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Ocean Explorer
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  • Quark Expeditions Cruises: Ocean Explorer
  • |
  • December 27, 2026

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Ushuaia
    | Sun Dec 27, 2026
  2. Day 2
    Ushuaia
    | Mon Dec 28, 2026
  3. Day 3
    Drake Passage
    | Tue Dec 29, 2026
  4. Day 4
    Drake Passage
    | Wed Dec 30, 2026
  5. Day 5
    South Shetland Islands
    | Thu Dec 31, 2026
  6. Day 6
    South Shetland Islands
    | Fri Jan 1, 2027
  7. Day 7
    South Shetland Islands
    | Sat Jan 2, 2027
  8. Day 8
    South Shetland Islands
    | Sun Jan 3, 2027
  9. Day 9
    Drake Passage
    | Mon Jan 4, 2027
  10. Day 10
    Drake Passage
    | Tue Jan 5, 2027
  11. Day 11
    Ushuaia
    | Wed Jan 6, 2027
Sailing Features
  • 10 Nights
  • Dec 27, 2026 / Jan 6, 2027
  • Ushuaia
  • Ushuaia
  • Ocean Explorer
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Ocean Explorer cruise ship

Quark Expeditions Cruises:   Ocean Explorer

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.
  • Ship Length:
    342 ft (104.2 m)
  • Beam:
    17 ft (5.3 m)
  • Registry:
    Portugal
  • Number of Crews:
    105
  • Passenger Capacity:
    138
  • Number of Staterooms:
    57
  • Number of Suites:
    11
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A beautiful wooden foyer with luxury seating and shelves filled with fine items
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