Expedition Ships
Your expedition ship will have a big impact on your travel experience to the Polar Regions. From small expedition ships to authentic icebreakers, Quark Expeditions is proud to offer the largest fleet of polar-class vessels in the industry; each ship carries less than 200 passengers, and in true expeditionary spirit, are nimble enough to take you wherever the adventure unfolds. Quark’s ships take you to the most isolated and breathtaking wildernesses on the planet—the Arctic and Antarctic—safely and comfortably.
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Small Expedition Ships
All of our polar expedition ships feature ice-strengthened hulls for superior navigation in ice-packed polar waters and boast exceptional levels of comfort.
Ocean Adventurer
Ocean Adventurer has long been a fleet favorite among guests and crew who’ve appreciated the charm and intimacy of this 128-passenger vessel, its ample outdoor deck space, numerous cozy spots to socialize onboard—and the outdoor jacuzzi.
Ocean Diamond
The Ocean Diamond is a modern, stable super-yacht, and one of the largest of our small expedition ships. Carrying a maximum of 189 passengers, and with two stabilizers and an ice-strengthened hull, this outstanding vessel is ideal for polar expeditions.
Ultramarine
The newest ship in our fleet, Ultramarine, is designed to go beyond the familiar in polar exploration, to discover new places, and immerse you in the best the region has to offer.
World Explorer
Distinct and comfortable, refined and roomy—these attributes and more describe World Explorer. Not only is it among our fastest ships, but it is also one of our finest, with six tiers of deluxe accommodation.
Authentic Icebreakers
50 Years of Victory
Twenty years in the making, 50 Years of Victory is the first Arktika-class icebreaker to have a spoon-shaped bow, capable of breaking through ice up to 2.5 meters (9.2 feet) thick! This is one of the world’s largest, most-powerful nuclear icebreaker.
Kapitan Khlebnikov
The Kapitan Khlebnikov is a polar-class icebreaker combing power and technology with comfort. No passenger ship has transited the Northwest Passage more often than the renowned Kapitan Khlebnikov. Originally designed to take on the rigors of northern Siberia, the 24,000 horsepower engine and advanced ice-breaking technology take passengers places no other ship can.