Ocean Explorer
EXPEDITION (138)
Introduction to the Ocean Explorer
The Ocean Explorer is a purpose built expedition vessel. Accommodating on average 138 guests for each voyage, those lucky enough to experience an Antarctic journey can be assured of comfort and luxury coinciding with exploration and adventure.
She has the revolutionary Ulstein X BOW hull design and features a distinctive Glass Atrium Lounge at the bow of the ship with a stunning panoramic view on both port and starboard side, Lecture theatre and lounge, a swimming pool and jacuzzi where you can admire impressive scenery while watching the world go by.
DATES AND PRICES
OCEAN EXPLORER 2027 DATES AND PRICES
Early Booking Offer
Save up to 20% on select 2027 Arctic cruises.
Pay in Full at time of booking to save an additional 5%.
Offer is subject to availability and can be changed or withdrawn at any time.
Please call 1300 784 794 to confirm price and availability.
Prices are in USD$ per person twin share or triple share.
Click on Cruise Itinerary name to view voyage
Prices correct as at 6 October 2026
| Cruise Itinerary - Click to View | Start Date | End Date | Days | Starts / Ends | Offer | Studio Single | Triple Suite | Deluxe Veranda Fwd | Veranda Stateroom | Veranda Suite | Studio Veranda Single | Penthouse Suite | Owners Suite | Charter Flight & Hotel Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svalbard in Spring: Sea Ice, Pristine Snow and Wildlife | 30-Apr-27 | 11-May-27 | 12 | Helsinki | Full Price | $19,295 | $11,995 | $13,395 | $14,095 | $14,895 | Sold Out | Sold Out | $21,795 | $1,495 |
| Save 20% | $15,436 | $9,596 | $10,716 | $11,276 | $11,916 | Sold Out | Sold Out | $17,436 | ||||||
| Svalbard in Spring: Sea Ice, Pristine Snow and Wildlife | 9-May-27 | 19-May-27 | 11 | Helsinki | Full Price | $17,895 | $11,095 | $12,395 | $12,995 | $13,795 | Sold Out | $18,895 | $20,195 | $1,495 |
| Save 20% | $15,436 | $15,436 | $15,436 | $15,436 | $15,436 | Sold Out | $15,436 | $15,436 | ||||||
| Svalbard in Spring: Sea Ice, Pristine Snow and Wildlife | 17-May-27 | 27-May-27 | 11 | Helsinki | Full Price | $19,195 | $11,895 | $13,295 | $13,995 | $14,795 | Sold Out | $20,295 | $21,595 | $1,495 |
| Save 20% | $15,436 | $15,436 | $15,436 | $15,436 | $15,436 | Sold Out | $15,436 | $15,436 | ||||||
| Svalbard in Spring: Sea Ice, Pristine Snow and Wildlife | 25-May-27 | 4-Jun-27 | 11 | Helsinki | Full Price | $19,195 | $11,895 | $13,295 | $13,995 | $14,795 | Sold Out | $20,295 | $21,595 | $1,495 |
| Save 20% | $15,436 | $15,436 | $15,436 | $15,436 | $15,436 | Sold Out | $15,436 | $15,436 | ||||||
| Svalbard in Summer: Tundra, Whales and Wildlife | 2-Jun-27 | 12-Jun-27 | 11 | Helsinki | Full Price | $19,195 | $11,895 | Sold Out | $13,995 | $14,795 | Sold Out | 20295 | $21,595 | $1,495 |
| Save 20% | $15,436 | $15,436 | Sold Out | $15,436 | $15,436 | Sold Out | 15436 | $15,436 | ||||||
| Svalbard in Summer: Tundra, Whales and Wildlife | 10-Jun-27 | 20-Jun-27 | 11 | Helsinki | Full Price | $19,395 | $11,995 | Sold Out | $14,095 | $14,995 | Sold Out | $20,395 | $21,895 | $1,495 |
