Welcome Aboard the Ocean Endeavour

The Ocean Endeavour allows you to explore Antarctica while enjoying the class and comfort of a four-star hotel. Featuring one expedition team member for every eight travellers, you can take full advantage of one of the best staff-passenger ratios in Antarctica, with a greater level of personal service and more time with our onboard experts. Complete with contemporary interiors, lounges for learning and reflection, Zodiacs for remote exploration, breath taking 360° views from the deck, an emphasis on sustainability and exciting activities, the Ocean Endeavour is ideally suited for polar expedition cruising.

BENEFITS

• Travellers will enjoy one of the best expedition staff to passenger ratio (1:8) in Antarctica. • Book a single occupancy cabin for the price of an interior twin share berth or a twin porthole berth. • Our strict sustainable travel policy means these expeditions are carbon offset, all seafood is sustainably sourced and we aim to avoid single-use plastic on board. • A large fleet of Zodiacs enables all passengers to be off the ship at one time. There are also two gangways on each side of the vessel to minimise queuing. • Forward facing photography Zodiacs are available. These Zodiacs are designed for comfort and uninterrupted views. • Passengers can enjoy educational lectures from our expert expedition team on the history, ecology and geology of the area. • A variety of health and wellness activities are available on board, including a sauna, saltwater swimming pool, spa and gym. • A wide range of optional outdoor activities are on offer, including snowshoeing, camping and kayaking. • Enjoy Chef-prepared meals. • One-night hotel accommodation in Ushuaia is included at the start of your trip. • Extensive amenities including a restaurant, polar boutique, expedition lounges, bar, sun deck and library

Technical Specs

• Name of Vessel: The Ocean Endeavor
• Type of Vessel: Ice strengthened expedition vessel

MAIN DIMENSIONS

Built: Poland 1981

Ice Class: 1B Length: 137m (332ft)

Breadth: 11m (36ft)

Max Draft: 5.6m (18ft)

Cruising Speed: 15 knots

Propulsion: 4 Skoda Sulzer engines (4,355 horsepower per engine)

Electricity: 220 volts/60Hz

Passenger Capacity: 200 (maximum) Crew: 124

SAFETY EQUIPMENT Lifeboats: 6 / Life rafts: 8

The Ocean Endeavour carries six fully enclosed lifeboats and eight life rafts. The capacity for which exceeds SOLAS requirements, with at least 25% more space than the number of passengers and crew on board. It also has an ice-strengthened hull.

Cabins & Amenities

Notes

• Travellers will enjoy one of the best expedition staff to passenger ratio (1:8) in Antarctica.
• Book a single occupancy cabin for the price of an interior twin share berth.
•  Our strict sustainable travel policy means these cruises are double carbon offset, all seafood is sustainably sourced and we aim to avoid single-use plastic on board.
•  A large fleet of Zodiacs enables all passengers to be off the ship at one time. There are also two gangways on each side of the vessel to minimise queuing.
• Forward facing photography Zodiacs are available. These Zodiacs are designed for comfort and uninterrupted views.
• Passengers can enjoy educational lectures from our expert expedition team on the history, ecology and geology of the area.
•  A variety of health and wellness activities are available on board, including a sauna, saltwater swimming pool, spa and gym.
•  A wide range of optional outdoor activities are on offer, including snowshoeing, camping and kayaking.
•  Chef-prepared meals.
• One night in a hotel in Ushuaia included at the start of the trip. • Extensive amenities including a restaurant, polar boutique, expedition lounges, bar, sun deck and library.

Expedition gear:

• Boots provided on loan.
• Jacket- A ruggared water-proof outer shell will be provided on board on loan for the duration of the cruise. A top quality insulated mid layer for underneath and for use around the outer decks on the ship is provided to ALL travellers This layer is to keep and take home.

Activities:

A small ship cruise to Antarctica is unlike any other, and an Antarctic expedition aboard the Ocean Endeavour will take you to places you never thought possible. Where else in the world can you take part in additional activities such as sea-kayaking, camping and snowshoeing, dedicated photography workshops as well as off-ship explorations to witness Antarctica from a different perspective. Zodiac cruising and onshore hiking is included with every departure and adventure activity groups are led by three guides with a designated Zodiac. Each off-ship excursion is accompanied by expedition guides meaning you have the expert knowledge and assurance of the crew.

Zodiac Cruising & Shore Excursions/Landings – INCLUDED

Yoga – INCLUDED

Polar Plunge – INCLUDED

Extra adventure options

Kayaking Program – USD $ 790 per person

Camping – USD $290 per person

Snowshoeing – USD $150 per person

Private Photography Workshop – USD $ 790 per person

Forward Zodiac Cruising – USD $50 per person (spaces limited & subject to availability)