Ocean Explorer

EXPEDITION-LUXURY (138 GUESTS)

Ocean Explorer

The Ocean Explorer is a purpose built expedition vessel.  Accommodating on average 138 guests for each voyage, those lucky enough to experience an Antarctic journey can be assured of comfort and luxury coinciding with exploration and adventure.

She has the revolutionary Ulstein X BOW hull design and features a distinctive Glass Atrium Lounge at the bow of the ship with a stunning panoramic view on both port and starboard side. The Ocean Explorer also features a lecture theatre and lounge, in addition to a swimming pool and jacuzzi where you can admire impressive scenery while watching the world go by.

OCEAN EXPLORER DATES AND PRICES

OCEAN EXPLORER 2026-27 DATES AND PRICES

Early Booking Offer

Save from 5 to 20% dependent upon voyages.

Offer is subject to availability and can be changed or withdrawn at any time.

Please Call us on 1300 784 794 to confirm price and availability.

Prices in USD$ – per person twin share (triple share in triple cabins)

Prices correct as at 14 May 2026.
Click on Cruise itinerary name below to view detailed description of your Antarctic Cruise

Cruise ItineraryStart DateEnd DateDaysStarts / EndsStudio SingleDeluxe Veranda FwdVeranda StateroomVeranda SuiteJunior SuiteStudio Veranda SinglePenthouse SuiteOwners Suite
Penguins of the Far South: Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica25-Oct-2613-Nov-2620Ushuaia$41,995$28,595$31,895$33,595$35,595$45,395$48,695$52,095
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent12-Nov-2622-Nov-2611Ushuaia$20,195$13,795$15,395$16,195$17,195$21,795$23,495$25,095
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent21-Nov-261-Dec-2611Ushuaia$21,795$14,895$16,595$17,495$18,495$23,595$25,295$26,995
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent30-Nov-2610-Dec-2611Ushuaia$26,895$16,695$18,595$19,595$20,795$29,095$28,395$30,295
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent9-Dec-2619-Dec-2611Ushuaia$22,295$15,195$16,995$17,895$18,995$24,095$25,895$27,695
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent18-Dec-2628-Dec-2611Ushuaia$24,395$16,595$18,495$19,495$20,695$26,295$28,195$30,195
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent27-Dec-266-Jan-2711Ushuaia$28,095$17,395$19,395$20,495$21,695$30,395$29,695$31,695
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent5-Jan-2715-Jan-2711Ushuaia$29,695$18,395$20,595$21,595$22,895$32,095$31,395$33,495
Antarctic Express: Cruise South, Fly North15-Jan-2724-Jan-2710Ushuaia / Punta Arenas$30,995$19,195$21,395$22,595$23,895$33,495$32,695$34,895
Crossing the Antarctic Circle (Fly Cruise)22-Jan-271-Feb-2711Punta Arenas$38,795$26,395$29,495$30,995$32,895$41,895$44,995$48,095
Antarctic Express: Fly South, Cruise North3-Feb-2711-Feb-279Punta Arenas / Ushuaia$28,595$17,695$19,795$20,795$22,095$30,895$30,195$32,295
Penguins of the Far South: Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica10-Feb-271-Mar-2720Ushuaia$53,295$32,995$36,895$38,795$41,095$57,595$56,195$60,095
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent28-Feb-2710-Mar-2711Ushuaia$25,695$15,895$17,795$18,695$19,895$27,795$27,095$28,995
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent9-Mar-2719-Mar-2711Ushuaia$23,395$14,495$16,195$16,995$18,095$25,295$24,695$26,395

No single supplement applies for passengers willing to share. If you would prefer your own room the single supplement is 1.5 x the published twin rate.

OCEAN EXPLORER 2026-27 CRUISES

OCEAN EXPLORER 2027-28 DATES AND PRICES

Prices in USD$ – per person twin share (triple share in triple cabins)

 Early Booking Offer save 5-15% off 2027-28 voyages
Subject to availabilty and offer may be amended or withdrawn without notice.

Prices correct as at 23 June 2026.

