WE'RE OBSESSED WITH ONE THING: CREATING UNFORGETTABLE POLAR MEMORIES
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30+ Years of Expedition Leadership
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.
Meet Our Expedition TeamFeatured Expeditions
Arctic
Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway
Triple Bonus Event (2025 Dates)
Triple Bonus Event
- $1,500 USD Flight Credit
- Free one-year Priority Pass membership (Two free lounge visits per passenger)
- 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
Iceland to Greenland: Mountains, Glaciers and the Westfjords
(Incl. Transfer package)
Mandatory Transfer Package
- 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
Iceland Circumnavigation: Helicopters, Glaciers and Volcanoes
Northwest Passage to Newfoundland: Glaciers, Mountains, and Wildlife
Triple Bonus Event (2025 Dates)
Triple Bonus Event
- $1,500 USD Flight Credit
- Free one-year Priority Pass membership (Two free lounge visits per passenger)
- 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
Iceland to Greenland: Total Solar Eclipse
Antarctic
Antarctica By Helicopter: Icebergs, Mountains and Remote Lands
Triple Bonus Event (Select Dates)
Triple Bonus Event
- $1,500 USD Flight Credit
- Free one-year Priority Pass membership (Two free lounge visits per passenger)
- 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
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
Epic Antarctica: Crossing the Circle via Falklands and South Georgia
Incl. Charter Flight & Hotel
Charter Flight and Hotel Package
- 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
Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition
Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake
Why Quark Expeditions?
We have a deep passion and love for these regions. And 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
Ultramarine
A state-of-the-art polar expedition ship featuring two helicopters, spacious suites, extensive public and wildlife viewing spaces, and industry-leading sustainability features.
World Explorer
A refined and spacious ship, offering six tiers of deluxe accommodations, private balconies, extensive public spaces.
Ocean Explorer
Modern, elegant, and purpose-built for polar exploration, with ample viewing areas and outdoor observation decks.
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.
Polar Stories
Wildlife Guide: King Penguin Facts
Traveling Solo to Antarctica
Wildlife Guide: Emperor Penguin Facts
Arctic vs. Antarctic: Identifying the Differences
