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A Dream Becoming a Reality

Last week, at Brodosplit in Croatia, we held the keel-laying ceremony, marking the next chapter in Ultramarine’s construction: the build of its hull and superstructure.

An Unscripted Arctic Safari: Candid Encounters With Iconic Wildlife

On an expedition through the Arctic, you never know what may roam around a bend, over a rise, or float on an iceberg. Our arctic safaris reward travelers with a very different “Big 5.”

The Dream of Exploration

Going Where No One Has Gone Before

Building Meaningful Connections: Polar Expeditions Go Beyond Travel Memories

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

Arctic Exploration and Coming Face to Face With Icons

For travelers exploring the Arctic, spotting a polar bear in its natural environment is the ultimate experience and one they never forget.

Arctic Communities: Understanding Their Connection to The Remote North

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

Women Breaking Boundaries – and Achieving Balance – in the Polar Regions

Just a century ago, it was unthinkable that a woman might set foot on Antarctica. Today we celebrate the trailblazing women who paved the way for generations of female polar explorers.

Five Ways You’ll Find Love in the Arctic

It’s impossible not to have a heartfelt response when you’re at the top of the world. Here are 5 ways you’ll find the love you’re looking for in the Arctic.

North Pole Dreaming: Journey to the Top of the World

Standing at the North Pole is a dream only a handful of travelers fulfill. Quark Expeditions has been bringing world-travelers to the North Pole for nearly 30 years – longer than anybody else.

Marine Superstitions, Time-Honoured Ship-Building Rituals and the Magic of the Steel-Cutting Ceremony

Learn about marine superstitions that have stood the test of time, fascinating ship-building rituals and secrets of the steel-cutting ritual.

Northern Light: The Celestial Wonders of Greenland

Greenland by Kayak: An Immersive Wilderness Experience

Meeting Greenland: How Inuit Culture Brings the Land to Life

Following Greenland’s Explorers: Discovery, Connectedness, and the Polar Community