Ocean Diamond - Freestyle Adventure Travel

Welcome Aboard the Ocean Diamond

Overview

The Ocean Diamond is a modern, stable super-yacht, excellent for experiencing Antarctica. The ship carries a maximum of 189 passengers and features onboard amenities such as a massage and wellness program, a heated swimming pool and a well-stocked polar library. The Ocean Diamond is staffed with outstanding officers, expedition leaders, and guides.

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Technical Specs

Guests: 189
Staff & Crew: 144
Length: 124 meters
Breadth: 16 meters
Draft: 4.9 meters
Propulsion: 2 Wichmann Engines, 7375 horsepower
Ice Class: 1D
Cruising speed: 15.5 knots
Lifeboats: 4 fully enclosed

Cabins & Amenities

Triple
Twin Obstructed View
Single Porthole
Twin Window
Single Obstructed View
Suite
Balcony Suite

Remote headsets available for remote presentations.
Massage & Wellness Program, Photography Program
Optional camping, kayaking, snowshoeing, skiing & mountaineering.
Polar Library & Expert in Residence Program
One-year enrollment in Friends of Scott Polar Research Institute (SPRI)
All cabins and suites have private facilities & exterior views.
All cabins have flat-screen TV, DVD player.
Passenger elevator.
Bar staffed by a professional bartender.
Theater-style auditorium.
Photography program includes the services of a resident photography instructor.
Polar Library contains the largest collection of polar books & DVDs.
Massage & Wellness program offers yoga classes, aromatherapy treatments & massage therapy.

Notes

Cruise Price does not include international airfare. Port charges are included. All cabins are outside, with two lower beds and private shower and toilet. Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Single cabin prices are 1.7 times the cost of the appropriate twin-share prices listed above except for superior and above which are 2x the price listed above.
All trips subject to possible fuel surcharge.

Adventure Options:

Kayaking – $995 (for those who want to kayak during entire voyage & have previous experience) OR
Paddling – $225 (for those w/o experience who want to kayak one time during the voyage)
Camping – $295
Snowshoe-Included
Adventure options must be pre-booked and paid for prior to start of the trip. Space is subject to availability. Some activities require experience.

Voyages Include

Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
All shore landings per the daily program
Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader
All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
Photographic Journal on DVD, documenting the voyage
A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings
An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep
Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
Comprehensive pre-departure materials, including a map and an informative Antarctic Reader
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
All luggage handling aboard the ship
Emergency Evacuation Insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of US$100,000 per person
Pre-night hotel in Ushuaia with breakfast included
Group transfer to hotel upon arrival in Ushuaia