Quark Expeditions · MMSI 255806393 · last report 9 hr ago
Under way at 14.8 knots, bound for Sisimiut. Her last AIS position report came in 9 hr ago at 66.242° N, 52.819° W.
Ocean Explorer, the newest addition to the fleet, is modern, elegant and purpose-built for polar exploration. The 138-passenger vessel has been designed with the latest in expedition ship technology. One of the ship’s key features is the ULSTEIN X-BOW®, a marine engineering innovation that ensures a comfortable and smooth sailing experience thanks to the inverted bow. Located at the bow is the two-story, light-filled library, which introduces a welcome airiness to the expedition ship.
| Length | 342 ft (104.2 m) |
|---|---|
| Beam | 17 ft (5.3 m) |
| Passengers | 138 |
| Crew | 105 |
| Staterooms | 57 |
| Suites | 11 |
| Registry | Portugal |
| Maiden voyage | August, 2021 |
Description and specifications are the cruise line’s own published material, supplied through our booking feed. The live position, speed and heading above are ours, read directly from her AIS transponder.
The rest of the fleet, with their live status right now.
| Ship | Status right now | Last report |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Adventurer | Alongside at Sydney, Australia | 9 hr ago |
| Ultramarine | Under way at 4.8 knots, bound for Ittoqqortoormiit | 30 hr ago |
| World Explorer | Holding position | 36 hr ago |
Under way at 14.8 knots, bound for Sisimiut. Her last AIS position report came in 9 hr ago at 66.242° N, 52.819° W.
Ocean Explorer broadcasts her position over AIS, and the map on this page plots her latest report along with her speed and heading. The page refreshes her position every time you load it — no account or app needed.
Ocean Explorer's MMSI is 255806393. MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) is the unique nine-digit number her AIS transponder broadcasts, and it is how this tracker tells her apart from every other ship at sea.
It depends on the sailing, the cabin grade and how far ahead you book. Current itineraries and live pricing for Ocean Explorer are listed by Pavlus Travel, who guarantee the lowest price on every Quark Expeditions sailing and charge no booking fees.