World Explorer
EXPEDITION-LUXURY (176 GUESTS)
Introduction to the World Explorer
Launched in 2019, the World Explorer is fully equipped to venture south to 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.
WORLD EXPLORER DATES AND PRICES
WORLD EXPLORER 2021-22 DATES AND PRICES
World Explorer Early Booking Offer:
For up to date details on the early booking offers contact one of our sales consultants.
Pay in Full Offer
Pay in full by 31 Jan 2021 to receive an additional 10% off your cruise.
Prices are in US$ per person twin share (triple share in triple cabins)
| Trip Name | Start Date | End Date | Days | Starts / Ends | Triple | Infinity Suite | Veranda Suite | Superior Suite | Deluxe Suite | Owner's Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antarctic Explorer | 3 Nov 2021 | 13 Nov 2021 | 11 | Ushuaia | $9,995 | $14,495 | $13,995 | $15,995 | $17,495 | $18,995 |
| South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula | 12 Nov 2021 | 27 Nov 2021 | 16 | Ushuaia | $15,995 | $22,995 | $21,995 | $25,495 | $27,495 | $29,495 |
| Soloar Eclipse Antarctica with South Georgia | 26 Nov 2021 | 12 Dec 2021 | 17 | Ushuaia | $16,995 | $24,995 | $23,995 | $26,995 | $29,995 | $31,995 |
| Antarctic Explorer | 19 Dec 2021 | 29 Dec 2021 | 11 | Ushuaia | $11,495 | $16,495 | $15,995 | $18,495 | $19,995 | $21,495 |
| Antarctic Explorer | 7 Jan 2022 | 17 Jan 2022 | 11 | Ushuaia | $10,995 | $15,995 | $15,495 | $17,495 | $18,995 | $20,995 |
| Antarctic Explorer | 16 Jan 2022 | 26 Jan 2022 | 11 | Ushuaia | $10,995 | $15,995 | $15,495 | $17,495 | $18,995 | $20,995 |
| South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula | 12 Feb 2022 | 27 Feb 2022 | 16 | Ushuaia | $15,995 | $22,995 | $21,995 | $25,495 | $27,495 | $29,495 |
| Antarctic Express Fly Cruise | 1 Mar 2022 | 8 Mar 2022 | 8 | Punta Arenas | $12,995 | $18,995 | $17,995 | $20,995 | $22,495 | $24,495 |
| Antarctic Express Fly Cruise | 6 Mar 2022 | 13 Mar 2022 | 8 | Punta Arenas | $12,995 | $18,995 | $17,995 | $20,995 | $22,495 | $24,495 |
| Antarctic Express Fly Cruise | 11 Mar 2022 | 18 Mar 2022 | 8 | Punta Arenas | $12,995 | $18,995 | $17,995 | $20,995 | $22,495 | $24,495 |
WORLD EXPLORER 2022-23 DATES AND PRICES
World Explorer Early Booking Offer:
Book by 31 March 2021 to receive early booking offers.
Pay in Full Offer Save up to an additional 15%
Offer valid for new bookings made between January 8, 2021 and March 31, 2021 for Antarctic departures between October 2022 and March 2023 on select voyages.
Guests will receive 10% additional savings on the voyage fare only after other combinable promotions are applied and if full payment is received no later than May 31, 2021.
Bookings made and paid in full at time of confirmation will receive an additional 5% savings, for a total of 15% savings.
Full payment includes the voyage fare and any outstanding balances on the booking (air, hotels, transfers, Adventure Options, pre/post tours and insurance).
Bookings made after the promotion period, if partial payments are made or if full payment is received after the promotion period will not qualify for the savings.
