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Ocean Endeavour

Overview of the Ocean Endeavour

The M/V Ocean Endeavour is a comfortable, well-appointed expedition ship expertly engineered to explore the Polar Regions. With an emphasis on sustainable travel ethos, these cruises are double carbon offset, all seafood is sustainably sourced and aim to avoid single-use plastic on board.

She features one expedition team member for every eight travelers, so you may take full advantage of one of the best passenger staff ratios in Antarctica, with a greater level of personal service and more time with our onboard experts. She is manned by an Expedition Staff and Crew of 124 and is equipped with 20 Zodiacs for concurrent shore and Zodiac exploration and remote landings and enabling all passengers to be off the ship at one time. There are also two gangways on each side of the vessel to minimize queuing.

Trip Features
  • 11-23 Days
  • Starting at $7,900 per person
  • PHYSICAL RATING
    Moderate
  • ACTIVITIES
    Snowshoeing, Camping, Kayaking, Photography Program
  • HIGHLIGHTS
    Penguins and Whales, Icebergs & Glaciers

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A group of people in blue and green jackets with yellow hoods are on a small boat approaching an expedition ship named "Intrepid" in icy waters with floating icebergs. The background showcases a snowy, mountainous landscape, perfect for an Antarctic adventure.
A group of people wearing blue jackets and life vests are seated in a black rubber boat, navigating icy waters. Snow-covered mountains and glaciers loom in the background under an overcast sky.
A small boat carrying people in bright yellow jackets navigates through icy waters near a large iceberg. The background features a snow-covered landscape and light fog, emphasizing the cold and remote environment of an Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.
Aerial view of a whale swimming near the surface of calm blue water next to the bow of a ship. The whale's blowhole releases a spout of mist as the ship, with its blue deck and various equipment, sails nearby.
A small inflatable boat carrying three people in red jackets navigates through icy water towards the Ocean Endeavour in the distance, set against a backdrop of snow-covered mountains and glaciers under a cloudy sky.
A group of kayakers paddle in a calm, icy blue sea with the Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition ship in the background. Icebergs float in the distance under a clear, light blue sky. The kayakers and the ship are surrounded by a beautiful, snowy landscape.
A large passenger ship sails in icy waters under a cloudy sky. The ocean is filled with floating chunks of ice. The ship, named "Greg Mortimer," is painted in white and navy colors and features multiple decks and antennas, preparing for its next Antarctica expedition.
A whale tail emerges from the ocean, splashing water droplets against a backdrop of icy blue waters and distant towering icebergs under a clear sky during an Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.
A group of eight people, wearing winter clothing and carrying trekking poles, walk in a single file line through a snowy landscape. The person in front is in a bright orange jacket, while the others are in blue jackets. It is an overcast day with a gray sky, typical for an Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.
A seal rests peacefully on a snow-covered surface, its eyes closed and body partially covered with snow. The background is a blur of white, suggesting a cold, icy environment, much like what you’d witness on an Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.
A person wearing a red and blue swim outfit is mid-air, having jumped from a boat docked in deep blue water. The person is holding a rope and appears to be in a curled position, mimicking the thrill of an Olympic dive as they descend towards the water's surface.
A group of people in red jackets stand on the deck of a boat, smiling and posing with their arms raised. The boat, part of the Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition, is in icy waters with snow-covered mountains in the background. A red flag with a white logo flies above them.
A small group of penguins stands and rests on rocky terrain in the foreground, while a large ship, Ocean Endeavour, sails in the background on calm, icy waters. Snowy mountains are visible in the distance under a cloudy, grey sky during an Antarctica expedition.
Two Gentoo penguins walk on a snowy path in a snowy landscape with more snow and ice visible in the background. The penguin in the front has its flippers slightly extended outward. The sky is also in soft focus, capturing the serene beauty often seen on an Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.
A black and white penguin stands on an ice floe in the foreground, gazing toward a large cruise ship labeled "Intrepid" in the background, surrounded by towering icebergs in cold, icy waters. The overcast sky adds to the chilly ambiance of this Antarctica expedition scene.
A large ship, the Ocean Endeavour, rests in icy waters near a snowy, mountainous landscape during an overcast day. Two small inflatable boats carrying people in bright, colorful clothing can be seen on the water, approaching the vessel as part of their Antarctica expedition.
A person wearing winter gear and a red hat is paddling a green kayak through icy water. Icebergs and snow are visible in the distance, with a majestic ship looming in the background under a cloudy, gray sky.
A ship's bow with a red flag navigates through calm, icy waters towards snow-covered mountains and glaciers under a partly cloudy sky. The landscape is filled with floating icebergs and a reflection of the distant terrain in the water, typical of an Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.
Two people, warmly dressed, stand on the deck of a ship, gazing at the serene, snow-covered mountains and calm waters of an Antarctic landscape during their Ocean Endeavour expedition. A lifebuoy and railings are visible on the deck, with the horizon stretching under a clear blue sky.