Click on Cruise itinerary name below to view detailed description of your Antarctic Cruise

Cruise ItineraryStart DateEnd DateDaysStarts / EndsCabin PricesStudio SingleDeluxe Veranda FwdVeranda StateroomVeranda SuiteJunior SuiteStudio Veranda SinglePenthouse SuiteOwners Suite
South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari27-Oct-2713-Nov-2718UshuaiaFull Price$40,695$25,195$28,095$29,595$31,395$43,995$42,895$45,895
Early Booking Offer$34,591$21,416$23,881$25,156$26,686$37,396$36,461$39,011
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent12-Nov-2722-Nov-2711UshuaiaFull Price$23,995$14,795$16,595$17,395$18,495$25,895$25,295$26,995
Early Booking Offer$20,396$12,576$14,106$14,786$15,721$22,011$21,501$22,946
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent21-Nov-271-Dec-2711UshuaiaFull Price$23,995$14,795$16,595$17,395$18,495$25,895$25,295$26,995
Early Booking Offer$21,596$13,316$14,936$15,656$16,646$23,306$22,766$24,296
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent30-Nov-2710-Dec-2711UshuaiaFull Price$23,995$14,795$16,595$17,395$18,495$25,895$25,295$26,995
Early Booking Offer$21,596$13,316$14,936$15,656$16,646$23,306$22,766$24,296
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent9-Dec-2719-Dec-2711UshuaiaFull Price$25,095$15,595$17,395$18,295$19,395$27,195$26,495$28,295
Early Booking Offer$22,586$14,036$15,656$16,466$17,456$24,476$23,846$25,466
Antarctic Peninsula: Weddell Sea Exploration18-Dec-2729-Dec-2712UshuaiaFull Price$30,295$18,795$20,995$22,095$23,395$32,795$31,995$34,195
Early Booking Offer$25,751$15,976$17,846$18,781$19,886$27,876$27,196$29,066
Antarctic Express: Cruise South, Fly North28-Dec-276-Jan-2810Ushuaia / Punta ArenasFull Price$30,195$18,695$20,895$21,995$23,295$32,595$31,895$34,095
Early Booking Offer$27,176$16,826$18,806$19,796$20,966$29,336$28,706$30,686
Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake4-Jan-2811-Jan-288Punta ArenasFull Price$40,395$24,995$27,895$29,395$31,195$43,595$42,595$45,495
Early Booking Offer$34,336$21,246$23,711$24,986$26,516$37,056$36,206$38,671
Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake9-Jan-2816-Jan-288Punta ArenasFull Price$40,395$24,995$27,895$29,395$31,195$43,595$42,595$45,495
Early Booking Offer$34,336$21,246$23,711$24,986$26,516$37,056$36,206$38,671
Antarctic Express: Fly South, Cruise North14-Jan-2822-Jan-289Punta Arenas / UshuaiaFull Price$29,495$18,295$20,395$21,495$22,795$31,895$31,095$33,295
Early Booking Offer$25,071$15,551$17,336$18,271$19,376$27,111$26,431$28,301
Antarctic Express: Cruise South, Fly North21-Jan-2830-Jan-2810Ushuaia / Punta ArenasFull Price$30,195$18,695$20,895$21,995$23,295$32,595$31,895$34,095
Early Booking Offer$27,176$16,826$18,806$19,796$20,966$29,336$28,706$30,686
Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake28-Jan-284-Feb-288Punta ArenasFull Price$40,395$24,995$27,895$29,395$31,195$43,595$42,595$45,495
Early Booking Offer$34,336$21,246$23,711$24,986$26,516$37,056$36,206$38,671
Antarctic Express: Fly South, Cruise North7-Feb-2815-Feb-289Punta Arenas / UshuaiaFull Price$29,495$18,295$20,395$21,495$22,795$31,895$31,095$33,295
Early Booking Offer$25,071$15,551$17,336$18,271$19,376$27,111$26,431$28,301
Penguins of the Far South: Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica14-Feb-284-Mar-2820UshuaiaFull Price$64,595$39,895$44,595$46,995$49,795$69,695$68,095$72,795
Early Booking Offer$61,365$37,900$42,365$44,645$47,305$66,210$64,690$69,155
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent3-Mar-2813-Mar-2811UshuaiaFull Price$24,095$14,895$16,695$17,595$18,595$26,095$25,495$27,195
Early Booking Offer$20,481$12,661$14,191$14,956$15,806$22,181$21,671$23,116
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent12-Mar-2822-Mar-2811UshuaiaFull Price$24,095$14,895$16,695$17,595$18,595$26,095$25,495$27,195
Early Booking Offer$20,481$12,661$14,191$14,956$15,806$22,181$21,671$23,116

No single supplement applies for passengers willing to share. If you would prefer your own room the single supplement is 1.5 x the published twin rate.

