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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. The vessel is equipped with a fleet of 15 Zodiacs that enable guests to get off the ship quickly and safely for off-ship adventures. In addition to the well-appointed and spacious public areas, Ocean Explorer has an industry-leading mix of sustainability systems, including fuel-efficient Rolls Royce engines.
Ship Specifications:
- Maximum # of Guests: 138
- Staff & Crew: 105
- Ice Class: 1A, PC6
- Year Launched:
- Cruising speed 16.5 knots in open water
- Length: 342 feet (104.4 meters)
- Minimum age: 8 years old
- Height & Weight Requirement for children: must weight a minimum of 64lbs or 29kg and be 48″ or 1.2 m. tall
- Minimum age for adventure options: 16 years old
Ship Gallery
Trips and Rates
Please note, rates are Per Person in USD
Transfer Package is $995/person on Svalbard Explorer or $695/person on Three Arctic Islands and not included in the cabin cost.
Single Travelers:
- Can book a Studio Veranda Single or Studio Single at the prices listed above
- Can book into a share cabin in the following categories: Studio Double, Studio Veranda, Deluxe Veranda Forward, Deluxe Veranda Middle and Deluxe Veranda.
- Can book a twin cabin at solo occupancy at 1.7x the per person share price in Studio Double – Deluxe Veranda and 2x the per person price for all other categories
Adventure Options:
- Kayaking (full program, multiple paddles): $795/person – requires experience
- Paddling (one-time): $195/person
Single Travelers:
- Can book into a dedicated Single cabin (Studio Single or Studio Veranda Single) at the prices listed above
- Can book into a share cabin in Studio Double – Deluxe Veranda
- Can book a twin cabin at solo occupancy at 1.7x the per person share price in Studio Double – Deluxe Veranda and 2x the per person price for all higher categories
Adventure Options:
- Kayaking (full program, multiple paddles): $995/person – requires experience
- Paddling (one-time): $295/person
- Camping: $295/person
South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari
Jan 24 - Feb 10, 2026 (18 days)Kayaking, Paddling
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
Dec 19 - Dec 29, 2025 (11 days)Kayaking, Paddling, Camping
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
Dec 10 - Dec 20, 2025 (11 days)Kayaking, Paddling, Camping
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
Dec 1 - Dec 11, 2025 (11 days)Kayaking, Paddling, Camping
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica: Explorers & Kings
Nov 13 - Dec 2, 2025 (20 days)Kayaking, Paddling, Camping
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
Nov 4 - Nov 14, 2025 (11 days)Kayaking, Paddling, Camping
Adventures in Northeast Greenland: Glaciers, Fjords and the Northern Lights
Sep 22 - Oct 2, 2025 (11 days)Kayaking, Paddling
Adventures in Northeast Greenland: Glaciers, Fjords and the Northern Lights
Sep 13 - Sep 23, 2025 (11 days)Kayaking, Paddling
Adventures in Northeast Greenland: Glaciers, Fjords and the Northern Lights
Sep 4 - Sep 14, 2025 (11 days)Kayaking, Paddling
Adventures in Northeast Greenland: Glaciers, Fjords and the Northern Lights
Aug 26 - Sep 5, 2025 (11 days)Kayaking, Paddling
Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland, Spitsbergen
Aug 13 - Aug 27, 2025 (15 days)Kayaking, Paddling
Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway – 12 Days
Aug 3 - Aug 14, 2025 (12 days)Paddling, Kayaking
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
Mar 16 - Mar 26, 2025 (11 days)Kayaking, Paddling
South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari
Feb 16 - Mar 5, 2025 (18 days)Kayaking, Paddling
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica: Explorers & Kings
Dec 19 - Jan 7, 2024 - 2025 (20 days)Kayaking, Paddling, Camping
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
Dec 10 - Dec 20, 2024 (11 days)Kayaking, Paddling, Camping
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
Dec 1 - Dec 11, 2024 (11 days)Kayaking, Paddling, Camping
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
Nov 22 - Dec 2, 2024 (11 days)Kayaking, Paddling, Camping
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica: Explorers & Kings
Nov 4 - Nov 23, 2024 (20 days)Kayaking, Paddling
Availability & prices are subject to change at anytime. Please contact us for the real time availability & prices.
Cabin Descriptions
![](https://polarcruises.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Owners-Suite-1.jpg)
Owner's Suite
![](https://polarcruises.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/OEX_Cabin_Explorer-Suite_IMG_1143-2-scaled.jpg)
Explorer Suite
![Ocean Explorer Junior Suite](https://polarcruises.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/03-Junior-Suite.jpg)
Junior Suite
![Ocean Explorer Royal Veranda Stateroom](https://polarcruises.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/04-Royal-Veranda-Stateroom.jpg)
Royal Veranda Stateroom
![Ocean Explorer Grand Veranda Stateroom](https://polarcruises.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/05-Grand-Veranda-Stateroom.jpg)
Grand Veranda Stateroom
![](https://polarcruises.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/OEX_Cabin_Deluxe-Veranda_IMG_1222-2-scaled.jpg)
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
![](https://polarcruises.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/OEX_Cabin_Deluxe-Veranda-Mid_IMG_1166-2-scaled.jpg)
Deluxe Veranda Middle Stateroom
![](https://polarcruises.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/OEX_Cabin_Deluxe-Veranda-Fwd_IMG_1198-3-scaled.jpg)
Deluxe Veranda Forward Stateroom
![](https://polarcruises.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/8c3d2b8c-dbd5-4c25-9160-96c5dcb99628.jpg)
Studio Veranda Stateroom
![](https://polarcruises.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/OEX_Cabin_Studio-Double_IMG_1254-scaled.jpg)
Studio Double
![](https://polarcruises.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/OEX_Cabin_Studio-Veranda-Suite_IMG_1190-2-scaled.jpg)
Studio Veranda Single
![](https://polarcruises.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/OEX_Cabin_Studio-Single_IMG_1175-2-scaled.jpg)
Studio Single
Deck Plan
![Ocean Explorer - deck plan](https://polarcruises.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Deck-Plan-1.jpg)