M/V World  Explorer is a new luxury hybrid ship, built in Portugal and specifically designed for cruising Antarctica and the Arctic.  She carries 176 passengers in 5 star comfort.

Aqua-Firma's clients who have explored the polar regions onboard this fast, refined vessel have been overwhelmingly impressed with their experience.  

Cabins are stylish and modern, all with either a private walk-out or a French balcony.  There are plenty of public areas to relax, including the glass-domed Observation Lounge, the Explorer Lounge, library with Ocean views and a dedicated lecture theatre.  If you still have energy after daily walks (or the options of kayaking and camping), then you can make use of the outdoor running track, large heated outdoor pool, gym, sauna and spa.

Operations are first class, be that the professional expedition team, hotel staff and crew.  You will enjoy delicious meals on a daily basis which are scheduled around landings and wildlife encounters -which after all are the expeditions objective !

Client feedback:

"The trip exceeded all our expectations - and they were pretty high! Woody the expedition leader was a giant amongst men. A truly exceptional leader. 

The scenery was stunning, the wildlife exceptional, the guides superb and the ship and crew fantastic. Special shout out to the chef and team - how they kept turning out such exceptional food, choice and fresh fruit and salad right up to the last day was terrific....nothing was too much trouble

Thank you so much for giving us the holiday of a lifetime"

A MacDonald.  (World Explorer: Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica).