Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
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across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Ocean Adventurer
Ocean Explorer
Gross Tonnage
Ocean Adventurer
4,376 GT
Ocean Explorer
8,000 GT
Length
Ocean Adventurer
101 m
Ocean Explorer
104.4 m
Beam
Ocean Adventurer
16 m
Ocean Explorer
18.4 m
Passengers
Ocean Adventurer
128
Ocean Explorer
138
Crew
Ocean Adventurer
86
Ocean Explorer
92
Decks
Ocean Adventurer
—
Ocean Explorer
6
Year Built
Ocean Adventurer
1,975
Ocean Explorer
2,021
Space Ratio
Ocean Adventurer
34.2 GT/pax
Ocean Explorer
58.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Ocean Adventurer
1.49 :1
Ocean Explorer
1.50 :1
| Specification | Ocean Adventurer | Ocean Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Quark Expeditions | Quark Expeditions |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,975 | 2,021Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 4,376 GT | 8,000 GTWinner |
| Length | 101 m | 104.4 mWinner |
| Beam | 16 m | 18.4 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 128 | 138Winner |
| Crew | 86 | 92Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 34.2 GT/pax | 58.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.49:1Winner | 1.50:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | P. Wencke & Sohn | Brodogradiliste Uljanik |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 8010101 | 9887066 |
Ocean Adventurer
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.5:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Ocean Explorer
58 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.5:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2021 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | — | 6.7 m |
| Decks | — | 6 |
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