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Quark Expeditions · Mid-Size Expedition Ship

Ocean Explorer Antarctica Cruises

42 upcoming Antarctic departures aboard Ocean Explorer, operated by Quark Expeditions, from $12,028.

Quark Expeditions Fly & Cruise Short ≤9 Days Ice class 1A, PC6 Dual-rated: Finnish-Swedish 1A/1A+ and Polar Class 6 for navigating medium first-year polar ice.
Ocean Explorer — Key Facts At a Glance
Available departures 42
Price range (per person, USD) $12,028 – $43,496
Typical duration 8–20 days
Operated by Quark Expeditions · United States · Polar Specialist
Vessel specifications 138 guests · 72 cabins · Built 2021 · Ice class 1A, PC6
Crossing & IAATO profile IAATO Category 1 (101–200 guests) — full Category 1 site access via two-group shore & Zodiac rotations
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Cabins aboard Ocean Explorer

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Deluxe Veranda Forward — Ocean Explorer

Deluxe Veranda Forward

16.9 m² 2 guests

Located on Deck 4, approximately 182 sq. ft. (16.9 sq. m; details row lists 182-195 sq. ft.), with one double bed that can be configured into two singles and a floor-to-ceiling glass view opening to a walkout balcony. Desk and chair, TV, infotainment system, private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor.

In your cabin 7
  • Climate control
  • Fridge
  • In-cabin safe
  • Heated bathroom floors
  • USB charging station
  • TV
  • Wifi package (paid)
Owners Suite — Ocean Explorer

Owners Suite

41.2 m² 2 guests

Palatial two-room apartment of approximately 443 sq. ft. (41.2 sq. m) on Deck 7, the highest cabin level, with a large private veranda, master bedroom, living room, dining area and two large master bathrooms. Bed config: one double bed made up of two twin berths, plus fold-out sofa bed.

In your cabin 7
  • Climate control
  • Fridge
  • In-cabin safe
  • Heated bathroom floors
  • USB charging station
  • TV
  • Wifi package (paid)
Penthouse Suite — Ocean Explorer

Penthouse Suite

25 m² 2 guests

Unique two-room suite on Deck 7, approximately 269 sq. ft. (25.0 sq. m), with a double bed (configurable as two singles) in the inner bedroom, sofa-bed sitting area, walk-out double-sized balcony from either room, two TVs and an additional powder room.

In your cabin 7
  • Climate control
  • Fridge
  • In-cabin safe
  • Heated bathroom floors
  • USB charging station
  • TV
  • Wifi package (paid)
Studio Single — Ocean Explorer

Studio Single

13.6 m² 1 guests

Designed for one, located on Deck 3, approximately 166 sq. ft. (15.4 sq. m) per the page prose (details row lists 146-186 sq. ft.), with one double bed made up of two twin berths and a porthole view. Desk and chair, TV, private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor.

In your cabin 7
  • Climate control
  • Fridge
  • In-cabin safe
  • Heated bathroom floors
  • USB charging station
  • TV
  • Wifi package (paid)
Studio Veranda Single — Ocean Explorer

Studio Veranda Single

15.1 m² 1 guests

Designed for one, a unique cabin on Deck 7, approximately 162 sq. ft. (15.1 sq. m), with one twin bed and a floor-to-ceiling glass view opening to a generous walkout balcony. TV, infotainment system, private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor.

In your cabin 7
  • Climate control
  • Fridge
  • In-cabin safe
  • Heated bathroom floors
  • USB charging station
  • TV
  • Wifi package (paid)
Triple Suite — Ocean Explorer

Triple Suite

27.5 m² 3 guests

Two-room suite on Deck 6 designed for three guests, approximately 298 sq. ft. (27.7 sq. m; details row lists 296-299 sq. ft.), with two singles in the inner bedroom and a third bed in the outer room, plus a double-sized walkout balcony from the bedroom. Bed config: three twin beds.

In your cabin 7
  • Climate control
  • Fridge
  • In-cabin safe
  • Heated bathroom floors
  • USB charging station
  • TV
  • Wifi package (paid)
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Veranda Stateroom — Ocean Explorer

Veranda Stateroom

16.1 m² 2 guests

Located throughout the ship (Decks 4, 6, 7), approximately 208 sq. ft. (19.3 sq. m) per the page prose (details row lists 173-272 sq. ft.), with one double bed configurable as two singles and a floor-to-ceiling glass view opening to a walkout balcony; separate sitting area except cabins 609-615. Desk and chair, TV, private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor.

In your cabin 7
  • Climate control
  • Fridge
  • In-cabin safe
  • Heated bathroom floors
  • USB charging station
  • TV
  • Wifi package (paid)
Veranda Suite — Ocean Explorer

Veranda Suite

18.6 m² 2 guests

Located on Decks 4 and 6, approximately 205 sq. ft. (19.2 sq. m; details row lists 200-205 sq. ft.), with one double bed configurable as two singles, separate sitting area with sofa-bed, and a floor-to-ceiling glass view opening to a walkout balcony.

In your cabin 7
  • Climate control
  • Fridge
  • In-cabin safe
  • Heated bathroom floors
  • USB charging station
  • TV
  • Wifi package (paid)
Junior Suite — Ocean Explorer

Junior Suite

27.5 m² 2 guests

Extra site category not in the booking-feed list: two-room suite on Deck 6, approximately 298 sq. ft. (27.7 sq. m; 296-299 range), with double bed (configurable as two singles) in the inner bedroom, sofa-bed sitting room, double-sized walkout balcony, two TVs and a bathroom with bathtub.

In your cabin 7
  • Climate control
  • Fridge
  • In-cabin safe
  • Heated bathroom floors
  • USB charging station
  • TV
  • Wifi package (paid)

Deck plans

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Antarctic itineraries aboard Ocean Explorer

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Upcoming departures

42
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