Albatros Expeditions vs Quark Expeditions — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
Ocean Albatros (2023) is the newer ship by 2 years versus Ocean Explorer (2021). Ocean Explorer is the larger hull at 8,228 GT (~1% bigger). Ocean Explorer sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (138 vs 169).
| Spec | Ocean Albatros | Ocean Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2023 | 2021 |
| Tonnage | 8,181 GT | 8,228 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 169 | 138 |
| Guests (max) | 189 | 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.