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On June 29, 2023, Vantage filed a petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts.  All reservation activity is suspended pending the conclusion of the sale proceedings.


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Atlantic Coast Exploration: Nassau To Boston - 2024

Your 20-night journey includes: 16-night small ship cruise to Fernandina Beach, Charleston, Wilmington, Norfolk, St. George’s, Hamilton, Martha’s Vineyard; 2 nights at a Deluxe hotel in Nassau; 2 nights at a Deluxe hotel in Boston
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    Enjoy the famous white-sand beaches and crystalline waters of the beautiful Bahamas in Nassau
  • Hamilton, Bermuda
    Explore the pink-sand beaches and historical highlights of beautiful Bermuda
  • Rainbow Row, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
    Discover Charleston's stunning waterfront, exquisite architecture, and historic attractions
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    Discover the eastern seaboard on the Ocean Explorer, an agile and state-of-the-art small ship that can navigate to places larger ships can’t
  • Villa in the Old Town of Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
    Step back in time with a tour of homes listed on Wilmington’s National Register of Historic Places
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Quick facts
Launch: 2021
Length: 104.4 Meters
Max Capacity: 162 guests — 134 for polar expeditions
Cabins: 77, including a landmark 15 solo cabins — 80% of all cabins feature a private veranda

The intimate Ocean Explorer and Ocean Odyssey are the cruise industry’s newest and most premier small ships built for global expedition travel, and ready to go to some of the world’s most far-reaching destinations. Accommodating just 134 guests, the ship is outfitted with the latest satellite, sustainability, and navigation capabilities, including SOLAS “Safe Return to Port” requirements and ULSTEIN X-BOW® technology, a significant enhancement for smooth sailing in polar seas.

On all Vantage expedition cruises, education is an essential component of the journey. Enjoy talks from notable scholars, onboard historians who travel alongside you, and handpicked regional experts. On polar expeditions with Vantage, you’ll attend lectures, lessons, and activities offered by a 17-member Expedition Team of experts in fields ranging from biology to oceanography.

In your downtime, you’ll find relaxation and luxury aboard the Ocean Explorer and Ocean Odyssey. Visit the gym or onboard spa for a facial, massage, even a haircut. Soak in the hot tub after a rewarding day of sightseeing. Enjoy gourmet fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus outstanding culinary experiences built into your journey. And because there’s no more than 134 fellow travelers on expedition cruises, you’ll enjoy small group outings by day and share meals, stories, and fun with new friends by night. These fabulous expedition vessels offer:

  • 77 cabins, including a landmark 15 solo cabins
  • 30 triple-ready cabins available
  • Vantage offers FREE roommate-matching services if you'd like to be paired while you travel
  • Spacious, all outside-facing cabins
  • 134-guest capacity
  • Zodiac trips to get as close as possible to nature
  • The latest satellite and navigation capabilities, including ULSTEIN X-BOW® technology
  • Intimate crew-to-passenger ration, plus onboard Destination Manager
  • Environmentally friendly standards with reduced emissions into air and sea and lower energy consumption

Amenities:

  • A culinary program offering gourmet dining and regional fare, with wine and beer included at dinner
  • Hot-rock cooking restaurant
  • Multistory lounge and lobby
  • Three bars and various lounges
  • Top deck observation deck for gatherings, lecturers, performances, and more
  • Spa, massage, and hair services available at the onboard spa
  • Sauna
  • Two hot tubs
  • Fitness center
  • Curated lectures, programs, musical performances, and cultural events
  • Low passenger-to-crew ratio, plus onboard Destination Manager (not available on expeditions)
  • On expeditions, enjoy the services and curated lectures of a 5- or 17-person Expedition Team, comprised of experts in their field
  • Knowledgeable staff by region; expedition cruises will be led by an experienced Expedition Team
  • Onboard medical doctor (travelers are responsible for medical fees associated with doctor visit and medications)
  • Gift Shop
  • Library with over 200 titles
  • Separate, intimate dining space for groups or special events (available upon request)
  • Complimentary unlimited WiFi (WiFi on certain segments of trips may not be available)
  • 20+ live TV channels featuring popular US news channels, the Food Network, the Travel Channel, and National Geographic
  • Entertainment and video on demand for 250 classic movies

