Quark Expeditions
World Explorer
Built to go everywhere. Designed to make you forget everything else.
2019
Year Built
172
Guests
9,300
GT
0
Pools
Purpose-built for polar exploration in 2019, World Explorer carries 172 passengers with a Polar Class 6 ice-reinforced hull and a sleek modern design by WestSEA shipyard in Portugal. Six passenger decks, all-outside cabins, and a large observation lounge make it one of the most comfortable mid-size expedition vessels for Arctic and Antarctic voyages.
Dining & Drinks
Specialty dining (extra charge)
All drinks included
Room service (extra charge)
Dietary Options
Gluten-FreeVegan
Wellness & Relaxation
Pools
0
Hot Tubs
1
Medical Center
✓
Where World Explorer sails
Ports on this ship's regular rotation — click any for a feel of it before you pack.
Ushuaia
Argentina
5 sailings
Half Moon Island
Antarctica
3 sailings
Deception Island
Antarctica
3 sailings
Cuverville Island
Antarctica
3 sailings
Neko Harbor
Antarctica
3 sailings
Port Lockroy
Antarctica
3 sailings
Longyearbyen
Norway
2 sailings
Ny-Ålesund
Norway
2 sailings
Magdalenefjorden
Norway
2 sailings
Hornsund
Norway
2 sailings
Paradise Bay
Antarctica
2 sailings
Stanley
Falkland Islands
2 sailings
South Georgia
United Kingdom
2 sailings
Smeerenburg
Norway
1 sailings
Alkefjellet
Norway
1 sailings
Pyramiden
Norway
1 sailings
Grytviken
South Georgia
1 sailings
Punta Arenas
Chile
1 sailings
GoCruiseTravel.com Ship Data
4
Sailings tracked
172
guests
GoCruiseTravel.com tracks 4 upcoming sailings on World Explorer (Quark Expeditions). Built 2019, 172 guests, 9,300 GT. Amenities: 1 hot tubs, self-laundry, accessible cabins, medical center. Browse Quark Expeditions sailings on GoCruiseTravel.com.
Accessible Travel
Traveling with accessibility needs? World Explorer has 3 accessible cabins.
Elevators: 2
Ask anything about World 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 World Explorer
JUN 20, 2026
Round-trip
Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: A Rite of Passage
14N · 10 ports
Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: A Rite of Passage
Round-trip Longyearbyen
From
$8,995
per person
Estimated starting fare — verify with cruise line
NOV 5, 2026
Round-trip
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
10N · 7 ports
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
Round-trip Ushuaia
From
$6,995
per person
Estimated starting fare — verify with cruise line
DEC 5, 2026
Round-trip
Antarctic Peninsula: Deep South Expedition
12N · 9 ports
Antarctic Peninsula: Deep South Expedition
Round-trip Ushuaia
From
$7,995
per person
Estimated starting fare — verify with cruise line
JAN 15, 2027
One-way
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica: Wildlife Odyssey
20N · 13 ports
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica: Wildlife Odyssey
Ushuaia → Punta Arenas
From
$13,995
per person
Estimated starting fare — verify with cruise line
Who sails this line
Kids onboard
Uncommon — adult-leaning atmosphere