Ocean Endeavour Itineraries

Built in Poland in 1981 and newly-refurbished, she has an ice-strengthened hull and carries a maximum capacity limited to 200 passengers on her Antarctica Voyage.

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Day 1 Arrive Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 2 Ushuaia – Embark
Day 3 – 4 Drake Passage
DAY 5 – 8 South Shetland Islands & Antarctica Peninsula
Day 9 – 10 Drake Passage
Day 11 Ushuaia – Disembark
Day 1 Arrive Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 2 Ushuaia – Embark
DayS 3-4 Drake Passage
Day 5-11 South Shetland Islands & Antarctic Peninsula & Polar Circle
DayS 12-13 Drake Passage
Day 14 Ushuaia – Disembark
Day 1 Arrive USHUAIA, ARGENTINA
Day 2 USHUAIA – Embark
DayS 3-4 Drake Passage
DayS 5-9 South Shetland Islands & Antarctica Peninsula
DayS 10-11 Drake Passage
Day 12 Ushuaia – Disembark
Day 1 Arrive Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 2 Ushuaia – Embark
DayS 3-4 Drake Passage
DayS 5-8 South Shetland Islands & Antarctica Peninsula
DayS 9-10 Drake Passage
Day 11 Ushuaia – Disembark
Day 1 Arrive PUERTO MADRYN, Argentina
Day 2 Ushuaia – Embark
DayS 3-4 AT SEA
DayS 5-6 FALKLAND ISLANDS
DayS 7-8 AT SEA
DayS 9-12 South Georgia
DayS 13-14 At Sea
DayS 15-18 SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS & ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
DayS 19-20 At Sea
Day 21 USHUAIA – Disembark
Day 1 Arrive Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 2 Ushuaia – Embark
Day 3 AT SEA
DayS 4-5 FALKLAND ISLANDS
DayS 6-7 AT SEA
DayS 8-11 SOUTH GEORGIA
DayS 12-13 AT SEA
DayS 14-20 South Shetland Islands, Antarctica Peninsula & POLAR CIRCLE
DayS 21-22 Drake Passage
Day 23 Ushuaia – Disembark
Day 1 Arrive Ushuaia. Argentina
Day 2 Ushuaia – Embark
Days 3-4 Drake Passage
Days 5-7 East Antarctica Peninsula
Days 8-11 West Antarctica Peninsula & SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS
DayS 12-13 Drake Passage
Day 14 USHUAIA – DISEMBARK

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More About the Ocean Endeavour

Registered in the Bahamas, the vessel is has an Ice Class rating of 1B, an advanced navigation equipment, and sails at a cruising speed of 15 knots.

