Ocean Explorer

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Ship Overview

Ocean Explorer, the newest addition to the 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.

Ocean Explorer | Cruises

10-night Antarctic Explorer Expedition: Discovering The 7th Continent — 12/10/2025 — CALL

10-night Antarctic Express Expedition: Crossing The Circle — 02/28/2026 — CALL

14-night Spitsbergen Circumnavigation Expedition: A Rite Of Passage — 07/09/2026 — CALL

10-night Antarctic Explorer Expedition: Discovering The 7th Continent — 12/09/2026 — CALL

19-night Penguins Of The Far South Expedition: Falklands, South Georgia And Antarctica — 02/10/2027 — CALL

10-night Svalbard in Summer Expedition: Tundra, Whales and Wildlife — 06/18/2027 — CALL

17-night South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula Expedition: Penguin Safari — 10/27/2027 — CALL

9-night Antarctic Express Expedition: Fly South, Sail North — 01/14/2028 — CALL

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