Ocean Endeavour: A comfortable, well-appointed small expedition ship
Days: 11-21 | From: $5,795/per person
Ocean Endeavour is a comfortable, well-appointed small expedition ship expertly engineered to explore the Polar Regions. It features an ice-strengthened hull, Zodiacs for exploration and remote landings, generous deck space and advanced navigation equipment. The ship has many superb amenities including a nautical lounge, two restaurants, sundeck, and plenty of deck space for observation of polar landscapes, and lounges for learning and reflection. The ship’s interiors have a contemporary aesthetic that provides a bright and spacious feel to the cabins and common spaces.
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Vessel Information
Accommodations
Category 1: Approximately 95 to 105 sq. ft. (9-10 sq. m), a Single on Deck 5 is an interior cabin with a lower berth and private bathroom.
Category 2: Approximately 225 sq. ft. (20 sq. m), a Triple on Deck 4 is an interior cabin with three lower berths and a private bathroom.
Category 3: Approximately 95 to 105 sq. ft. (9-10 sq. m), a Twin Interior on Deck 4 is an interior cabin with two lower berths and a private bathroom.
Category 4: Approximately 95 to 105 sq. ft. (9-10 sq. m), a Twin Exterior on Deck 4 features a porthole window, two lower berths, and a private bathroom. A Twin Exterior on Deck 5 features a window, two lower berths, and a private bathroom. Cat 4 Singles available on limited departures.
Category 5: Approximately 140 sq. ft. (13 sq. m), a Twin Window on Deck 7 features a window, two lower berths, and a private bathroom or at approximately 155 sq. ft. (14.5 sq. m), a Twin Window on Deck 8 features one or two windows, one double bed, and a private bathroom.
Category 6: Approximately 190 to 200 sq. ft. (18-20 sq. m), a Comfort Twin on Deck 4 features two single berths, a separate living area with a pull out sofa bed, two porthole windows, and one private bathroom.
Category 7: Approximately 190 to 200 sq. ft. (18-20 sq. m), a Select Twin on Deck 5 features two single berths, a separate living area with a pull out sofa bed, two windows, and one or two private bathrooms.
Category 8: Approximately 226 sq. ft. (21 sq. m), a Superior Twin on Deck 5 features two lower berths and a pull out sofa bed, a large window and a private bathroom or at approximately 182 sq. ft. (17 sq. m), a Superior Double on Deck 7 features one double bed, a sofa, a large window, and a private bathroom.
Category 9: Junior Suites on Deck 5 are at least 325 sq. ft. (30 sq. m), and at least 164 sq. ft. (15 sq. m) on Deck 7. All Junior Suites feature a picture window, one double bed, and a private bathroom.
Category 10: Approximately 320 sq. ft. (30 sq. m), the Owner’s Suite on Deck 7 features two large bow-facing windows, one double bed, a separate sitting room and a private bathroom with tub.
Yacht Specifications
Staff & Crew: 124
Passenger Capacity: 200
Length: 450 feet (137 meters)
Breadth: 69 feet (21 meters)
Draft: 18 feet (5.6 meters)
Gross Tonnage: 12,907
Propulsion: 4 Skoda Sulzer Engines, 4,355 horsepower per engine
Ice Class: 1B
Cruising speed: 15 knots
Registered: Bahamas
Lifeboats: 6, fully enclosed
Liferafts: 8

Itineraries & Pricing
Discover Antarctica (11 days)
Day 1
Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 2
Ushuaia, Argentina and Embarkation
Days 3 and 4
Crossing the Drake Passage
Days 5 to 8
South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Days 9 and 10
Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 11
Disembarkation in Ushuaia
Journey to the Circle (14 days)
Day 1
Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 2
Ushuaia, Argentina and Embarkation
Days 3 and 4
Crossing the Drake Passage
Days 5 to 8
South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Days 9 and 10
Antarctic Circle
Day 11
South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Days 12 and 13
Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 14
Disembarkation in Ushuaia
Antarctica, South Georgia and Falklands Explorer (21 days)
Day 1
Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 2
Ushuaia, Argentina and Embarkation
Days 3 & 4
Crossing the Drake
Days 5 to 8
South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Day 9
Elephant Island
Days 10 & 11
At Sea
Days 12 to 15
South Georgia
Days 16 & 17
At Sea
Days 18 & 19
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Day 20
At Sea
Day 21
Disembarkation in Ushuaia
Antarctic Whale Voyage (10 days)
Day 1
Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 2
Ushuaia, Argentina and Embarkation
Days 3 and 4
Crossing the Drake Passage
Days 5 to 8
South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Days 9 and 10
Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 11
Disembarkation in Ushuaia
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Pricing
Pricing varies based on departure date, trip length, and cabin type. Listed pricing is per person, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise noted) and subject to change. Please contact us for current pricing and availability.
