Ocean Explorer

Quark Expeditions

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Ship Overview

Ocean Explorer, the newest addition to the fleet, is modern, elegant and purpose-built for polar exploration. The 138-passenger vessel has been designed with the latest in expedition ship technology. One of the ship’s key features is the ULSTEIN X-BOW®, a marine engineering innovation that ensures a comfortable and smooth sailing experience thanks to the inverted bow. Located at the bow is the two-story, light-filled library, which introduces a welcome airiness to the expedition ship.

Ocean Explorer | Cruises

10-night Antarctic Explorer Expedition: Discovering The 7th Continent — 12/01/2025 — CALL

9-night Antarctic Express Expedition: Sail South, Fly North — 02/21/2026 — CALL

10-night Svalbard Explorer Expedition: Best Of High Arctic Norway — 06/23/2026 — CALL

10-night Antarctic Explorer Expedition: Discovering The 7th Continent — 11/30/2026 — CALL

8-night Antarctic Express Expedition: Fly South, Sail North — 02/03/2027 — CALL

10-night Svalbard in Summer Expedition: Tundra, Whales and Wildlife — 06/10/2027 — CALL

13-night Greenland To Newfoundland Expedition: Mountains, Wildlife And Viking History — 09/15/2027 — CALL

7-night Antarctic Express Expedition: Fly the Drake — 01/09/2028 — CALL

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