World Explorer
LUXURY (176 GUESTS)
Introduction
The World Explorer is a brand new ship, built 2018, and is fully equipped to venture into the waters of Antarctica. Taking 176 guests every cabin has either a private walk-out balcony or a Juliet balcony for direct ocean views as well as en-suite bathroom. There are plenty of public areas to relax after a day filled with excursions including the glass domed observation lounge, the explorer lounge and a dedicated lecture theatre where the educational program is conducted. There are health and wellness facilities featuring an outdoor running track, small gym, sauna and spa.
DATES AND PRICES
Special Offer:
Save from 10-25% on World Explorer voyages. Offer excludes triple cabins and voyages departing on 17 Dec 2019 and 27 Dec 2019. Valid on new bookings made by 6 September 2018. Discount applies to voyage only. The promotion may change or be discontinued at any time.
Prices are in AU$ per person twin share (triple share in triple cabins)
| Antractic Cruise Itinerary | Start Date | End Date | Days | Starts/Ends | Triple | Infinity Suite | Veranda Suite | Superior Suite | Deluxe Suite | Owner's Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antarctic Explorer | 03 Nov 19 | 13 Nov 19 | 11 | Ushuaia | $12,000 | $18,300 | $18,300 | $20,300 | $21,200 | $22,000 |
| Early Booking Price | $12,000 | $13,725 | $13,725 | $15,225 | $15,900 | $16,500 | ||||
| Antarctic Explorer | 07 Dec 19 | 18 Dec 19 | 12 | Ushuaia | $14,100 | $21,400 | $21,400 | $23,700 | $24,700 | $26,000 |
| Early Booking Price | $14,100 | $18,190 | $18,190 | $20,145 | $20,995 | $22,100 | ||||
| Antarctic Explorer | 17 Dec 19 | 28 Dec 19 | 12 | Ushuaia | $14,100 | $21,400 | $21,400 | $23,700 | $24,700 | $26,000 |
| South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula | 27 Dec 19 | 11 Jan 20 | 16 | Ushuaia | $19,800 | $28,600 | $28,600 | $31,700 | $33,100 | $34,400 |
| Antarctic Explorer | 10 Jan 20 | 20 Jan 20 | 11 | Ushuaia | $12,700 | $19,200 | $19,200 | $21,400 | $22,300 | $23,300 |
| Early Booking Price | $12,700 | $17,280 | $17,280 | $19,260 | $20,070 | $20,970 | ||||
| Antarctic Express (Fly Cruise) | 9 Feb 20 | 16 Feb 20 | 8 | Punta Arenas | $15,300 | $23,300 | $23,300 | $26,000 | $27,100 | $28,200 |
| Early Booking Price | $15,300 | $20,970 | $20,970 | $23,400 | $24,390 | $25,380 | ||||
| Antarctic Express (Fly Cruise) | 14 Feb 20 | 21 Feb 20 | 8 | Punta Arenas | $15,300 | $23,300 | $23,300 | $26,000 | $27,100 | $28,200 |
| Early Booking Price | $15,300 | $20,970 | $20,970 | $23,400 | $24,390 | $25,380 | ||||
| Antarctic Express (Fly Cruise) | 19 Feb 20 | 26 Feb 20 | 8 | Punta Arenas | $15,300 | $23,300 | $23,300 | $26,000 | $27,100 | $28,200 |
| Early Booking Price | $15,300 | $19,805 | $19,805 | $22,100 | $23,035 | $23,970 | ||||
| Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica | 27 Feb 20 | 17 Mar 20 | 20 | Ushuaia | $23,400 | $34,000 | $34,000 | $37,600 | $39,300 | $40,900 |
| Early Booking Price | $23,400 | $25,500 | $25,500 | $28,200 | $29,475 | $30,675 |
World Explorer itineraries that disembark from Ushuaia include:
1 night accommodation in Ushuaia on day 1 of the itinerary, Group transfer to the ship on day of embarkation, Group transfer to airport or central location upon disembarkation in Ushuaia.
World Explorer itineraries that begin in Punta Arenas include:
1 night accommodation in Punta Arenas on day one of the itinerary, Group transfer to the airport for flight to King George Island, Flights from Punta Arenas to King George Island, Group transfer to accommodation on second last day of the itinerary, 1 night accommodation on last night of the itinerary
All voyages include:
Rubber boots to borrow for shore landings for the time of the cruise, Expedition parka to keep, Digital Voyage Log
Kayaking
Explore the shores of Antarctica onboard a kayak. Glide past ice formations, penguin colonies and marine wildlife. 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 except 13 Nov 2019. Additional Cost: AU$1410
Camping
Experience complete silence and 24 hours of daylight camping on Antarctica. The ship is equipped with all the equipment all you need to bring along is a sense of adventure. This activity is subject to weather conditions.