Prices are in US$ per person twin share (triple share in triple cabins). Click on cruise name to view full itinerary.
| Trip Name | Start Date | End Date | Days | Starts / Ends | Triple | Infinity Suite | Veranda Suite | Superior Suite | Deluxe Suite | Owner's Suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula | 5 Nov 2022 | 20 Nov 2022 | 16 | Ushuaia | $16,895 | $24,995 | $23,495 | $30,595 | $33,195 | $35,195 | |
| Early Booking Offer | $16,895 | $19,996 | $18,796 | $24,476 | $26,556 | $28,156 | |||||
| Antarctic Explorer | 19 Nov 2022 | 29 Nov 2022 | 11 | Ushuaia | $10,795 | $15,895 | $14,795 | $19,395 | $20,995 | $22,495 | |
| Early Booking Offer | $10,795 | $14,306 | $13,316 | $17,456 | $18,896 | $20,246 | |||||
| South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula | 7 Dec 2022 | 22 Dec 2022 | 16 | Ushuaia | $16,895 | $24,995 | $23,495 | $30,595 | $33,195 | $35,195 | |
| Early Booking Offer | $16,895 | $19,996 | $18,796 | $24,476 | $26,556 | $28,156 | |||||
| Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica | 21 Dec 2022 | 9 Jan 2023 | 20 | Ushuaia | $22,995 | $34,195 | $32,195 | $41,895 | $45,395 | $48,495 | |
| Early Booking Offer | $22,995 | $30,776 | $28,976 | $37,706 | $40,856 | $43,646 | |||||
| Crossing the Antarctic Circle | 4 Feb 2023 | 17 Feb 2023 | 14 | Ushuaia | $15,895 | $22,995 | $21,995 | $28,595 | $30,595 | $33,195 | |
| Early Booking Offer | $15,895 | $19,546 | $18,696 | $24,306 | $26,006 | $28,216 | |||||
| Crossing the Antarctic Circle | 16 Feb 2023 | 1 Mar 2023 | 14 | Ushuaia | $15,895 | $22,995 | $21,995 | $28,595 | $30,595 | $33,195 | |
| Early Booking Offer | $15,895 | $19,546 | $18,696 | $24,306 | $26,006 | $28,216 | |||||
| Antarctic Express Fly Cruise | 3 Mar 2023 | 10 Mar 2023 | 8 | Punta Arenas | $13,795 | $20,395 | $19,395 | $24,995 | $27,095 | $29,095 | |
| Early Booking Offer | $13,795 | $18,356 | $17,456 | $22,496 | $24,386 | $26,186 | |||||
| Antarctic Express Fly Cruise | 8 Mar 2023 | 15 Mar 2023 | 8 | Punta Arenas | $13,795 | $20,395 | $19,395 | $24,995 | $27,095 | $29,095 | |
| Early Booking Offer | $13,795 | $18,356 | $17,456 | $22,496 | $24,386 | $26,186 | |||||
| Antarctic Express Fly Cruise | 13 Mar 2023 | 20 Mar 2023 | 8 | Punta Arenas | $13,795 | $20,395 | $19,395 | $24,995 | $27,095 | $29,095 | |
| Early Booking Offer | $13,795 | $18,356 | $17,456 | $22,496 | $24,386 | $26,186 |
WORLD EXPLORER CRUISES
For more information on the voyages we offer, call 1300 784 794 or email contact@antarcticatravelcentre.com.au
WORLD EXPLORER OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Kayaking (US$995)
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
Camping (US$295)
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 2021, 19 Dec 2021, 7 Jan 2022, 16 Jan 2022, 19 Nov 2022.
Stand Up Paddle Board (US$295)
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
WORLD EXPLORER CABINS
The Triple Cabins on the World Explorer 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.
The Infinity Suite on the World Explorer is located on Decks 5 and 6, and approximately 25 square metres in size, these cabins have one double or two single beds, and a floor-to-ceiling glass Juliet 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 Veranda Suites on the World Explorer 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.
Superior Suites on the World Explorer 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 Deluxe Suites on the World Explorer 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.
The World Explorer’s 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.
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 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
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