Ponant vs Quark Expeditions — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
World Explorer (2019) is the newer ship by 1 year versus Le Champlain (2018). Le Champlain is the larger hull at 9,976 GT (~7% bigger). World Explorer sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (172 vs 184).
| Spec | Le Champlain | World Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2018 | 2019 |
| Tonnage | 9,976 GT | 9,300 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 184 | 172 |
| Guests (max) | 184 | 200 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
World Explorer has one thing the other doesn't: Self-service laundry.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.
No ports in common in the next 12 months.