 EXPEDITION CRUISE SHIP INFORMATION
The M/v “Quest” was built in Denmark in 1992 and served in Greenland as an ice-strengthened passenger vessel (iceclass 1 D). As per November 2011, Oceanwide Expeditions will use the vessel for her southern program, offering Antarctic expedition cruises.
The vessel measures 50 meters in length and 11 meters in breadth. The vessel flies the Bahamian Flag and complies with the SOLAS (Safety-Of-Life-At-Sea) requirements. The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas.
The vessel offers accommodation for 56 passengers in 4 quadruple cabins (with bunk beds), 11 twin cabins with windows (with 2 lower berths) and 9 superior cabins (2 cabins with 2 lower berths and 7 cabins with double bed), all with seaside view (windows), private toilet and shower.
M/v “Quest” is a cosy vessel, offering an informal, intimate atmosphere. The vessel has a dining / lecture room and an observation lounge on the top deck (deck 5), offering full panorama view. The vessel is furthermore fully equipped for scuba diving.
The vessel is manned by 13 nautical crew, 11 catering staff, 1 doctor and 4 expedition staff (1 expedition leader and 3 guides/lecturers).
SHIP SPECIFICATIONS
- Length:50 meters / 160 feet
- Breadth:11 meters / 35,2 feet
- Draft:3,50 meters / 11,2 feet
- Ice class:1D
- Displacement:1180 tonnes
- Engines:MAN / B & W, 1470 KW
- Speed:10 - 12,5 Knots
- Passengers:56
CABINS:
M/v Quest accomodates 23 passenger cabins, all with private toilet and shower, as follows:4x Quadruple cabins with bunk beds 11x Twin cabins with windows with 2 lower beds 9x Superior cabins with with either 2 lower beds or 1 double bed).
DECKPLAN
The vessel offers a restaurant/lecture room on deck 5 and a spacious observation lounge (with bar) on deck 5 with large windows, offering full panorama view. M/v “Quest” is a cosy vessel, offering an informal, intimate atmosphere.
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