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Quark Expeditions vs UnCruise Adventures
Quark Expeditions and UnCruise Adventures rate the same overall on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Quark Expeditions leads on cabins and pools & decks; UnCruise Adventures on dining and service. Pick Quark Expeditions for solo travelers; UnCruise Adventures for families.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Quark Expeditions | UnCruise Adventures |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Expedition | Expedition |
| Best for | Adventure seekers, Couples, Solo travelers | Adventure seekers, Couples, Families |
| Fleet rating | 3.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.0 | 2.1 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Value | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 2 | 9 |
| Largest ship | — | La Pinta (1,438 GT) |
| Newest ship | Ocean Explorer (2021) | La Pinta (2007) |
| Guests per ship, average | 169 | 62 |
| Usually sails | Northern Europe, Antarctica, South America | Alaska, Pacific Coast, Mexican Riviera, Hawaii |
| Loyalty program | The Shackleton Club | UnCruise Loyalty & Rewards |
| Owner | Travelopia | — |
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington, United States | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Founded | 1991 | 1996 |
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 UnCruise Adventures?
Quark Expeditions and UnCruise Adventures rate the same overall on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Quark Expeditions leads on cabins and pools & decks; UnCruise Adventures on dining and service.
Is Quark Expeditions or UnCruise Adventures better value?
They score the same for value, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Quark Expeditions or UnCruise Adventures better for dining?
UnCruise Adventures 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 UnCruise Adventures better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 2.0 out of 5.
Is Quark Expeditions or UnCruise Adventures better for cabins?
Quark Expeditions scores higher for cabins, 4.0 to 2.1 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Is Quark Expeditions or UnCruise Adventures better for families?
UnCruise Adventures is the one Cruise Frog lists as suiting families; Quark Expeditions is not tagged for families.
How many ships do Quark Expeditions and UnCruise Adventures have?
Quark Expeditions has 2 ships in service; UnCruise Adventures has 9 ships in service.