OCEAN EXPLORER 2027-28 CRUISES

OCEAN EXPLORER 2028-29 DATES AND PRICES

Prices in USD$ – per person twin share (triple share in triple cabins)

Prices correct as at 23 June 2026Early Booking Offer save 10% + Bonus USD$1,000 (USD$2,000 on 18 and 20 day voyages) off full price.

Save an additional 5% pay in full

Click on Cruise itinerary name below to view detailed description of your Antarctic Cruise

Cruise Itinerary - Click to ViewStart DateEnd DateDaysStarts / EndsPricesStudio SingleTriple SuiteDeluxe Veranda FwdVeranda StateroomVeranda SuiteStudio Veranda SinglePenthouse SuiteOwners Suite
Falkland Islands and South Georgia: 20 Day Wildlife Adventure 13-Oct-281-Nov-2820Puerto Madryn /UshuaiaFull Price $42,695$26,395$29,495$30,995$32,895$46,095$44,995$48,095
Early Booking Offer$36,426$21,756$24,546$25,896$27,606$39,486$38,496$41,286
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent31-Oct-2810-Nov-2811UshuaiaFull Price $23,595$14,595$16,295$17,095$18,195$25,395$24,795$26,495
Early Booking Offer$20,236$12,136$13,666$14,386$15,376$21,856$21,316$22,846
South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari 9-Nov-2826-Nov-2818UshuaiaFull Price $39,895$24,695$27,595$28,995$30,795$43,095$42,095$44,995
Early Booking Offer$33,906$20,226$22,836$24,096$25,716$36,786$35,886$38,496
Antarctic Express: Sail South, Fly North25-Nov-284-Dec-2810Ushuaia / Punta ArenasFull Price $29,595$18,295$20,495$21,495$22,795$31,995$31,195$33,395
Early Booking Offer$25,636$15,466$17,446$18,346$19,516$27,796$27,076$29,056
Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake2-Dec-289-Dec-288Punta ArenasFull Price $40,495$24,995$27,995$29,395$31,195$43,695$42,695$45,595
Early Booking Offer$35,446$21,496$24,196$25,456$27,076$38,326$37,426$40,036
Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake7-Dec-2814-Dec-288Punta ArenasFull Price $40,495$24,995$27,995$29,395$31,195$43,695$42,695$45,595
Early Booking Offer$35,446$21,496$24,196$25,456$27,076$38,326$37,426$40,036
Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North12-Dec-2820-Dec-289Punta Arenas / UshuaiaFull Price $29,595$18,295$20,495$21,495$22,795$31,995$31,195$33,395
Early Booking Offer$25,636$15,466$17,446$18,346$19,516$27,796$27,076$29,056
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent19-Dec-2829-Dec-2811UshuaiaFull Price $26,695$16,495$18,495$19,395$20,595$28,895$28,195$30,095
Early Booking Offer$23,026$13,846$15,646$16,456$17,536$25,006$24,376$26,086
Antarctic Peninsula: Crossing the Circle28-Dec-2810-Jan-2914UshuaiaFull Price $28,895$17,895$19,995$20,995$22,295$31,195$30,495$32,595
Early Booking Offer$25,006$15,106$16,996$17,896$19,066$27,076$26,446$28,336
Antarctic Express: Sail South, Fly North9-Jan-2918-Jan-2910Ushuaia / Punta ArenasFull Price $29,595$18,295$20,495$21,495$22,795$31,995$31,195$33,395
Early Booking Offer$25,636$15,466$17,446$18,346$19,516$27,796$27,076$29,056
Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake16-Jan-2923-Jan-298Punta ArenasFull Price $40,495$24,995$27,995$29,395$31,195$43,695$42,695$45,595
Early Booking Offer$35,446$21,496$24,196$25,456$27,076$38,326$37,426$40,036
Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North26-Jan-293-Feb-299Punta Arenas / UshuaiaFull Price $29,595$18,295$20,495$21,495$22,795$31,995$31,195$33,395
Early Booking Offer$25,636$15,466$17,446$18,346$19,516$27,796$27,076$29,056
Penguins of the Far South: Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica2-Feb-2921-Feb-2920UshuaiaFull Price $51,195$31,695$35,395$37,195$39,495$55,295$53,995$57,695
Early Booking Offer$45,076$27,526$30,856$32,476$34,546$48,766$47,596$50,926
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent20-Feb-292-Mar-2911UshuaiaFull Price $23,695$14,695$16,395$17,195$18,295$25,595$24,995$26,695
Early Booking Offer$20,326$12,226$13,756$14,476$15,466$22,036$21,496$23,026
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent1-Mar-2911-Mar-2911UshuaiaFull Price $23,695$14,695$16,395$17,195$18,295$25,595$24,995$26,695
Early Booking Offer$20,326$12,226$13,756$14,476$15,466$22,036$21,496$23,026
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent10-Mar-2920-Mar-2911UshuaiaFull Price $23,695$14,695$16,395$17,195$18,295$25,595$24,995$26,695
Early Booking Offer$20,326$12,226$13,756$14,476$15,466$22,036$21,496$23,026

