Explore the Polar Regions with Quark Expeditions
Take advantage of limited-time savings of up to 30% on Arctic and Antarctic expeditions + $250 Polar Boutique Credit per person!
Book by Dec 31, 1969
The Adventure of a Lifetime is Waiting.
The uncharted realms of the Polar Regions eagerly await exploration. For the past thirty years, Quark Expeditions has been dedicated to guiding adventurers to the farthest reaches of the Arctic and Antarctic. Their team's unwavering dedication is to journey beyond the commonplace alongside intrepid explorers like yourself. You'll tread on ground few have ever touched and experience what many can only imagine. If you seek a once-in-a-lifetime expedition, consider joining the premier team of the polar seas.
POLAR SAVINGS OFFER
During Quark's Polar Savings Sale, there are many ways to save and book your long-awaited polar expedition. You can get up to 30% off select expeditions through 2025.
Our Bonus: $250 Polar Boutique Credit per person.
Prefer to travel solo? Ask about reduced or free single supplements on select expeditions.
Why Travel with Quark Expeditions
- Specializes in taking travelers exclusively to remote parts of the Arctic and Antarctic.
- Small ship advantage with anywhere from 128 - 199 passengers only that can take you to remote areas that large ships cannot.
- Fleet features ice-strengthened hulls for superior navigation and safety.
- Sail with a team of Polar Specialists, and be immersed in the experience with an industry-leading guide-to-passenger ratio (1 per 5 guests).
- Quark Expeditions is profoundly committed to environmentally responsible tourism in these fragile environments.
Recommended Polar expeditions
Be sure to ask your advisor for other exciting itineraries
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th ContinentJan 20, 2024 (11 days)
Roundtrip Ushuaia | World Explorer | Superior SuiteCAD $24,480 Per Person Incl taxes
If this is your first visit, this classic Antarctic Explorer voyage gives you the best of the stunning Antarctic Peninsula. Conquer the famed Drake Passage in your choice of four stabilized, polar-class vessels; explore majestic natural environments by zodiac and on foot; get up close and personal with penguins, whales, and other wildlife; and enjoy talks on history, biology, and glaciology by onboard polar experts. You can personalize your adventure with options that suit your interests, and cross the 7th Continent off the list—your way.
Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords & Torres del PaineMar 13, 2024 (15 days)
Buenos Aires to Santiago | Ultramarine | Balcony SuiteCAD $18,300 Per Person Incl taxes
Retrace Charles Darwin’s epic voyage to the ‘edge of the world’ on the Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine expedition, a comprehensive journey into Chile’s spectacular network of fjords and channels. Helicopter flightseeing and Zodiac cruises along this enchanting stretch of coastline provide awe-inspiring perspectives of some of the most remote and picturesque landscapes on Earth. From Magellanic penguin colonies and other seabirds to South American sea lions and southern elephant seals, the fascinating array of wildlife is as abundant as the majestic blue-toned tidewater glaciers. Join us in this enchanting wonderland and experience all the natural splendors of southern Patagonia.
Includes flights from Buenos Aires.
Arctic Saga: Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroes and Jan MayenApr 28, 2024 (14 days)
Aberdeen to Helsinki | Ultramarine | Terrace SuiteCAD $17,290 Per Person Incl taxes
Ideal for first-time guests to the polar regions, this expedition allows you to venture to some of the most remote islands on Earth, observe fascinating history and culture, and experience the dreamlike wonder of the midnight sun. Sailing across the North Atlantic, you will be immersed in the Arctic’s rugged beauty, highlighted by visits to the awe-inspiring and unspoiled destinations of Fair Isle, the Faroe Islands, Jan Mayen and Spitsbergen.
Prepare to be amazed by an environment different from anything you’ve ever witnessed, featuring immense fjords, towering glaciers, soaring sea stacks and coastal cliffs teeming with seabirds by the thousands. Observe reindeer, seals, and whales in their natural habitat under a sunlit sky in the middle of the night.