| Save 20% | $15,516 | $9,596 | Sold Out | $11,276 | $11,996 | Sold Out | $16,316 | $17,516 | ||||||
| Svalbard in Summer: Tundra, Whales and Wildlife | 18-Jun-27 | 28-Jun-27 | 11 | Helsinki | Full Price | $20,895 | $12,995 | Sold Out | $15,195 | $16,095 | Sold Out | $22,095 | Sold Out | $1,495 |
| Save 15% | $17,761 | $11,046 | Sold Out | $12,916 | $13,681 | Sold Out | $18,781 | Sold Out | ||||||
| Svalbard in Summer: Tundra, Whales and Wildlife | 26-Jun-27 | 6-Jul-27 | 11 | Helsinki | Full Price | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | $16,695 | $17,695 | Sold Out | $24,195 | Sold Out | $1,495 |
| Save 10% | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | $15,026 | $15,926 | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | ||||||
| Svalbard in Summer: Tundra, Whales and Wildlife | 4-Jul-27 | 14-Jul-27 | 11 | Helsinki | Full Price | $19,995 | $12,395 | $13,795 | $14,495 | $15,395 | Sold Out | $21,095 | Sold Out | $1,495 |
| Save 15% | $16,996 | $10,536 | Sold Out | Sold Out | $13,086 | Sold Out | $17,931 | Sold Out | ||||||
| Southeast to West Greenland | 5-Aug-27 | 19-Aug-27 | 15 | Reykjavik | Full Price | $28,095 | $17,395 | $19,395 | $20,395 | $21,695 | Sold Out | $29,595 | Sold Out | |
| Save 20% | $22,476 | $13,916 | $15,516 | $16,316 | $17,356 | Sold Out | $23,676 | Sold Out | ||||||
| West Greenland: Massive Icebergs and Inuit Communities | 17-Aug-27 | 27-Aug-27 | 11 | Reykjavik | Full Price | $23,195 | $14,295 | $15,995 | $16,895 | $17,895 | Sold Out | $24,395 | Sold Out | $1,495 |
| Save 20% | $18,556 | $11,436 | $12,796 | $13,516 | $14,316 | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | ||||||
| West Greenland: Massive Icebergs and Inuit Communities | 25-Aug-27 | 4-Sep-27 | 11 | Reykjavik | Full Price | $23,195 | $14,295 | $15,995 | $16,895 | $17,895 | Sold Out | $24,395 | $26,095 | $1,495 |
| Save 20% | $18,556 | $11,436 | $12,796 | $13,516 | $14,316 | Sold Out | $19,516 | $20,876 | ||||||
| West Greenland: Exploring the Far North | 2-Sep-27 | 17-Sep-27 | 16 | Reykjavik | Full Price | $37,795 | $23,395 | $26,095 | $27,495 | $29,095 | Sold Out | $39,795 | $42,595 | $1,495 |
| Save 20% | $30,236 | $18,716 | $20,876 | $21,996 | $23,276 | Sold Out | $31,836 | $34,076 | ||||||
| Greenland to Newfoundland: Mountains, Wildlife and Vikings | 15-Sep-27 | 28-Sep-27 | 14 | Reykjavik / St Johns | Full Price | Sold Out | $15,695 | $17,595 | $18,495 | $19,595 | Sold Out | $26,795 | $28,595 | $995 |
| Save 20% | Sold Out | $12,556 | $14,076 | $14,796 | $15,676 | Sold Out | $21,436 | $22,876 | ||||||
The Charter Flight & Hotel Package is an additional cost that varies by voyage (see end column).
– All trips include a pre-expedition hotel night in the Voyage Start location
– Voyages departing between 2 May to 4 September also include a post-expedition hotel night in the Voyage End location
OCEAN EXPLORER 2027 CRUISES
OCEAN EXPLORER 2028 DATES AND PRICES
Early Booking Offer
Save up to 10% on select 2028 Arctic cruises plus an extra 5% if you Pay in Full at time of booking.