No single supplement applies for passengers willing to share. If you would prefer your own room the single supplement is 1.5 x the published twin rate.

OCEAN EXPLORER OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Sea Kayaking (USD $995)

Immerse yourself in the incredible scenery of Antarctica onboard a kayak. Cruise past ice formations and see wildlife swim past as you glide along. You will be in groups of up to 12 with an experienced kayak guide who will take you to interesting locations, many that can only able to be reached by kayaks.
Available on all voyages.

Camping Antarctica

Camping (USD $295)

Camping has become one of the most popular optional activities, with some passengers camping for the first time in their lives in Antarctica! All the equipment you need is provided for you to be able to experience a night on shore in Antarctica. Numbers are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

Available on select voyages:

Antarctic Explorer (11 days)

Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica (20 days)

For more information on the voyages we offer, call 1300 784 794 or email contact@antarcticatravelcentre.com.au

Ocean Explorer Cabins

Studio Single

Location Deck 3 (see deck plan below)
Cabin Size 15.4 metres squared

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Designed for solo travellers, the Studio Single Cabins on Deck 3 offer a comfortable and well-appointed retreat, featuring a double bed, porthole view, dedicated desk and seating area, and a private bathroom with shower, vanity, and heated floor – ideal for relaxing after a day of exploration.

Amenities: Double bed, porthole view, desk and chair, TV, infotainment system, private bathroom with heated floor

Deluxe Veranda Forward

Location Deck 4 (see deck plan below)
Cabin Size 16.9 metres squared

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Located on Deck 4, the Deluxe Veranda Forward Cabins offer flexible sleeping arrangements with a double bed that can be configured into two singles, along with a floor-to-ceiling glass front that opens onto a private walkout balcony. A comfortable desk area and a private bathroom with shower, vanity, and heated floor complete the space.

Amenities: Configurable double or twin beds, floor-to-ceiling glass, private walkout balcony, desk and chair, TV, infotainment system, private bathroom with heated floor

Veranda Stateroom

Location Decks 4, 6 & 7 (see deck plan below)
Cabin Size 19.3 metres squared

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Located throughout the ship, the Veranda Staterooms offer a spacious layout with a double bed that can be configured into two singles, a separate sitting area, and a floor-to-ceiling glass front opening onto a private walkout balcony. Thoughtfully designed for comfort, each cabin also includes a desk area and a private bathroom with shower, vanity, and heated floor.

Amenities: Configurable double or twin beds, separate sitting area with club chairs and reading table, floor-to-ceiling glass, private walkout balcony, desk and chair, TV, infotainment system, private bathroom with heated floor

Veranda Suite

Location Decks 4 & 6 (see deck plan below)
Cabin Size 19.2 metres squared

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Located throughout the ship, the Veranda Suites feature a flexible layout with a double bed that can be configured into two singles, along with a separate sitting area furnished with a sofa-bed. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a private walkout balcony, while a desk area and private bathroom with shower, vanity, and heated floor provide added comfort.

