WE’RE OBSESSED
WITH ONE THING:
CREATING UNFORGETTABLE
POLAR MEMORIES
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July Savings Event
Offer details: For a limited time, get a $2,000 USD bonus on top of other in-market discounts for up to $9,000 USD in savings on select Antarctic 2025/2026 and Arctic 2026 voyages.
Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway
Ship: Ultramarine
Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway
Ship: Ultramarine
Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway
Ship: Ultramarine
Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway
Ship: Ocean Explorer
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Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: A Rite of Passage
Ship: Ultramarine
Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: A Rite of Passage
Ship: Ocean Explorer
Under the Northern Lights: Exploring Iceland & East Greenland
Ship: Ultramarine
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
Ship: Ocean Explorer
Antarctica By Helicopter: Icebergs, Mountains, and Remote Lands
Ship: Ultramarine
Antarctica By Helicopter: Icebergs, Mountains, and Remote Lands
Ship: Ultramarine
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
Ship: Ocean Explorer
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
Ship: Ultramarine
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
Ship: Ocean Explorer
Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle
Ship: Ocean Explorer
Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine
Ship: Ultramarine
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Offer Terms & Conditions
Offer valid for new bookings from June 30th – July 14th, 2025 on selected Antarctic 2025-2026 and Arctic 2026 voyages. Applies to all cabins. Based on cabin availability at the time of booking. Combinable with in-market promotional offers. Not applicable to on-board offers, transfer packages, adventure options, additional hotel accommodations, pre/post tours, insurance, flights, or group bookings. Any dollar discounts are calculated before other discounts have been applied. Quark Expeditions has the right to limit, change, or discontinue promotion at any time without notice. No cash value. Name changes are not allowed.
30+ Years of Expedition Leadership
Led by a team who bring years of polar experience, our ships take you safely and comfortably into the breathtaking wilderness on the most adventurous and memorable expeditions.
Our Expedition Leaders
The most professional and passionate team of Expedition Leaders in the world.
Meet Our Expedition Leaders
Our Expedition Team
Seasoned veterans with rich backgrounds in marine biology, history, glaciology, geology and more.
Meet Our Expedition Team
Why Quark Expeditions?
We love these places. It’s that simple. That’s why we only go to the polar regions – and no other operator can say that.
Our team of polar experts is made up of the most seasoned, passionate and respected guides in the industry.
With the largest expedition team in polar travel, we’re able to get guests off the ship faster and more frequently.
Whether you’re on the ship, in a helicopter, Zodiac or kayak, biking, camping, hiking, or immersing in local culture, we offer countless ways to explore on each voyage.
Our Ships
Quark Expeditions provide the most immersive off-ship experiences: our goal is to get you off the ship as often as possible for an authentic polar experience. Discover a few of the adventures you could have with us.
Ultramarine
A state-of-the-art polar expedition ship featuring two helicopters, spacious suites, extensive public and wildlife viewing spaces, and industry-leading sustainability features.
World Explorer
A refined and spacious ship, offering six tiers of deluxe accommodations.
Ocean Explorer
Modern, elegant, and purpose-built for polar exploration.
World Voyager
A modern 168-passenger expedition ship built for science and discovery.
Real Polar Adventures
Quark Expeditions provide the most immersive off-ship experiences
Our goal is to get you off the ship as often as possible for an authentic polar expedition. Some activities are included in your expedition as standard, while others can be booked in advance at extra cost. Activities vary by itinerary, ship, destination, and are weather-permitting.
Some activities are included in your expedition as standard, while others can be booked in advance at extra cost. Activities vary by itinerary, destination, and are weather-permitting. A trip here isn’t for those who like a fixed itinerary.
Polar Stories
Wildlife Guide: King Penguin Facts
Traveling Solo to Antarctica
Wildlife Guide: Emperor Penguin Facts
Arctic vs. Antarctic: Identifying the Differences
