Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 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
World Explorer
Gross Tonnage
Ocean Adventurer
4,376 GT
World Explorer
9,300 GT
Length
Ocean Adventurer
101 m
World Explorer
126 m
Beam
Ocean Adventurer
16 m
World Explorer
19 m
Passengers
Ocean Adventurer
128
World Explorer
176
Crew
Ocean Adventurer
86
World Explorer
112
Decks
Ocean Adventurer
—
World Explorer
—
Year Built
Ocean Adventurer
1,975
World Explorer
2,019
Space Ratio
Ocean Adventurer
34.2 GT/pax
World Explorer
52.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Ocean Adventurer
1.49 :1
World Explorer
1.57 :1
| Specification | Ocean Adventurer | World Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Quark Expeditions | Quark Expeditions |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,975 | 2,019Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 4,376 GT | 9,300 GTWinner |
| Length | 101 m | 126 mWinner |
| Beam | 16 m | 19 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 128 | 176Winner |
| Crew | 86 | 112Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 34.2 GT/pax | 52.8 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.49:1Winner | 1.57:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | P. Wencke & Sohn | WestSea |
| Flag | Bahamas | Portugal |
| IMO Number | 8010101 | 9861680 |
Ocean Adventurer
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.5:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
World Explorer
53 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2019 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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