Antarctic
Expeditions
- Fly & Cruise 2013-14
  Antarctic Peninsula cruise with 3 flight options…
- Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica 2012-14
  20 day cruise to Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia & the Peninsula…
- Antarctic Explorer 2013-14
  A 10 - 12 day expedition that include highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula…
- Crossing the Circle 2013-14
  A 14 and 15 day expedition cruise across the Antarctic Circle…
- Antarctic Peninsula East and West 2013-14
  14 day extended voyage combines the best of the Eastern & Western Antarctic Peninsula…
- South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula 2013-14
  A 17 day journey for wildlife lovers, particularly those with a passion for penguins. …
- Crossing the Circle via Falklands & South Georgia 2013-14
  23 day extended Crossing the Circle cruise to Falklands (Malvinas) South Georgia & the Peninsula …
- Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica via Buenos Aires 2013-14
  23 day cruise to Falklands (Malvinas) South Georgia & the Peninsula via Buenos Aires…
Arctic
Expeditions
- North Pole 2013
  14-day adventure to 90°N aboard 50 Years of Victory…
- 3 Arctic Islands 2013
  Named 50 Tours of a Lifetime by National Georgraphic Traveler…
- Arctic Quest: Greenland to Churchill 2014
  15 day voyage on a quest to explore Greenland …
- East Greenland: Northern Lights 2013
  Cruise majestic fjords & hike remote tundra valleys…
- East Greenland: Northern Lights 2014
  14 days to enjoy the skies above Greenland’s Eastern Coast…
- Epic High Arctic: Baffin Island Explorer via Fury and Hecla 2014
  13 day exploration of the Canadian high Arctic…
- Greenland Explorer 2013
  14 day adventure cruise. Discover remote valley & fjords…
- In the Footsteps of Franklin: Greenland and Canada’s High Arctic 2014
  13 days exploring Greenland and Canada’s High Arctic …
- Introduction to Spitsbergen 2014
  Introduction to Spitsbergen 2014-9 days …
- North Pole: The Ultimate Arctic Adventure 2014
  14 day voyage to the North Pole…
- Spitsbergen Circumnavigation 2013
  Rugged, wild, unspoiled - utterly unforgettable.…
- Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: Big Islands, Big Adventure 2014
  13 day voyage to the Svalbard archipelago, where polar bear sightings are virtually guaranteed.…
- Spitsbergen Explorer 2013
  Experience everything Arctic with this 11-day Spitsbergen cruise…
- Spitsbergen Explorer: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic 2014
  11 day voyage to the wildlife capital of the Arctic. …
- Three Arctic Islands 2014
  14 days of wildlife and dramatic Arctic coastlines …
Special Interest
Voyages
- 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…
- Experience Antarctica with Patricia Schultz, author of "1,000 Places to See Before You Die
  Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica: Nov. 14, 2013 voyage …
- 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…
- Skiing
  Cross-country ski in Antarctica where there are no trails…
- Two Voyages added for 2014
  Two New Voyages for 2014 …
- 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…
- Sea Adventurer (Formerly Clipper Adventurer)
  117 guests, elegant, sophisticated expedition vessel.…
- Ocean Diamond
  189 guests, modern, stable super-yacht refurbished in 2012…
- Sea Explorer
  111 passenger ship for people who enjoy soft adventures and comfort…
- 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…
- 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…
- Health and Safety
  Health and Safety…
- Our Ships
  The cold hard facts about sailing in the polar regions…
- Ways to Save
  Save hundreds or thousands off the published rates…
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Adrian Raeside: Return to Antarctica

Raeside completed the first draft aboard Kapitan Khlebnikov

[08.09 - NORWALK, CT] Adrian Raeside, cartoonist and grandson of Sir Charles Wright, who was a member of Robert Falcon Scott's final expedition, traveled to the Ross Sea on a Quark voyage. While sailing he completed the first draft of his book based on his grandfather's first person journals.

Return to Antarctica will be released shortly. It is a marvelous retelling of a story that you might believe is so well known that there is no need to retell it. You would be very wrong.

Adrian bring's to life the anonymous faces that surround the "heroes" in Ponting's photographs. Talented people in their own right, many went on to make significant contributions about which we are unaware. Adrian's book speaks for the unsung and overlooked.

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