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Sail aboard the Ocean Diamond, a modern, stable super-yacht and experience Quark's Antarctica.
This is the fastest ship in the fleet meaning less time spent crossing the Drake Passage and more time spent exploring. Carrying a maximum of 189 passengers, this outstanding vessel features on board facilities such as a well-stocked polar library, a purpose built presentation room and a panoramic observation lounge on the top deck to sit and watch the spectacular scenery go by. The Ocean Diamond is the first certified carbon neutral ship to operate in Antarctic waters and is staffed by a dedicated and passionate team of experts and guides.
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Boat features
Classification |
Expedition Ship |
Total number of passengers |
189 |
Total number of crew |
144 |
Guide |
Naturalist guides, ornathologist, marine biologist, historian, photographer, geologist |
Regions |
Antarctica |
Gym with a selection of fitness equipment |
Polar library containing the largest collection of Polar books and DVD’s afloat |
Theatre style auditorium for presentations |
Clinic with licensed Doctor |
Bar staffed by a professional bar tender (drinks added to ship board account) |
24 hour tea and coffee available |
Wifi in certain public areas (data usage charges apply) |
Polar boutique selling essentials, souvenirs and clothing |
Ship to Shore telephone communications (charges apply) |
Optional webmail account for email (charges apply) |
On board laundry service (charges apply) |
Expedition parka to keep |
Expedition boots on loan |
Flat Screen TV’s and DVD players |
Bathrobes |
Hairdryer |
Electrical current 220 volts. Plugs are standard European two round pin plugs |
Elevator accessing all decks |
Length |
124 metres (407 feet) |
Width |
16 metres (52 feet) |
Decks |
7 |
Year built |
1974 |
Built in |
Norway |
Ice class |
1D |
Cruise speed |
15.5 knots |
Electricity |
Electrical Supply 220 volts, 50 Hz |
Life rafts |
2 fully enclosed |
Cabin features
Located on the Observation deck - Deck 6 |
Approximately 30 sq. m (325 sq, ft.) including the balcony |
Two lower berths or double bed |
Full size window with glass sliding door to balcony |
Ensuite bathroom with hairdryer and bathrobes |
Television and DVD player |
In room safe and mini fridge |
Located on the Observation deck - Deck 6 |
Approximately 30 sq. m (325 sq, ft.) including the balcony |
Two lower berths or double bed |
Full size window with glass sliding door to balcony |
Ensuite bathroom with hairdryer and bathrobes |
Television and DVD player |
In room safe and mini fridge |
Located on the main deck, midships - deck 3 |
Approximately 37 sq. m (400 sq. ft) |
Two lower berths or double bed and separate sitting room |
Two picture windows |
2 ensuite bathrooms with hairdryer and bathrobes |
Television and DVD player in each room |
In room safe and mini fridge in each room |
Located on the main deck, midships - deck 3 |
Approximately 37 sq. m (400 sq. ft) |
Two lower berths or double bed and separate sitting room |
Two picture windows |
2 ensuite bathrooms with hairdryer and bathrobes |
Television and DVD player in each room |
In room safe and mini fridge in each room |
Located on the Captain's Deck - Deck 5 |
Approximately 19 sq. m (200 sq. ft) |
Double bed plus sofa converts to single bed for 3rd person |
Picture window (the view is obstructed by lifeboats) |
Ensuite bathroom with hairdryer and bathrobes |
Television and DVD player |
In room safe and mini fridge |
Located on the Captain's Deck - Deck 5 |
Approximately 19 sq. m (200 sq. ft) |
Double bed plus sofa converts to single bed for 3rd person |
Picture window (the view is obstructed by lifeboats) |
Ensuite bathroom with hairdryer and bathrobes |
Television and DVD player |
In room safe and mini fridge |
Located on Lower deck, midships- deck 2 |
Approximately 19 sq. m (200 sq. ft) |
Double bed |
Two portholes |
Ensuite bathroom with hairdryer and bathrobes |
Television and DVD player |
In room safe and mini fridge |
Located on Lower deck, midships- deck 2 |
Approximately 19 sq. m (200 sq. ft) |
Double bed |
Two portholes |
Ensuite bathroom with hairdryer and bathrobes |
Television and DVD player |
In room safe and mini fridge |
Located on the Upper, Main or Captain's decks - Decks 4, 5 or 3 |
Approximately 17-19 sq. m (183-200 sq. ft.) |
Two lower berths or double bed |
Picture window |
Ensuite bathroom with hairdryer and bathrobes |
Television and DVD player |
In room safe and mini fridge |
Located on the Upper, Main or Captain's decks - Decks 4, 5 or 3 |
Approximately 17-19 sq. m (183-200 sq. ft.) |
Two lower berths or double bed |
Picture window |
Ensuite bathroom with hairdryer and bathrobes |
Television and DVD player |
In room safe and mini fridge |
Located on the Captain's and Upper decks - Decks 5 and 4 |
Approximately 19 sq. m (200 sq. ft.) |
Two lower berths or double bed |
Picture window with obstructed view |
Ensuite bathroom with hairdryer and bathrobes |
Television and DVD player |
In room safe and mini fridge |
Located on the Captain's and Upper decks - Decks 5 and 4 |
Approximately 19 sq. m (200 sq. ft.) |
Two lower berths or double bed |
Picture window with obstructed view |
Ensuite bathroom with hairdryer and bathrobes |
Television and DVD player |
In room safe and mini fridge |
Located on the Lower Deck - Deck 2 |
Approximately 19 sq. m (200 sq. ft.) |
Two lower berths and one upper berth/bunk (accessed via a ladder) |
Two portholes (please note, these may be covered during sea days or rough weather) |
Ensuite bathroom with hairdryer and bathrobes |
Television and DVD player |
In room safe and mini fridge |
Located on the Lower Deck - Deck 2 |
Approximately 19 sq. m (200 sq. ft.) |
Two lower berths and one upper berth/bunk (accessed via a ladder) |
Two portholes (please note, these may be covered during sea days or rough weather) |
Ensuite bathroom with hairdryer and bathrobes |
Television and DVD player |
In room safe and mini fridge |
Deck plan
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