Guided hikes on rugged, challenging coastline. Skimming the surface of crystal clear waters by kayak. Daring to take the iconic Polar Plunge. This is…

The Arctic has been inhabited by humans for thousands of years, giving rise to incredible cultures and fostering a deep connection between it’s…

It’s World Penguin Day! Here’s what you can do to help conserve the cutest citizens of Antarctica.

Our guide will give you everything you need to know to kayak Baffin Island in the Canadian High Arctic, including when to go and how to get there.

In this guest post by Jupiter Kayonga, you'll follow his exciting journey to Antarctica on our Crossing the Circle itinerary.

Business Development Manager Chris Hanna, Expedition Guide and Glaciologist Colin Souness, and Director of Helicopter Operations Felix Christians…

Quark Expeditions announces the first Expedition Leader for Ultramarine, the new game-changing polar ship that changes Antarctic and Arctic travel.

Learn about the one-of-a-kind off-ship activities—from hiking the Greenland Ice Sheet to heli-mountain biking—made possible with Ultramarine’s two…

Join local hosts at one of the most exclusive camps in Greenland. Our local guides will lead you on an immersive experience through the wonders of…

Learn all about the exciting helicopter adventure options Quark Expeditions has to offer in both the Antarctic and Arctic regions. Learn more about…

From camping overnight on Antarctic to zipping by an iceberg in a zodiac, learn about the various adventure options available on a voyage with Quark…

Get Polar history presenter and Expedition Guide David Burton's Top Ten books about Polar Explorers

Host Alex McNeil speaks to special guest Alison Kirk-Lauritsen, Expedition Leader on Ultramarine, to learn about the ground-breaking Greenland…

Today, Alex McNeil extends a special welcome to Salik Frederiksen, co-owner of Tasermiut Camp, situated along the 70-km Tasermiut Fjord in South…

In 2013, explorer Tim Jarvis and crew recreated Shackleton’s 1916 journey from Elephant Island to South Georgia. A modern day epic!

The remote subantarctic island of South Georgia is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth.

Temperate climate and abundant food make the Falkland Islands an ideal breeding ground for birds.

After sailing hundreds of nautical miles from Argentina, the rolling green landscapes of the Falkland Islands first appeared stark, weathered by the…

Meeting like-minded people from diverse backgrounds and different life stages is an often overlooked benefit of expedition travel.

Last year at the beginning of November I waved goodbye to Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Endeavour. For the first time in my life I was Antarctica bound as…

A recent Quark Academy trainee shares her personal experience about this industry-leading polar guide training program.

A review of our favorite moments from this past Antarctic season.

Quark Expeditions President Andrew White shares his personal family bonding experience at Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge.

What makes a polar expedition truly unforgettable? It's the ability to go off-script and explore unique opportunities. To push the boundaries of…