POLAR-OBSESSED
SINCE 1991
When you set off on a polar expedition with us, our team has one goal in mind: To provide you with the adventure of a lifetime.
Why Quark Expeditions?
Polar Is All We Do
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.
The Best Expedition Team
Our team of polar experts is made up of the most seasoned, passionate and respected guides in the industry.
We Get You Off-Ship More
With the largest expedition team in polar travel, we’re able to get guests off the ship faster and more frequently.
The Most Ways to Explore
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.
Discover the Beauty of the Polar Regions
The polar regions are so vast and unique, it can be hard to know where to begin. For us, it starts with our award-winning small ships and itineraries and continues on with our expert guides and incredible on and off ship activities. Together, it all delivers so much more than a typical polar voyage. How can we help plan your expedition?
MAY TO SEPTEMBER
The Arctic
In the midst of the Arctic Ocean, you’re surrounded by stunning landscapes in every direction.
Regions
• Svalbard • Greenland • Iceland
• The Canadian Arctic
Highlights
Northern Lights • Midnight Sun • Greenland Ice Sheet • Polar Bears • Whales • Walruses
NOVEMBER TO MARCH
The Antarctic
Surrounded by the Southern Ocean, 98% of the Antarctic is
covered in ice.
Regions
• Antarctic Peninsula • South Georgia • Falkland Islands
• Snow Hill • Patagonia
Highlights
Gigantic icebergs and glaciers • Whale-watching • Nesting penguins • Unique scientific research hubs
The Best Expedition Team
Guests will travel with the most experienced team in the industry—some of whom have honed their polar expertise over more than 200 expeditions in their 20-plus-year career. The guest experience is enriched by paddle guides, photography guides, geologists, ornithologists and other experts who share their expertise as it relates to each specific polar destination.
Expedition Leaders
The most professional and passionate team of Expedition Leaders in the world.
Expedition Team
Seasoned veterans with rich backgrounds in marine biology, history, glaciology, geology and more.
Special Guests
Scientists & researchers who engage with our passengers, and make their work accessible to all travelers.
Our Ships
The most exciting way to explore the wild and untamed polar regions is by one of our small expedition ships. We take you deeper so that you set foot where few ever will.
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.
Word Voyager
A modern 168-passenger expedition ship built for science and discovery.
More Ways to Explore the Polar Regions
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.
Flightseeing
Get a bird’s-eye view of icebergs, glaciers, and snow-capped peaks.
Tundra to Table
A one-of-a-kind adventure into the culinary traditions of the Inuit in Greenland and Nunavut.
Sea Kayaking
Experience multiple guided paddles that bring you closer to the polar wilderness.
Paddling Excursion
Glide through the pristine polar waters in a sit-on-top, two-person, inflatable kayak.
Zodiac Cruising
Get an up-close looks at icebergs, ice floes, and glaciers on a guided zodiac tour.
Camping
Spend a night on the snow in the peace of the Antarctic wilderness.
Greenland Camping Experience
An immersive experience through the wonders of the Greenlandic wilderness.
Heli-Landing
Set foot in an area of the world that can only be safely accessed by helicopter.
Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Where surfing meets paddling. Enjoy the tranquil polar surroundings.
Mountain Biking
Discover world-class mountain biking routes through the stunning scenery of South Greenland.
Polar Plunge
Plunge into polar waters cheered on by fellow passengers and our Expedition Team.
Ice Sheet Experience
Step foot onto the immense polar plateau of the Greenland Ice Sheet.
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.
Discover Your Polar Expedition
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
Iceland to Greenland: Total Solar Eclipse, 17 Days
(Incl. Transfer package)
Charter Flight and Hotel Package
One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Reykjavik
Group transfer from the Reykjavik hotel to the ship on Day 2
Group transfer from the ship to the Nuuk airport on disembarkation day
Charter flight from Nuuk to Reykjavik
Group transfer from Keflavik international
One night’s post-expedition airport hotel accommodation in Keflavik
Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway
Incl. Charter Flight & Hotel
Charter Flight and Hotel Package
- One night’s pre-expedition hotel night at Helsinki airport hotel, with breakfast
- Charter flight from Helsinki to Longyearbyen
- Arrival and departure transfers in Longyearbyen
- Charter flight from Longyearbyen to Helsinki
Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition
Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route
Incl. Charter Flight & Hotel
Charter Flight and Hotel Package
- One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Reykjavik
- Group transfer from the Reykjavik hotel to the airport on Day 2
- Charter flight from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq
- Group transfer from the Kangerlussuaq airport to the ship on embarkation day
- Group transfer from the ship to the Resolute airport on disembarkation day
- Charter flight from Resolute to Calgary
- Group transfer from Calgary airport to hotel
- One night’s post-expedition hotel accommodation in Calgary
Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake
Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North
Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake
Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle
Antarctic Express: Sail South, Fly North
Antarctica By Helicopter: Icebergs, Mountains and Remote Lands
Incl. Charter Flight & Hotel
Charter Flight and Hotel Package
- One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Buenos Aires with breakfast (Note: The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)
- Group flight departing from Buenos Aires’ domestic airport (Aeroparque/AEP) to Ushuaia, and returning to Buenos Aires’ international airport (Ezeiza/EZE)
- Group transfer from hotel to airport in Buenos Aires
- Group transfer from Ushuaia airport to the ship, and return (Note: Transfer on arrival in Buenos Aires from airport to hotel at the beginning of the journey is not included. Please make your way to the included hotel.)
