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Can I Travel to Antarctica?
Yes, you can go to Antarctica. Despite its remoteness, Antarctica is very accessible to adventurous travelers from all over the world during its spring and summer seasons.
Safari Guide to Polar Guide: My Training at Quark Academy
A recent Quark Academy trainee shares her personal experience about this industry-leading polar guide training program.
Season Highlights from Antarctica: Powerful Experiences in a Powerful Place
A review of our favorite moments from this past Antarctic season.
Family Bonding At 74° North: The Trip That Always Stands Out
Quark Expeditions President Andrew White shares his personal family bonding experience at Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge.
Quark Expeditions Returns Scientists to Nearly Inaccessible Danger Islands to Gather Research about Adélie Penguin “Supercolony”
Quark Expeditions provided the transportation and logistical support in February 2018 for scientists to make their first return trip to study the Danger Islands penguin “supercolony”.
A Northwest Passage Legend: Knud Rasmussen and his Fifth Thule Expedition
Follow in the footsteps of Knud Rasmussen to experience the history and wilderness of the Northwest Passage first-hand.
Following Legends: The Unique Experience of Traveling in Roald Amundsen's Footsteps
Follow in the footsteps of legendary polar explorers on an Arctic expedition through the famous Northwest Passage, the icy sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
This International Women’s Day, Celebrate Trailblazing Female Polar Explorers Past & Present
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.
Reignite Your Wanderlust in 7 Ways with a Soul-Satisfying Spitsbergen Expedition
Looking for an awe-inspiring, unexpected adventure to rekindle your wanderlust and truly make the most of your vacation time? Discover Spitsbergen, a soul-satisfying Arctic expedition destination.
9 Rare and Exceptional Arctic Repositioning Cruise Experiences, from Scotland to Svalbard
Explore the exceptional sights and sounds of the North Atlantic on a repositioning cruise from Scotland’s bustling “Granite City’ to Fair Isle, the Faroes, Jan Mayen and Spitsbergen.
Modern-day Expedition Travel: Exploring the Legendary Northwest Passage
Transit the fabled Northwest Passage shipping route from Europe to Asia, exploring its fascinating lore and history, vast wilderness, and authentic high Arctic communities along the way.
Celebrate the Life & Legacy of Antarctic Explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton
Join us in celebrating the life and legacy of Sir Ernest Shackleton, leader of the Endurance expedition to Antarctica and one of the greats from the Heroic Age of Exploration.
Exploring Remote Atlantic Islands On A Birding Expedition With Birdman Noah Stryker
Explore 9 remote Atlantic islands, from South Georgia and the Falklands Islands to the Tristan da Cunha’s and on to Cape Verde. Learn more about this birding cruise led by famed birder Noah Strycker
Franklin's Lost Expedition: Myths, Mystery & Modern Day Relics
The story of Franklin's lost expedition is one that still fascinates today, so much so that international researchers are still investigating potential causes of the deaths of all 129 men and...
How We Made Expedition Travel History in Greenland’s Nordvestfjord
Explore the Arctic alongside polar expeditions guide Daven Hafey as he shares tales of authentic expedition travel from uncharted areas of Greenland’s fjords.
Experience Greenland: Where Should I Visit and Why?
Greenland offers you diverse destinations to plan your perfect adventure holidays. From its history and culture to the world's largest national park - choose your own route on a Greenland Expedition
Retreating into Greenland’s Fjords: One Woman’s Arctic Expedition Journey
Guided hikes on rugged, challenging coastline. Skimming the surface of crystal clear waters by kayak. Daring to take the iconic Polar Plunge. This is Greenland, as experienced by one recent visitor.
Sea Kayaking with Keith Perry in Greenland
What's it like to participate in the kayaking program on your Greenland expedition? Passenger Keith Perry shares his experience and photos from his trip.
Extreme Greenland: 7 Ways the Big Island Changed Me
