Roald Amundsen
Ship overview:
From $0
Prices based on two people sharing500 passengers
Constructed in 2018
1:20
Camping, Citizen Science & paddling
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August 2024Rebecca, Antarctica Sales Specialist
Why we like the Roald Amundsen
- This competitively priced ship comfortably hosts up to 500 guests in a wide choice of spacious outside cabins, half of which have private balconies
- The unique science centre is equipped with multiple microscopes, large screens to show collected samples and even skeletal casts of various polar species
- Unusual craft workshops allow guests to capture their Antarctic experience in clay, ink and paint
- To relax between activities, warm up in the window-lined saunas take a dip in the outdoor hot tubs and plunge pool, or stroll around the outdoor walking track
- With three restaurants on board, there's always a choice of cuisine to suit your mood
- Sustainability minded initiatives such as banning single-use plastic and silent sailing using battery power help reduce the impact of your expedition
Photos of Roald Amundsen
Your vessel in the Lemaire Channel
Deck view of Pleneau Island
View from the bridge
Aune Restaurant
Your ship's Science Centre
The gym
The sauna
The lecture hall
Atrium and virtual map screen
The Science Centre
The Explorer Lounge
The running track
Hot tub
The mudroom
Expedition launchpad
Bird's eye view of your vessel
Lizzie says
We love the forward-thinking design of this ship, with its strong focus on reducing the carbon impact of its voyages. For a large vessel, it’s incredibly quiet – thanks to those electric power boosts. It’s perfect for whale watching and hearing the blows!
Lizzie Williams Polar Product & Partnerships Manager
Voyages aboard Roald Amundsen
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Experience Antarctica from a hybrid diesel-electric ship with reduced fuel consumption, lower CO2 emissions and quieter sailing. Off-ship exploration, including optional kayaking and camping, is complemented by educational lectures, citizen science workshops, and crafts sessions. Relax in outdoor jacuzzis while…
- 12 Days
- $13,495
Onboard Communications & Facilities
The electrical supply aboard the ship is 220V, 50Hz. Electrical outlets are standard European two-pin plugs. Suites have 110V shavers. You may need a 220V/110V converter.
The ship has a Starlink WIFI connection. Internet access is included as part of your cruise fare. Please note that connectivity speed and access in Antarctica is variable and not well suited to high data usage.
The ship’s daily program is provided using their own app (accessed via an intranet connection). Guests will need to download this before embarkation as it will include vital information about your group’s daily disembarkation times for off-ship excursions as well as schedules for onboard activities.
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