Ocean Adventurer
Ocean Adventurer
Ocean Adventurer
Ocean Adventurer
Ocean Adventurer
Ocean Adventurer
Quark Ocean Adventurer: A contemporary new polar expedition ship, one of the top in its class
Days: 8, 11 or 20 | From: $7,895/per person
The new and improved Ocean Adventurer is designed to carry 132 travelers in comfort to the most remote corners of the world. Originally built in Yugoslavia in 1976, this nimble, ice-strengthened ship has become a passenger favorite over the years and underwent refurbishments in 1999 and 2002 with the most significant being in 2017. It is a recipient of the 2017 Travel Weekly Magellan Award for Overall Small Cruise Ship (500 passengers or under).
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Vessel Information
Accommodations
Triple: Averaging 128 sq. ft. (12 sq. m), a Triple Cabin is equipped with two lower berths and one upper berth. Located on the Main Deck, it has private facilities, and a porthole with exterior views.
Lower deck twin: Averaging 133 sq. ft. (12 sq. m), a Lower Deck Twin Cabin is equipped with two lower berths. Located on the Lower Deck, it has private facilities, and a porthole with exterior views.
Main deck twin porthole: Averaging 118 sq. ft. (11 sq. m), a Main Deck Twin Porthole Cabin is equipped with two lower berths. Located on the Main Deck, it has private facilities, and a porthole with exterior views.
Main deck twin window: Averaging 139 sq. ft. (13 sq. m), a Main Deck Twin Window Cabin is equipped with two lower berths. Located on the Main Deck, it has private facilities, and two windows with exterior views.
Superior: Averaging 135 sq. ft. (12.5 sq. m), a Superior Cabin is equipped with two lower berths. Located on the Upper Deck, it has private facilities, and windows with exterior views.
Deluxe: Averaging 160 sq. ft. (15 sq. m), a Deluxe Cabin is equipped with two lower berths. Located on the Upper and Captain’s Decks, it has private facilities, and windows with exterior views.
Suite: Averaging 215 sq. ft. (20 sq. m), a Suite is equipped with one double bed made up of two twin berths. Located on the Captain’s Deck, it has windows with exterior views and private facilities. Cabin 403 has a bathtub; other Suites have shower stalls.
Owner's Suite: Averaging approximately 244 sq. ft. (22 sq. m), an Owner’s Suite Cabin is equipped with one double bed made up of two twin berths. Located on the Bridge Deck, it has private facilities, and windows with exterior views.
Vessel Specifications
Staff & Crew: 87
Guests: 132
Length: 332 feet, 101.1 meters
Breadth: 53 feet, 16.2 meters
Draft: 15 feet, 4.5 meters
Propulsion: Rolls Royce Diesel Twin Engines, 6 cylinder, 5400 horsepower
Ice Class: 1A
Cruising speed: 12 knots in open water
Registered: Bahamas
Lifeboats: 4 partially enclosed
Itineraries & Pricing
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent (11 or 12 days)*
Day 1
Buenos Aires or Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 2
Ushuaia, Argentina and Embarkation
Days 3 and 4
Crossing the Drake Passage
Days 5 to 8 (or 5 to 9 for 12 day itinerary)
South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Days 9 and 10
Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 11
Disembarkation in Ushuaia
*Enjoy special photography workshops and lectures, and then practice what you’ve learned alongside professional photographers on your shore excursions and Zodiac cruises.
