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 4 years versus World Explorer (2019). World Explorer is the larger hull at 9,300 GT (~14% bigger). Ocean Albatros sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (169 vs 172).
| Spec | Ocean Albatros | World Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2023 | 2019 |
| Tonnage | 8,181 GT | 9,300 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 169 | 172 |
| Guests (max) | 189 | 200 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.