Compare Oceanwide Expeditions with Quark Expeditions.

Summary

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Oceanwide and Quark are both a Sea and Expedition Cruise Operator. Quark is the larger tour operator and runs 87 tours to 13 countries; Oceanwide has 59 tours and travels to 12 countries.
The average daily rate of a tour with Quark (EUR 1,544) is 148% higher than Oceanwide (EUR 623).

Oceanwide Expeditions

Oceanwide is an international Cruise Operator specialised in adventurous Expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic with extra-ordinary Experiences and unforgettable memories.

View all tours organised by Oceanwide Expeditions.

Quark Expeditions

Quark is an international Cruise Operator specialised in adventurous expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic with extra-ordinary experiences and unforgettable memories.

View all tours organised by Quark Expeditions.

How does Oceanwide describe itself?

"Pioneers of ship-based expeditions, inventors of Basecamp Antarctica, and one of the first companies to take travelers to the remote Arctic island of Spitsbergen. With our own fleet of ice-strengthened vessels, we get you deep into the heart of this otherworldly environment so it can get deep into yours."

How does Quark describe itself?

"As the Leader in Polar Adventures, we explore the Polar Regions differently from everyone else. When you travel with Quark Expeditions, you’re exploring alongside the most experienced polar experts on Earth, setting foot where few ever will, and doing what few ever dream. Do you want to explore off the beaten path? We can take you to where there are no paths at all."

What kind of tour operator is Oceanwide?

Sea and Expedition Cruise Operator

Luxury Tour Operator

  • Fellow travellers on the ships will be coming from many different countries.
  • Communication onboard can be in multiple languages like English, French and German.
  • You will join your group tour at your destination (hotel or airport), where the operator will greet you.
  • You need to arrange your own transportation (flight) to get to the starting point.

What kind of tour operator is Quark?

Sea and Expedition Cruise Operator

Same As Tour Operator Oceanwide

What kind of tours does Oceanwide offer?

Tours

  • Sea Cruises: 59
  • Duration: 6 - 28 days
  • Prices: EUR 2,400 - EUR 26,200
  • Average price per day: EUR 699
  • Going to: 5 Continents, 12 Countries
  • Overall rating: 9.6, Review Count: 500 ((self))

What kind of tours does Quark offer?

Tours

  • Sea Cruises: 87
  • Duration: 8 - 23 days
  • Prices: USD 6,395 - USD 46,900
  • Average price per day: USD 1,544
  • Going to: 4 Continents, 13 Countries

How is Oceanwide rated? Are there any reviews?

Overall rating: 9.6

Review Count: 500

 

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How is Quark rated? Are there any reviews?

We did not find any publicly available reviews for this this tour operator. They may exists and this may be a good, recommended operator, but we cannot verify.

What kind of tours does Oceanwide conduct?

Travel Style

  • ☞ Bus Tours. Group Travel by comfortable Bus with Tour Guide, completely organised.
  • Cruises. Cruise with onboard Accommodation, Food, Activities and Excursions

Participants

  • Tours for everyone. Everyone, young and older, can participate.
View all tours organised by Oceanwide Expeditions.

What kind of tours does Quark conduct?

Travel Style

  • Cruises. Cruise with onboard Accommodation, Food, Activities and Excursions

Participants

  • Tours for everyone. Everyone, young and older, can participate.
View all tours organised by Quark Expeditions.

What associations is Oceanwide a member of? Financial protection?

  • SGR. (Dutch) As6sociation for Guarantee of Booking Payments
  • AECO. Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators
  • IAATO. International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators

What associations is Quark a member of? Financial protection?

  • ABTA. Association of British Travel Agents
  • Travelopia. Travelopia Group of Companies
  • AECO. Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators
  • IAATO. International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators

What is the typical tour duration and cost of tours with Oceanwide?

  • 1-week Tours: Average Rate EUR 4,318 (14x)
  • 2-week Tours: Average Rate EUR 9,111 (31x)
  • 3-week Tours: Average Rate EUR 14,100 (12x)
  • 4-week Tours: Average Rate EUR 24,700 (2x)
  • Average Rate EUR 9,523, Average rate per day EUR 699 (59x)

What is the typical tour duration and cost of tours with Quark?

  • 1-week Tours: Average Rate USD 19,000 (16x)
  • 2-week Tours: Average Rate USD 18,500 (56x)
  • 3-week Tours: Average Rate USD 31,900 (15x)
  • Average Rate USD 20,900, Average rate per day USD 1,544 (87x)

In which countries does Oceanwide conduct tours?

Africa: 2 Countries

Additional countries in this comparison

Cape Verde, Saint Helena

Antarctica Continent: 5 Countries

Antarctica, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands

Europe: 3 Countries

Iceland, Svalbard

Additional countries in this comparison

Norway

North America: 1 Countries

Greenland

South-America: 1 Countries:

Argentina

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In which countries does Quark conduct tours?

Antarctica Continent: 5 Countries

Antarctica, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands

Europe: 4 Countries

Iceland, Svalbard

Additional countries in this comparison

Finland, Scotland

North America: 2 Countries

Greenland

Additional countries in this comparison

Canada

South-America: 2 Countries:

Argentina

Additional countries in this comparison

Chile

View all tours organised by Quark Expeditions.