The Celtic Explorer is very modern research vessel (RV). She is owned by
the Marine Institute and has a crew of 14 and can also carry up to 19 scientists.

Celtic Explorer is based in Galway, which is ideally located as the gateway to the Atlantic where important scientific work is carried out.

Celtic Explorer is 65.5 m long and 15 m wide. Overall, she is six times larger than her sister ship the Celtic Voyager.

Celtic Explorer is powered by two 1600 kW diesel engines. She can travel at about 14 knots.