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Lindblad Expeditions vs Quark Expeditions
Lindblad Expeditions rates higher than Quark Expeditions on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.4 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Lindblad Expeditions leads on dining, entertainment, service and pools & decks; Quark Expeditions on cabins. Pick Lindblad Expeditions for families.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Lindblad Expeditions | Quark Expeditions |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Expedition | Expedition |
| Best for | Adventure seekers, Couples, Families, Solo travelers | Adventure seekers, Couples, Solo travelers |
| Fleet rating | 3.4 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 12 | 2 |
| Largest ship | National Geographic Endurance (12,786 GT) | — |
| Newest ship | National Geographic Endurance (2021) | Ocean Explorer (2021) |
| Guests per ship, average | 88 | 169 |
| Usually sails | Alaska, Mexican Riviera, Pacific Coast, South America | Northern Europe, Antarctica, South America |
| Solo cabins | Every ship | — |
| Single supplement | Solo premium is Lindblad's pricing category for single occupancy. Reduced solo pricing from 25% above the per-person fare on a rotating… | — |
| Loyalty program | — | The Shackleton Club |
| Owner | Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. | Travelopia |
| Headquarters | New York, New York, United States | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Founded | 1979 | 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, Lindblad Expeditions or Quark Expeditions?
Lindblad Expeditions rates higher than Quark Expeditions on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.4 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Lindblad Expeditions leads on dining, entertainment, service and pools & decks; Quark Expeditions on cabins.
Is Lindblad Expeditions or Quark Expeditions better value?
They score the same for value, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Lindblad Expeditions or Quark Expeditions better for dining?
Lindblad Expeditions scores higher for dining, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Lindblad Expeditions or Quark Expeditions better for entertainment?
Lindblad Expeditions scores higher for entertainment, 3.0 to 2.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Lindblad Expeditions or Quark Expeditions better for cabins?
Quark Expeditions scores higher for cabins, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Is Lindblad Expeditions or Quark Expeditions better for families?
Lindblad Expeditions is the one Cruise Frog lists as suiting families; Quark Expeditions is not tagged for families.
How many ships do Lindblad Expeditions and Quark Expeditions have?
Lindblad Expeditions has 12 ships in service; Quark Expeditions has 2 ships in service.
Are Lindblad Expeditions and Quark Expeditions owned by the same company?
No. Lindblad Expeditions is part of Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.; Quark Expeditions is part of Travelopia.