Ocean Explorer
Ship overview:
Specially engineered for polar expeditions, this refined 138-passenger ship combines innovative design with state-of-the-art technology. Clean, modern interiors are complemented by thoughtful features, while the onboard team of expert naturalists enhances your off-ship excursions.
From $6,293
Prices based on two people sharing138 passengers
Constructed in 2021
1:6
Kayaking & paddling
Swoop says
There’s a serene stillness to the Ocean Explorer – guests say you sometimes don’t realise you’re on the move until you catch sight of an iceberg sliding past. The heated bathroom floors are a small detail that makes a big difference after a snowy outing.
Alex Mudd Head of Swoop Antarctica
Why we like Ocean Explorer
- The energy-efficient X-Bow design slices through waves, minimising noise, vibration and pitching to enhance your comfort at sea
- Carrying just 138 guests, the ship offers an intimate, friendly atmosphere yet still features expansive social spaces both indoors and outdoors
- With an excellent PC6 ice-class rating, this vessel is fully equipped to navigate demanding Arctic conditions with ease
- A standout expedition team-to-guest ratio of 1:6 means more personal attention and deeper insights throughout your journey
- After a day of adventure, warm up in one of two outdoor Jacuzzis or enjoy the heat of the onboard sauna
- Nearly all cabins – 95% – come with private balconies, meaning you’re never far from a stunning Arctic view
- Soaring double-height windows bathe the ship’s lounge and library in natural light
Voyages aboard Ocean Explorer
Special Offers:Swoop has access to the widest range of offers and can help you find the right trip, cabin, & price.
In search of a whistle-stop Arctic experience? This is the shortest Svalbard voyage available. Walk the tundra, experience calving glaciers and reach 80 degrees north while keeping a close eye out for Svalbard’s megafauna: polar bears, walruses and reindeer. All…
- 7 Days
- $5,812
Travelling at the height of summer, this trip is the longest of any Svalbard cruise and offers the best possible conditions for thrilling wildlife encounters. Your circumnavigation of Spitsbergen includes huge glaciers, epic bird cliffs and ice-choked channels. Plus, there's…
- 14 or 15 Days
- $15,088
This popular introduction to Svalbard is keenly priced and, with numerous early season departures, guarantees plenty of ice. Sail onboard one of the newest ships in polar waters and spot bears from the plentiful deck space. Optional kayaking and hiking…
- 10, 11 or 12 Days
- $6,293
Introductions to the High Arctic don’t come much better. Traverse wildlife-rich Svalbard via East Greenland’s towering icebergs and autumnal tundra, then continue on to Iceland. Aurora sightings are possible at any point.…
- 15 Days
- $14,983
This comprehensive westbound voyage stands out for its compelling combination of West Greenland, the east coast of Baffin Island and the historic Northwest Passage. Jaw-dropping scenery, towering icebergs, thrilling wildlife encounters, Inuit community visits and fascinating history pervade this epic…
- 17 Days
- $16,692
One of very few voyages to explore Southern Greenland in depth, expect big ice, Viking history, dramatic scenery and humpback whale sightings. Then journey on to the west coast, delving into Greenlandic culture in the capital city, and visiting the…
- 15 Days
- $9,895
The Ocean Explorer ship in Arctic waters
The atrium
The restaurant
The library
The bar
Presentation lounge
Main dining room
Fitness suite
Jacuzzi
Ocean Explorer Onboard Communications & Facilities
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Internet
The ship offers a complimentary low-data WiFi service for basic internet browsing and voice applications. Each guest can log on using one device at a time.
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Plugs
European 220V sockets with two round pins.
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Sockets
USB-A sockets are used on board.
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Laundry service
Provided at an additional cost.
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