Ocean Explorer

Ocean Explorer

Ocean Explorer

Ocean Explorer

Ocean Explorer

Ocean Explorer: A new, exceptional bespoke ship built for polar exploration

Days: 8-20 | From: $13,995/per person

The Ocean Explorer is the newest addition to the Quark Expeditions polar fleet. This 138-passenger vessel has been designed with the latest in expedition ship technology, including state-of-the-art stabilizing technology to ensure a smoother ride. Amenities of this ship include a two-story sunlit library, roomy cabins with Scandinavian design (almost all with verandas), a spacious gym, bright sauna, and two steaming outdoor jacuzzis. The vessel is equipped with ample outdoor viewing areas and multi-height outer decks, which are ideal for long-view photography and wildlife spotting.

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Vessel Information

Accommodations

Studio Single: Located on Deck 3, and approximately 177 sq. ft. in size, these cabins have one double bed made up of two twin berths.

Studio Double: Located on Deck 3, and approximately 175-186 sq. ft. in size, these cabins have one double bed made up of two twin berths.

Deluxe Veranda Forward Stateroom: Located on Deck 4, and approximately 168-195 sq. ft. in size, these cabins have one double bed made up of two twin berths.

Deluxe Veranda Middle Stateroom: Located on Deck 4, and approximately 203-272 sq. ft. in size, these cabins have one double bed made up of two twin berths plus some with fold out sofa bed.

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom: Located on Deck 4, and approximately 200-205 sq. ft. in size, these cabins have one double bed made up of two twin berths plus fold out sofa bed.

Studio Veranda Stateroom: Located on Deck 6, and approximately 173 sq. ft. in size, these cabins have one double bed made up of two twin berths.

Grand Veranda Stateroom: Located on Deck 6, and approximately 195-205 sq. ft. in size, these cabins have one double bed made up of two twin berths plus fold out sofa bed.

Junior Suite: Located on Deck 6, and approximately 296-299 sq. ft. in size, these cabins have two rooms, with one double bed made up of two twin berths plus fold out sofa bed.

Royal Veranda Stateroom: Located on Decks 4 and 6, and approximately 189-272 sq. ft. in size, these cabins have one double bed made up of two twin berths plus fold out sofa bed.

Studio Veranda Single: Located on Deck 7, and approximately 238 sq. ft. in size, these cabins have one single twin bed.

Explorer Suite: Located on Deck 7, and approximately 269 sq. ft. in size, these cabins have two rooms, with one double bed made up of two twin berths plus fold out sofa bed.

Owners Suite: Located on Deck 7, and approximately 443 sq. ft.. in size, these cabins have two rooms, with one double bed made up of two twin berths plus fold out sofa bed.

Yacht Specifications

Staff & Crew: 105
Guests: 138
Length: 342 feet (104.4 meters)
Draft: 17 feet (5.3 meters)
Propulsion: 2 x Scania fixed-pitch propellers
Ice Class: 1A, Polar Code 6
Cruising speed: 16 knots in open water
Registered: Bahamas
Lifeboats: 2 fully enclosed

Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent (11 days)

Day 1
Buenos Aires or Ushuaia, Argentina

Day 2
Ushuaia, Argentina and Embarkation

Days 3 and 4
Crossing the Drake Passage

Days 5 to 8 (or 5 to 9 for 12 day itinerary)
South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

Days 9 and 10
Crossing the Drake Passage

Day 11
Disembarkation in Ushuaia

Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake (8 days)

Day 1
Punta Arenas, Chile

Day 2
King George Island and Embarkation

Days 3 to 6
Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands

Day 7
Disembarkation and Fly to Punta Arenas

Day 8
Depart Punta Arenas

South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula (18 days)

Day 1
Arrive to Ushuaia, Argentina

Day 2
Ushuaia, Argentina and Embarkation

Days 3 to 6
At Sea

Days 7 & 8
South Georgia

Days 9 & 10
At Sea

Days 11 to 13
Antarctic Peninsula

Days 14 and 15
Crossing the Drake Passage

Day 16
Disembarkation in Ushuaia

Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle (11 Days)

Day 1
Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile

Day 2
Fly to King George Island and Embarkation

Days 3 to 5
Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands

Days 6 & 7
Antarctic Circle

Days 8 & 9
Northbound Along the Peninsula

Days 10
Disembarkation and Fly to Punta Arenas

Days 11
Depart Punta Arenas

Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition (14 Days)

Day 1
Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Day 2
Fly to Ushuaia and Embark

Days 3 & 4
Crossing the Drake Passage

Days 5 to 7
South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

Days 8 & 9
Antarctic Circle

Days 10 & 11
Northbound Along the Peninsula

Days 12 & 13
Crossing the Drake Passage

Day 14
Disembark in Ushuaia and Fly to Buenos Aires

Antarctic Express: Cruise South, Fly North (10 days)

Day 1
Arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina

Day 2
Embarkation Day

Days 3 & 4
Crossing the Drake Passage

Days 5 to 8
Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands

Day 9
Disembarkation and Fly to Punta Arenas

Day 10 
Depart for Home

Antarctic Express: Fly South, Cruise North (10 Days)

Day 1
Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile

Day 2
Embarkation Day

Days 3 to 6
Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands

Days 5 & 8
Crossing the Drake Passage to Ushuaia

Day 9
Disembark and overnight in Ushuaia, Argentina

Day 10 
Depart for Home

Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica: Explorers and Kings (20 days)

Day 1
Arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina

Day 2
Embarkation Day

Day 3
At Sea

Days 4 & 5
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Days 6 & 7
At Sea

Days 8 to 11
South Georgia

Days 12 & 13
At Sea

Days 14 to 17
South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

Days 18 & 19
Crossing the Drake Passage

Day 20
Disembarkation in Ushuaia

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Pricing

2023-2024 Season

Dates Itinerary Days Triple Infinity Suite Veranda Suite Superior Suite Deluxe Suite Owner’s Suite
Nov 5 – 15, 2023 Antarctic Explorer 11 $12,995 $15,995 $14,995 $19,495 $20,995 $22,495
Nov 14 – 24, 2023 Antarctic Explorer 11 $12,995 $15,995 $14,995 $19,495 $20,995 $22,495
Nov 23 – Dec 3, 2023 Antarctic Explorer 11 $12,995 $15,995 $14,995 $19,495 $20,995 $22,495
Dec 5 – 12, 2023 Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake 8 $16,995 $20,495 $19,495 $25,495 $27,495 $29,495
Dec 15 -22, 2023 Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake 8 $17,995 $21,995 $20,995 $26,995 $29,495 $31,495
Dec 20 -27, 2023 Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake 8 $17,995 $21,995 $20,995 $26,995 $29,495 $31,495
Dec 28, 2023 – Jan 12, 2024 South Georgia & Antarctica 16 $23,995 $29,495 $27,995 $36,495 $39,495 $41,995
Jan 20 – 30, 2024 Antarctic Explorer 11 $15,995 $19,495 $18,995 $24,495 $25,995 $27,995
Jan 29 – Feb 8, 2024 Antarctic Explorer 11 $15,995 $19,495 $18,995 $24,495 $25,995 $27,995
Feb 16 – Mar 6, 2024 Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica 20 $27,995 $34,495 $32,495 $42,495 $45,495 $48,995
Mar 5 – 15, 2024 Antarctic Explorer 11 $12,995 $15,995 $14,995 $19,495 $20,995 $22,495

 

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