Special Interest Voyages
Do you have a passion for photography? Is sea-kayaking your favorite pastime? Do you crave encounters with wildlife? Join one of our special interest voyages to the Arctic or Antarctica. Our special interest expeditions combine the beauty of the polar regions with that special activity that puts a smile on your face and a spring in your step!
The coolest reunions for fraternities and sororities are aboard our expedition cruises. Romantics, you'll get a yes, if you ask that special someone to marry you on an expedition to the North Pole.
Name the Passion - We have the Voyage!
Cruises for Photographers
When you choose a photography-focused expedition think about your expectations. Do you need lots of instruction by a supportive, experienced photographer with teaching skills? Do you like to work independently, but gather with other photographers to socialize and share? Are you hoping to get that moneyshot that is going to move you from talented amateur to professional? Do you want to travel with a pro who is prepared to share secrets? We're on Flickr! View cruises for photographers expeditions
Penguin Lovers
There are 17 species of penguins: only two inhabit Antarctica. Three other species breed in the Antarctic for a few months each year. The remainder live in the Southern Hemisphere from the Galapagos to Oceania. Our expedition cruises range across the habitat of 10 species. Antarctica's Far East Adelies Emperors Macaronis Kings Rockhoppers Gentoos View penguin lovers expeditions
Sea-kayaking
Heart-pounding, sensory-overloading excitement is the hallmark of every expedition to the Arctic or Antarctica. For some adventurers, this baseline of excitement is not sufficient. They seek an extra jolt of adrenaline when they travel. Sea-kayaking is for travelers who want to amp up the excitement. Imagine gliding along the surface of a bay, within arm’s length of colossal icebergs while playful penguins and seals swim past your kayak. You’ll navigate these beautiful, clear polar waters, and explore areas out of the reach of our ships. View sea-kayaking expeditions
Camping
No camping experience is necessary, because camping in Svalbard or the Antarctic Peninsula is unlike any done in other parts of the world. This optional activity should be booked at the same time as your expedition. Space is limited, so don't be disappointed. View camping expeditions
Cross-country Skiing in Antarctica
We provide the equipment: skiers provide the drive an desire. There are no groomed trails. Be prepared to negotiate inclines. This is Nordic skiing as it was done by explorers of old. View cross-country skiing in antarctica expeditions
Mountaineering
Not for the faint of heart, our mountaineering option is for adventurers with above average physical fitness and mental stamina. Climbers use crampons and ice axes while they explore mountains that may never have been climbed or named. Each climbing adventure can last up to 10 hours, if local conditions are optimum. View mountaineering expeditions
Whale Watching Expeditions
Whales are seen in the feeding grounds of Antarctica after long migrations from warmer water where they breed. The best time to watch them is from February to March. Whales are too busy feeding to spend time entertaining us any earlier, although you will see them.In the Arctic, whales are wary of the sound of engines, so they are harder to encounter than in Antarctica. The species are different too - narwhal and beluga are found only in the north. View whale watching expeditions expeditions
Birding
We've heard it said that there are two kinds of birders - those who know they are, and those who don't. Our expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctica are for the novice birder as well as the life-long enthusiast. Your life-list will expand dramatically on one of our 20-day voyages to the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia and the Falkand Islands (Islas Malvinas). Truly rare species are seen on our icebreaker cruises to the Ross Sea and Antarctica's Far East. List of species you may encouter on your Quark Expedition. View birding expeditions
Polar History
The great names of polar exploration are Amundsen, Franklin, Scott, Shackleton, Mawson, Nansen and Nordenskjold. Each pushed the limits of human endurance. Some lived to tell about it: Others died. We celebrate their courage and accomplishments during several expedition cruises. View polar history expeditions
Reunions, Get-togethers - We welcome groups!
If you are a professional photographer or a wildlife expert, why don't you bring a group to the polar regions? We welcome special interest groups - birders, kayakers, climbers. Experience the Arctic or Antarctica with our onboard experts who complement your interest. View reunions, get-togethers - we welcome groups! expeditions
Celebration Cruise Travel
An adventure of a lifetime is an exciting way to mark a special occasion - a 50th birthday - a 25th wedding anniversary - or a graduation. No matter what your criteria - we have an Arctic or Antarctica cruise to match. Talk to our group specialists for large family reunions or complete weddings. View celebration cruise travel expeditions
20th Anniversary Voyages - North Pole
Our first polar expedition was to the North Pole in 1991. That was followed immediately by our very first Northeast Passage cruise. As a matter of fact, that was the first ever commercial transit of the Northeast Passage. Thus began our list of firsts and began 20 Years on Top. View 20th anniversary voyages - north pole expeditions
Arctic Birding
The Greenland White-fronted Goose is in danger. Conservation efforts are underway to strengthen the population in the wild. You could see one of these rate birds on our transit of the Northeast Passage or the Northwest Passage in 2011. Svalbard and the eastern coast of Greenland are the places to sight the Pink-footed Goose. The Bean Goose should be sighted on the Northeast Passage expedition. Graylag Geese breed on the islands of Svalbard. View arctic birding expeditions
Arctic Whale Watching
Once bitten, twice shy! In the Far North, these intelligent mammals are wary of human beings. Whales have been hunted in the Arctic for thousands of years, with commercial whaling beginning in the 1500s. We know where they feed. We establish whale watches. When we spot them, we are careful to approach in a none-threatening manner. We want you to see whales in their natural habitat. Orcas - killer whales- feed in the waters around Svalbard, Franz Josef Land and Greenland. Beluga feed in the Canadian Arctic and in the waters surrounding Franz Josef Land. View arctic whale watching expeditions