Additional bonus of USD$1,000 per person off cruises of 14 days or less or USD$2,000 per person off cruises of 15 days or more.
Offer is subject to availability and can be changed or withdrawn at any time.
Please call 1300 784 794 to confirm price and availability.
Prices are in USD$ per person twin share or triple share.
Click on Cruise Itinerary name to view voyage
Prices correct as at 17 June 2026
| Crusie Itinerary | Start Date | End Date | Days | Starts / Ends | Prices | Studio Single | Triple Suite | Deluxe Veranda Fwd | Veranda Stateroom | Veranda Suite | Studio Veranda Single | Penthouse Suite | Owners Suite | Charter Flight & Hotel Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svalbard in Spring: Sea Ice, Pristine Snow and Wildlife | 27 Apr 2028 | 07 May 2028 | 11 | Helsinki | Full Prices | $16,295 | $10,095 | $11,295 | $11,795 | $12,595 | $17,595 | $17,195 | $18,295 | $1,575 |
| Early Booking Offer | $13,666 | $8,086 | $9,166 | $9,616 | $10,336 | $14,836 | $14,476 | $15,466 | ||||||
| Svalbard in Spring: Sea Ice, Pristine Snow and Wildlife | 13 May 2028 | 23 May 2028 | 11 | Helsinki | Full Prices | $19,595 | $12,095 | $13,595 | $14,295 | $15,095 | $21,195 | $20,695 | $22,095 | $1,575 |
| Early Booking Offer | $16,636 | $9,886 | $11,236 | $11,866 | $12,586 | $18,076 | $17,626 | $18,886 | ||||||
| Spitsbergen Highlights: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic | 21 May 2028 | 28 May 2028 | 8 | Helsinki | Full Prices | $10,895 | $6,695 | $7,495 | $7,895 | $8,395 | $11,695 | $11,495 | $12,295 | $1,575 |
| Early Booking Offer | $8,806 | $5,026 | $5,746 | $6,106 | $6,556 | $9,526 | $9,346 | $10,066 | ||||||
| Svalbard in Spring: Sea Ice, Pristine Snow and Wildlife | 26 May 2028 | 05 Jun 2028 | 11 | Helsinki | Full Prices | $17,395 | $10,795 | $11,995 | $12,595 | $13,395 | $18,795 | $18,295 | $19,595 | $1,575 |
| Early Booking Offer | $14,656 | $8,716 | $9,796 | $10,336 | $11,056 | $15,916 | $15,466 | $16,636 | ||||||
| Spitsbergen Highlights: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic | 03 Jun 2028 | 10 Jun 2028 | 8 | Helsinki | Full Prices | $12,395 | $7,695 | $8,595 | $8,995 | $9,595 | $13,395 | $13,095 | $13,995 | $1,575 |
| Early Booking Offer | $10,156 | $5,926 | $6,736 | $7,096 | $7,636 | $11,056 | $10,786 | $11,596 | ||||||
| Svalbard in Summer: Tundra, Wildlife and the Midnight Sun | 08 Jun 2028 | 18 Jun 2028 | 11 | Helsinki | Full Prices | $17,495 | $10,795 | $12,095 | $12,695 | $13,495 | $18,895 | $18,495 | $19,695 | $1,575 |
| Early Booking Offer | $14,746 | $8,716 | $9,886 | $10,426 | $11,146 | $16,006 | $15,646 | $16,726 | ||||||
| Spitsbergen Highlights: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic | 16 Jun 2028 | 23 Jun 2028 | 8 | Helsinki | Full Prices | $12,395 | $7,695 | $8,595 | $8,995 | $9,595 | $13,395 | $13,095 | $13,995 | $1,575 |
| Early Booking Offer | $10,156 | $5,926 | $6,736 | $7,096 | $7,636 | $11,056 | $10,786 | $11,596 | ||||||
| Spitsbergen Circumnavigation | 21 Jun 2028 | 05 Jul 2028 | 15 | Helsinki | Full Prices | $28,595 | $17,695 | $19,795 | $20,795 | $22,095 | $30,895 | $30,195 | $32,295 | $1,575 |
