranda Stateroom	SOLD OUT
Veranda Suite	~~$35,595~~	$30,256

From~~$28,595~~$24,306

Antarctic Explorer Discovering the 7th Continent

Start: Nov 12, 2026

End: Nov 22, 2026

Departure: Ushuaia

Arrival: Ushuaia

Ocean Explorer

Duration: 11 Days

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Cabin	Regular Price	Sale Price
Deluxe Veranda Forward	SOLD OUT
Owners Suite	~~$27,595~~	$24,836
Penthouse Suite	SOLD OUT
Studio Single	SOLD OUT
Studio Veranda Single	SOLD OUT
Triple Suite	SOLD OUT
Veranda Stateroom	SOLD OUT
Veranda Suite	~~$18,895~~	$17,006

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Antarctic Explorer Discovering the 7th Continent

Start: Nov 21, 2026

End: Dec 1, 2026

Departure: Ushuaia

Arrival: Ushuaia

Ocean Explorer

Duration: 11 Days

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Cabin	Regular Price	Sale Price
Deluxe Veranda Forward	SOLD OUT
Owners Suite	~~$26,995~~	$25,646
Penthouse Suite	~~$25,295~~	$24,031
Studio Single	SOLD OUT
Studio Veranda Single	SOLD OUT
Triple Suite	SOLD OUT
Veranda Stateroom	SOLD OUT
Veranda Suite	SOLD OUT

From~~$25,295~~$24,031

Antarctic Explorer Discovering the 7th Continent

Start: Nov 30, 2026

End: Dec 10, 2026

Departure: Ushuaia

Arrival: Ushuaia

Ocean Explorer

Duration: 11 Days

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Cabin	Regular Price	Sale Price
Deluxe Veranda Forward	SOLD OUT
Owners Suite	~~$30,295~~	$27,266
Penthouse Suite	~~$28,395~~	$25,556
Studio Single	SOLD OUT
Studio Veranda Single	SOLD OUT
Triple Suite	~~$16,695~~	$15,026
Veranda Stateroom	SOLD OUT
Veranda Suite	SOLD OUT

From~~$16,695~~$15,026

Antarctic Explorer Discovering the 7th Continent

Start: Dec 9, 2026

End: Dec 19, 2026

Departure: Ushuaia

Arrival: Ushuaia

Ocean Explorer

Duration: 11 Days

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Cabin	Regular Price	Sale Price
Deluxe Veranda Forward	SOLD OUT
Owners Suite	~~$29,095~~	$26,186
Penthouse Suite	~~$27,195~~	$24,476
Studio Single	SOLD OUT
Studio Veranda Single	SOLD OUT
Triple Suite	SOLD OUT
Veranda Stateroom	SOLD OUT
Veranda Suite	~~$19,895~~	$17,906

From~~$19,895~~$17,906

Antarctic Explorer Discovering the 7th Continent

Start: Dec 18, 2026

End: Dec 28, 2026

Departure: Ushuaia

Arrival: Ushuaia

Ocean Explorer

Duration: 11 Days

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Cabin	Regular Price	Sale Price
Deluxe Veranda Forward	SOLD OUT
Owners Suite	~~$30,195~~	$25,666
Penthouse Suite	SOLD OUT
Studio Single	SOLD OUT
Studio Veranda Single	SOLD OUT
Triple Suite	SOLD OUT
Veranda Stateroom	SOLD OUT
Veranda Suite	~~$20,695~~	$17,591

From~~$20,695~~$17,591

Antarctic Explorer Discovering the 7th Continent

Start: Dec 27, 2026

End: Jan 6, 2027

Departure: Ushuaia

Arrival: Ushuaia

Ocean Explorer

Duration: 11 Days

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Cabin	Regular Price	Sale Price
Deluxe Veranda Forward	SOLD OUT
Owners Suite	~~$31,695~~	$30,111
Penthouse Suite	SOLD OUT
Studio Single	SOLD OUT
Studio Veranda Single	SOLD OUT
Triple Suite	SOLD OUT
Veranda Stateroom	SOLD OUT
Veranda Suite	SOLD OUT

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Antarctic Explorer Discovering the 7th Continent

Start: Jan 5, 2027

End: Jan 15, 2027

Departure: Ushuaia

Arrival: Ushuaia

Ocean Explorer

Duration: 11 Days

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Cabin	Regular Price	Sale Price
Deluxe Veranda Forward	SOLD OUT
Owners Suite	SOLD OUT
Penthouse Suite	~~$31,395~~	$29,826
Studio Single	SOLD OUT
Studio Veranda Single	SOLD OUT
Triple Suite	SOLD OUT
Veranda Stateroom	SOLD OUT
Veranda Suite	~~$22,895~~	$21,751

From~~$22,895~~$21,751

Antarctic Express Crossing the Circle

Start: Jan 22, 2027

End: Feb 1, 2027

Departure: Punta Arenas

Arrival: Punta Arenas

Ocean Explorer

Duration: 11 Days

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Cabin	Regular Price	Sale Price
Deluxe Veranda Forward	SOLD OUT
Owners Suite	SOLD OUT
Penthouse Suite	SOLD OUT
Studio Single	SOLD OUT
Studio Veranda Single	SOLD OUT
Triple Suite	SOLD OUT
Veranda Stateroom	SOLD OUT
Veranda Suite	~~$34,495~~	$29,321

From~~$34,495~~$29,321

Specifications

Amenities

Facilities

Deck Plan

Cabins

Studio Single

Studio Veranda Single

Veranda Stateroom

Veranda Suite

Deluxe Veranda Forward Stateroom

Junior Suite

Penthouse Suite

Owner´s Suite

Triple Cabin

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