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Category OS: Amelia Earhart Owner's Suite
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Category ES: Ferdinand Magellan Explorer Suite
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Category JS: Junior Suite
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Category DS: Deluxe Suite
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Category BS: Royal Veranda Stateroom
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Category PS: Palatial Veranda Stateroom
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Category SS: Studio Stateroom
CategoryCategory OS: Amelia Earhart Owner's SuiteCategory ES: Ferdinand Magellan Explorer SuiteCategory JS: Junior SuiteCategory DS: Deluxe SuiteCategory BS: Royal Veranda StateroomCategory PS: Palatial Veranda StateroomCategory GS: Grand Veranda StateroomCategory SBS: Studio Veranda StateroomCategory TS: Deluxe Veranda StateroomCategory TMS: Deluxe Veranda Middle StateroomCategory TFS: Deluxe Veranda Forward StateroomCategory SS: Studio Stateroom
Sq. Ft640 (including private veranda)394 (including private veranda)401-404 (including private veranda)361-382 (including private veranda)307-355 (including private veranda)254-266 (including private veranda)254-266 (including private veranda)226-244 (including private veranda)246-264 (including private veranda)262-311 (including private veranda)212-233 (including private veranda)122-186
Deck LocationDeck 7Deck 7Deck 6Deck 4Deck 6 & 4Deck 7Deck 6Deck 7 & 6Deck 4Deck 4Deck 4Deck 3
Cabin Numbers710709601: The Sir Ranulph Fiennes Suite; 602: The Christa McAuliffe Suite; 603: The Sophia Danenberg Suite; 604: The Neil Armstrong Suite; 606: The Kay Cottee Suite; 608: The Thor Heyerdahl Suite 424: The Jane Goodall Suite; 425: The Meriwether Lewis Suite611, 612, 415, 416703-708605, 607, 616-627711, 609, 610, 614, 615405, 407, 408, 410, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434409, 411, 412, 414, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 426, 427, 428401, 403, 404, 406302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, 314, 316, 318, 320
WindowsExpansive private verandaPrivate veranda Private verandaPrivate veranda Private verandaPrivate veranda Private veranda Private veranda Private verandaPrivate verandaPrivate verandaPortholes
SeatingSeparate in-room dining & seating area with a flat-screen TVWriting desk and vanity plus a sitting area with televisionWriting desk and vanity plus a sitting area with television
  • Writing desk and vanity
  • Sitting area with television
  • Writing desk and vanity
  • Sitting area with television
  • Writing desk and vanity
  • Sitting area with television
  • Writing desk and vanity
  • Sitting area with television
Writing desk & vanityWriting desk & vanityWriting desk & vanityWriting desk & vanityN/A
BathroomLarge master bathroom featuring:
  • A spacious glass ensconced shower
  • Vanity
  • Anti fog mirror
  • Luxury bath products
Large master bathroom featuring:
  • A spacious glass ensconced shower
  • Vanity
  • Anti fog mirror
  • Luxury bath products
Large master bathroom featuring:
  • A spacious glass ensconced shower
  • Vanity
  • Anti fog mirror
  • Luxury bath products
Large master bathroom featuring:
  • A spacious glass ensconced shower
  • Vanity
  • Anti fog mirror
  • Luxury bath products
Large master bathroom featuring:
  • A spacious glass ensconced shower
  • Vanity
  • Anti fog mirror
  • Luxury bath products
Large master bathroom featuring:
  • A spacious glass ensconced shower
  • Vanity
  • Anti fog mirror
  • Luxury bath products
Large master bathroom featuring:
  • A spacious glass ensconced shower
  • Vanity
  • Anti fog mirror
  • Luxury bath products
Large master bathroom featuring:
  • A spacious glass ensconced shower
  • Vanity
  • Anti fog mirror
  • Luxury bath products
Large master bathroom featuring:
  • A spacious glass ensconced shower
  • Vanity
  • Anti fog mirror
  • Luxury bath products
Large master bathroom featuring:
  • A spacious glass ensconced shower
  • Vanity
  • Anti fog mirror
  • Luxury bath products
Large master bathroom featuring:
  • A spacious glass ensconced shower
  • Vanity
  • Anti fog mirror
  • Luxury bath products
Large master bathroom featuring:
  • A spacious glass ensconced shower
  • Vanity
  • Anti fog mirror
  • Luxury bath products
Bed Configuration
  • Hotel style beds
  • Queen-sized beds that convert to twins
  • Plus sofa bed
  • Hotel style beds
  • Queen-sized beds that convert to twins
  • Plus sofa bed
  • Hotel style beds
  • Queen-sized beds that convert to twins
  • Plus sofa bed
Hotel style beds – queen-sized beds that convert to twinsHotel style beds – queen-sized beds that convert to twinsHotel style beds – queen-sized beds that convert to twinsHotel style beds – queen-sized beds that convert to twins – plus sofa bedHotel style twin bedHotel style beds – queen-sized beds that convert to twinsHotel style beds – queen-sized beds that convert to twinsHotel style beds – queen-sized beds that convert to twinsOne twin bed (308 & 310 have one queen bed)
Linens
  • Luxurious hotel-style linens
  • Plush bathrobes & slippers
  • A pillow menu for choosing the right support for a perfect night of sleep
  • Luxurious hotel-style linens
  • Plush bathrobes & slippers
  • A pillow menu for choosing the right support for a perfect night of sleep
  • Luxurious hotel-style linens
  • Plush bathrobes & slippers
  • A pillow menu for choosing the right support for a perfect night of sleep
  • Luxurious hotel-style linens
  • Plush bathrobes & slippers
  • A pillow menu for choosing the right support for a perfect night of sleep
  • Luxurious hotel-style linens
