Fleet report card
Quark Expeditions
Grade
D
42
out of 100
Score breakdown
How the fleet scores
Quick facts
- Fleet tier
- Boutique Fleet
- Average ship age
- 17 years
- Total capacity
- 641
- Ship classes
- 1
- Years operating
- 35
This grade is calculated from five key fleet metrics: fleet age, fleet size, passenger capacity, fleet diversity, and recent innovation. Each scored metric contributes equally to the overall score. Figures use valid recorded observations; missing records can affect comparisons between lines. Coverage across 4 active ships: 4 build years, 4 passenger capacities, 4 tonnages and 4 ship classes. Methodology v1.3, 2026-09-08.
Fleet detail
Age, size and range
Fleet age
17
Average age (years)
2021
Newest ship
1975
Oldest ship
Newest ships
Fleet size and capacity
4
Ships
1K
Total capacity
160
Average capacity
199
Largest ship
Largest ships by tonnage
Fleet diversity
1
Ship classes
1
Size categories
Size categories represented
- Small
Ship classes
- Expedition
Innovation and growth
0
Ships launched (last 3 years)
No
Has mega ships (200K+ GT)
Innovation is measured by recent ship launches and mega-ship operations, which signal investment in modern amenities and passenger experience.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What is Quark Expeditions's overall fleet grade?
Quark Expeditions received an overall fleet grade of D (42/100) based on 5 of 5 fleet metrics.
How old is Quark Expeditions's fleet?
Quark Expeditions's ships with recorded valid build years have an average age of 17 years. Among these ships, the newest was built in 2021 and the oldest was built in 1975.
How many ships does Quark Expeditions have?
Quark Expeditions operates 4 active cruise ships with a recorded passenger capacity of 641 across 4 ships with valid capacity data.
What types of ships does Quark Expeditions operate?
Recorded ship sizes: Small. 1 ship classes are recorded.
Has Quark Expeditions launched new ships recently?
Quark Expeditions has 0 recorded new ships built in the current calendar year or previous three calendar years, earning an innovation score of 30/100.
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