Arctic vs. Antarctic: Identifying the Differences Do you want to head to the northern Polar Region to see polar bears and reindeer and visit Indigenous communities—or do you have a yearning to see… 1 min read Read Post
Polar Explorers: 10 Best Books What fired up the imaginations of the early polar explorers who embraced untold challenges to explore the Arctic and Antarctic? History presenter… 1 min read Read Post
“Ultramarine’s Adventure Activities” with Dagny Ivarsdottir, Adventure Guide Alex McNeil chats with Adventure Guide Dagny Ivarsdottir about the array of adventure options available in the Greenland Adventure: Explore by Sea,… 1 min read Read Post
Packing for Polar Travel in 20 Kilos Merchandise Coordinator Monica Martinez explains how to pack everything you need—and stay within the baggage limit. 1 min read Read Post
Celebrating Shackleton Recording now available! Australian explorer, environmentalist and author Tim Jarvis is a respected authority on Sir Ernest Shackleton’s feats in… 1 min read Read Post
Breaking the Ice: The First Year in Antarctica (1899-1900) Recording now available! Antarctic Heritage Trust are very proud to care for five historic explorer huts in Antarctica. Borchgrevink’s huts at Cape… 1 min read Read Post
How to Shoot Your Best Video on a Polar Voyage Award-winning videographer Hugo Perrin and Quark Expeditions Video Content Specialist Dani Plumb present an online guide on how to create unscripted… 10 min read Read Post
Women in Antarctica Recording now available! Polar Expedition guide and Historian Justine Ryan shares stories of women who’ve helped open up the Antarctic to everyone—as… 1 min read Read Post
You Can Travel to Antarctica—and Here’s How Expedition guide Daven Hafey unpacks the mystery of traveling to Antarctica. 12 min read Read Post
What Makes a Polar Expedition Truly Unforgettable? What makes a polar expedition truly unforgettable? It's the ability to go off-script and explore unique opportunities. To push the boundaries of… 1 min read Read Post
Fly/Cruise: Your Fast Pass to the heart of the Polar Regions Below, please find a transcript of our Fly/Cruise webinar. For more information on our Fly/Cruise expeditions, click here. Slide: Fly Cruise is your… 13 min read Read Post
Surprises from the Past! Antarctic Heritage Trust’s Unexpected Discovery in a Historic Polar Hut In 2015, the Antarctic Heritage Trust discovered 1,500 artefacts in a century-old explorers’ hut on remote Cape Adare. Trust archivists share details… 1 min read Read Post
Top 5 Reasons to Visit the North Pole Just what is it that makes a North Pole expedition one of the most unique vacations and greatest travel achievements on the planet? Passengers… 9 min read Read Post
Traveler's Guide to the Arctic In this comprehensive Arctic travel guide, we’ll explore the regions that make up the Arctic, and outline the exciting, fulfilling things you can see… 13 min read Read Post
Your Guide to the Most Popular Arctic Expedition Destinations Where can you go on an Arctic expedition? Explore Greenland, Spitsbergen, Baffin Island and the Canadian High Arctic, and the North Pole to see what… 9 min read Read Post
The Polar Explorer’s Guide to Icebergs: Bergy Bits, Growlers & More Icebergs of all shapes and sizes are an iconic sight in the Arctic and Antarctica. Get your fun iceberg facts and learn more about Mother Nature’s… 4 min read Read Post
Crossing the Drake Passage: How to Prepare for the Drake Shake Am I going to get seasick crossing the Drake Passage, and will it ruin my trip? The Drake causes more pre-trip anxiety than any other aspect of an… 11 min read Read Post
Ushuaia, Argentina: Much More Than Your Gateway to the Antarctic What can you see and do in Ushuaia, Argentina, en route to your Antarctic expedition? Learn more about this fascinating South American port town and… 6 min read Read Post
A Vegan Traveler's Antarctic Experience: What to Expect on a Visit to the 7th Continent In this post, Rebecca Gilbert recounts her experience in Antarctica. She talks about life as a vegan passenger on one of our voyages to the 7th… 5 min read Read Post
Must-Know Arctic Expedition Info: Currency, Language & More What do you need to know about the countries and regions you’ll visit during your Arctic expedition? Explore languages, currencies, entry… 8 min read Read Post
The Art of Polar Photography: How to Take Your Best Travel Pics Are you prepared to take awesome photos in the Arctic or Antarctica? Wondering how to set up great shots? Photography Guide Acacia Johnson shares her… 9 min read Read Post
The View from the Bridge: What Are Your Captain & Expedition Leader Up To? What does an “Open Bridge” policy mean? See how the open bridge on small ship expeditions with Quark Expeditions gives you greater insight into your… 4 min read Read Post
3 Memories of a Lifetime from my Antarctic Expedition In this post, Rebecca Gilbert recounts her experience in Antarctica. She talks about life as a vegan passenger on one of our voyages to the 7th… 5 min read Read Post
Visit South Greenland for Fjords, Rich History & Hot Springs Explore Norse ruins at Hvalsey, visit Greenlandic communities or relax in natural hot springs. Discover why you should consider South Greenland as… 3 min read Read Post