World Explorer
EXPEDITION-LUXURY (176 GUESTS)
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 2022-23 DATES AND PRICES
World Explorer Booking Offers:
Book by 29 June 2022 to save up to 33% on selected cruises. Contact us for details.
Subject to availability. Offers can be changed or withdrawn at any time.
Pay in Full Offer Save up to an additional 10%
Offer valid for new bookings made before 29 June 2022 for Antarctic departures between October 2022 and March 2023 on selected voyages.
Pay in full within 30 days of booking and receive an 10% additional savings on the voyage fare only.
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 | |
| Booking Offer | $18,746 | $17,621 | $22,946 | $24,896 | $26,396 | ||||||
| Antarctic Explorer | 19 Nov 2022 | 29 Nov 2022 | 11 | Ushuaia | $10,795 | $15,895 | $14,795 | $19,395 | $20,995 | $22,495 | |
| Booking Offer | Sold Out | $14,305 | $13,315 | $17,455 | $18,895 | $20,245 | |||||
| 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 | |
| Booking Offer | $16,895 | $18,746 | $17,621 | Sold Out | $24,896 | $26,396 | |||||
| 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 | |
| Booking Offer | Sold Out | $29,066 | $27,366 | $35,611 | $38,586 | $41,221 | |||||
| Crossing the Antarctic Circle | 4 Feb 2023 | 17 Feb 2023 | 14 | Ushuaia | $15,895 | $22,995 | $21,995 | $28,595 | $30,595 | $33,195 | |
| Booking Offer | $15,895 | $18,396 | $17,596 | $22,876 | $24,476 | $26,556 | |||||
| Crossing the Antarctic Circle | 16 Feb 2023 | 1 Mar 2023 | 14 | Ushuaia | $15,895 | $22,995 | $21,995 | $28,595 | $30,595 | $33,195 | |
| Booking Offer | $15,895 | $17,246 | $16,496 | $21,446 | Sold Out | $24,896 | |||||
| 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 | |
| Booking Offer | $13,795 | $16,316 | $15,516 | $19,996 | Sold Out | Sold Out | |||||
| 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 | |
| Booking Offer | $13,795 | $15,296 | $14,546 | $18,746 | $20,321 | $21,821 | |||||
| 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 | |
| Booking Offer | $13,795 | $15,296 | $14,546 | $18,746 | Sold Out | $21,821 |
WORLD EXPLORER CRUISES
For more information on the voyages we offer, call 1300 784 794 or email contact@antarcticatravelcentre.com.au
WORLD EXPLORER 2023-24 DATES AND PRICES
World Explorer Early Booking Offer:
Book by 29 June 2022 to save up to 25% on selected cruises. Contact our sales team for details.
Pay in Full Offer Save up to an additional 5%
Offer valid for new bookings made before 29 June 2022 for Antarctic departures between October 2023 and March 2024 on selected voyages.
Pay in full within 30 days of booking and receive an 5% additional savings on the voyage fare only.
Prices are in AU$ per person twin share (triple share in triple cabins)
| Cruise Itinerary | Start Date | End Date | Days | Starts / Ends | Promo Offer | Triple | Infinity Suite | Veranda Suite | Superior Suite | Deluxe Suite | Owner's Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antarctic Explorer | Nov 05, 23 | Nov 15, 23 | 11 | Ushuaia | Full Price | $18,000 | $22,100 | $20,700 | $27,000 | $29,000 | $31,100 |
| Early Booking Price | $18,000 | $16,575 | $15,525 | $20,250 | $21,750 | $23,325 | |||||
| Pay in Full 5% Promotion Price | $17,100 | $15,746 | $14,749 | $19,238 | $20,663 | $22,159 | |||||
| Antarctic Express Fly Cruise | Dec 05, 23 | Dec 12, 23 | 8 | Punta Arenas | Full Price | $23,500 | $28,300 | $27,000 | $35,200 | $38,000 | $40,800 |
| Early Booking Price | $23,500 | $21,225 | $20,250 | $26,400 | $28,500 | $30,600 | |||||
| Pay in Full 5% Promotion Price | $22,325 | $20,164 | $19,238 | $25,080 | $27,075 | $29,070 | |||||
| Antarctic Express Fly Cruise | Dec 15, 23 | Dec 22, 23 | 8 | Punta Arenas | Full Price | $24,900 | $30,400 | $29,000 | $37,300 | $40,800 | $43,500 |
| Early Booking Price | $24,900 | $22,800 | $21,750 | $27,975 | $30,600 | $32,625 | |||||
| Pay in Full 5% Promotion Price | $23,655 | $21,660 | $20,663 | $26,576 | $29,070 | $30,994 | |||||
| Antarctic Express Fly Cruise | Dec 20, 23 | Dec 27, 23 | 8 | Punta Arenas | Full Price | $24,900 | $30,400 | $29,000 | $37,300 | $40,800 | $43,500 |
| Early Booking Price | $24,900 | $22,800 | $21,750 | $27,975 | $30,600 | $32,625 | |||||
| Pay in Full 5% Promotion Price | $23,655 | $21,660 | $20,663 | $26,576 | $29,070 | $30,994 | |||||
| South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula | Dec 28, 23 | Jan 12, 24 | 16 | Ushuaia | Full Price | $33,200 | $40,800 | $38,700 | $50,400 | $54,600 | $58,000 |
| Early Booking Price | $33,200 | $32,640 | $30,960 | $40,320 | $43,680 | $46,400 | |||||
| Pay in Full 5% Promotion Price | $31,540 | $31,008 | $29,412 | $38,304 | $41,496 | $44,080 | |||||
| Antarctic Explorer | Jan 20, 24 | Jan 30, 24 | 11 | Ushuaia | Full Price | $22,100 | $27,000 | $26,300 | $33,900 | $35,900 | $38,700 |
| Early Booking Price | $22,100 | $21,600 | $21,040 | $27,120 | $28,720 | $30,960 | |||||
| Pay in Full 5% Promotion Price | $20,995 | $20,520 | $19,988 | $25,764 | $27,284 | $29,412 | |||||
| Antarctic Explorer | Jan 29, 24 | Feb 08, 24 | 11 | Ushuaia | Brochure Price | $22,100 | $27,000 | $26,300 | $33,900 | $35,900 | $38,700 |
| Early Booking Price | $22,100 | $21,600 | $21,040 | $27,120 | $28,720 | $30,960 | |||||
| Pay in Full 5% Promotion Price | $20,995 | $20,520 | $19,988 | $25,764 | $27,284 | $29,412 | |||||
| Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica | Feb 16, 24 | Mar 06, 24 | 20 | Ushuaia | Brochure Price | $38,700 | $47,700 | $44,900 | $58,700 | $62,800 | $67,700 |
| Early Booking Price | $38,700 | $35,775 | $33,675 | $44,025 | $47,100 | $50,775 | |||||
| Pay in Full 5% Promotion Price | $36,765 | $33,986 | $31,991 | $41,824 | $44,745 | $48,236 | |||||
| Antarctic Explorer | Mar 05, 24 | Mar 15, 24 | 11 | Ushuaia | Brochure Price | $18,000 | $22,100 | $20,700 | $27,000 | $29,000 | $31,100 |
| Early Booking Price | $18,000 | $16,575 | $15,525 | $20,250 | $21,750 | $23,325 | |||||
| Pay in Full 5% Promotion Price | $17,100 | $15,746 | $14,749 | $19,238 | $20,663 | $22,159 | |||||
WORLD EXPLORER OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Kayaking (AU$1,380)
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 (AU$410)
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.
Not Available On All Voyages
Stand Up Paddle Board (AU$410)
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
