Quark Expeditions
Ocean Explorer
Built to go everywhere. Designed to make you forget everything else.
2021
Year Built
138
Guests
8,228
GT
0
Pools
Delivered in 2021 and joining Quark in late 2024, Ocean Explorer is a state-of-the-art SunStone Infinity-class vessel built by Ulstein shipyard, featuring the signature X-BOW hull that cuts through polar swells with remarkable smoothness. Carrying 138 guests across 7 decks with 70 outside cabins, it is one of the most modern expedition ships operating in Antarctic and Arctic waters today.
Dining & Drinks
Specialty dining (extra charge)
All drinks included
Room service (extra charge)
Dietary Options
Gluten-FreeVegan
Wellness & Relaxation
Pools
0
Hot Tubs
2
Medical Center
✓
Where Ocean Explorer sails
Ports on this ship's regular rotation — click any for a feel of it before you pack.
Ushuaia
Argentina
4 sailings
Ittoqqortoormiit
Greenland
2 sailings
Longyearbyen
Norway
2 sailings
Deception Island
Antarctica
2 sailings
Half Moon Island
Antarctica
2 sailings
Paradise Bay
Antarctica
2 sailings
Neko Harbor
Antarctica
2 sailings
Reykjavik
Iceland
1 sailings
Akureyri
Iceland
1 sailings
Ísafjörður
Iceland
1 sailings
Smeerenburg
Norway
1 sailings
Ny-Ålesund
Norway
1 sailings
Magdalenefjorden
Norway
1 sailings
Alkefjellet
Norway
1 sailings
Cuverville Island
Antarctica
1 sailings
Port Lockroy
Antarctica
1 sailings
GoCruiseTravel.com Ship Data
3
Sailings tracked
138
guests
GoCruiseTravel.com tracks 3 upcoming sailings on Ocean Explorer (Quark Expeditions). Built 2021, 138 guests, 8,228 GT. Amenities: 2 hot tubs, self-laundry, accessible cabins, medical center. Browse Quark Expeditions sailings on GoCruiseTravel.com.
Accessible Travel
Traveling with accessibility needs? Ocean Explorer has 4 accessible cabins.
Elevators: 3
Ask anything about Ocean Explorer
Policies at a Glance
PetsNot Allowed
Balcony SmokingNot Allowed
Dress CodeCasual
Formal NightsNo
The Details
Can I do laundry onboard?
Yes — self-service laundry available
What voltage are the cabins?
110V & 220V
Is there a dress code?
Casual
Are there formal nights?
No formal nights required
Can I smoke on the balcony?
No — balcony smoking not allowed
USB in Cabins
✓
Upcoming Voyages on Ocean Explorer
SEP 10, 2026
One-way
Under the Northern Lights: Exploring Iceland & East Greenland
14N · 11 ports
Under the Northern Lights: Exploring Iceland & East Greenland
Reykjavik → Longyearbyen
From
$10,295
per person
Estimated starting fare — verify with cruise line
NOV 28, 2026
Round-trip
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
10N · 7 ports
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
Round-trip Ushuaia
From
$7,295
per person
Estimated starting fare — verify with cruise line
FEB 5, 2027
Round-trip
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
10N · 7 ports
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
Round-trip Ushuaia
From
$7,495
per person
Estimated starting fare — verify with cruise line
Who sails this line
Kids onboard
Uncommon — adult-leaning atmosphere
