The Leader in Polar Adventures

Antarctic
Expeditions
- Antarctic Explorer
  11 or 12 day vacations that include highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula…
- Crossing the Circle
  15-day expedition cruise across the Antarctic Circle.…
- Antarctic Explorer 2012-13
  A 12 day expedition that include highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula…
- Fly & Cruise 2012-13
  Antarctic Peninsula cruise with 3 flight options…
- Introduction to Antarctica 2012-13
  A 10 day cruise that will provide a lifetime of memories.…
- Crossing the Antarctic Circle 2012-13
  15-day expedition cruise across the Antarctic Circle.…
- Weddell Sea & Antarctic Peninsula 2012-13
  A 14 day cruise that combines the best of the Western Peninsula & remote Eastern side…
- Explore South Georgia 2012-13
  A 16 day exploration of south Georgia, often referred to as the Galapagos of the Poles…
- Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica 2012-13
  20 day cruise to Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia & the Peninsula…
Arctic
Expeditions
- North Pole
  14-day adventure to 90°N aboard 50 Years of Victory…
- Greenland's Northern Lights
  14-days, cruise fjords and trek across remote tundra valleys…
- Spitsbergen Circumnavigation
  Circle the Big Island - the most Arctic in 2012…
- Spitsbergen Explorer
  Choose this 11-day Spitsbergen to experience everything Arctic…
- Spitsbergen Family Adventure
  Family-focused, 8-day adventure exclusive to Quark Expeditions…
- Spitsbergen Snowshoeing
  Explore the back country before the snow melts completely…
- 3 Arctic Islands
  National Geographic Traveler named this one of 50 Tours of a Lifetime…
- Franz Josef Land
  One of the most remote and raw Arctic landscapes in the world…
- Franz Josef Land & Novaya Zemlya
  Visit icy islands of Franz Josef Land & the isolated mountain ranges of Novaya Zemlya…
Special Interest
Voyages
- Celebrity Guests
  Let a celebrity travel with you, learn how…
- Photo Cruises
  Shoot, sail and learn with fellow photographers.…
- Birding
  The Arctic and Antarctica are paradises for birders…
- Camping
  Set up a tent on the ice under the midnight sun.…
- Celebrate
  Celebration Cruise Travel…
- Greenland
  Quark Expeditions cruises to Greenland's fjords four times in 2011…
- Groups
  Reunions, Get-togethers - We welcome groups!…
- Kayaking
  Sea-kayak in polar waters around icebergs and past wildlife…
- Mountaineering
  Climb mountains and ice surfaces in the high latitudes…
- Penguin Lovers
  If you can't get enough of penguins, these are the cruises for you…
- Polar History
  Follow in the wake of polar explorers on these expeditions…
- Remote Islands
  These islands are almost impossible to reach they're so far away…
- Skiing
  Cross-country ski in Antarctica where there are no trails…
- Whale-watching
  See the gentle giants feed and play…
Our Ships
- 50 Years of Victory
  128 guests, nuclear-powered icebreaker, the largest in the world…
- Akademik Sergey Vavilov
  107 guests, panoramic observation lounge, nimble and stable…
- Clipper Adventurer
  122 guests, elegant, sophisticated expedition vessel.…
- Ocean Nova
  73 guests, Scandinavian styling, ice strengthened hull…
- Kapitan Dranitsyn
  100 guests, simplicity & comfort high standards' expedition style...…
- Ocean Diamond
  189 guests, modern, stable super-yacht refurbished in 2012…
- Sea Spirit
  Our luxurious vessel with king beds in roomy cabins, some with balconies.…
- Compare Ships
  Compare our fleet of ice-strengthened and icebreaker vessels…
The Polar
Experience
- Experiencing Antarctica
  Penguins, icebergs, kayaking, camping, and 24 hours of daylight.…
- Experiencing the Arctic
  Polar bears, indigenous cultures, and icebergs…
- Expedition Experience
  Expect the unexpected is the cardinal rule of expedition cruising.…
- Destination Choices
  Choosing between polar opposites - the Arctic and Antarctica…
- Expedition Choices
  After choosing your destination, then choose your style of ship…
- Adventure Options
  Add kayaking, camping, mountaineering or cross-country skiing.…
- Big Ice
  A slide show exploring the magic and mystery of icebergs…
- Expedition Leader Report
  Expedition Leader Jan Bryde reports from the North Pole.…
- Newsletter Archive
  Back issues of our newsletter about everything Arctic and Antarctic…
- Suggested Reading
  Polar adventure books to read before or after your journey…
- Webinar Archive
  Quark's collection of online information sessions…
- Essential Extras
  Stay longer, book a flight or buy travel insurance…
Why Quark?
- Our People
  Meet our Expedition, Hospitality, Sales and Client Services Teams.…
- Our Heritage
  Since 1991, we have been the leader in polar adventures…
- Environmental Commitment
  We actively work to protect and preserve the polar regions for future generations…
- Our Ships
  The cold hard facts about sailing in the polar regions…
- Take Award-winning Photos
  Award-winning photographs from Sue Flood…
- Ways to Save
  Save hundreds or thousands off the published rates…
Share Your
Adventure
- Iceberg Lounge
  The place to share your opinion, ask questions, and converse…
- Quark Shares
  See what we have to share with you...cartoons, travelogs, blogs etc.…
- Share Photos & Videos
  Upload your favorite expedition photos and videos…
- Tweet, Like, Digg
  Let your favorite social network know about the Arctic & Antarctica…

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Mushroom IcebergGosh, most of my best travel memories are connected to food. Some of the worst too!

1 Nov 2009

Peaceful International Cooperation is Possible

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Akademik Shokalskiy, Deception IslandArgentina and India have signed an agreement that will enable civil nuclear development.

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