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Wildlife Guide: Adélie Penguin Facts Interested in learning more about the smallest penguin in Antarctica? Keep reading to learn about the Adélie penguin, the most widespread penguin… 6 min read Read Post
Wildlife Guide: Adélie Penguin Facts Interested in learning more about the smallest penguin in Antarctica? Keep reading to learn about the Adélie penguin, the most widespread penguin… 6 min read Read Post
Wildlife Guide: Emperor Penguin Facts Are you interested in learning more about the largest living penguin? Keep reading for interesting facts about the Emperor penguin. 6 min read Read Post
Wildlife Guide: Cormorant Facts Are you interested in learning more about the many species of the cormorant? Keep reading to learn more about this interesting animal. 5 min read Read Post
Wildlife Guide: Minke Whale Facts Interested in learning more about one of the smallest baleen whale species? Keep reading to learn more about the minke whale. 4 min read Read Post
Wildlife Guide: Wandering Albatross Facts Interested in learning more about the fascinating Wandering Albatross? Keep reading for interesting facts about this remarkable species 5 min read Read Post
Wildlife Guide: King Penguin Facts Are you interested in learning more about Antarctica’s second largest penguin? Keep reading for more information about the iconic King penguin. 5 min read Read Post
Arctic 2025 Season Overview Tune in for our Arctic 2025 Season Overview webinar with Business Development Manager Taylor Hess. Taylor will share highlights of our Arctic 2025… 1 min read Read Post
Arctic 2025 Season Overview Tune in for our Arctic 2025 Season Overview webinar with Business Development Manager Taylor Hess. Taylor will share highlights of our Arctic 2025… 1 min read Read Post
Hottest Arctic 2024 Deals! Learn About our Arctic Destinations and Hottest Deals of the Month Watch Area Sales Director Chris Hanna as he shares the hottest deals for our upcoming Arctic 2024 season—and reveals how you can get up to 40% off… 1 min read Read Post
Canadian Arctic Discovery: Where History, Wildlife and Community Converge Watch our “Canadian Arctic Discovery” webinar with Area Sales Director Chris Hanna. Chris, who specializes in the Polar Regions, will share… 1 min read Read Post
Wildlife Guide: Harp Seal Facts Interested in learning more about the harp seal, whose scientific name means “ice-lover from Greenland”? Keep reading to learn more about the iconic… 5 min read Read Post
Wildlife Guide: Minke Whale Facts Interested in learning more about one of the smallest baleen whale species? Keep reading to learn more about the minke whale. 4 min read Read Post
Wildlife Guide: Sperm Whale Facts Are you interested in learning more about sperm whales? Keep reading to learn more about these interesting animals. 6 min read Read Post
Retreating into Greenland’s Fjords: One Woman’s Arctic Expedition Journey Guided hikes on rugged, challenging coastline. Skimming the surface of crystal clear waters by kayak. Daring to take the iconic Polar Plunge. This is… 4 min read Read Post
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Arctic Communities: Understanding Their Connection to The Remote North The Arctic has been inhabited by humans for thousands of years, giving rise to incredible cultures and fostering a deep connection between it’s… 10 min read Read Post
Celebrate World Penguin Day by Counting Penguin Chicks with Oxford Researchers It’s World Penguin Day! Here’s what you can do to help conserve the cutest citizens of Antarctica. 2 min read Read Post
Kayak Baffin Island Our guide will give you everything you need to know to kayak Baffin Island in the Canadian High Arctic, including when to go and how to get there. 3 min read Read Post
From Rwanda to Antarctica In this guest post by Jupiter Kayonga, you'll follow his exciting journey to Antarctica on our Crossing the Circle itinerary. 4 min read Read Post
Learn About Ultramarine’s industry-leading helicopter adventure program Business Development Manager Chris Hanna, Expedition Guide and Glaciologist Colin Souness, and Director of Helicopter Operations Felix Christians… 1 min read Read Post
Raise a Glass and Stay Connected: Free Wi-Fi and Alcohol on Our Expedition Cruise Ships Free Wi-Fi and alcohol on Quark Expeditions’ voyages includes beer, wine and cocktails, as well as basic Internet service while exploring the Arctic… 4 min read Read Post
Raise a Glass and Stay Connected: Free Wi-Fi and Alcohol on Our Expedition Cruise Ships Free Wi-Fi and alcohol on Quark Expeditions’ voyages includes beer, wine and cocktails, as well as basic Internet service while exploring the Arctic… 4 min read Read Post
Grytviken, South Georgia Travel Guide While only home to few short-term human inhabitants of mostly researchers and scientists, Grytviken is the largest settlement in South Georgia. The… 7 min read Read Post
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25 Best Things to Do in Reykjavik Reykjavik, the capital city of Iceland, is a unique travel destination offering visitors the chance to take in natural wonders, historical and… 10 min read Read Post
How to Dress in the Polar Regions The weather in the Arctic and Antarctic is variable so it’s important to dress properly to stay warm and dry throughout your polar trip. 1 min read Read Post
How to get to Ilulissat, Greenland Discover how to get to Ilulissat, Greenland, with the best expedition company to explore the magnificent icebergs, fjords, and glaciers. 8 min read Read Post
