Cruise Frog guide
Aurora Expeditions vs Quark Expeditions
Aurora Expeditions rates higher than Quark Expeditions on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.2 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Aurora Expeditions leads on cabins and pools & decks, with the rest level.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Aurora Expeditions | Quark Expeditions |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Expedition | Expedition |
| Best for | Adventure seekers, Solo travelers, Couples | Adventure seekers, Couples, Solo travelers |
| Fleet rating | 3.2 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.7 | 4.0 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 2.3 | 2.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 3 | 2 |
| Largest ship | Greg Mortimer (7,892 GT) | — |
| Newest ship | Douglas Mawson (2025) | Ocean Explorer (2021) |
| Guests per ship, average | 144 | 169 |
| Usually sails | Northern Europe, Antarctica, Mediterranean | Northern Europe, Antarctica, South America |
| Solo cabins | Every ship | — |
| Single supplement | Ten dedicated solo cabins on every sailing of the 2026 and 2027 seasons carry no single supplement. A solo traveler who wants another… | — |
| Loyalty program | Aurora Expeditions Loyalty Program | The Shackleton Club |
| Owner | — | Travelopia |
| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Founded | 1991 | 1991 |
Ratings are Cruise Frog's editorial scores of each line's ships in service, 1 to 5, averaged; the higher figure is highlighted. How we rate.
Quick answers
Which is better, Aurora Expeditions or Quark Expeditions?
Aurora Expeditions rates higher than Quark Expeditions on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.2 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Aurora Expeditions leads on cabins and pools & decks, with the rest level.
Is Aurora Expeditions or Quark Expeditions better value?
They score the same for value, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Aurora Expeditions or Quark Expeditions better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Aurora Expeditions or Quark Expeditions better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 2.0 out of 5.
Is Aurora Expeditions or Quark Expeditions better for cabins?
Aurora Expeditions scores higher for cabins, 4.7 to 4.0 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
How many ships do Aurora Expeditions and Quark Expeditions have?
Aurora Expeditions has 3 ships in service; Quark Expeditions has 2 ships in service.