Spitsbergen Arctic Exploration History

Quark Expeditions has spared no expense or effort in developing our industry-leading S.A.F.E. COVID Policy, which protects passengers in every way before and during their polar expedition. Andrew Whit

While polar landscapes are spectacular from the sea, they’re even more stunning from the air while seated in one of Ultramarine’s two twin–engine helicopters. Guests travelling on Ultramarine to Antar

Named one of National Geographic Traveler’s 50 Tours of a Lifetime, this unforgettable voyage begins above the Arctic Circle at Spitsbergen, the “wildlife capital of the Arctic,” ventures to the spect

Perfect for first-time visitors to the Arctic, this voyage highlights four spectacular destinations near the top of the world and provides an unforgettable taste of the region, featuring giant iceberg

On Jewels of the Russian Arctic: Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya, we follow the footsteps of early northern explorers to two of the most remote archipelagos on the planet, enabling guests to experi

Feeling like a more active adventure? Our team has worked with local partners to identify world-class mountain biking routes through the stunning scenery of South Greenland. Our twin-engine helicopter

Join local hosts at one of the most exclusive camps in Greenland. Our local guides will lead you on an immersive experience through the wonders of their homeland. Spend ample time, in intimate groups,

Our expert kayak guides will take you beyond to remote glacial lakes high in the upper alpine zones of Southern Greenland. Find yourself in complete tranquility as you pioneer the untouched and raw be

Ascend high above the cascading coastal glaciers onto the immense polar plateau of the Greenland Ice Sheet (the second-largest ice mass in the world) and take in the immensity of this overwhelming lan

Our Paddle Excursion Program provides sit-on-top, two-person, inflatable kayaks that provide guests with an intimate, water-level experience in unforgettable locations in both the Arctic and Antarctic

Our twin-engine helicopters will transfer you to the start of the most scenic hiking routes of Southern Greenland and then pick you up at the endpoint of the route. Each heli-hiking departure will be

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

A first in polar adventure travel, Quark Expeditions has teamed up with municipal, regional and national partners to offer you the most extensive array of adventure activities and enable you to curate

A first in polar adventure travel, Quark Expeditions has teamed up with municipal, regional and national partners to offer you the most extensive array of adventure activities and enable you to curate

Quark Expeditions has been the recognized leader in Polar adventure travel since 1991—when we became the first expedition company to bring tourists to the North Pole. Our trail-blazing history of achi

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

Here’s an exciting timelapse of the construction of Quark Expeditions' new ship, Ultramarine! You can see some of the main parts of the ship being assembled from August 2019 to March 2020. Learn more

“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