Name Ocean Diamond Port of registry Nassau, Bahamas. Completed 1974, rebuilt 1986 Beam 16 m | Operator Quark Expeditions Yard number 220 Length 124 m Builder Kristiansand | |
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Owner Manager International Shipping Partners | ||
2012 episode 14 cruise to antarctica on board the ship ocean diamond
Ocean Diamond is a cruise ship operated by Quark Expeditions. She was previously named Song of Flower, Explorer Starship and Le Diamant.
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- 2012 episode 14 cruise to antarctica on board the ship ocean diamond
- Antarctica a tour of the ocean diamond
- Facilities
- Expert in Residence program
- Gallery
- References
In late 2011, Compagnie du Ponant sold the ship to investors who transferred the ship to Quark Expeditions. Quark has operated the ship as the Ocean Diamond since November 2012.
Antarctica a tour of the ocean diamond
Facilities
Ocean Diamond has one restaurant. Other features on board include a Massage & Wellness Program, which include yoga classes, massage thearapy and aromatherapy treatments, the Polar library, a bar and a lecture theatre. All cabins on the ship have exterior views.
In addition to her lifeboats, Ocean Diamond can carry a tender on davits across her stern.
Expert in Residence program
Ocean Diamond features the Expert in Residence program, which will let scientists, polar researchers, historians and other experts to undertake field work from the ship. The experts include Jonathan Shackleton, Falcon Scott, and Sue Flood. Passengers are allowed to assist the experts in their work.
Gallery
Pictures of Ocean Diamond in her previous livery as Le Diamant.