Introducing the New Quark Parka Introducing the newly redesigned Quark Expeditions parka, presented by Polar Travel Adviser, Naomi Box. We know that packing for your Polar voyage… 1 min read Read Post
Introducing the New Quark Parka Introducing the newly redesigned Quark Expeditions parka, presented by Polar Travel Adviser, Naomi Box. We know that packing for your Polar voyage… 1 min read Read Post
Arctic 2023: Hottest Deals! Join Business Development Manager Rebecca Stacey for our “Arctic 2023: Hottest Deals” webinar. Rebecca will outline incredible offers that can turn… 1 min read Read Post
Arctic 2024 Season Preview, with Tamara Olton Business Development Manager Tamara Olton will present the big reveal of our Arctic 2024 season, which offers more ways to explore the Arctic than… 1 min read Read Post
Unpacking the Highlights of our Antarctic 22.23 Season Join us as Cara Matthew shares the highlights of Quark Expeditions’ Antarctic 22.23 season. Hear what it’s like to observe thousands of penguins,… 1 min read Read Post
A message from Andrew White, President of Quark Expeditions We’ve introduced a Book With Confidence policy so we can offer you flexible rebooking and risk-free cancelation options. 2 min read Read Post
Living the Polar Promise: Embracing Sustainable Travel At Quark Expeditions, sustainability is more than a goodwill gesture. Our Polar Promise is a holistic strategy of concrete, measurable practices that… 5 min read Read Post
Antarctica gives up its secrets Many countries support scientific research projects in Antarctica, ranging from biology and glaciology to oceanography and astronomy. These… 1 min read Read Post
Antarctica gives up its secrets Many countries support scientific research projects in Antarctica, ranging from biology and glaciology to oceanography and astronomy. These… 1 min read Read Post
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
Fate of Sir John Franklin Please excuse the technical difficulties throughout the presentation. Presenter and expedition guide Phil Wickens chronicles the fascinating story of… 1 min read Read Post
The Curious Behavior of Marine Mammals Why does a Weddell seal sing? Why are minke whales so inquisitive? Based on a series of real-life encounters in the Polar Regions, biologist and… 1 min read Read Post
Conservation of Whales, Penguins and Petrels Penguinologist Dr. Tom Hart discusses past, present and future conservation efforts of penguins, petrels and whales. Learn more about Penguin Watch:… 1 min read Read Post
Arctic 2025 Season Overview Tune in for our Arctic 2025 Season Overview webinar with Business Development Manager Taylor Hess. Taylor will share highlights of our Arctic 2025… 1 min read Read Post
Arctic 2025 Season Overview Tune in for our Arctic 2025 Season Overview webinar with Business Development Manager Taylor Hess. Taylor will share highlights of our Arctic 2025… 1 min read Read Post
Hottest Arctic 2024 Deals! Learn About our Arctic Destinations and Hottest Deals of the Month Watch Area Sales Director Chris Hanna as he shares the hottest deals for our upcoming Arctic 2024 season—and reveals how you can get up to 40% off… 1 min read Read Post
Canadian Arctic Discovery: Where History, Wildlife and Community Converge Watch our “Canadian Arctic Discovery” webinar with Area Sales Director Chris Hanna. Chris, who specializes in the Polar Regions, will share… 1 min read Read Post
Arctic 2023: Hottest Deals! Join Business Development Manager Rebecca Stacey for our “Arctic 2023: Hottest Deals” webinar. Rebecca will outline incredible offers that can turn… 1 min read Read Post
Greenland Explorer: Sail and Soar the Alpine Arctic During this webinar, we will reveal the details of our brand new itinerary, Greenland Explorer: Sail and Soar the Alpine Arctic. You’ll learn about: … 1 min read Read Post
Arctic 2024 Season Preview, with Tamara Olton Business Development Manager Tamara Olton will present the big reveal of our Arctic 2024 season, which offers more ways to explore the Arctic than… 1 min read Read Post
Hottest Arctic 2024 Deals! Learn About our Arctic Destinations and Hottest Deals of the Month Watch Area Sales Director Chris Hanna as he shares the hottest deals for our upcoming Arctic 2024 season—and reveals how you can get up to 40% off… 1 min read Read Post
Hottest Arctic 2024 Deals! Learn About our Arctic Destinations and Hottest Deals of the Month Watch Area Sales Director Chris Hanna as he shares the hottest deals for our upcoming Arctic 2024 season—and reveals how you can get up to 40% off… 1 min read Read Post
Canadian Arctic Discovery: Where History, Wildlife and Community Converge Watch our “Canadian Arctic Discovery” webinar with Area Sales Director Chris Hanna. Chris, who specializes in the Polar Regions, will share… 1 min read Read Post
Wildlife Guide: Adélie Penguin Facts Interested in learning more about the smallest penguin in Antarctica? Keep reading to learn about the Adélie penguin, the most widespread penguin… 6 min read Read Post
Wildlife Guide: Emperor Penguin Facts Are you interested in learning more about the largest living penguin? Keep reading for interesting facts about the Emperor penguin. 6 min read Read Post
Wildlife Guide: Cormorant Facts Are you interested in learning more about the many species of the cormorant? Keep reading to learn more about this interesting animal. 5 min read Read Post
Wildlife Guide: Harp Seal Facts Interested in learning more about the harp seal, whose scientific name means “ice-lover from Greenland”? Keep reading to learn more about the iconic… 5 min read Read Post