Included: One-night pre-expedition hotel accommodation with breakfast in Ushuaia or Punta Arenas, all meals onboard, guides & excursions, use of rubber boots and expedition jacket, transfer to the vessel for embarkation and to the airport on return to port
Not included: International airfare, domestic airfare, gratuities, adventure activities such as sea kayaking or camping
2021-2022 Season
Dates | Itinerary | Days | Cat 1 | Cat 2 | Cat 3 | Cat 4 | Cat 5 | Cat 6 | Cat 7 | Cat 8 | Cat 9 | Cat 10 |
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Nov 2 – 12, 2021 | Discover Antarctica | 11 | $6,995 | $5,795 | $6,995 | $7,595 | $8,395 | $8,995 | $9,995 | $10,495 | $11,495 | $11,995 |
Nov 11 – 21, 2021 | Discover Antarctica | 11 | $6,995 | $5,795 | $6,995 | $7,595 | $8,395 | $8,995 | $9,995 | $10,495 | $11,495 | $11,995 |
Nov 20 – 30, 2021 | Discover Antarctica | 11 | $7,995 | $6,795 | $7,995 | $8,795 | $9,195 | $9,995 | $10,995 | $11,595 | $11,995 | $12,995 |
Nov 29 – Dec 12, 2021 | Antarctic Solar Eclipse | 14 | $13,995 | $11,995 | $13,995 | $14,995 | $15,995 | $16,995 | $18,995 | $19,995 | $20,995 | $21,995 |
Dec 11 – 21, 2021 | Discover Antarctica | 11 | $9,995 | $8,995 | $9,995 | $10,995 | $11,995 | $12,995 | $13,995 | $14,995 | $15,995 | $16,995 |
Dec 20, 2021 – Jan 9, 2022 | Christmas in Antarctica | 21 | $18,995 | $16,995 | $18,995 | $19,945 | $19,995 | $20,995 | $21,590 | $22,995 | $23,995 | $24,995 |
Jan 8 – 18, 2022 | Discover Antarctica | 11 | $9,995 | $8,995 | $9,995 | $10,995 | $11,995 | $12,995 | $13,995 | $14,995 | $15,995 | $16,995 |
Jan 17 – 30, 2022 | Journey to the Circle | 14 | $13,995 | $11,995 | $13,995 | $14,995 | $15,995 | $16,995 | $18,995 | $19,995 | $20,995 | $21,995 |
Jan 29 – Feb 8, 2022 | Discover Antarctica | 11 | $9,995 | $8,995 | $9,995 | $10,995 | $11,995 | $12,995 | $13,995 | $14,995 | $15,995 | $16,995 |
Feb 7 – 24, 2022 | South Georgia & Antarctica | 18 | $16,995 | $14,995 | $16,995 | $17,995 | $18,995 | $19,595 | $19,995 | $20,995 | $21,995 | $22,995 |
Feb 23 – Mar 5, 2022 | Discover Antarctica | 11 | $7,995 | $6,795 | $7,995 | $8,795 | $9,195 | $9,995 | $10,995 | $11,595 | $11,995 | $12,995 |
Mar 4 – 17, 2022 | Journey to the Circle | 14 | $12,995 | $10,995 | $12,995 | $13,995 | $14,995 | $15,995 | $16,995 | $17,995 | $18,995 | $19,995 |
Mar 16 – 26, 2022 | Antarctic Whale Journey | 11 | $6,995 | $5,795 | $6,995 | $7,595 | $8,395 | $8,995 | $9,995 | $10,495 | $11,495 | $11,995 |
Extras:
Camping: $349 per person (not available on all departures)
