Ocean Explorer
Ocean Explorer, the newest addition to our fleet, is modern, elegant and purpose-built for polar exploration. The 138-passenger vessel has been designed with the latest in expedition ship technology. One of the ship’s key features is the ULSTEIN X-BOW®, a marine engineering innovation that ensures a comfortable and smooth sailing experience thanks to the inverted bow. Located at the bow is the two-story, light-filled library, which introduces a welcome airiness to the expedition ship.
Spacious cabins feature a modern, bespoke Scandinavian design and almost all have verandas. Guests can relax and find comfort in the spacious gym, sauna with large windows, and two outdoor Jacuzzis.
Ocean Explorer features ample outdoor viewing areas and multi-height outer decks, which are ideal for long-view photography and wildlife viewing. The vessel is equipped with a fleet of 15 Zodiacs that enable guests to get off the ship quickly and safely for off-ship adventures. In addition to the well-appointed and spacious public areas, Ocean Explorer has an industry-leading mix of sustainability systems, including fuel-efficient Rolls Royce engines.
Ship Details
- Rating
- Specialty
- Cruise Line
- Quark Expeditions
- Length
- 104.4 m
- Maiden Voyage
- 2021
- Pass. Cap. (dbl)
- 138
- Ship Reg.
- Portugal
Ship Amenities
- Desk and Chair
- Infotainment System
- TV
Ship Facilities
- 15 Zodiacs
- 2 Outdoor Jacuzzis
- Explorer Lecture Lounge
- Fitness Centre
- Latitude Bar
- Main Dining Room
- Observation Bistro
- Observation Lounge
- Polar Boutique
- Private Dining Room
- Sauna
- Sun Deck
- Two Story Library
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Ocean Explorer, Antarctic Express Fly the Drake ex Punta Arenas Return
5 Night Cruise sailing from King George Island roundtrip aboard Ocean Explorer. Hotel stays pre and post cruise in Punta Arenas.
- Departs: 09 Jan 2025
- Cruise line: Quark Expeditions
- Ship: Ocean Explorer
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Ocean Explorer, Antarctic Express Crossing the Circle ex Punta Arenas Return
8 Night Cruise sailing from King George Island roundtrip aboard Ocean Explorer. Hotel stays pre and post cruise in Punta Arenas.
- Departs: 24 Jan 2025
- Cruise line: Quark Expeditions
- Ship: Ocean Explorer
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Ocean Explorer, Crossing the Circle ex Ushuaia Return
12 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia roundtrip aboard Ocean Explorer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Ushuaia.
- Departs: 04 Feb 2025
- Cruise line: Quark Expeditions
- Ship: Ocean Explorer
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Ocean Explorer, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula Penguin Safari ex Ushuaia Return
16 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia roundtrip aboard Ocean Explorer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Ushuaia.
- Departs: 16 Feb 2025
- Cruise line: Quark Expeditions
- Ship: Ocean Explorer
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Ocean Explorer, Svalbard Explorer ex Helsinki Return
8 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen roundtrip aboard Ocean Explorer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Helsinki.
- Departs: 15 May 2025
- Cruise line: Quark Expeditions
- Ship: Ocean Explorer
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Ocean Explorer, Svalbard Explorer ex Helsinki Return
10 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen roundtrip aboard Ocean Explorer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Helsinki.
- Departs: 03 Aug 2025
- Cruise line: Quark Expeditions
- Ship: Ocean Explorer
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Ocean Explorer, Three Arctic Islands ex Helsinki to Reykjavik
13 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard Ocean Explorer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Helsinki.
- Departs: 13 Aug 2025
- Cruise line: Quark Expeditions
- Ship: Ocean Explorer
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Ocean Explorer, Adventures in Northeast Greenland ex Reykjavik Return
9 Night Cruise sailing from Reykjavik roundtrip aboard Ocean Explorer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Reykjavik.
- Departs: 26 Aug 2025
- Cruise line: Quark Expeditions
- Ship: Ocean Explorer
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Ocean Explorer, Antarctic Explorer ex Ushuaia Return
9 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia roundtrip aboard Ocean Explorer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Ushuaia.
- Departs: 04 Nov 2025
- Cruise line: Quark Expeditions
- Ship: Ocean Explorer
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Ocean Explorer, Falklands South Georgia Antarctica ex Ushuaia Return
18 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia roundtrip aboard Ocean Explorer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Ushuaia.
- Departs: 13 Nov 2025
- Cruise line: Quark Expeditions
- Ship: Ocean Explorer
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Ocean Explorer, Antarctic Express: Cruise South Fly North ex Ushuaia to Punta Arenas
7 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia to King George Island aboard Ocean Explorer. Flight from King George Island to Punta Arenas post-cruise. Hotel stays in Ushuaia pre-cruise and Punta Arenas post-cruise.
- Departs: 28 Dec 2025
- Cruise line: Quark Expeditions
- Ship: Ocean Explorer
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Ocean Explorer, Antarctic Express: Fly South Cruise North ex Punta Arenas to Ushuaia
Fly from Punta Arenas to King George Island for a 7 night cruise to Ushuaia aboard Ocean Explorer. Hotels stay in Punta Arenas pre-cruise and Ushuaia post-cruise.
- Departs: 17 Jan 2026
- Cruise line: Quark Expeditions
- Ship: Ocean Explorer
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