Ocean Endeavour | Antarctica Cruises & Tours

Overview

Your experiences through the Ocean Endeavour's in-depth expedition program is the number one priority!

With her ice-strengthened hull and advanced navigation equipment, the Ocean Endeavour is ideally suited for expedition cruising to the Polar regions. It's designed to adventure travellers who want to get off the ship and onto the ice, with a wide range of expedition activities, citizen science research programs, and opportunities to learn about Antarctica's history and biology from passionate guides.

The ship carries 20 zodiacs for exploration and remote landings and offers additional activities such as sea kayaking, snowshoeing, ice camping and hiking plus a photography program, all designed to enhance your polar experience. This small, well-appointed expedition ship allows you to explore the world’s remotest regions while enjoying the class and comfort of a hotel.

There are spacious lounge and bar areas and a top deck observation room with panoramic windows, as well as lecture theatres, a library and a polar boutique. The ample deck areas are equipped with comfortable lounge chairs and feature a saltwater pool, saunas and even a hot tub. Travellers can also enjoy health and fitness amenities including a gym, spa treatments and yoga classes designed to enhance your personal wellness.

Onboard, the extensive range of cabin options includes dedicated single cabins for solo travellers, suites and triple cabins that feature two bathrooms. The ship offers an unmatched sense of space with plenty of both interior and exterior areas, where you can enjoy the company of your fellow travellers or enjoy Antarctica in quiet solitude. It's a truly immersive Antarctic adventure for explorers of any age.

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WHY CHOOSE THIS SHIP

We offer carbon offset departures.
We quantify our carbon usage and then purchase carbon credits from various projects to offset our impact.

We are assisting in scientific research.
During every Antarctic voyage, you have the chance to observe, record, and report on natural phenomena as part of a collaboration project with Antarctic scientists. Find out More

We have an 8:1 passenger to expedition crew ratio.
This is one of the highest in the industry and ensures our guests personally experience the professionalism and expertise of our expedition team, which will maximize their experience.

We have a fleet of 20 zodiacs and multiple loading points.
With a large fleet of 20 zodiacs, our large team of boat drivers allows small groups to hit the water and venture onto the ice in smaller congregations.

No single supplements on single cabins.
We have increased our number of solo-use cabins on the Ocean Endeavour, making solo travel to Antarctica more economically viable while bolstering our social distancing measures and maximizing the safety and the experience of all of our passengers.

We offer a large variety of activities.
Yoga,, kayaking, day paddle, stand-up paddleboarding, zodiac excursions and cruises, our exclusive photography program, and camping.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM
Unique to the Ocean Endeavour, this workshop is perfect if you are passionate about photography, or just passionate about capturing the beautiful landscape and wildlife you will encounter on your incredible Antarctic adventure. Learn More >

ICE CAMPING
Fall asleep amid the snow-capped mountains as you watch the colours of the Antarctic twilight bounce off the ocean and surrounding glaciers. Learn More >

SEA KAYAKING
Experience the unforgettable thrill and serenity of kayaking in Antarctica as part of a small, expertly guided paddling group. Learn More >

SNOWSHOEING
Snowshoeing allows you to go even deeper into Antarctica’s interior and reach less visited places where many other visitors simply don’t go! Learn More >

DAY PADDLE
As part of a small, expertly guided group, you will paddle between icebergs of all shapes and sizes, skim past penguin rookeries or drift quietly as you absorb the majestic scenery. Learn More >

STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING
Combine the physical with the natural beauty of Antarctica, exploring glacial landscapes and spotting an array of wildlife on this SUP adventure. Learn More >

SHIP LAYOUT

SHIP CABINS

Cat 4 Twin Porthole

Approximately 76 to 110 ft² / 7 to 10m² on Deck 4 feature a porthole, two lower berths and a private bathroom.

Cat 5 Main Double

Approximately 141 ft² / 13 m², our Doubles on Deck 7 & 8 feature one or two windows, two lower berths and a private bathroom. Rooms are fully…

Cat 6 Comfort Twin

Approximately 228 ft² / 21 m², a Comfort Twin on Deck 4 features two portholes, two single berths, a separate sitting area with a pull out sofa…

Cat 7 Select Twin

Approximately 214 ft² / 20 m², a Select Twin on Deck 5 features two single berths, a separate sitting area with a pull out sofa bed, two windows…

Cat 8 Superior Twin/Double

Approximately 165 to 200 ft² / 15 to 19m² on Deck 7 and features one double bed, a sofa, a large window and a private bathroom.

Can be set…

FEATURES

Length: 137.10 M

Breadth: 21.00 M

Draught: 5.80 M

Gross Tonnage: 12,907 ITC

Speed: 16.0 knots

CRUISE SPEED: 15 knots

Passengers: 200

Electrical Outlets: 380 / 220 V, 50 Hz a.c.

Classification: Bureau Veritas: Ice Class 1B

Ice Class: IB

Ship Region:Polar

6 fully enclosed lifeboats and 8 Liferafts. The ship has an ice-strengthened hull and the lifeboat and life-raft capacityexceeds SOLAS requirements with at least 25% additional capacity above the number of people on board.