The Ocean Endeavour, a large expedition cruise ship, sails through the icy waters of Antarctica with a backdrop of snow-covered mountains. The vessel features multiple decks and a distinct radar dome on top. The weather appears cold and overcast.
A luxurious ship's lounge on the Ocean Endeavour features large windows, plush grey armchairs, a matching sofa, and oval glass coffee tables. Wooden bookshelves filled with books and soft lighting create a cozy and inviting atmosphere with an ocean view in the background, perfect for your Antarctica expedition.
A cozy lounge area on the Ocean Endeavour with large windows providing a view of the water. The room features several plush gray armchairs and a round glass coffee table in the center. The decor includes neutral tones, patterned carpet, and framed artwork on the walls, perfect for an Antarctica expedition.
A cozy ship interior with upholstered chairs and sofas arranged around oval coffee tables. A bookshelf filled with books and a large window offering views of the ocean and distant lights. Warm lighting and wooden accents create a comfortable atmosphere, perfect for an Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.
An elegant dining room on the Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition, featuring neatly arranged tables covered with white tablecloths and set with dishes and silverware. Large windows offer a scenic view of the ocean. Wooden chairs and a stylish carpet enhance the atmosphere.
A dining room on the Ocean Endeavour, featuring round tables with white tablecloths, neatly arranged silverware, and napkins folded into triangles. The walls are decorated with numerous plaques and awards, and large windows offer a view of the ocean and sky during your Antarctica expedition.
A spacious dining room with neatly arranged tables covered in white tablecloths, each set with glassware, silverware, and folded napkins. Wooden chairs surround the tables, and the room is illuminated by both natural light from the windows and overhead lights. Perfect for guests on an Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.
A lounge area with yellow and black-patterned chairs and wooden tables. The room features carpeted flooring, overhead lights, large windows, and a bar counter at the back. The space appears empty yet inviting and well-lit.
A person wearing a blue jacket and black pants sits on a red bench in a locker room, putting on a large boot. Behind them, blue and yellow jackets hang in the lockers with mirrors on the walls. The wooden floor adds to the cozy feel as they prepare for their Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.
A small indoor gym with a white ceiling and wooden accents. Four stationary bikes face wall mirrors, with two blue exercise mats and a wooden ladder on the left. Light streams through three small windows, reflecting on the mirrored wall. The design evokes the adventure of an Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.
A well-lit gym featuring various exercise equipment, including stationary bikes, weight machines, and cardio machines. The room has light wood flooring and white walls with mirrors and informational posters. Large windows let in natural light, creating an environment perfect for preparing for your next Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.
A spacious, rustic wooden sauna with tiered bench seating along both walls. A large rectangular window at the far end offers a view of a serene lake and distant mountains under a cloudy sky, creating a relaxing atmosphere—perfect for unwinding after an Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.
A spacious changing room with wooden lockers and benches near a large window. Through the window, a serene view of calm water and a distant shore is visible, perfect for those on the Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition. The room has wooden floors and white, paneled walls with overhead lighting.
Two women stand in a yoga studio with their eyes closed, palms pressed together in front of their faces in a prayer-like position. They are wearing athletic tank tops and appear to be meditating or practicing yoga. Several yellow bolsters are on the floor behind them, evoking the calm before an Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.
A spa treatment room with a massage table covered in white linens and yellow towels. There are two windows with brown blinds, a stool, and a poster on the wall that says "Revive Your Skin" with an image of a woman's face. The softly lit ambiance evokes the tranquility of an Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.
A beauty treatment station featuring a black swivel chair and a beige armchair facing a small table. The table has a blue towel, small flowers, and skincare products. A poster on the wall promotes boosting skin radiance with an image of a woman's face and skincare product, inspired by the Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.
A woman with long hair stands in a clothing store, examining merchandise on a shelf. Behind her, various garments on hangers and flags displayed on the wall are visible. She is dressed casually in a black top and light-colored pants, perhaps dreaming of an Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition as she shops.
Ship Highlights
  • Size/Type
    450 ft.
  • Guest Capacity
    200
  • Features
    Polar Library
    Medical Clinic
    Polar Boutique
    Polaris Restaurant
    Spa
    His & Hers Saunas
    Heated Salt Water Pool
    Gym
    Wifi in Certain Public Areas (Charges Apply)
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Cabin Details

The Ocean Endeavour offers 11 large cabin categories, ranging from dedicated inside singles and triples to standard porthole and window cabins and a variety of suites.

A compact cruise ship cabin on the Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition features two single beds separated by a wooden nightstand. Both beds have white bedding and patterned throws at the foot. A mirror, phone, and lamp sit on the nightstand, with a cabinet mounted above one bed.

Ocean Endeavour

Cat 1, Single Interior

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A modern hotel room features a neatly made bed with white linens and blue accent pillows. The wall behind the bed is adorned with wood paneling and a small, wall-mounted lamp. A nightstand with a telephone is next to the bed. The floor, inspired by an Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition, is carpeted in a blue pattern.
A modern hotel room with two beds, featuring white linens with patterned blue and white bed runners and pillows. The room has light-colored walls, wood-paneled accents, a TV, a built-in desk with a mirror, and a wall-mounted lamp. The carpeted floor displays a blue and white geometric pattern inspired by Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expeditions.

Ocean Endeavour

Cat 2, Triple Interior

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A small, neatly arranged room with two single beds separated by a wooden nightstand with a lamp. Each bed has patterned blue-and-white bedding and two blue pillows. A TV is mounted on the wall to the right, and a gray curtain is partially drawn on the left, perfect for relaxing after an Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.

Ocean Endeavour

Cat 3, Twin Interior

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A cozy cabin features a single bed with a patterned blanket and a striped pillow, a wooden nightstand with a magazine, and a chair. A round porthole window is partially covered by curtains, allowing natural light to brighten the room, perfect for relaxing after an Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.
A cozy cabin room with two twin beds decorated with patterned bedspreads and matching pillows. The beds are separated by a small wooden nightstand. A window with curtains is situated at the far end, allowing natural light to brighten the space, perfect for relaxing after an Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.