  • Plush bathrobes & slippers
  • Luxurious hotel-style linens
  • Plush bathrobes & slippers
Luxurious hotel-style linens, bathrobe, slippersLuxurious hotel-style linens, bathrobe and slippersLuxurious hotel-style linens, bathrobe and slippersLuxurious hotel-style linens, bathrobe and slippersLuxurious hotel-style linens, bathrobe and slippersLuxurious hotel-style linens, bathrobe and slippers
Laundry ServiceComplimentary laundry serviceComplimentary laundry serviceComplimentary laundry serviceComplimentary laundry serviceLaundry service availableLaundry service availableLaundry service availableLaundry service availableLaundry service availableLaundry service availableLaundry service availableLaundry service available
MinibarComplimentary minibar, restocked daily with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water, and premium snacks, PLUS a welcome bottle of champagneComplimentary minibar stocked upon boarding, PLUS a welcome bottle of champagneComplimentary minibar stocked upon boarding, PLUS a welcome bottle of champagneComplimentary minibar stocked upon boarding, PLUS a welcome bottle of champagneN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Premium Features
  • Complimentary Business Class upgrade when purchasing airfare
  • Private round-trip transfer within 75 miles of airport PLUS private transport upon arrival
  • First priority booking of spa treatments (100 days prior to departure)
  • First priority EZ bike reservation (100 days prior to departure)
  • Complimentary shore excursion with private car and driver in port city of choice (up to 2 guests)
  • Dinner & guided tour of vessel (subject to availability)
  • In-suite premium espresso maker
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi (connection speed varies)
  • Complimentary umbrella for use on tour
  • iHome radio/alarm charging station with USB cable
  • Complimentary Premium Economy upgrade when purchasing air or discounted Business Class
  • Private transfer upon arrival
  • Priority booking of spa treatments (90 days prior to departure)
  • In-suite premium espresso maker
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi (connection speed varies)
  • Complimentary umbrella for use on tour
  • iHome radio/alarm charging station with USB cable
  • Complimentary Premium Economy upgrade when purchasing air or discounted Business Class
  • Private transfer upon arrival
  • Priority booking of spa treatments (90 days prior to departure)
  • In-suite premium espresso maker
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi (connection speed varies)
  • Complimentary umbrella for use on tour
  • iHome radio/alarm charging station with USB cable
  • Complimentary Premium Economy upgrade when purchasing airfare or discounted Business Class
  • Private transfer upon arrival
  • Priority booking of spa treatments (75 days prior to departure)
  • In-suite premium espresso maker
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi (connection speed varies)
  • Complimentary umbrella for use on tour
  • iHome radio/alarm charging station with USB cable
Complimentary Wi-Fi (connection speed varies)Complimentary Wi-Fi (connection speed varies)Complimentary Wi-Fi (connection speed varies)Complimentary Wi-Fi (connection speed varies)Complimentary Wi-Fi (connection speed varies)Complimentary Wi-Fi (connection speed varies)Complimentary Wi-Fi (connection speed varies)Complimentary Wi-Fi (connection speed varies)
Triples Availability Triple occupancy availableTriple occupancy availableTriple occupancy availableN/AN/AN/ATriple occupancy available on select cabinsN/ATriple occupancy availableTriple occupancy availableN/AN/A
Adjoining Cabin AvailabilityN/AN/AN/AAdjoining cabin availability between 424 and 426N/AAdjoining cabin availability between 703 and 705; 704 and 706Adjoining cabin availability between 616 and 618; 617 and 619; 620 and 622; 621 and 623; 624 and 626; 625 and 627N/AAdjoining cabin availability between 410 and 412; 407 and 409Adjoining cabin availability between 407 and 409; 410 and 412; 419 and 421; 420 and 422; 424 and 426N/AN/A
All Cabins Include
  • Security safe
  • Hair dryer
  • Writing desk, vanity
  • Luxurious hotel-style linens
  • Shampoo/conditioner & body wash
  • One 110 volt outlet fit for appliances rated 110-230 volts, & USB ports
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Journey Atlantic Coast Exploration: Nassau to Boston
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Per Diem  $714 $845
 Included Tours and Special Features 11 included features and Cultural Discoveries
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Complimentary services of a Vantage Deluxe Concierge to assist with all your personal requests before and during your adventure
  Vessel Size Our ocean discovery vessel, the m/s Ocean Explorer has 15 solo cabins (11 for expedition cruises) and 15 triple-occupancy cabins each, with a maximum capacity of under 150 passengers on each sailing. Small Ship Our ships are smaller, more intimate, and have an industry-leading number of solo-ready cabins, as well as a fantastic crew-to-passenger ratio. 
Accommodations in hotels  On each journey that we offer with Vantage, your hotel accommodations will be included in the total price of your cruise.  Hotel accomodation available We choose all of our partner hotels with comfort and luxury in mind, and will let you know ahead of time which hotel you’ll be staying in at each port. 
Air Inclusive Price* $14,999 $10,990
# of Days 21 13
Meals 51 meals: 20  breakfasts, 15 lunches, and 16 dinners, with complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner on board.
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