Cruise Frog guide
HX Hurtigruten Expeditions vs Quark Expeditions
HX Hurtigruten Expeditions rates higher than Quark Expeditions on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.2 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. HX Hurtigruten Expeditions leads on cabins and pools & decks, with the rest level. Pick HX Hurtigruten Expeditions for history and culture; Quark Expeditions for solo travelers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | HX Hurtigruten Expeditions | Quark Expeditions |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Expedition | Expedition |
| Best for | Adventure seekers, Couples, History and culture | Adventure seekers, Couples, Solo travelers |
| Fleet rating | 3.2 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 5 | 2 |
| Largest ship | Fridtjof Nansen (20,889 GT) | — |
| Newest ship | Fridtjof Nansen (2020) | Ocean Explorer (2021) |
| Guests per ship, average | 284 | 169 |
| Usually sails | Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords, Antarctica, Galápagos | Northern Europe, Antarctica, South America |
| Solo cabins | None | — |
| Single supplement | Low solo supplement on every departure while the solo cabin allocation lasts: 25% on Atlantic crossings and South America; 45% on Alaska… | — |
| Loyalty program | HX Explorers | The Shackleton Club |
| Owner | — | Travelopia |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Founded | 2021 | 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, HX Hurtigruten Expeditions or Quark Expeditions?
HX Hurtigruten Expeditions rates higher than Quark Expeditions on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.2 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. HX Hurtigruten Expeditions leads on cabins and pools & decks, with the rest level.
Is HX Hurtigruten Expeditions or Quark Expeditions better value?
They score the same for value, 3.0 out of 5.
Is HX Hurtigruten Expeditions or Quark Expeditions better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 3.0 out of 5.
Is HX Hurtigruten Expeditions or Quark Expeditions better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 2.0 out of 5.
Is HX Hurtigruten Expeditions or Quark Expeditions better for cabins?
HX Hurtigruten Expeditions scores higher for cabins, 4.2 to 4.0 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
How many ships do HX Hurtigruten Expeditions and Quark Expeditions have?
HX Hurtigruten Expeditions has 5 ships in service; Quark Expeditions has 2 ships in service.