Imagine soaring over the polar regions from the comfort of a helicopter and enjoying the most astounding aerial views imaginable of the frozen Antarctic Ocean, of snow-capped ice ridges, massive crevices, and of melt pools ranging from cerulean to deep, spectacular turquoise.
Flightseeing on polar vessels like Ultramarine and Kapitan Khlebnikov provides guests with an entirely different perspective of the polar regions. Helicopters take passengers to places Zodiacs and ships can’t reach.
Helicopter flightseeing typically includes 7 to 9 passengers. No experience is necessary. Bring your camera—and enthusiasm.
Recommended Gear/Clothing
- Thermal base layers
- Quark Parka
- Fleece
- Waterproof pants
- Thick wool socks
- Neck warmer
- Waterproof gloves
- Warm hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Small backpack (optional)
![Photo By: Samantha Crimmin Helicopter in Arctic landscape](/sites/default/files/styles/qrk_fpsc_575x503/public/adventure-option-images/20150612-img-8469.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=Pg3UlsBN)
![Photo By: Samantha Crimmin Passenger taking a photo of Arctic landscape from helicopter](/sites/default/files/styles/qrk_fpsc_575x503/public/adventure-option-images/sam-crimmin-20160811-u2a4758.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=Aq6oBYck)
![Photo By: Johanna Carlo Passengers walking towards helicopter](/sites/default/files/styles/qrk_fpsc_575x503/public/adventure-option-images/dsc-5189-credit-johanna-carlo_0.jpg?h=2e5cdddf&itok=fplafPSf)
![Photo By: Johanna Carlo Helicopter view of the 50 Years of Victory](/sites/default/files/styles/qrk_fpsc_575x503/public/adventure-option-images/dsc-5206_0.jpg?h=2e5cdddf&itok=jrdtS9SZ)
![Photo By: Quark Expeditions Ultramarine in Arctic Landscape](/sites/default/files/styles/qrk_fpsc_575x503/public/adventure-option-images/quarkexpeditions-ultramarine.jpg?h=1ce1793b&itok=HeqMi21R)
Photo By: Samantha Crimmin
Photo By: Samantha Crimmin
Photo By: Johanna Carlo
Photo By: Johanna Carlo
Photo By: Quark Expeditions