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Travelmarvel and Quark Expeditions sign 10-year charter deal to operate new-build ship in partnership

Mediterranean
Harry Kemble
14 September 2026

Travelmarvel and Quark Expeditions have agreed a deal to build a new purpose-built ocean-going ship that will enter service in 2029.

Paul Melinis
APT Travel Group

APT and Travelmarvel's UK boss Paul Melinis outlined how the move reflects APT's ambition to offer guests premium small-ship experiences in the Med

Under a 10-year charter agreement, Travelmarvel will deploy the vessel in the Mediterranean, while Quark Expeditions will operate the ship during the 2029/30 Antarctic season.

Currently under development and not yet named, the vessel will feature 99 suites. Its PC6 ice-class hull will enable Antarctic operations, while features designed for expedition travel, including mudrooms and embarkation and disembarkation areas, will help guests move quickly and comfortably between the ship and the destination.