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    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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    Start: Oct 25, 2026

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    Start: Nov 12, 2026

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