| Early Booking Offer | $23,736 | $13,926 | $15,816 | $16,716 | $17,886 | $25,806 | $25,176 | $27,066 | ||||||
| Three Arctic Islands: Spitsbergen, Greenland and Iceland (Southbound) | 03 Jul 2028 | 17 Jul 2028 | 15 | Helsinki | Full Prices | $28,895 | $17,895 | $19,995 | $20,995 | $22,295 | $31,195 | $30,495 | $32,595 | $1,045 |
| Early Booking Offer | $24,006 | $14,106 | $15,996 | $16,896 | $18,066 | $26,076 | $25,446 | $27,336 | ||||||
| Three Arctic Islands: Spitsbergen, Greenland and Iceland (Southbound) | 29 Jul 2028 | 12 Aug 2028 | 15 | Helsinki / Reykjavik | Full Prices | $28,895 | $17,895 | $19,995 | $20,995 | $22,295 | $31,195 | $30,495 | $32,595 | $1,045 |
| Early Booking Offer | $24,006 | $14,106 | $15,996 | $16,896 | $18,066 | $26,076 | $25,446 | $27,336 | ||||||
| Southeast to West Greenland: Glaciers, Fjords and Viking History | 11 Aug 2028 | 25 Aug 2028 | 15 | Reykjavik | Full Prices | $30,295 | $18,695 | $20,895 | $21,995 | $23,395 | $32,695 | $31,895 | $34,095 | $1,045 |
| Early Booking Offer | $25,266 | $14,826 | $16,806 | $17,796 | $19,056 | $27,426 | $26,706 | $28,686 | ||||||
| West Greenland: Exploring the Far North | 23 Aug 2028 | 07 Sep 2028 | 16 | Reykjavik | Full Prices | $34,095 | $21,095 | $23,595 | $24,795 | $26,295 | $36,895 | $35,995 | $38,495 | $2,095 |
| Early Booking Offer | $28,686 | $16,986 | $19,236 | $20,316 | $21,666 | $31,206 | $30,396 | $32,646 | ||||||
| Greenland to Newfoundland: Mountains, Wildlife and Viking History | 05 Sep 2028 | 18 Sep 2028 | 14 | Reykjavik / St John's | Full Prices | $22,995 | $14,195 | $15,895 | $16,695 | $17,695 | $24,795 | $24,295 | $25,895 | $1,045 |
| Early Booking Offer | $19,696 | $11,776 | $13,306 | $14,026 | $14,926 | $21,316 | $20,866 | $22,306 |
The Charter Flight & Hotel Package is an additional cost that varies by voyage (see end column).
– All trips include a pre-expedition hotel night in the Voyage Start location
– Voyages departing between 2 May to 4 September also include a post-expedition hotel night in the Voyage End location
OCEAN EXPLORER 2028 CRUISES
For more information on the voyages we offer, call 1300 784 794 or email contact@arctictravelcentre.com.au
Ocean Explorer Cabins
Studio Single
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Designed for solo travellers, the Studio Single Cabins on Deck 3 offer a comfortable and well-appointed retreat, featuring a double bed, porthole view, dedicated desk and seating area, and a private bathroom with shower, vanity, and heated floor – ideal for relaxing after a day of exploration.
Amenities: Double bed, porthole view, desk and chair, TV, infotainment system, private bathroom with heated floor
Deluxe Veranda Forward
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Located on Deck 4, the Deluxe Veranda Forward Cabins offer flexible sleeping arrangements with a double bed that can be configured into two singles, along with a floor-to-ceiling glass front that opens onto a private walkout balcony. A comfortable desk area and a private bathroom with shower, vanity, and heated floor complete the space.
