Quark Expeditions has revealed the latest addition to its polar fleet - MV Ocean Explorer. The chartered from SunStone Ships 138-passenger vessel is scheduled to embark on its maiden voyage for Quark in October, at the commencement of the Antarctic 2024-2025 season.
Ocean Explorer will replace Ocean Adventurer in Quark's charter fleet.
Andrew White (Quark's President) emphasizes the necessity of employing the finest expedition team in conjunction with superior ships for polar exploration. White asserts, Ocean Explorer is the perfect addition to their fleet - for adventure, for luxury, and for leading-edge technology, this purpose-built polar expedition ship truly delivers for their discerning polar explorers.
Equipped with state-of-the-art expedition technology, the Ocean Explorer enhances the polar experience in various aspects. Its extensive adventure capabilities facilitate thrilling off-ship explorations, complemented by outstanding safety and sustainability features. The vessel also boasts remarkable interior space and comfort. The distinctive X-Bow design and a noteworthy two-story forward lounge contribute to creating a remarkable setting for unforgettable polar expeditions.
White emphasizes the significance of maintaining a diverse fleet of small polar ships, providing guests with the flexibility to customize their voyage and choose how they wish to explore the Polar Regions, ensuring an expedition of a lifetime. The Ocean Explorer, part of the Infinity class of polar expedition ships, was delivered in 2021 by Quark Expeditions' long-standing partner, SunStone Maritime Group, the largest expedition-only ship-building provider globally. With an Ice Class 1A and PC6 rating, the Ocean Explorer is on par with her technologically advanced soon-to-be sistership, the Ultramarine.
Quark Expeditions is presently accepting bookings for the Ocean Explorer for the European Arctic 2025 and Antarctica 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 winter seasons.