South Greenland Adventure: The Majestic Alpine Arctic
Incl. Charter Flight & Hotel
Charter Flight and Hotel Package
- One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Reykjavik
- Group transfer from hotel to Reykjavik Airport.
- Charter flights between Reykjavik and Nuuk
- Group transfer from the ship to the Nuuk airport on disembarkation day
- Group transfer from Reykjavik airport (Keflavik) to hotel on disembarkation day
- One night’s post-expedition airport hotel accommodation in Keflavik
- Shuttle transfer to Keflavik airport on last day of itinerary
Antarctica by Helicopter: Crossing the Circle and the Peninsula
Incl. Charter Flight & Hotel
Mandatory Transfer Package
- One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Buenos Aires with breakfast (Note: The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)
- Group flight departing from Buenos Aires’ domestic airport (Aeroparque/AEP) to Ushuaia, and returning to Buenos Aires’ international airport (Ezeiza/EZE)
- Group transfer from hotel to airport in Buenos Aires
- Group transfer from Ushuaia airport to the ship, and return (Note: Transfer on arrival in Buenos Aires from airport to hotel at the beginning of the journey is not included. Please make your way to the included hotel.)
Iceland Circumnavigation: Helicopters, Glaciers and Volcanoes
Greenland to Newfoundland: Mountains, Wildlife and Viking History
Incl. Charter Flight & Hotel
Charter Flight and Hotel Package
- One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Reykjavik
- Group transfer from the Reykjavik hotel to the airport on Day 2
- Charter flights between Reykjavik and Kangerlussuaq
Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route
Incl. Charter Flight & Hotel
Charter Flight and Hotel Package
- One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Reykjavik
- Group transfer from the Reykjavik hotel to the airport on Day 2
- Charter flight from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq
- Group transfer from the Kangerlussuaq airport to the ship on embarkation day
- Group transfer from the ship to the Resolute airport on disembarkation day
- Charter flight from Resolute to Calgary
- Group transfer from Calgary airport to hotel
- One night’s post-expedition hotel accommodation in Calgary
Northwest Passage: Epic High Arctic
(Incl. Transfer package)
Mandatory Transfer Package
- One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Reykjavik
- Group transfer from the Reykjavik hotel to the airport on Day 2
- Charter flight from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq
- Group transfer from the Kangerlussuaq airport to the ship on embarkation day
- Group transfer from the ship to the Resolute airport on disembarkation day
- Charter flight from Resolute to Calgary
- Group transfer from Calgary airport to hotel
- One night’s post-expedition hotel accommodation in Calgary
Gems of West Greenland: Fjords, Icebergs, and Culture
Incl. Charter Flight & Hotel
Charter Flight and Hotel Package
- One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Reykjavik
- Group transfer from hotel to Reykjavik Airport.
- Charter flight from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq
- Group transfer from the ship to the Kangerlussuaq airport on disembarkation day
- Charter flight from Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavik
- Group transfer from Keflavik airport to hotel
- One night’s post-expedition hotel accommodation in Reykjavik
Under the Northern Lights: Exploring Iceland & East Greenland
Adventures in Northeast Greenland: Glaciers, Fjords and the Northern Lights
Antarctic Marine Mammals: The World of Whales and Seals
Incl. Charter Flight & Hotel
Charter Flight and Hotel Package
- One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Buenos Aires with breakfast (Note: The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)
- Group flight departing from Buenos Aires’ domestic airport (Aeroparque/AEP) to Ushuaia, and returning to Buenos Aires’ international airport (Ezeiza/EZE)
- Group transfer from hotel to airport in Buenos Aires
- Group transfer from Ushuaia airport to the ship, and return (Note: Transfer on arrival in Buenos Aires from airport to hotel at the beginning of the journey is not included. Please make your way to the included hotel.)
Penguins of the Far South: Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica
South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari
Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill
(Incl. Transfer package)
Mandatory Transfer Package
- One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Buenos Aires with breakfast (Note: The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)
- Group flight departing from Buenos Aires’ domestic airport (Aeroparque/AEP) to Ushuaia, and returning to Buenos Aires’ international airport (Ezeiza/EZE)
- Group transfer from hotel to airport in Buenos Aires
- Group transfer from Ushuaia airport to the ship, and return (Note: Transfer on arrival in Buenos Aires from airport to hotel at the beginning of the journey is not included. Please make your way to the included hotel.)
- Combined airport transfer and express bus tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park after disembarkation in Ushuaia
Snow Hill to the Peninsula: Shackleton’s Emperors
Incl. Charter Flight & Hotel
Charter Flight and Hotel Package
- One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Buenos Aires with breakfast (Note: The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)
- Group flight departing from Buenos Aires’ domestic airport (Aeroparque/AEP) to Ushuaia, and returning to Buenos Aires’ international airport (Ezeiza/EZE)
- Group transfer from hotel to airport in Buenos Aires
- Group transfer from Ushuaia airport to the ship, and return (Note: Transfer on arrival in Buenos Aires from airport to hotel at the beginning of the journey is not included. Please make your way to the included hotel.)
- Combined airport transfer and express bus tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park after disembarkation in Ushuaia
Polar Stories
Wildlife Guide: Emperor Penguin Facts
Arctic vs. Antarctic: Identifying the Differences
How to Get to Baffin Island: Travel Guide
Wildlife Guide: Adélie Penguin Facts
