Albatros Expeditions vs Quark Expeditions — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
Ocean Victory (2021) is the newer ship by 2 years versus World Explorer (2019). World Explorer is the larger hull at 9,300 GT (~14% bigger). World Explorer sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (172 vs 185).
| Spec | Ocean Victory | World Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2021 | 2019 |
| Tonnage | 8,181 GT | 9,300 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 185 | 172 |
| Guests (max) | 200 | 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.