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Quark Expeditions · World Explorer

Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: A Rite of Passage

June 20, 2026July 4, 2026·14 nights·176 guests

Year Built2019
Tonnage9,300 GT
Pools0
From$8,995/perpersonSolo from $17,990

What's Included

Wi-Fi
All Drinks
All Excursions

Not included

Gratuities
Specialty Dining
Room Service
Port Shuttle
Flights
Airport Transfers

About the Ship

Hot Tubs
1
Elevators
2
Cabin Voltage
110V & 220V
USB in Cabins
Yes
Pets
Not Allowed
Service Animals
Case by Case
Dress Code
Casual
Formal Nights
No
Balcony Smoking
Not Allowed
Accessible Cabins:3
Self-Service LaundryMedical Center
Dietary Options
Gluten-FreeVegan

Your Journey

The world's northernmost cruise port, where polar bears roam freely across the Arctic archipelago.

Day 5At Sea
Day 9At Sea
Day 12At Sea
Day 13At Sea

The world's northernmost cruise port, where polar bears roam freely across the Arctic archipelago.


Before you sail — hotels in Longyearbyen

Arrive a day early and explore Longyearbyen before boarding


Cabin Pricing


Reviews & AI Summary

4.7
Ship rating

Purpose-built for polar exploration in 2019, World Explorer carries 172 passengers with a Polar Class 6 ice-reinforced hull and a sleek modern design by WestSEA shipyard in Portugal. Six passenger decks, all-outside cabins, and a large observation lounge make it one of the most comfortable mid-size expedition vessels for Arctic and Antarctic voyages.

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