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World Explorer
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  • Quark Expeditions: World Explorer
  • |
  • February 1, 2026

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Ushuaia
    | Sun Feb 1, 2026
  2. Day 2
    Ushuaia
    | Mon Feb 2, 2026
  3. Day 3
    Cruise Starts (Embarkation)
    | Mon Feb 2, 2026
  4. Day 4
    Ushuaia
    | Mon Feb 2, 2026
  5. Day 5
    Beagle Channel
    | Mon Feb 2, 2026
  6. Day 6
    At Sea
    | Tue Feb 3, 2026
  7. Day 7
    At Sea
    | Wed Feb 4, 2026
  8. Day 8
    At Sea
    | Thu Feb 5, 2026
  9. Day 9
    At Sea
    | Fri Feb 6, 2026
  10. Day 10
    South Georgia
    | Sat Feb 7, 2026
  11. Day 11
    South Georgia
    | Sun Feb 8, 2026
  12. Day 12
    South Georgia
    | Mon Feb 9, 2026
  13. Day 13
    At Sea
    | Tue Feb 10, 2026
  14. Day 14
    At Sea
    | Wed Feb 11, 2026
  15. Day 15
    Antarctica
    | Thu Feb 12, 2026
  16. Day 16
    Antarctica
    | Fri Feb 13, 2026
  17. Day 17
    Antarctica
    | Sat Feb 14, 2026
  18. Day 18
    Antarctica
    | Sun Feb 15, 2026
  19. Day 19
    Drake Passage
    | Mon Feb 16, 2026
  20. Day 20
    Drake Passage
    | Tue Feb 17, 2026
  21. Day 21
    Ushuaia
    | Wed Feb 18, 2026
Sailing Features
  • 17 Nights
  • Feb 1, 2026 / Feb 18, 2026
  • Ushuaia
  • Ushuaia
  • World Explorer
Bonus Offers
Exclusive Amenities Available:
  • $300 per Couple Shipboard Credit

Suites

Choose the perfect room for you
Oceanview
Suite
Balcony
Oceanview
Infinity Suite

Located on Decks 5 and 6, and approximately 270 sq. ft. (25 sq. m) in size, these cabins have one double or two single beds, and a floor-to-ceiling glass French balcony. A sitting area with a sofa, refrigerator, TV, state of the art infotainment system, and a private bathroom with a shower is also featured in each cabin.

World Explorer cruise ship

Quark Expeditions:   World Explorer

Distinct and comfortable, refined and roomy—these attributes and more describe World Explorer. Not only is it among fastest ships, but it is also one of finest, with six tiers of deluxe accommodation. The personal space is exceptional. Every suite has either a private walk-out or French balcony for direct ocean views. World Explorer also delivers plenty of public areas to unwind in after a day outdoors, including the glass-domed Observation Lounge for quiet contemplation and full skyline views, the Explorer Lounge for a drink and a chat, and the library for more intimate relaxing and reading. Presentations and discussions are facilitated in a dedicated lecture theatre.
  • Registry:
    Portugal
  • Ship Length:
    413 ft (126 m)
  • Passenger Capacity:
    176
  • Number of Crew:
    125
  • Number of Suites:
    14

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