Antarctic
Expeditions
- Fly & Cruise 2012-14
  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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Essential Extras

We call them essential extras, but you may call them absolute necessities - flights from home to the ship, or maybe you've always dreamed of visiting Buenos Aires or Copenhagen?

Every expedition has a tab titled Essential Extras where you can learn all about adventure options and/or trip extensions in Argentina, Finland/Russia, Iceland and Norway. All pre and post packages are designed to complement your polar adventure! Check them out below.

Argentina - For travelers embarking and disembarking in Ushuaia, Argentina.
Helsinki to St. Petersburg High-Speed Train - For travelers aboard our North Pole cruise.
Iceland - For travelers embarking and disembarking in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Norway - For travelers en route to, or embarking and disembarking, Longyearbyen, Svalbard.

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