Available on voyages: 3 Nov 2019, 7 Dec 2019, 17 Dec 2019 and 10 Jan 2020. Additional Cost: AU$420
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Part surfing, part paddling, paddle boarding is a total thrill for guests who want to experience Antarctica from this vantage point. Glide across the water past icebergs and wildlife. This is an incredibly unique way to see Antarctica.
Available on all voyages except 13 Nov 2019. Additional cost: AU$320
Special Offer:
Save from 15-20% on World Explorer voyages in Infinity &Veranda cabins on select departures only. Valid on new bookings by 31 July 2018. Applies to voyage only. The promotion may change or be discontinued at any time. Excludes triple cabins, owner suites.
Prices are in AU$ per person twin share (triple share in triple cabins)
| Cruise Itinerary | Start Date | End Date | Days | Start/End | Triple | Infinity Suite | Veranda Suite | Superior Suite | Deluxe Suite | Owner's Suite | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica | 16 Dec 18 | 4 Jan 19 | 20 | Ushuaia | Request | Request | Request | Request | Request | Request | |||
| Antarctic Explorer | 3 Jan 19 | 13 Jan 19 | 11 | Ushuaia | $11,200 | $16,700 | $17,300 | $18,900 | $19,700 | $20,600 | |||
| Offer Price | $15,030 | $15,750 | |||||||||||
| Antarctic Explorer | 12 Jan 19 | 22 Jan 19 | 11 | Ushuaia | $11,200 | $16,700 | $17,300 | $18,900 | $19,700 | $20,600 | |||
| Antarctic Express | 11 Feb 19 | 21 Feb 19 | 11 | Punta Arenas | $20,900 | $31,000 | $32,100 | $35,000 | $36,300 | $38,000 | |||
| Offer Price | $26,350 | $27,285 | |||||||||||
| Antarctic Express | 19 Feb 19 | 26 Feb 19 | 8 | Punta Arenas | $13,100 | $19,600 | $20,500 | $22,300 | $23,200 | $24,300 | |||
| Antarctic Express | 24 Feb 19 | 3 Mar 19 | 8 | Punta Arenas | $13,100 | $19,600 | $20,500 | $22,300 | $23,200 | $24,300 | |||
| Offer Price | $16,660 | $17,425 | |||||||||||
| Antarctic Explorer | 4 Mar 19 | 15 Mar 19 | 12 | Ushuaia | Request | Request | Request | Request | Request | Request | |||
| Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica | 14 Mar 19 | 2 Apr 19 | 20 | Ushuaia | Request | Request | Request | Request | Request | Request |
World Explorer itineraries that disembark from Ushuaia include:
1 night accommodation in Ushuaia on day 1 of the itinerary, Group transfer to the ship on day of embarkation, Group transfer to airport or central location upon disembarkation in Ushuaia.
World Explorer itineraries that begin in Punta Arenas include:
1 night accommodation in Punta Arenas on day one of the itinerary, Group transfer to the airport for flight to King George Island, Flights from Punta Arenas to King George Island, Group transfer to accommodation on second last day of the itinerary, 1 night accommodation on last night of the itinerary
All voyages include:
Rubber boots to borrow for shore landings for the time of the cruise, Expedition parka to keep, Digital Voyage Log
Kayaking
Explore the shores of Antarctica onboard a kayak. Glide past ice formations, penguin colonies and marine wildlife. 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 except 16 Dec 2018. Additional Cost: AU$1310
Camping
Experience complete silence and 24 hours of daylight camping on Antarctica. The ship is equipped with all the equipment all you need to bring along is a sense of adventure. This activity is subject to weather conditions.
Available on voyages: 3 Jan 2019 and 12 Jan 2019. Additional Cost: AU$390
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Part surfing, part paddling, paddle boarding is a total thrill for guests who want to experience Antarctica from this vantage point. Glide across the water past icebergs and wildlife. This is an incredibly unique way to see Antarctica.
