World Explorer

Distinct and comfortable, refined and roomy—these attributes and more describe World Explorer. Not only will it be among our fastest ships, it will also be one of our finest, with six tiers of deluxe accommodation.

The personal space is exceptional. Every cabin has either a private walk-out or Juliet balcony for direct ocean views. World Explorer also delivers plenty of public areas to unwind in after a day outdoors, including the glass-domed Observation Lounge for quiet contemplation and full skyline views, the Explorer Lounge for a drink and a chat, and the library for more intimate relaxing and reading. Presentations and discussions are facilitated in a dedicated lecture theatre.

Health and wellness facilities feature an outdoor running track, a small gym and a sauna, plus a spa with change rooms, showers and lockers. For the active adventurers, add-ons include kayaking, camping and stand-up paddleboarding.

Blending high design with total functionality, World Explorer is all set to be your home away from home on the seas.

Technical Specs
  • Staff and Crew: 125
  • Guests: 176
  • Length: 126 meters
  • Breadth: 19 meters
  • Draft: 4.7 meters
  • Propulsion: 2 x Rolls Royce 9,000 kw hybrid diesel/electric
  • Ice Class: 1B
  • Cruising Speed: 16 knots, in open water
  • Registration: Portugal
  • Lifeboats: 2, fully-enclosed
  • All cabins have exterior views and private bathroom facilities
  • TV and safe in every cabin
  • Individual temperature controls
  • Electrical supply: 220v
  • Chef-prepared meals (all meals and daily snack included)
  • One dining room with unreserved seating
  • Bar staffed by a professional bartender serving a selection of soft drinks, juices, liquors, spirits, beer and wine, which can be charged to your shipboard account
  • Comfortable lounge area for reading or relaxing with a cup of coffee
  • Observation decks for spotting wildlife and enjoying the ever-changing polar landscape
  • Polar library stocked with a large collection of polar books, and games
  • Gym
  • Pool & sauna
  • Spa facilities and wellness program
  • Lecture theatre
  • Polar Boutique
  • Ship-to-shore satellite communications with email and wireless Internet access
Upcoming Trips on the World Explorer
2025-26 Antarctica

Price

$14,395.00 -
 $25,295.00

Adventure Options

Price

$12,195.00 -
 $21,495.00

Price

$15,295.00 -
 $26,995.00

Adventure Options

Price

$16,795.00 -
 $29,495.00

Adventure Options

Price

$18,995.00 -
 $33,495.00

Adventure Options

Price

$18,995.00 -
 $33,495.00

Adventure Options

Price

$17,995.00 -
 $31,695.00

Adventure Options

Price

$16,195.00 -
 $28,495.00

Adventure Options

Price

$15,695.00 -
 $27,695.00

Adventure Options

Price

$15,695.00 -
 $27,695.00

Adventure Options

Price

$15,695.00 -
 $27,695.00

Adventure Options

Price

$27,895.00 -
 $49,195.00

Adventure Options

Price

$12,195.00 -
 $21,495.00

Adventure Options

Price

$13,195.00 -
 $23,295.00

Adventure Options

Price

$13,195.00 -
 $23,295.00

Adventure Options

Includes: 

  • An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep
  • Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Team, including shore landings and other activities
  • All Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily program
  • All shore landings as per the daily program
  • Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
  • All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage
  • Free beer, standard wines, spirits, and cocktails during bar service hours and dinner
  • Complimentary coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
  • Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
  • A photographic journal documenting your expedition
  • A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
  • Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi service on one device permitting basic Internet browsing, email, posting on social media and voice applications. (Premium packages are available for more dataintensive applications.)
  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
  • All luggage handling aboard the ship
  • Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $500,000 per person
  • Group arrival transfer in Ushuaia from airport to pre-expedition hotel on Day 1
  • One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Ushuaia with breakfast. (Note: The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)
  • Group transfer from hotel to ship on embarkation day
  • Group departure transfer upon disembarkation in Ushuaia from ship to local airport or to luggage.

Extras: 

  • International airfare
  • Passport and visa expenses
  • Government arrival and departure taxes
  • Any meals ashore with the exception of breakfast at the host hotel before embarkation
  • Baggage, cancellation and medical travel insurance – strongly recommended
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac landing and cruising excursions, or any other gear not mentioned
  • Laundry, bar, massage services and other personal charges, unless specified
  • Phone and Internet charges
  • Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for expedition staff and shipboard crew
  • Additional overnight accommodation
  • Arrival and departure transfers, except where explicitly stated
  • Adventure Options not listed in Included Activities

Adventure options: Kayaking (USD $1,995) / Paddling Excursion (USD $395) / Standup paddleboarding (USD $295)/ Camping (USD $495) 

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