30+ Years of Expedition Leadership

Led by a team who bring years of polar experience, our ships take you safely and comfortably into the breathtaking wilderness on the most adventurous and memorable expeditions. 
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Our Expedition Leaders

The most professional and passionate team of Expedition Leaders in the world.

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Our Expedition Team

Seasoned veterans with rich backgrounds in marine biology, history, glaciology, geology and more.

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Featured Expeditions

Every expedition offers a range of itineraries featuring different departure dates, ships, and accommodation options—find your ideal expedition.

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Why Quark Expeditions?

We have a deep passion and love for these regions. With 30 years specializing in polar-only travel, we have built the best team in the business, with the deepest knowledge and know-how. 

We were the first to do it. And, even today, our team continuously strives to push the boundaries of polar travel, with industry-first innovations, the most innovative itineraries and beyond.   

Whether on one of our expedition ships, in a helicopter, on a zodiac, kayak or bike, camping, hiking or immersing in a local cuisine or culture, our guides will get you closer, get you off-ship more and make your polar adventure unforgettable. 

We want you to leave the polar regions with stories to last a lifetime. The experience of our team and our unrivaled guide-to-guest ratio means we’re able to remain agile, so each day you have more unforgettable moments. 

Our Ships

Quark Expeditions provide the most immersive off-ship experiences: our goal is to get you off the ship as often as possible for an authentic polar experience. Discover a few of the adventures you could have with us.

Real Polar Adventures

Quark Expeditions provide the most immersive off-ship experiences

Our goal is to get you off the ship as often as possible for an authentic polar expedition. Some activities are included in your expedition as standard, while others can be booked in advance at extra cost. Activities vary by itinerary, ship, destination, and are weather-permitting.

Some activities are included in your expedition as standard, while others can be booked in advance at extra cost. Activities vary by itinerary, destination, and are weather-permitting. A trip here isn’t for those who like a fixed itinerary. 

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Ready For Your Polar Adventure?

Browse all of our expeditions, or reach out to one of our Polar Travel Advisors
who will recommend the best expedition itinerary to suit your requirements.

Charter Flight and Hotel Package

Includes:
  • One night’s pre-expedition hotel night at Helsinki airport hotel, with breakfast
  • Charter flight from Helsinki to Longyearbyen
  • Arrival and departure transfers in Longyearbyen
  • Charter flight from Longyearbyen to Helsinki
Package Price: $1,195 USD

Mandatory Transfer Package

Includes:
  • One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Reykjavik
  • Group transfer from hotel to Keflavik International Airport.
  • Charter flight from Iceland to Greenland
  • Group transfer from the ship to the Kangerlussuaq airport on disembarkation day
  • Charter flight from Greenland to Iceland
  • Group transfer from Iceland’s Keflavik International Airport to hotel
  • One night’s post-expedition hotel accommodation in Keflavik
Package Price: $1,195 USD

Charter Flight and Hotel Package

Includes:
  • One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Calgary
  • Group transfer from the Calgary hotel to the airport on Day 2
  • Charter flights between Calgary and Resolute
  • Group transfers between the Resolute airport and the ship
Package Price: $495 USD

Charter Flight and Hotel Package

Includes:
  • One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Buenos Aires with breakfast (Note: The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)
  • Group flight departing from Buenos Aires’ domestic airport (Aeroparque/AEP) to Ushuaia, and returning to Buenos Aires’ international airport (Ezeiza/EZE)
  • Group transfer from hotel to airport in Buenos Aires
  • Group transfer from Ushuaia airport to the ship, and return (Note: Transfer on arrival in Buenos Aires from airport to hotel at the beginning of the journey is not included. Please make your way to the included hotel.)
Package Price: $1,195 USD

Charter Flight and Hotel Package

Includes:
  • One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Buenos Aires with breakfast (Note: The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)
  • Group flight departing from Buenos Aires’ domestic airport (Aeroparque/AEP) to Ushuaia, and returning to Buenos Aires’ international airport (Ezeiza/EZE)
  • Group transfer from hotel to airport in Buenos Aires
  • Group transfer from Ushuaia airport to the ship, and return (Note: Transfer on arrival in Buenos Aires from airport to hotel at the beginning of the journey is not included. Please make your way to the included hotel.)
  • Combined airport transfer and express bus tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park after disembarkation in Ushuaia
Package Price: $1,195 USD