Available on all voyages except 16 Dec 2018. Additional cost: AU$300
2019-20 VOYAGES
Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica
Ocean Adventurer 2019-20 / World Explorer 2018-19 / World Explorer 2019-20
Antarctic Explorer 11 Days
Ocean Adventurer 2019-20 / Ocean Diamond 2019-20 / World Explorer 2018-19 / World Explorer 2019-20Antarctic Explorer 12 Days
Ocean Diamond 2019-20 / World Explorer 2018-19 / World Explorer 2019-20
Antarctic Express – Fly Cruise 8 Days
Ocean Adventurer 2019-20 / World Explorer 2018-19 / World Explorer 2019-20For more information on the voyages we offer, call 1300 668 112 or email contact@antarcticatravelcentre.com.au
2018-19 VOYAGES
Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica 20 Days
Ocean Adventurer 2019-20 / World Explorer 2018-19 / World Explorer 2019-20Antarctic Explorer 11 Days
Ocean Adventurer 2019-20 / Ocean Diamond 2019-20 / World Explorer 2018-19 / World Explorer 2019-20Antarctic Explorer 12 Days
Ocean Diamond 2019-20 / World Explorer 2018-19 / World Explorer 2019-20Antarctic Express – Fly Cruise 8 Days
Ocean Adventurer 2019-20 / World Explorer 2018-19 / World Explorer 2019-20
Crossing the Antarctic Circle (Fly Cruise) 10 Days
World Explorer 2018-19For more information on the voyages we offer, call 1300 668 112 or email contact@antarcticatravelcentre.com.au
Cabins
The Owner’s Suites are located on Decks 5 and 6, and approximately 33 sq. m in size, these cabins have one double or two single beds, and a 10 sq. m walk-out balcony with access from sitting room and bedroom. A separate sitting area with sofa, refrigerator, TV, state of the art “infotainment” system, and private bathroom with shower, his & hers sinks, and bathtub is also featured in each cabin.
The Deluxe Suites are located Deck 5, and approximately 31 sq. m in size, these cabins have one double or two single beds, and a 10 sq. walk-out balcony with access from sitting room and bedroom. A separate sitting area with sofa, double closets, refrigerator, TV, state of the art “infotainment” system, and private bathroom with shower and double sinks is also featured in each cabin.
Superior Suites are located on Decks 5 and 6, and approximately 26 sq. m in size, these cabins have one double or two single beds, and a 10 sq. m walk-out balcony with access from sitting room and bedroom. A separate sitting area with sofa, walk-in closet, refrigerator, TV, state of the art “infotainment” system, and private bathroom with shower.
The Veranda Suites are located on Decks 5 and 6, and approximately 20 sq. m in size, these cabins have one double or two single beds, and a 5 sq. m walk-out balcony. A sitting area with sofa, refrigerator, TV, state of the art “infotainment” system, and private bathroom with shower is also featured in each cabin.
The Infinity Suite is located on Decks 5 and 6, and approximately 20 sq. m in size, these cabins have one double or two single beds, and a 5 sq. m walk-out balcony. A sitting area with sofa, refrigerator, TV, state of the art “infotainment” system, and private bathroom with shower is also featured in each cabin.
The Triple Cabins are located on Deck 6, and approximately 22.5 sq. m in size, these cabins have one double or two single beds, and a 5 sq. m walk-out balcony. A separate combo sitting area/bedroom with a sofa bed and additional closet, refrigerator, TV, state of the art “infotainment” system, and private bathroom with shower is also featured in each cabin.
Deck Plan
Ship Details
Library
Lounge
Dining room
Lecture theatre
Observation decks
Reception
Gym
Spa
Heated outdoor pool
Medical Clinic
Elevator
World Explorer itineraries that disembark from Ushuaia include:
1 night accommodation in Ushuaia on day 1 of the itinerary
Group transfer to the ship on day of embarkation;
Group transfer to airport or central location upon disembarkation in Ushuaia;
World Explorer itineraries that begin in Punta Arenas include:
1 night accommodation in Punta Arenas on day one of the itinerary
Group transfer to the airport for flight to King George Island
Flights from Punta Arenas to King George Island
Group transfer to accommodation on second last day of the itineary
1 night accommodation on last night of the itinerary
All voyages include:
Rubber boots to borrow for shore landings for the time of the cruise
Expedition parka to keep
Digital Voyage Log
Staff and Crew: 125
Guests: 176
Dimensions: Length: 126m Breadth: 19m Draft: 4.7m
Speed: 16 knots maximum
Operator: Quark
Lifeboats: 2 Fully Enclosed
Ice Class: 1B
Propulsion: 2 x Rolls Royce 9,000 kw hybrid diesel/electric