Just Announced: Jonathan Shackleton aboard Ocean Nova.
Our February 22 to March 13, 2009 Antarctic Quest departure of Ocean Nova to the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) will have Antarctic historian Jonathan Shackleton aboard. He comes by his penchant for Antarctica naturally, as he is the cousin of Sir Ernest Shackleton. Order a free information kit about Jonathan and the expedition via email.
Jonathan will deliver presentations about his cousin's leadership qualities. A maximum of 68 travelers can participate in this very special expedition that examines how and why Ernest Shackleton was a successful leader.
Kind words from our Guests
John H. wrote - "My sixth Quark time. All have been excellent." Read what other guests have to say about us >.
Win a Trip to the North Pole!
We're giving away an expedition for two to the North Pole in 2009.
Share Your Adventure
We've added a page with links to blogs and websites of our guests.
North Pole Video Guide
Our North Pole Video Guide has just been added to our site. See the world's largest icebreaker crush through pack ice 3 meters (10 feet) thick.
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R. K. Headland's Latest Book
R. K. (Bob) Headland, former archivist for the Scott Polar Research Institute and Quark's senior historian: has written a new book.
Quark Visits Balboa Park
For 31 years, San Diego's Balboa Park has been celebrating December Nights. Quark will be participate in the event, December 5 and 6, 2008 at the San Diego Natural History Museum.
The Smithsonian's Wondrous Cold:
An Antarctic Journey
Quark Provides Logistical Support to Port Lockroy
For many seasons, we have provided logistical support to the base leader of historic Port Lockroy. You can read base leader diaires >
Aliens in Antarctica:
Download a free backgrounder.
Welcome to Quark Expeditions:
celebrating 17 Years
For the past 17 years Quark Expeditions has led the way in polar adventure. In that time, our fascination with the last unexplored frontiers has grown steadily deeper. From our landings on little-known shores to our first passenger circumnavigation of the Antarctic continent, we've carried on the spirit of the great explorers while sharing our passion for regions whose environmental sanctity must be protected.