Deck 7 has a large open space with a plunge pool flanked by 2 spa’s.There’s also a helicopter pad that unfortunately won’t be used on the Antarctic itineraries – there are alternative ships available that will offer helicopters.
Deck 5 also offers a large open area on the Bow, a great place to be when whales are frolicking in the water.Decks 5 & 6 – all the cabins are located on these decks – offer large quiet areas, with seating at the rear (aft) of the ship.The restaurant located on deck 4 has a large outdoor seating/observation area where BBQ’s will be available – weather permitting.There are plenty of outside areas for observing the passing scenery and wildlife.Guests can take the water bottles home.ĭue to the complicated process of desalinating sea water for use on board, guests are asked to practice water conservation at all times. Sustainability on boardĪll passengers receive a reusable eco-friendly water bottle on arrival, easily accessible water stations are posted throughout the ship.
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A total of 130 staff (25 being the qualified Expedition team) to 176 guests, means a staff to guest ratio of 1:7 at full capacity. Staff encourage guests to ‘get outside’ on all journeys and are always readily available to assist, advise or teach. There is strong solidarity amongst Quark staff, which presents a genuine family feeling that is shared, creating a firm impression that you are in well experienced hands, all the better for our guests’ comfort. Here are my thoughts and findings of this fresh and lovely small ship.Ī warm welcome awaits, setting a friendly atmosphere for the duration of our stay. Stabilisers have come a long way since the first were installed on a Japanese ship in 1933, in 2019 the World Explorer has been fitted with two Retractable Fin Stabilizers, developed for demanding conditions both at zero speed and whilst underway – simply put, you feel less roll on your Arctic or Antarctic cruise. Rolls Royce Diesel Electric engines that reduce carbon emission means she leaves a lower footprint in comparison to more traditional expedition vessels. At 126 metres long, she sets a steady pace at 16 knots. The World Explorerīuilt in 2019 made her maiden voyage in August 2019, she is a 1B ice class ship. A pleasant selection of light snacks were enjoyed after meeting our hosts, followed by a walk around the ship. The weather wasn’t being kind in Southampton, so the guests travelling on her current voyage were unable to dis-embark, so we got to see the ship on a working day. This is an invaluable experience when identifying the right expedition vessel for our clients traveling on an Arctic and/or Antarctic expedition. I was invited to Southampton along with fellow Expedition Cruise industry members in September, to inspect and gain first had knowledge of the brand new World Explorer for future guests. Here she gives us her first hand impression of this groundbreaking new ship. Wildfoot Travel Advisor Zoe Savage-Morton took a a trip down to Southampton recently to check out the new cruise vessel ‘World Explorer’.
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