Ultramarine Completes Sea Trials: A ship worthy of fulfilling your polar dreams!

Quark Expeditions’ technologically-advanced ship, Ultramarine, is a game-changer in polar adventure. With its two twin-engine helicopters, 20 quick-deploy Zodiacs, the largest portfolio of off-ship ad

In the summer of 2020, a team from Quark Expeditions embarked on a reconnaissance voyage to the remote fjords and alpine zones of South Greenland to curate a one-of-a-kind itinerary for polar traveler

On May 16th, Quark Expeditions marked a major milestone in the construction of its technologically-advanced polar vessel, Ultramarine, with a traditional launch ceremony that also honored the Brodospl

“The Arctic is timeless. It is a land of rocks that have remained undisturbed for millennia.” – Phil Wickens, Quark Expeditions Guide Learn more about Arctic expeditions ⇨ https://bit.ly/37qaJxz Che

The midnight sun is a natural phenomenon that occurs in the summer months in places north of the Arctic Circle or south of the Antarctic Circle, when the Sun remains visible at the local midnight. On

What’s the key ingredient to a successful polar expedition? Our incredibly capable and polar-enthused staff, of course! Meet Acacia Johnson, Quark Expeditions guide, photographer, artist and writer. W

With the launch of Quark Academy in 2017, Quark Expeditions became the first polar expedition company to institute its own proprietary polar training program. The underlying goal was to establish stan

Excellent cuisine, comfortable cabins, superior customer service. While our vessels are ice-strengthened to bravely navigate the polar seas, our onboard environments offer all the premium comforts of

Find out how Quark Expeditions creates new voyages to some of the most remote regions of the world. In Summer 2019, Quark Expeditions sent a small group of guides and regional local experts to the mos

Built specifically for polar exploration, Ultramarine will combine leading-edge technology and sustainability features that exceed industry standards, and advanced safety systems that will get passeng

World Explorer has been designed for superior comfort, with the beauty of Antarctica right at your doorstep: each cabin is a suite with a private balcony. This is one of the first expedition ships in

The newest ship in our fleet, World Explorer joins us in the Antarctic 2019/20 season. Check out the first ship tour of one of our finest polar vessels. Learn more about World Explorer ⇨ https://bit.

Time and time again, we’ve heard from Quark Expeditions guests that our Expedition Team is what made their experience incredible. Our Expedition Team includes some of the most educated, well-traveled

From crossing the infamous Drake Passage and crushing through thick sea ice aboard Kapitan Khlebnikov to trekking across the snow-laden terrain, this seemingly impossible journey to the Emperor pengui

Quark Expeditions Guide Lauritz Schönfeld shares passion for one of his favourite places in the world, Greenland – home to some of the best icebergs and glaciers in the world. Learn more about our Gr

Quark Expeditions Guide David Burton talks about the spirit of adventure that led early explorers to come to Greenland, and how modern travelers can get a taste of that same spirit of adventure on an

Expedition Leader Laurie Di Vincenzo shares how she works with the weather and ice conditions to create incredible journeys for Quark Expeditions passengers. Learn more about our Greenland expedition

Voyages have the same starting and ending point, but the experience in between is always unique. Expedition Leader Alison Kirk-Lauritsen describes how embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—an

Known mostly as a desolate hostile environment, the Arctic has been home for thousands of years to communities of people with a rich culture and spirit. Quark Expeditions Guide Jesse Tungilik shares h