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MV Explorer |
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For travelers ready to
step off the beaten track into Antartic wilderness there’s no finer ship
than ‘Explorer II.’ She offers an on-board experience that’s second to
none, and takes you to places few other cruise passengers ever see.
Strength and Style. ‘Explorer II’ looks and feels like a country house
hotel. But there’s strong steel (including an ice-strengthened hull)
behind the graceful exterior. Bow and stern thrusters make her
extraordinarily maneuverable, and stabilizers minimize the effects of
wind and water to help keep passengers comfortable in remote seas. |
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Specification |
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Constructed by: |
T. Mariotti,
Genoa |
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Year: |
1996 |
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Length: |
436 ft |
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Beam: |
66 ft |
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Draft: |
19 ft |
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Tonnage: |
12,500 |
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Cruising Speed: |
16 Knots |
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Refitted: |
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Passengers: |
394 / 198 for
Antartica |
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Crew: |
146 European
& International |
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Port of Registery: |
Bahamas |
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Previously: |
Minerva |
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Itineraries |
Deck Plans |
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Accommodation - 196 staterooms, includes 12 Balcony Suites |
Facilities |
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OWNERS SUITES: Category OS
* 360 sq. ft.
* Suites have private balconies, sitting areas and two double
wardrobes.
SUITES: Category S
* 290 sq. ft.
* Suites have private balconies, sitting areas and two double
wardrobes.
DELUXE STATEROOMS: Category D
* 226 sq. ft.
* Deluxe staterooms have sitting areas and two double wardrobes.
Some offer pull-out sofa for triple occupancy.
DELUXE STATEROOM SUPERIOR: Category SP
* 162 sq. ft.
* Superior Staterooms have dressing areas and walk-in wardrobe.
CATEGORY A Category A: Double Occupancy
Stateroom
* 140 sq. ft.
* Standard Staterooms have single and double wardrobes.
Category B: Double Occupancy Stateroom.
Staterooms
have double portholes.
* 140 sq. ft.
* Standard Staterooms have single and double wardrobes.
* Category SA: Double Occupancy Stateroom.
B Deck
staterooms have double portholes.
* 140 sq. ft.
* Standard Staterooms have single and double wardrobes. |
Boasting uncommonly
elegant guest quarters, among the most spacious and comfortable
available on any Antarctic cruise. Many have walk-out balconies, and
all have outside views, private bathrooms (with bath or shower and
hairdryers), satellite television service, telephone and individual
climate controls. Beds can be arranged in twin or queen
configurations, and full laundry service (as well as a self-service
launderette) is available. ‘Explorer II’ sets high standards
of comfort in her public quarters as well. Her Promenade Deck offers
glorious views of Antarctic seascapes. A state-of-the-art lecture
lounge is a popular center for daily discussions and updates (though
if you prefer you can watch the proceedings on closed-circuit
television in your cabin). An exceptional library offers a wide
range of fact and fiction titles, as well as facilities for
passenger e-mail access. For the fitness enthusiast, there’s a
health club and spa with sauna and whirlpool. Visit the beauty salon
for a quick trim, and the boutique for remembrances of your
expedition. Two elevators service all passenger decks. |
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Safety & Security:
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Exploration & Lecturers/Guides
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Fleet of Zodiac shore boats
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Extensive Lecturer programs
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An expedition staff of respected naturalists,
geologists, zoologists, historians and ornithologists accompany
each expedition.
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Cuisine: Dining on board is a
sophisticated pleasure. Seating is not assigned: Eat where and with
whom you please, select meals from imaginative international menus
There is always a selection of light fare and vegetarian dishes, and
special diets can be accommodated with advance notice. In-cabin room
service is available. |
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Itineraries:
11-Night
cruise-
Ushuaia, Port Stanley, Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage. |
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