Sea Kayaking: $1,099-$1,299 per person
Snowshoeing: $150 per person (not available on all departures)
Photography Private Workshops: $790-$1090 per person
2022-2023 Season
Dates | Itinerary | Days | Cat 1 | Cat 2 | Cat 3 | Cat 4 | Cat 5 | Cat 6 | Cat 7 | Cat 8 | Cat 9 | Cat 10 |
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Nov 2 – 13, 2022 | Best of Antarctica | 12 | $11,890 | $7,290 | $8,290 | $9,290 | $10,290 | $11,190 | $12,090 | $12,990 | $13,890 | $14,790 |
Nov 12 – 22, 2022 | Best of Antarctica | 11 | $11,890 | $7,290 | $8,290 | $9,290 | $10,290 | $11,190 | $12,090 | $12,990 | $13,890 | $14,790 |
Nov 21 – Dec 1, 2022 | Best of Antarctica | 11 | $13,490 | $8,290 | $9,290 | $10,290 | $12,290 | $13,190 | $14,090 | $14,990 | $15,890 | $16,790 |
Nov 30 – Dec 13, 2022 | Uncharted Antarctica | 14 | $14,990 | $9,490 | $10,690 | $11,690 | $12,890 | $13,790 | $14,690 | $15,590 | $16,490 | $17,490 |
Dec 12 – 22, 2022 | Best of Antarctica | 11 | $13,990 | $8,790 | $9,790 | $10,790 | $12,790 | $13,690 | $14,590 | $15,490 | $16,390 | $17,390 |
Dec 21, 2022 – Jan 3, 2023 | Journey to the Antarctic Circle | 14 | $18,790 | $11,790 | $13,790 | $14,790 | $15,990 | $17,190 | $18,390 | $19,590 | $20,790 | $22,190 |
Jan 2 – 12, 2023 | Best of Antarctica | 11 | $15,590 | $9,990 | $11,190 | $12,190 | $13,390 | $14,290 | $15,190 | $16,090 | $16,990 | $17,990 |
Jan 11 – 21, 2023 | Best of Antarctica | 11 | $15,590 | $9,990 | $11,190 | $12,190 | $13,390 | $14,290 | $15,190 | $16,090 | $16,990 | $17,990 |
Jan 20 – Feb 9, 2023 | Antarctica, South Georgia and Falklands | 21 | $28,590 | $18,790 | $21,790 | $24,290 | $25,790 | $27,290 | $28,790 | $30,290 | $31,790 | $33,490 |
Feb 8 – 18, 2023 | Antarctic Whale Journey | 11 | $14,490 | $8,990 | $9,990 | $10,990 | $12,190 | $13,090 | $13,990 | $14,890 | $15,790 | $16,690 |
Feb 17 – Mar 2, 2023 | Journey to the Antarctic Circle | 14 | $18,790 | $11,790 | $13,790 | $14,790 | $15,990 | $17,190 | $18,390 | $19,590 | $20,790 | $22,190 |
Mar 1 – 11, 2023 | Antarctic Whale Journey | 11 | $13,490 | $8,290 | $9,290 | $10,290 | $12,290 | $13,190 | $14,090 | $14,990 | $15,890 | $16,790 |
Mar 10 – 30, 2023 | Antarctica, South Georgia and Falklands | 21 | $24,090 | $14,290 | $17,290 | $19,790 | $21,290 | $22,790 | $24,290 | $25,790 | $27,290 | $28,990 |
Extras:
Camping: $399 per person (not available on all departures)
Sea Kayaking: $1,099-$1,299 per person
Photography Private Workshops: $1,099-$1,299 per person
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