Two Quark Expeditions ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
Ocean Explorer (2021) is the newer ship by 2 years versus World Explorer (2019). World Explorer is the larger hull at 9,300 GT (~13% bigger). Ocean Explorer sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (138 vs 172).
| Spec | Ocean Explorer | World Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2021 | 2019 |
| Tonnage | 8,228 GT | 9,300 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 138 | 172 |
| Guests (max) | 162 | 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.