A curious little gentoo penguin chick stops to investigate visiting Quark Expeditions passengers.
From our 11 day Antarctic Explorer voyage aboard the Ocean Diamond. Photo by Karine Bengualid.
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How to visit the Falkland Islands
Figuring out how to visit the Falkland Islands is fairly easy. A traveler’s best option is to book a voyage with an experienced polar expedition operator.
Best Places to Visit in the Arctic Circle
The truly best places to visit in the Arctic Circle include Greenland, Arctic Norway, Canadian High Arctic and Russia’s remote archipelagos, among others.
How to Travel to Svalbard
Travelers who want to know how to travel to Svalbard in the Norwegian Arctic will have the best adventure by traveling with experienced expedition guides.
Where to see Puffins in the Faroe Islands
The coastal cliffs are where to see puffins in the Faroe Islands, especially on the island of Mykines where tens of thousands of puffins return every year.
How to see the Northern Lights
Joining a multiple-night Arctic voyage led by the most experienced expedition guides trained in polar expedition travel is how to see the Northern Lights.
How to see Polar Bears in Svalbard
Wildlife enthusiasts who want to know how to see polar bears in Svalbard should consider an expert-led Arctic expedition with experienced guides onboard.
How to see Penguins in Antarctica
Booking a polar expedition with penguin experts onboard the vessel and an expedition team experienced in polar travel is how to see penguins in Antarctica.
Best Time to Visit Iceland for Whale Watching
The best time to visit Iceland for whale watching is from May to September, you can book a polar expedition that also includes whale watching in Greenland.
The Best Place to See Polar Bears and Northern Lights
The best place to see polar bears and Northern Lights would be in areas close to the Arctic Circle, such as Greenland, the Canadian Arctic and Spitsbergen.
The warmer temperatures in May mean there are lots of Arctic wildlife to be seen in the Arctic.
How to choose between the Arctic and Antarctic for your Polar Voyage
How to choose between the Arctic and Antarctic for your first Polar Voyage. Do you want to see polar bears or penguins? Learn the highlights of each Polar Region.
Escape the Crowds in the Arctic: Remote Spitsbergen
An Arctic voyage is the ideal way to escape the crowds. Arctic destinations such as Spitsbergen offer a break from hordes of tourists, a place where few travelers venture forth.
10 Best Books about Early Polar Explorers
Get Polar history presenter and Expedition Guide David Burton's Top Ten books about Polar Explorers
Adapt or Die!
Discover how penguins, whales and seals have adapted in order to survive in the cold and windy Antarctic.
Exploring the remote Russian archipelago of Severnaya Zemlya
Quark Expeditions undertook an exploratory journey to the remote Russian archipelago of Severnaya Zemlya, the last territorial discovery on the planet.
Exploring the remote Russian archipelago of Severnaya Zemlya: Part 2 of 3
Quark Expeditions undertook an exploratory journey to the remote Russian archipelago of Severnaya Zemlya, the last territorial discovery on the planet.
Exploring the remote Russian archipelago of Severnaya Zemlya: Part 3 of 3
Quark Expeditions undertook an exploratory journey to the remote Russian archipelago of Severnaya Zemlya, the last territorial discovery on the planet.
Hopping on a mountain bike in South Greenland is an exciting way to get closer to nature—and closer to the local people.
A 70-km fjord, epic wildlife, the Greenland Ice Sheet, helicopter-supported adventure and culturally-rich communities await visitors to South Greenland.
Award-winning videographer Hugo Perrin and Quark Expeditions Video Content Specialist Dani Plumb present an online guide on how to create unscripted polar videos.
