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Max Passengers: 176
Ship Type: Expedition Cruise Ship
Operated by: Quark Expeditions

The World Explorer is an expedition ship which features amenities and guest comforts to maximize your Antarctic exploration trip. Discover the great white continent and one of the last true wilderness areas on earth aboard this comfortable and spacious ship, built for expeditions along the waterways of the Antarctic. 

The ship offers extraordinary service, multiple public areas, table service at meals, an observation lounge for contemplation and skyline views, bow observation deck for excellent wildlife viewing, library area, and suites with either a private balcony or large windows for direct ocean views. 

Ship Highlights
• Balconies/Juliet balconies in all cabins
• Outdoor running track
• Gym and sauna
• Spa with changing rooms, showers, and lockers
• Glass-domed observation lounge
• Dedicated lecture theater
• Large separate bar/lounge
• Optional al fresco dining
• Library and bistro seating areas with ocean views off both sides of the ship
• Mud room
• 2 elevators

Ship Specifications
- Staff & Crew: 125
- Guests: 176
- Length: 413 feet (126 meters)
- Breadth: 62 feet (19 meters)
- Draft: 15 feet (4-7 meters)
- Propulsion: 2x Rolls Royce 9,000 kw hybrid diesel/electric
- Ice Class: 1B
- Cruising speed: 16 knots in open water
- Registered: Portugal
- Lifeboats: 2 fully enclosed
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The port town of Ushuaia

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A humpback whale dives beneath the Antarctic waters

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Cabins

World Explorer
Triple Cabin
Located on Deck 6, and approximately 242 sq. ft. Suites feature one double or two single beds, walk-out balcony, separate combo sitting area with a sofa bed and additional closet, refrigerator, TV, and private bathroom with shower.
World Explorer
Infinity Suite
Located on Decks 5 and 6, and approximately 270 sq. ft. Suites feature one double or two single beds, floor-to-ceiling glass Juliet balcony, refrigerator, TV, and private bathroom with shower.
World Explorer
Veranda Suite
Located on Decks 5 and 6, and approximately 215 sq. ft. Suites feature one double or two single beds, walk-out balcony, sitting area with sofa, refrigerator, TV, and private bathroom with shower.
World Explorer
Superior Suite
Located on Decks 5 and 6, and approximately 278 sq. ft. Suites feature one double or two single beds, walk-out balcony, sitting area with sofa, refrigerator, TV, and private bathroom with shower.
World Explorer
Deluxe Suite
Located on Deck 5, and approximately 334 sq. ft. Suites feature one double or two single beds, walk-out balcony, sitting area with sofa, refrigerator, TV, and private bathroom with shower.
World Explorer
Owner's Suite
Located on Decks 5 and 6, and approximately 355 sq. ft. Suites feature one double or two single beds, walk-out balcony, sitting area with sofa, refrigerator, TV, private bathroom with shower, and bathtub.

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