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Quark Expeditions vs Swan Hellenic
Swan Hellenic rates higher than Quark Expeditions on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.7 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Swan Hellenic leads on cabins, dining and pools & decks, with the rest level. Pick Quark Expeditions for solo travelers; Swan Hellenic for history and culture.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Quark Expeditions | Swan Hellenic |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Expedition | Expedition |
| Best for | Adventure seekers, Couples, Solo travelers | Couples, History and culture, Adventure seekers |
| Fleet rating | 3.0 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 2 | 3 |
| Largest ship | — | SH Diana (12,255 GT) |
| Newest ship | Ocean Explorer (2021) | SH Diana (2023) |
| Guests per ship, average | 169 | 165 |
| Usually sails | Northern Europe, Antarctica, South America | Antarctica, Northern Europe |
| Loyalty program | The Shackleton Club | — |
| Owner | Travelopia | — |
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington, United States | Larnaca, Cyprus |
| Founded | 1991 | 1954 |
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, Quark Expeditions or Swan Hellenic?
Swan Hellenic rates higher than Quark Expeditions on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.7 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Swan Hellenic leads on cabins, dining and pools & decks, with the rest level.
Is Quark Expeditions or Swan Hellenic better value?
They score the same for value, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Quark Expeditions or Swan Hellenic better for dining?
Swan Hellenic scores higher for dining, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Quark Expeditions or Swan Hellenic better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 2.0 out of 5.
Is Quark Expeditions or Swan Hellenic better for cabins?
Swan Hellenic scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 4.0 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
How many ships do Quark Expeditions and Swan Hellenic have?
Quark Expeditions has 2 ships in service; Swan Hellenic has 3 ships in service.