Aurora Expeditions vs Quark Expeditions — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
Ocean Explorer (2021) is the newer ship by 2 years versus Greg Mortimer (2019). Ocean Explorer is the larger hull at 8,228 GT (~2% bigger). Greg Mortimer sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (126 vs 138).
| Spec | Greg Mortimer | Ocean Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2019 | 2021 |
| Tonnage | 8,035 GT | 8,228 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 126 | 138 |
| Guests (max) | 140 | 162 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.