Ocean Endeavour

Cat 4, Twin Porthole

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A cozy cabin features a single bed with a patterned blanket and a striped pillow, a wooden nightstand with a magazine, and a chair. A round porthole window is partially covered by curtains, allowing natural light to brighten the room, perfect for relaxing after an Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.
A cozy cabin room with two twin beds decorated with patterned bedspreads and matching pillows. The beds are separated by a small wooden nightstand. A window with curtains is situated at the far end, allowing natural light to brighten the space, perfect for relaxing after an Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.

Ocean Endeavour

Cat 4, Twin Porthole

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Cat 5, Twin Window

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Cat 5, Twin Window

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A cozy twin bedroom features two neatly made single beds with a folded bathrobe on one bed. There is a flat-screen TV on the left, a window offering a mountain view, wooden furniture, and decorative pillows enhancing the room's comfort—perfect for relaxing after an Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.
The image shows a cozy cruise ship cabin on the Ocean Endeavour during an Antarctica expedition. The room has a sofa with pillows, a wall-mounted television, a small round table, and a lamp. The décor includes wood paneling, a blue patterned carpet, and a framed picture of icebergs above the sofa.
A clean and tidy cabin room featuring two single beds with striped pillows, a sofa, a small table, wooden bedside tables, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall. One bed has a folded bathrobe, and the room is decorated in warm beige and teal colors, perfect for an Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.
A compact bathroom with white tiled walls and a tiled floor. It features a large mirror, a countertop with a sink, and a toilet with folded towel accents. There is a shower area with a curtain, wall-mounted soap dispenser, and shelves with toiletries—a perfect space to refresh after an Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.

Ocean Endeavour

Cat 6, Comfort Porthole Twin

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A small, well-lit cabin with two single beds each adorned with patterned blankets and cushions, perfect for an Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition. The room features a wall-mounted TV, a window with closed curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp and telephone. The door to the cabin is partially visible.
A cozy cabin on the Ocean Endeavour ship featuring a beige sofa with two cushions, a small oval wooden coffee table, and a floor lamp. There is a porthole window with curtains, a framed picture of a mountain from an Antarctica expedition, and a wooden entertainment unit with a flat-screen TV.

Ocean Endeavour

Cat 7, Select Window Twin

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A cozy ship cabin on the Ocean Endeavour features two large windows with a scenic view, a brown sofa with two cushions, two armchairs with patterned fabric, a wooden coffee table, and two single beds. The room is decorated with neutral-colored walls and curtains, and a blue patterned carpet—perfect for your Antarctica expedition.

Ocean Endeavour

Cat 8, Superior Window

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A cozy cabin room features a neatly made bed with two folded bathrobes on top. A small flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall. Beyond the bed, an open door leads to a room with a wooden dining table and red-cushioned chairs, perfect for relaxing after an Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.
A cozy room featuring a dark sofa adorned with red and brown cushions, a wooden table, and two cushioned chairs with light patterned fabric. A framed dog picture hangs on the wall above the sofa, and the room has a window with curtains on the left. It's a perfect retreat to plan your Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.
A modern bathroom with beige tiled walls features a shower area with a handheld showerhead, a white toilet, and a white sink with a faucet. Towels hang from a rack above the sink, and additional toiletries are visible, including shower gel dispensers on the wall—just perfect for freshening up after an Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.

Ocean Endeavour

Cat 9, Junior Window Suite

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The Ocean Endeavour’s spacious cruise ship cabin features a neatly made bed with blue and white bedding, nightstands with lamps on both sides, and a large wooden wardrobe. The room has two windows with a scenic view. A sitting area with a sofa and coffee table is visible in the background, perfect for your Antarctica expedition.
A cozy cabin with a window showing a scenic mountain view. The room features a brown sofa with patterned cushions, a light blue armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall. Cream and gray curtains frame the window. Perfect for unwinding after an Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.
A hotel room with a wooden desk and mirror, two chairs, and a small refrigerator underneath the desk. The desk has a telephone and a lamp with a shade on it. There is a bed partially visible in the foreground and patterned carpet on the floor, creating an ideal space to unwind after your Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.
A clean, modern bathroom with beige marble tiles features a bathtub, sink with a large mirror, and a white towel folded on the countertop. Above the sink is a lit light fixture. Nearby, a wall-mounted hairdryer and towel rack with towels hang. The door is open to another room, ready for your Ocean Endeavour Antarctica expedition.

Ocean Endeavour

Cat 10, Owner’s Window Suite

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