Newly built in 2018 and designed specifically with polar cruising in mind, the beautiful World Explorer is one of our newest ships. Decked out with panoramic windows, a glass-domed observation lounge, bar, restaurant, dedicated lecture theatres and even an onboard running track, the World Explorer has everything you need to enjoy every minute of your time in the Antarctic (plus those extra creature comforts to take your voyage to the next level).
Features
Ship specifications
- Staff and crew: 144
- Guests: 176
- Length:126 metres/413 feet
- Breadth: 19 metres/62.3 feet
- Draft: 4.7 metres/15.4 feet
- Cruisng speed: 16 knots
- Propulsion: 2 Rolls Royce 9,000kw hybrid diesel/electric engines
- Ice Class 1B
- Registration: Portugal
- Lifeboats: 2 fully enclosed
- Onboard Zodiacs: 18
Ship amenities
- Two elevators accessing most decks
- Bar staffed by a professional bar tender (drinks added to your onboard account)
- 24-hour tea and coffee available
- Theatre-style auditorium for presentations
- Polar library containing a large collection of Polar books and DVD’s
- Clinic with licensed doctor
- WiFi in certain public areas (data usage charges apply)
- Optional webmail account for email (charges apply)
- Ship-to-Shore telephone communications (charges apply)
- Polar boutique selling essentials, souvenirs and clothing
- Onboard laundry service (charges apply)
- Gym with a selection of fitness equipment
Inclusions
Other Inclusions on the World Explorer
- Expedition parka to keep
- Expedition boots on loan
- Downloadable photographic journal documenting your voyage
- Presentations by the Expedition team and onboard experts
- All meals and snacks on board
- All shore landings and zodiac cruising according to the daily programme
- All luggage handling on board the ship
- All port charges and taxes
- Emergency evacuation insurance to a maximum of US$100,000 per person
- All gratuities
- Beer and wine during dinner service
World Explorer deckplans
Room Types
Cabin amenities
- All cabins have ensuite facilities
- All cabins have external views
- Cabins serviced daily
- In-room refrigerators
- Flat screen TV’s and DVD players
- Hairdryer
- Bathrobes
- Shower gel and shampoo provided
- In-room safe
- Climate control
- Electrical current 220 volts. Plugs are standard European two round pin plugs
- Drying cupboards for storing wet gear
Deck Plan
Restaurant.
Bar.
Trips on the World Explorer
GROUP TOUR from £9000 for 8 days
HIGHLIGHTS
GROUP TOUR from £11000 for 11 days
HIGHLIGHTS
GROUP TOUR from £11000 for 16 days
HIGHLIGHTS