Amenities: Configurable double or twin beds, floor-to-ceiling glass, private walkout balcony, desk and chair, TV, infotainment system, private bathroom with heated floor
Veranda Stateroom
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Located throughout the ship, the Veranda Staterooms offer a spacious layout with a double bed that can be configured into two singles, a separate sitting area, and a floor-to-ceiling glass front opening onto a private walkout balcony. Thoughtfully designed for comfort, each cabin also includes a desk area and a private bathroom with shower, vanity, and heated floor.
Amenities: Configurable double or twin beds, separate sitting area with club chairs and reading table, floor-to-ceiling glass, private walkout balcony, desk and chair, TV, infotainment system, private bathroom with heated floor
Veranda Suite
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Located throughout the ship, the Veranda Suites feature a flexible layout with a double bed that can be configured into two singles, along with a separate sitting area furnished with a sofa-bed. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a private walkout balcony, while a desk area and private bathroom with shower, vanity, and heated floor provide added comfort.
Amenities: Configurable double or twin beds, sitting area with sofa-bed, floor-to-ceiling glass, private walkout balcony, desk and chair, TV, infotainment system, private bathroom with heated floor
Junior Suite
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Located on Deck 6, the spacious, two-room Junior Suites feature a separate bedroom with a double bed that can be configured into two singles, and an outer sitting room with a sofa-bed and activity table for two. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors from the bedroom open onto an expansive double-sized walkout balcony, while a well-appointed bathroom with bathtub, vanity, and heated floor enhances onboard comfort.
Amenities: Configurable double or twin beds, separate sitting room with sofa-bed, activity table for two, floor-to-ceiling glass, double-sized walkout balcony, two TVs, infotainment system, private bathroom with bathtub and heated floor
Studio Veranda Single
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Designed for solo travellers, this unique cabin on Deck 7 features a single twin bed and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open onto a generous private walkout balcony. Thoughtfully arranged, the cabin also includes modern technology and a private bathroom with shower, vanity, and heated floor.
Amenities: Twin bed, floor-to-ceiling glass, private walkout balcony, TV, infotainment system, private bathroom with heated floor
Penthouse Suite
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Located on Deck 7, the two-room Penthouse Suite features a separate bedroom with a double bed that can be configured into two singles, and an outer sitting area furnished with a sofa-bed. Both rooms offer direct access to a generous double-sized walkout balcony, complemented by a private bathroom with shower, vanity, heated floor, and an additional powder room in the sitting area.
Amenities: Configurable double or twin beds, separate sitting area with sofa-bed, double-sized walkout balcony, two TVs, infotainment system, private bathroom with heated floor, additional powder room
Owner's Suite
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Located on the highest cabin level, the palatial and airy apartment-style Owner’s Suite offers sweeping views from a large private veranda. Elegantly designed, it features a spacious master bedroom, separate living and dining areas, and two expansive master bathrooms for an exceptional onboard experience.
Amenities: Master bedroom, separate living and dining areas, large private veranda, panoramic views, two master bathrooms
Deck Plan
Ship Details
Lounge / lecture theatre
Library
Photography and art room
Gym, sauna and wellness centre
Sun deck
Jacuzzi’s / plunge pool
Observation lounge
Changing room/Mudroom
Viewing platforms
Hydraulic platforms
Zodiac launching platforms
Experienced Expedition Leaders
All Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily program
All shore landings as per the daily program
Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage
Free beer, standard wines, spirits, and cocktails during bar service hours and dinner
Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the itineraries
Complimentary Wi-Fi service on one device permitting basic Internet browsing, email, posting on social media and voice applications
Guests: 134
Dimensions: Length: 104.4m Width: 18.2m Draft: 5.3m
Speed: 15.5 knots maximum
Built: 2021
Operator: Quark Expeditions