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Ocean Adventurer - Arctic Ship
Why we like the Ocean Adventurer cruise ship
- Extensive recent refurbishment has considerably benefited this already popular ship
- One of the more stable Arctic vessels with her rounded stern and active stabilizing system
- The promenade deck areas are a great place to hang out and watch icebergs float past
- An enthusiastic and dedicated team of expeditionary staff who really go the extra step
- The lounge and dining room's panoramic windows mean you never miss out on the passing scenery
- A cruising speed of 12.5 knots puts her in the faster category of ships
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Trips aboard Ocean Adventurer
This early season Svalbard voyage is a ‘classic’ providing ample time for near guaranteed polar bear sightings, alongside encounters with the region’s other plentiful wildlife and exploring its dramatic scenery. Phippsoya, 14th of July glacier and Hinlopen Strait are all…
- 11 Days
- $9,495
This popular introduction to Svalbard is keenly priced and with 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 come…
- 10 Days
- $6,495
Introductions to the High Arctic don’t come much better. Traverse the High Arctic between wildlife-rich Svalbard, via East Greenland’s towering icebergs and autumnal tundra then onto Iceland. Aurora sightings are possible at any point. The longer trip also includes Jan…
- 15 - 18 Days
- $10,495
Travelling at the height of summer this 14-day trip is the longest of any Svalbard cruise - providing the best possible conditions for wildlife encounters. This circumnavigation of Spitsbergen includes huge glaciers, bird cliffs and ice choked channels. There's even…
- 14 Days
- $10,995
This comprehensive westbound voyage stands out for its compelling combination of West Greenland, in-depth exploration of the east coast of Baffin Island and the historic Northwest Passage. Jaw dropping scenery, towering icebergs, thrilling wildlife encounters, Inuit community visits and fascinating…
- 17 Days
- $15,495
Spending time exploring Canada’s historic Northwest Passage and West Greenland, we like this voyage’s balance and variety as much as exploring little visited spots such as Thule, one of the northernmost towns in the world, and Smith Sound. Big ice,…
- 20 Days
- $14,845
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
Go where very few people go on this unique journey to the Russian High Arctic. Explore the ice-trapped lands of the Kara sea and Novaya Zemlya, visit Franz Josef and best of all, ice permitting, explore Severnaya Zemlya, one of…
- 22 Days
- $15,495
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Cruising Arctic waters
Main Lounge, Ocean Adventurer
Library, Ocean Adventurer
Dining, Ocean Adventurer
Dining, Ocean Adventurer
Owner's Suite, Ocean Adventurer
Superior Room, Ocean Adventurer
Plenty of open deck space to view wildlife from
Wildlife spotting from the top deck
Navigating the ice in Svalbard
Technical Specifications
- Passenger capacity: 128 passengers
- Ice class rating: Ice Class 1A
- Size: 101.1m long x 16.2m wide
- Refurbished: 2017
- Other key feature: Library and Lounge
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Communal Areas
Explore the most remote corners of the world in comfort with free time spent between the lounge and bar areas, the Polar Boutique, and the Polar Library.
Get your heart rate going before the day of adventure ashore with use of the exercise room, and learn from the polar specialists with lectures in the presentation room.
Library, Ocean Adventurer
Onboard Communications & Facilities
If whilst in the Arctic you wish to stay in touch, there are a number of options to choose from:
- Internet & wifi: available as a pre-paid PIN card; 100mb cards cost $100. You can connect your personal device in Wi-Fi spots in the public spaces and (with a more limited connection) in the cabins.
- Satellite phone card: $0.25/minute when calling to the USA.
- Ship-based email: $30 (text-based email only)
- Mail: it is possible to send mail from the ship
This is for light data traffic only, and text-only emails. The above prices are approximate.
Other facilities include:
- Plugs: European 220V two-round-pinned sockets
- Towels, toiletries and hair dryers
- Laundry service (additional cost)
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Svalbard Cruises
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Greenland Cruises
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