
Ocean Adventurer Arctic and Antarctic Cruises
Explore the polar regions in comfort and style on this Expedition cruise ship
A polar cruise on board the Ocean Adventurer
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The Ocean Adventurer is a comfortable vessel with spacious cabins. All cabins have private bathroom facilities and exterior views. This vessel is designed to carry travelers in comfort to the most remote corners of the world. Ocean Adventurer was built in 1976 and underwent extensive upgrades in 2017. This multi-million dollar investment included renovations to the interior of the ship, significant technical upgrades, and the addition of a new cabin category, the Owner’s Suites. The refurbishment included new bathrooms in every cabin and upgrades to the lounge, dining room, gym, and suites.
What is life like on an expedition? During days at sea, you’ll enjoy lectures and workshops presented by our Expedition Team and spend time on deck looking for seabirds and cetaceans. Other days are packed full of multiple landings, zodiac boat cruises, and activities. Enjoy all of this and great meals from your onboard chefs!
What we love about the Ocean Adventurer
The smallest ship in the Quark Expdition fleet.
The expedition team's favorite ship.
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Dates & Prices of Ocean Adventurer
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Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you, and you can confirm with a payment later. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, include taxes, and can be subject to fluctuation and change. The routes are fixed, but can be changed due to weather or breeding behavior of the animals. Could not find your preferred date?
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All expedition cruises on board the Ocean Adventurer
Amenities on board the Ocean Adventurer
Fitness Center
Observation Deck
Zodiac Fleet
Observation Lounge
Gift Shop
Medical Services
Library
Open Bridge Policy
Ocean Adventurer's take on sustainable traveling
Foremost among our sustainability goals are actively reducing the impact and emission of our vessels, investing in new technology, and continuously improving our existing resources. We have also installed a new low-emission engine in our veteran vessel, Ortelius. This engine complies with all the latest environmental legislation. Another of our important commitments to sustainability is our use of low-sulfur marine gas oil (LSMGO), which has a sulfur content of less than 0.1 percent.\n\nWe limit onboard waste production by recycling as often as we can as well as banning single-use plastics. This ship does not use straws, plastic cups, or any individually wrapped butter, yogurt, and jam. This vessel has a water treatment system and desalination system that uses reverse osmosis, allowing us to eliminate the use of plastic water bottles on board. Rather, guests receive a reusable water bottle they can refill on the vessel. Bathrooms are equipped with biodegradable shampoo and soap in recycled packing, further limiting our use of plastics.
More info about the Ocean Adventurer
Category
Classic
Type
Mid-Sized Ship (121-150 Guests)
Main Engines
Rolls Royce Diesel Twin Engines, 6 cylinder, 5400 horsepower
Class
1A
Length
101.1 meters
Crew members
87
Cruising speed
12 knots
Safety
4 Lifeboats partially enclosed
Draft
4.5 meters
Capacity
128
Year built
1976
Food & Drinks on board the Ocean Adventurer
There is one dining room located on the Upper Deck. While mealtimes may change due to landings and wildlife encounters, you’ll always be served three delicious meals a day.
Breakfasts and lunches are normally served buffet-style, while dinners are served plated. À la carte meals are made at the time of your order, allowing the chefs to prepare each dish to your individual needs. Working in a small kitchen, the chefs are able to monitor and control the quality of food being served, ensuring you receive top-quality meals during the course of your expedition.
An assortment of freshly baked cookies and/or pastries are offered each afternoon. There is also a selection of hot and cold snacks available in the lounge during cocktail hour, expedition activities permitting.
Reviews of Ocean Adventurer

John
5/5
We were upgraded to the Owners Suite so we were over the moon about that. Food and service were excellent. (Copied from Swoop Antarctica)

Stephanie
5/5
Food was AMAZING!! I am glad I have 9 months until my wedding. (Copied from Swoop Antarctica)

Steve Kelemen
5/5
Comfortable accomodations with good service and solid food. (Copied from Swoop Antarctica)