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Ocean Explorer

Ocean Explorer, a ship for polar expeditions

Ocean Explorer is a ship for polar expeditions of the Quark Expeditions fleet. Capable of accommodating up to a maximum of 138 passengers in elegant accommodations characterized by a modern Scandinavian-style design, it offers a whole series of common areas for observation and external decks at different heights perfect for observing the landscapes and local flora. The ship is also equipped with a fleet of 15 zodiacs that allow for a rapid disembarkation of guests.

13 cruises
Northern Europe: Iceland, Greenland, Denmark
Reykjavik Itinerary Northern Europe
Balcony from $32,724
price per person Taxes included
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Ocean Explorer | Aug 3, 2026
Duration: 16 nights
Departure from: Reykjavik Landing: Reykjavik
Itinerary:
1. Reykjavik,
2. Reykjavik,
3. navigation,
4. navigation,
5. navigation,
6. Kong Oscar Fjord,
7. Kong Oscar Fjord,
8. Scoresbysund,
13. Aappilattoq,
14. Prins Christian Sund,
15. Prins Christian Sund,
16. navigation,
17. Reykjavik
North America: Iceland, Greenland, Denmark, Canada
Reykjavik Itinerary North America
Balcony from $15,028
price per person Taxes included
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Ocean Explorer | Sep 14, 2026
Duration: 13 nights
Departure from: Reykjavik Landing: Saint John's
Itinerary:
1. Reykjavik,
2. Kangerlussuatsiaq,
3. Sisimiut,
4. Ilulissat,
6. Pangnirtung,
8. Torngat Mountains National Park,
9. Torngat Mountains National Park,
12. Anse Aux Meadows,
14. Saint John's
Antarctic: Argentina
Ushuaia Itinerary Antarctic
Balcony from $13,694
price per person Taxes included
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Ocean Explorer | Dec 9, 2026
Duration: 10 nights
Departure from: Ushuaia Landing: Ushuaia
Itinerary:
1. Ushuaia,
2. navigation,
3. navigation,
4. navigation,
5. Antarctic Peninsula,
6. Antarctic Peninsula,
7. Antarctic Peninsula,
8. Antarctic Peninsula,
9. navigation,
10. navigation,
11. Ushuaia
Antarctic: Argentina
Ushuaia Itinerary Antarctic
Balcony from $22,178
price per person Taxes included
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Ocean Explorer | Dec 27, 2026
Duration: 10 nights
Departure from: Ushuaia Landing: Ushuaia
Itinerary:
1. Ushuaia,
2. navigation,
3. navigation,
4. navigation,
5. Antarctic Peninsula,
6. Antarctic Peninsula,
7. Antarctic Peninsula,
8. Antarctic Peninsula,
9. navigation,
10. navigation,
11. Ushuaia
Antarctic: Argentina
Ushuaia Itinerary Antarctic
Balcony from $22,178
price per person Taxes included
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Ocean Explorer | Jan 5, 2027
Duration: 10 nights
Departure from: Ushuaia Landing: Ushuaia
Itinerary:
1. Ushuaia,
2. navigation,
3. navigation,
4. navigation,
5. Antarctic Peninsula,
6. Antarctic Peninsula,
7. Antarctic Peninsula,
8. Antarctic Peninsula,
9. navigation,
10. navigation,
11. Ushuaia
Antarctic: Argentina
Ushuaia Itinerary Antarctic
Balcony from $22,178
price per person Taxes included
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Ocean Explorer | Feb 28, 2027
Duration: 10 nights
Departure from: Ushuaia Landing: Ushuaia
Itinerary:
1. Ushuaia,
2. navigation,
3. navigation,
4. navigation,
5. Antarctic Peninsula,
6. Antarctic Peninsula,
7. Antarctic Peninsula,
8. Antarctic Peninsula,
9. navigation,
10. navigation,
11. Ushuaia
13 cruises

Departure calendar

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  • 2027
  • 2028
August 2026 September 2026 October 2026 November 2026 December 2026
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Ports of departure

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Cabins and Suites

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DV Deluxe Veranda Forward Stateroom
DV Deluxe Veranda Forward Stateroom

decks

The Nations crossed

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Argentina Images of Argentina Iceland Images of Iceland

Destinations crossed

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Antarctic Images of Antarctic North America Images of North America Northern Europe Images of Northern Europe

Info on the ship Ocean Explorer

Construction Year: 2024
No. of guests: 138
Crew number: 105
Length 104
Speed 16

Photos of Ocean Explorer

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