Amenities: Configurable double or twin beds, sitting area with sofa-bed, floor-to-ceiling glass, private walkout balcony, desk and chair, TV, infotainment system, private bathroom with heated floor

Junior Suite

Location Deck 6 (see deck plan below)
Cabin Size 27.7 metres squared

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Located on Deck 6, the spacious, two-room Junior Suites feature a separate bedroom with a double bed that can be configured into two singles, and an outer sitting room with a sofa-bed and activity table for two. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors from the bedroom open onto an expansive double-sized walkout balcony, while a well-appointed bathroom with bathtub, vanity, and heated floor enhances onboard comfort.

Amenities: Configurable double or twin beds, separate sitting room with sofa-bed, activity table for two, floor-to-ceiling glass, double-sized walkout balcony, two TVs, infotainment system, private bathroom with bathtub and heated floor

Studio Veranda Single

Location Deck 7 (see deck plan below)
Cabin Size 15.1 metres squared

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Designed for solo travellers, this unique cabin on Deck 7 features a single twin bed and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open onto a generous private walkout balcony. Thoughtfully arranged, the cabin also includes modern technology and a private bathroom with shower, vanity, and heated floor.

Amenities: Twin bed, floor-to-ceiling glass, private walkout balcony, TV, infotainment system, private bathroom with heated floor

Penthouse Suite

Location Deck 7 (see deck plan below)
Cabin Size 25 metres squared

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Located on Deck 7, the two-room Penthouse Suite features a separate bedroom with a double bed that can be configured into two singles, and an outer sitting area furnished with a sofa-bed. Both rooms offer direct access to a generous double-sized walkout balcony, complemented by a private bathroom with shower, vanity, heated floor, and an additional powder room in the sitting area.

Amenities: Configurable double or twin beds, separate sitting area with sofa-bed, double-sized walkout balcony, two TVs, infotainment system, private bathroom with heated floor, additional powder room

Owner's Suite

Location Deck 7 (see deck plan below)
Cabin Size 41.2 metres squared

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Located on the highest cabin level, the palatial and airy apartment-style Owner’s Suite offers sweeping views from a large private veranda. Elegantly designed, it features a spacious master bedroom, separate living and dining areas, and two expansive master bathrooms for an exceptional onboard experience.

Amenities: Master bedroom, separate living and dining areas, large private veranda, panoramic views, two master bathrooms

Deck Plan

Ship Details

Lounge / lecture theatre

Library

Photography and art room

Gym, sauna and wellness centre

Sun deck

Jacuzzi’s / plunge pool

Observation lounge

Changing room/Mudroom

Viewing platforms

Hydraulic platforms

Zodiac launching platforms

Chinstrap & gentoo penguins

Fully-serviced accommodation in your chosen stateroom
Daily shore excursions, guided walks, Zodiac cruises and some activities*
Comprehensive pre-departure information kit and destination
resource guide
An experienced team of destination specialists and activity leaders
An informative and entertaining lecture program by our team of experts
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner including house wines, beer and soft
drinks, afternoon tea and snacks
Captain’s Welcome and Farewell drinks including four-course dinner, house
cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages
Pre-dinner drinks including canapés and bar snacks
Complimentary 3-in-1 polar jacket
Complimentary use of gumboots
Complimentary use of fitness centre
Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic
Personalised photo book (post-voyage) 1 issued per booking
Entry fees to historic or tourist sites
Port, pilotage charges and landing fees.
The following inclusions are also part of select voyages. Please refer to the specific voyage Trip Notes for inclusions pertaining to the voyage of your choice:
All Antarctic voyages include one night’s pre-voyage accommodation (included in itinerary)
and arrival airport transfer (on selected preferred flights)
Flights mentioned as per itinerary
Guided town tour and activities as per voyage itinerary
Luggage transfers.

Guests: 138

Staff & crew: 105

Dimensions: Length: 104.4m Width: 18.2m Draft: 5.3m

Speed: 16.5 knots cruising

Built: 2021

Operator: Quark Expeditions

Ice-Class: 1A (The hull is one category below a full ice-breaker)

We will tailor the perfect holiday to suit your needs.