An Antarctic Wave 1 min read A breathtaking shot of a Humpback whale , waving to some Quark Expeditions passengers in Antarctica. In this article Back to top Previous post Antarctic Shake Next post Pick a direction and go.... Related Posts Embarkation Day 14 December, 2015 An update from the Expedition Team on Ocean Endeavour, Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica voyage, Dec 13, 2015-Jan 1, 2016. 1 min read Read Post When to Visit Antarctica: A Traveler’s Guide to the 7th Continent 19 August, 2016 We often hear of Antarctic cruises being referred to as once in a lifetime trips. It’s a bucket list destination: an experience you have to have at… 3 min read Read Post Simon's Final Expedition of the Antarctic season 10 March, 2015 Quark Expeditions' team member Simon Bottomley shares his diary reflections on his Antarctic season aboard the Ocean Diamond. 3 min read Read Post What you Need to Know About Kayaking in the Polar Regions 17 February, 2015 There’s nothing quite like climbing into a sea kayak and paddling the pristine waters around towering icebergs off the coast of Antarctica, or along… 5 min read Read Post Best Binoculars for Birding in Antarctica 24 March, 2022 Thinking of going Bird Watching in Antarctica? This helpful guide on the best binoculars for Birding in Antarctica will get you ready for the… 10 min read Read Post Antarctica’s Lesser Known Explorers: Meet Captain Lawrence Oates 24 November, 2015 In the early days of Antarctic exploration, persons of exceptional character fascinated by the lure of notoriety and adventure traveled to the most… 3 min read Read Post 100 Years Later with Shackleton and Scott 26 March, 2013 “Excuse me... Jonathan? Falcon? I’m Karine from Quark!” That’s how I met Jonathan Shackleton and Falcon Scott for the first time. I wasn’t expecting… 3 min read Read Post The South Sandwich Islands 14 July, 2014 Written by Dr. Tom Hart, Penguinologist, Oxford University, UK. Tom runs the Penguin Lifelines project at Oxford University and the Zoological… 4 min read Read Post How to Shoot Your Best Video on a Polar Voyage 16 June, 2020 Award-winning videographer Hugo Perrin and Quark Expeditions Video Content Specialist Dani Plumb present an online guide on how to create unscripted… 10 min read Read Post Penguins and ice – the South Sandwich Islands do not disappoint 8 January, 2015 Dr. Tom Hart runs the Penguin Lifelines project at Oxford University and the Zoological Society of London, through which he monitors Antarctic… 1 min read Read Post Top 5 Expeditions for Adventure Travel Lovers 16 June, 2016 What’s your next travel destination? There are so many choices for adventurous travelers like yourself, it can be difficult to narrow down all your… 3 min read Read Post Top Polar Grave Sites: Visit Mysterious Thule Graves, Franklin’s Crew & More 29 October, 2015 The story of polar exploration involves many nations and peoples, some of whom remain buried in the Arctic, Antarctica and surrounding regions. Some… 3 min read Read Post
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