Falklands (Malvinas) and South Georgia: Islands of the Southern Ocean (18 days)
Day 1
Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 2
Ushuaia, Argentina and Embarkation
Day 3
At Sea
Days 4 & 5
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Days 6 & 7
At Sea
Days 8 to 13
South Georgia
Days 14 to 17
At Sea
Day 18
Disembarkation in Ushuaia
Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle (11 days)
Day 1
Santiago or Punta Arenas, Chile
Day 2
Punta Arenas, Chile and Embarkation
Days 3 to 5
Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands
Days 6 and 7
The Antarctic Circle
Days 8 and 9
Northbound Along the Peninsula
Day 10
Disembarkation and Fly to Punta Arenas
Day 11
Depart Punta Arenas
Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake (8 days)
Day 1
Santiago or Punta Arenas, Chile
Day 2
Punta Arenas, Chile and Embarkation
Days 3 to 6
Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands
Day 7
Disembarkation and Fly to Punta Arenas
Day 8
Depart Punta Arenas
Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica: Explorers and Kings (20 days)
Day 1
Buenos Aires or Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 2
Ushuaia, Argentina and Embarkation
Day 3
At Sea
Days 4 & 5
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Days 6 & 7
At Sea
Days 8 to 11
South Georgia
Days 12 & 13
At Sea
Days 14 to 17
South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Days 18 and 19
Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 20
Disembarkation in Ushuaia
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Displayed itineraries are just summaries. Our travel specialists will help you select the best cruise based on your interests, timing and budget.
Pricing
Pricing varies based on departure date, trip length, and cabin type. Listed pricing is per person, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise noted) and subject to change. Please contact us for current pricing and availability.
Included: One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation with breakfast, all meals on board, guides & activities
Not included: International airfare, domestic airfare, Antarctica airfare (for air-cruises), gratuities, adventure activities such as sea kayaking or camping
2019-2020 Season
| Dates | Itinerary | Days | Triple | Lower Deck | Main Deck Porthole | Main Deck Window | Superior | Deluxe | Suite | Owner’s Suite |
| Nov 12 – 22, 2019 | Antarctic Explorer | 11 | $7,895 | $8,895 | $9,795 | $10,795 | $11,795 | $12,695 | $13,995 | $15,795 |
| Nov 21 – Dec 1, 2019 | Antarctic Explorer | 11 | $7,895 | $8,895 | $9,795 | $10,795 | $11,795 | $12,695 | $13,995 | $15,795 |
| Dec 3 – 10, 2019 | Fly the Drake | 8 | $10,795 | $12,395 | $13,395 | $14,895 | $16,395 | $17,495 | $19,395 | $21,595 |
| Dec 8 – 15, 2019 | Fly the Drake | 8 | $10,795 | $12,395 | $13,395 | $14,895 | $16,395 | $17,495 | $19,395 | $21,595 |
| Dec 13 – 20, 2019 | Fly the Drake | 8 | $10,795 | $12,395 | $13,395 | $14,895 | $16,395 | $17,495 | $19,395 | $21,595 |
| Dec 18 – 28, 2019 | Antarctic Express | 11 | $17,495 | $19,895 | $21,795 | $24,095 | $26,295 | $28,295 | $31,095 | $34,795 |
| Dec 29, 2019 – Jan 8, 2020 | Antarctic Explorer | 11 | $8,795 | $9,895 | $10,895 | $11,995 | $13,095 | $14,195 | $15,595 | $17,495 |
| Jan 10 – 17, 2020 | Fly the Drake | 8 | $10,795 | $12,395 | $13,395 | $14,895 | $16,395 | $17,495 | $19,395 | $21,595 |
| Jan 15 – 22, 2020 | Fly the Drake | 8 | $10,795 | $12,395 | $13,395 | $14,895 | $16,395 | $17,495 | $19,395 | $21,595 |
| Jan 25 – Feb 4, 2020 | Crossing the Circle | 11 | $17,495 | $19,895 | $21,795 | $24,095 | $26,295 | $28,295 | $31,095 | $34,795 |
| Feb 5 – 15, 2020 | Antarctic Explorer | 11 | $8,295 | $9,295 | $10,295 | $11,295 | $12,295 | $13,295 | $14,595 | $16,395 |
| Feb 14 – Mar 4, 2020 | Falklands, South Georgia, Antarctica | 20 | $15,495 | $17,595 | $19,395 | $21,395 | $23,495 | $25,395 | $27,895 | $31,095 |
| Mar 3 – 13, 2020 | Antarctic Explorer | 11 | $7,895 | $8,895 | $9,795 | $10,795 | $11,695 | $12,595 | $13,895 | $15,595 |
Extras:
Camping – $295 per person (not available on all departures)
Paddling Excursion – $226 per person
Sea Kayaking – $995 per person
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