Polar Express

All the latest news and information about the polar regions.

13 May 2011

Friday the Thirteenth (13th): A lucky day for 2 people

By prisca.campbell

Friday, May 13, 2011 is the final day of Three Arctic Islands Week here at Quark. We've been celebrating the fact that National Geographic Traveler named this expedition one of 50 Tours of a Lifetime.

12 May 2011

11.11.11 - A memorable date for engagements or weddings

By prisca.campbell

We have a 20-day voyage to the Peninsula, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) that begins 11.11.11. That's a date the most pre-occupied of partners should remember.

10 May 2011

Roald Amundsen in Canada for 2 years

By prisca.campbell

At least an exhibition honoring the first man to reach the South Pole, and the first man to transit in a surface vessel the Northwest Passage will be touring Canada.

9 May 2011

Hobart Celebrates Antarctica - for 12 months

By prisca.campbell

If you've been reading our posts, then you know that 2011-2012 is a very special year for those of us who are passionate about Antarctica.

5 May 2011

Polar Travelers: It is time we were loud and proud

By prisca.campbell

TripAdvisor has released its Travelers Choice Destinations for 2011. Neither the Arctic or Antarctica appear on any of the lists - not even the Top 25 Destinations in the World List! We think it is time that polar travelers got loud and proud!

2 May 2011

Prince William in the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)?

By prisca.campbell

Rumor has it that the Duke of Cambridge may do a tour of duty in the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) in 2012. Too late to be of interest to our guests aboard our Wildlife Cruise of the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas).

19 Apr 2011

Great Scott - Goings on in the UK to mark the centennial of Terra Nova Expedition

By prisca.campbell

The Brits are busy with exhibitions, special events and commemorative activities to mark the centennial of Robert Falcon Scott's Terra Nova Expedition.

18 Apr 2011

Congratulations to Kim and Michelle from Toronto

By prisca.campbell

The mother and daughter due of Kim and Michelle from Toronto won our Upgrade to Business Class contest. They will be flying all the way to Oslo on Iceland Air.

13 Apr 2011

NorthEAST Passage Week at Quark Expeditions

By prisca.campbell

We're having fun with this one. Penguini and the Bear are on Facebook trying to give away two prize packs worth USD$150 each!

12 Apr 2011

Yuri's Night - April 12, 2011

By prisca.campbell

50 years ago today, Yuri Gagarin became the first human being to fly in space.

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