Ship

Discoverer

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Ship overview:

Ship Capacity

140 passengers

Year built

Constructed in 1989, refurbished in 2023

Expedition staff to guest ratio

1:7

Optional activities

Kayaking

Prices per person

From $6,711

Prices based on two people sharing

Engineered for challenging Arctic waters, Discoverer merges onboard comfort with an adventurous spirit. A seasoned expedition team of naturalist guides accompanies every voyage. Guests can take in spectacular polar landscapes from various indoor and outdoor areas, including the luxury of two open-air jacuzzis, ensuring an exceptional blend of exploration and relaxation throughout the journey.

Swoop says

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Swoop Arctic Expert Alex

Discoverer achieves an ideal balance of comfort and performance. Due to its intimate size, this ship can undertake flexible excursions and meaningful wildlife interactions, ensuring an expedition-centric focus, but with added sophistication.

Alex Mudd Head of Swoop Arctic

Why we like this ship

  • With a high ice class rating of 1A Super this ship is perfectly suited to safely exploring challenging polar waters
  • A small ship experience whilst offering generously-sized indoor and outdoor areas
  • The wraparound deck on Deck 6 is ideal for wildlife viewing and photography
  • Active fin stabilisers increase your comfort in open water
  • An impressive expedition guide to-guest ratio of 1:7
  • A significant refurbishment in 2023 refreshed the interior decor with contemporary calm, neutral tones
  • A wide choice of comfortable cabins and suites to suit a range of budgets and requirements
  • The Discoverer team are passionate about involving guests with hands-on citizen science projects 

We think it's worth noting...

  • The Juliet balconies of the Balcony Staterooms and Discovery Suites are just big enough to step out onto for photography, but not large enough to fit outdoor seating

Onboard Communications & Facilities

If you wish to stay in touch in the Arctic, you'll find WiFi access throughout the ship, including in all cabins. 

Other facilities include:

  • Plugs: European 220V two-round-pinned sockets and North American 120V two-flat-pinned sockets
  • Towels, bathrobes, toiletries and hair dryers
  • Elevator serving all passenger decks

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