Starboard side of Ocean Adventurer ship with blue hull & white upper decks while parked by small icebergs.
Dining room of Ocean Adventurer polar small ship, with 4-person, round tables set with fine linens & plateware.
lounge area aboard Ocean Adventurer with groupings of tables and chairs
Library with beige, padded chairs, filled wooden bookshelves & wooden tables aboard Ocean Adventurer polar small ship.
owner suite aboard ocean adventurer
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Ocean Adventurer

capacity
128 guests
year built
1976
remodeled
2017
crew members
87 crew members
length
332 feet
beam
53 feet
draft
15 feet
cruising speed
12 knots
flag
Bahamas
ice class
1A

A handsome expedition ship, the Ocean Adventurer, formerly named Sea Adventurer, combines travel to the polar regions with superior onboard comfort for her 128 passengers. An extensive 2017 refurbishment, including significant technical upgrades and two new engines, enhanced the public areas, gym, bathrooms and added a new cabin category of an Owner’s Suite. Find more details and deck plan below.

Ocean Adventurer Review

AdventureSmith Explorations’ Ocean Adventurer review includes a detailed description of the small ship including deck plans and a photo gallery. Our polar experts have been aboard the Ocean Adventurer firsthand. Please read our review below then contact our polar cruise experts to compare the Ocean Adventurer with other small cruise ships sailing Arctic cruises and Greenland small ship cruises.

The Ocean Adventurer, formerly named Sea Adventurer, is a polar expedition vessel built in Yugoslavia in 1976. She underwent a $13 million conversion in 1998 and a complete refurbishment of her cabin interiors in 2014. In 2017, another refurbishment upgraded her technical specs to include two new engines, generators, gear boxes, drive systems and re-bladed propellers, resulting in fuel efficiency and a minimized carbon footprint. The multimillion dollar investment also included interior improvements such as bathrooms in every cabin, upgrades to the lounge and dining room, and the addition of new Deluxe cabins and Owner’s Suites. 

This ship’s proud reputation has always been complemented by her well-appointed elegance. She is a traveler favorite because of her intimate feel with ample public space. With a 1A ice-class rating and her operational range, the Ocean Adventurer is well-equipped to navigate some of the world’s more ice-laden regions. Ocean Adventurer is the perfect expedition ship for those who enjoy soft adventure and creature comforts.

Sustainability Aboard Ocean Adventurer

The Ocean Adventurer burns Marine Gas Oil (MGO)—a clean burning fuel with a low emission factor that conforms to all international regulations and policies governing disposal of waste at sea. The small polar expedition ship serves only sustainable seafood and uses eco-friendly laundry chemicals and cabin amenities. Every passenger is provided with a reusable water bottle and only recycled, acid-free paper is used on board.

Common Areas Aboard Ocean Adventurer

A theater-style lounge accommodates everyone on board and serves as the main briefing and lecture hall with presentations, films and slideshows for education and enjoyment. Seating here is varied to offer booths, comfortable swivel chairs and stools at the bar. Enjoy a library with books and games, as well as a small onboard gym and staffed medical clinic. Shop for souvenirs in the Polar Boutique or spend time on the observation decks to view wildlife and enjoy the open ocean. Be sure to take advantage of the multi-leveled viewing on the bow when the captain opens up this sometimes-off-limits space. An open bridge policy allows you to sail with a captain’s-eye view and see the operations of the captain and his crew; a few binoculars are available to use in this space for spotting wildlife and landing sites. Ship-to-shore satellite communications with email and wireless Internet access are available for purchase. Free intranet is available to access daily schedules and expedition staff bios on board.

Dining Aboard Ocean Adventurer

Ocean Adventurer’s window-lined dining room has unreserved seating so you can sit with and make new friends throughout the voyage. Tables can accommodate groups of four up to eight. The staff and crew, numbering in the eighties for a high crew-to-passenger ratio, provide gracious hospitality throughout each voyage. There is a 24-hour beverage station in the lounge as well as two bars, one adjacent to the dining room and one in the lounge. If weather allows, a barbecue buffet can be served alfresco on the Captain’s Deck for a unique polar dining experience.

Activities Aboard Ocean Adventurer

An onboard fleet of Zodiac landing crafts allow all passengers easy exploration and landings anywhere nature or curiosity dictates, accompanied by destination experts hand-chosen for their intimate knowledge of each locale. Kayaks are carried aboard, with special guides present as well for this optional (added-cost) adventure activity. Snowshoes are available on select departures when needed. Walking sticks are provided for shore landings to assist travelers in navigating rocky, uneven polar terrain. And for the more adventurous, a polar plunge is offered when conditions permit.

Cabins & Deck Plan Aboard Ocean Adventurer

The 65 staterooms aboard Ocean Adventurer each feature lower beds; private bathrooms with a shower (cabin 403 has a bathtub), toilet and wash basin, shampoo and shower gel, bathrobes, hairdryer; 220v/50Hz electrical outlets; daily housekeeping service; laundry service (additional fee); in-room music; individual temperature controls and outside views of the passing polar landscapes via either portholes or windows.

triple cabin in ocean adventurer
Triple

Triple cabins are located on the Main Deck and start at 145 square feet and include 2 lower and 1 upper berth and a porthole.

twin cabin on ocean adventurer
Lower Deck Twin

Lower Deck Twin cabins start at 115 square feet and include 2 lower berths and one porthole.

twin porthole cabin on the ocean adventurer small ship
Main Deck Twin Porthole

Main Deck Twin Porthole cabins start at 115 square feet and include 2 lower berths and one porthole.

Main Deck Twin Window cabin aboard Ocean Adventurer
Main Deck Twin Window

Main Deck Twin Window cabins start at 115 square feet and include 2 lower berths and 2 windows.

ocean adventurer superior cabin
Superior

Superior cabins, located on the Upper Deck, start at 132 square feet and include 2 lower berths and view windows.

room with 2 beds and windows aboard the Ocean Adventurer
Deluxe

Located on the Captain’s Deck and Upper Deck, Deluxe cabins start at 132 square feet and include 2 lower berths and view windows.

suite with large bed and jackets on the bed aboard Ocean Adventurer
Suite

Located on the Captain’s Deck, Suites start at 215 square feet and include a double bed (comprised of 2 twin berths), a couch and sitting area, and view windows. Cabin 403 has a bathtub; other Suites have shower stalls.

owner suite aboard ocean adventurer
Owner's Suite

Located on the Bridge Deck, Owner’s Suites start at 208 square feet and include a double bed (comprised of 2 twin berths), large sitting area with couch, private facilities, unparalleled views and access to the bridge. Owner’s Suite 512 has an aft-facing panoramic window; the other two Owner’s Suites face port and starboard.

deck plan for the ocean adventurer small ship
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