Introduction to Spitsbergen: Fjords, Glaciers and Wildlife of SvalbardJun 07, 2024 (10 days)
Roundtrip Helskinki | Ocean Adventurer | Deluxe SuiteCAD $11,700 Per Person Incl taxes
This fascinating expedition provides a taste of everything Spitsbergen has to offer, starting with its largest settlement, Longyearbyen. The largest island of the Svalbard archipelago is known as the “wildlife capital of the Arctic,” and on this stirring voyage, you'll see why. Geared toward optimum wildlife viewing, this expedition provides ample opportunities to witness walrus, reindeer, and the most iconic of Arctic denizens, the polar bear, in their natural habitat, while marveling at the surreal experience of continuous daylight. Explore the unique Arctic landscape, hike the vast and colorful tundra, learn about the history and geology of this remote wilderness, and join us on a gripping excursion to a faraway, unforgettable land.
Quark Expeditions has spent the last three decades taking travelers on polar expeditions to remote parts of the Arctic and Antarctic where few other humans have ever set foot. The vessels in Quark Expeditions’ fleet accommodate anywhere from 128 to 199 passengers. Smaller ships can take you to remote areas that large ships simply can’t reach. We know we can give guests the best polar experience on a smaller ship. The perfect polar expedition doesn't just happen. It takes a team of talented, knowledgeable and experienced professionals to bring it all together. Our Expedition Team is comprised of seasoned veterans with rich backgrounds in marine biology, history, glaciology, geology, and more. With the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the industry, our Expedition Teams safely deliver your trip-of-a-lifetime to maximize your polar adventure every step of the way.
Terms & Conditions
All fares are cruise only, per person, based on double occupancy. Fares are in the currency indicated and include taxes and fees. Promo Savings-Indicates the discount percent offer in effect at the time this document that was updated. Each passenger's full name is required at time of booking in order to initiate a hold, or to process a confirmed booking. Offer applies to voyage only, not applicable to transfer packages, adventure options, additional hotel accommodations, pre/post tours, insurance, flights, or group bookings. Quark Expeditions® has the right to limit, change or discontinue the promo savings discount offer at any time without notice. If combined with a dollar value discount, this offer will be applied afterwards. Only a hold booking or a confirmed booking can guarantee the offer. No cash value. Brochure Terms and Conditions apply: //QuarkExpeditions.com/En/Expedition-Terms-and-Conditions. Free Single Supplement - Where indicated refers to an offer for solo travellers to have single supplement charges be waived that was in effect at the time this document was updated. Where indicated solo travelers will be able to book double-occupancy standard cabins for the discounted price of a single berth. The offer is only applicable to standard cabin types; and the number of cabins available may be limited. Except for group bookings this offer may be combined with any other applicable and valid promotional offer. Each passenger's full name is required at time of booking in order to initiate a hold, or to process a confirmed booking. Bookings made before or after the promotion period will not qualify for the savings. Not applicable to group bookings. Quark Expeditions® has the right to limit, change or discontinue the free single supplement offer at any time without notice. Only a hold booking or a confirmed booking can guarantee the offers presented here .No cash value. Brochure Terms and Conditions apply see //QuarkExpeditions.com/En/Expedition-Terms-and-Conditions. $250 Shipboard Credit Offer: Offer valid for new bookings departing before December 31, 2023 on select voyages. Bookings made after the promotion period will not qualify for the credit. This credit is per person and can only be used on board the ship for the duration of the expedition. It will be added to your onboard account after your embarkation. It can be used towards several onboard items, including, but not limited to: bar, wifi, laundry, polar boutique, and on board adventure activities if available. Please note it cannot be used towards gratuities. Quark Expeditions has the right to limit, change or discontinue promotion at any time without notice. Non-transferable. No cash value. Brochure Terms & Conditions apply.