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THE MS EXPLORER
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The World's First Expedition Cruise Ship
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Outfitted for Adventure
Those who have travelled aboard Explorer know she
is not a glamorous cruise ship but rather something superior to that -
an intimate, comfortable and immensely capable partner in adventure!
Our ship was purpose-built for rugged and
safe expedition voyages. At just under 250 feet, she has a particularly
shallow draft and an ice rated double hull which enables her to forge
into marine territories that elude other more cumbersome ships. Her go-anywhere
size also makes her intimate - aboard Explorer you'll find a remarkable
atmosphere of camaraderie! Whether you are on the topside observation
deck with it's 360-degree view, in the cozy Magellan Theatre or lounge,
or paying a visit to the bridge, you will be in fine and interesting company.
Lecture Hall The Lounge
Explorer's notable features include: a capacity for 108
passengers; a lecture hall fully outfitted for informal meetings and natural
history lectures; a cozy lounge and bar with onboard library; an attractive
dining room serving international cuisine; a medical clinic and doctor;
a gift shop; a small gym, swimming pool and sauna; and comfortable cabins
all with portholes and private bathroom. Explorer carries a large fleet
of Zodiacs - offering an unmatched opportunity to commune with breathtaking
seas and explore remote undeveloped shores. Safety is paramount aboard
Explorer - vigilant maintenance and refurbishing, including a summer 2004
refurbish, have kept her robust, comfortable and in full compliance with
international marine safety standards; and her crew is comprised of seasoned
polar mariners.
Exciting Itineraries from Pole to Pole
Explorer voyages in a yearly cycle from the awe inspiring
Antarctic, to the lush and wild Amazon, up to the fascinating ports of
the North Atlantic, and northward to the immense Arctic. She typically
spends austral summer cruising the vast ancient plateau, Antarctica, from
Tierra Del Fuego across the rugged southern seas to the beautiful Antarctic
Peninsula and surrounding islands, home to immense and majestic icebergs
and glaciers, and enchanting migratory wildlife. From here Explorer journeys
north to Belem, Brazil, entering the mouth of the Amazon. She journeys
up river, where travellers can commune with indigenous people in the company
of Amazon experts - a rich and exotic experience heightened by exhilarating
Zodiac excursions into beckoning tributaries. Explorer then begins her
passage to the North Atlantic, where passengers can immerse themselves
in Celtic culture as we hug the coastlines of France, Ireland, England
and Scotland with frequent and fascinating shore excursions. Finally she
heads to Greenland, Iceland and the Canadian Arctic, an unmatched polar
frontier rich with wildlife and Inuit culture.
Explorer Quick Facts
• lounge and onboard library
• fully outfitted lecture hall
• small gym, sauna and pool
• all cabins with private bath and outside view
• dining room serving international cuisine
• medical clinic and onboard doctor
• gift shop
• topside observation deck with 360-degree unobstructed view
• double, ice-hardened hull ice rating 1A1 ice A
• large fleet of Zodiacs with clean 4-stroke engines
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