Spitsbergen Reindeer

Quark passengers and crew join locals in a game of football in Nuuk, Greenland in 2013. A number of things come to mind when we think of Greenland:…

This photo was sent to us by passenger Lotte Furlong, who recently traveled with us on our Spitsbergen Explorer voyage. Lotte was kind enough to send…

Photo Credit: Quark passenger Al Gellin The preservation of Arctic heritage and the environment is incredibly important for us at Quark Expeditions…

Whilst on our outing, an exploration on land was in order, so we paddlers left our boats with Dave the zodiac driving guru and ventured on to land to…

A polar bear appears to wave lazily at passing Quark Expeditions passengers: "Welcome to the North Pole!"

Are you prepared to take awesome photos in the Arctic or Antarctica? Wondering how to set up great shots? Photography Guide Acacia Johnson shares her…

The Arctic cottongrass is the most widespread flowering plant found in the northern hemisphere and Arctic tundra regions. Cotton grass is not…

In the recent blockbuster, “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” the title character, played by Ben Stiller, changes his timecard-punching life forever…

To the adventure-addict, there are few areas in the world as alluring as those locked in ice. Polar destinations are as stunning and pristine as they…

In Spitsbergen, Wildlife Capital of the Arctic, you'll meet a great many fascinating animals roaming the tundra and swimming the nutrient-rich waters…

Arctic Quest, our most diverse Arctic expedition, is popular among wildlife lovers, adventurers and historians alike. This is a journey of contrasts,…

A special guest blog post from Hans Lagerweij, Portfolio Managing Director, TUI North American Specialist Group.