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Oceanwide Expeditions vs Quark Expeditions
Oceanwide Expeditions and Quark Expeditions rate the same overall on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Oceanwide Expeditions leads on value; Quark Expeditions on cabins. Pick Oceanwide Expeditions for value seekers; Quark Expeditions for solo travelers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Oceanwide Expeditions | Quark Expeditions |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Expedition | Expedition |
| Best for | Adventure seekers, Couples, Value seekers | Adventure seekers, Couples, Solo travelers |
| Fleet rating | 3.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 2.8 | 4.0 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 4 | 2 |
| Largest ship | Hondius (6,603 GT) | — |
| Newest ship | Hondius (2019) | Ocean Explorer (2021) |
| Guests per ship, average | 105 | 169 |
| Usually sails | Northern Europe, Antarctica | Northern Europe, Antarctica, South America |
| Loyalty program | — | The Shackleton Club |
| Owner | — | Travelopia |
| Headquarters | Vlissingen, Netherlands | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Founded | 1993 | 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, Oceanwide Expeditions or Quark Expeditions?
Oceanwide Expeditions and Quark Expeditions rate the same overall on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Oceanwide Expeditions leads on value; Quark Expeditions on cabins.
Is Oceanwide Expeditions or Quark Expeditions better value?
Oceanwide Expeditions scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is Oceanwide Expeditions or Quark Expeditions better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Oceanwide Expeditions or Quark Expeditions better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 2.0 out of 5.
Is Oceanwide Expeditions or Quark Expeditions better for cabins?
Quark Expeditions scores higher for cabins, 4.0 to 2.8 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
How many ships do Oceanwide Expeditions and Quark Expeditions have?
Oceanwide Expeditions has 4 ships in service; Quark Expeditions has 2 ships in service.