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Itinerary : Helsinki, Longyearbyen, Spitzberg, Longyearbyen, Helsinki

Quark Expeditions
Ultramarine
On-board meals included
Ultramarine

5 other departures

Ultramarine

11 d

Suite

Helsinki

5/13/2026

from

15 574 $CA

On-board meals included

Other departures:

21-29 May 2026

06-14-22 Jun 2026

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Itinerary : Reykjavik, Westfjords, Northeast coast - Iceland, Westman Islands, Reykjavik

Quark Expeditions
Ultramarine
On-board meals included
Ultramarine

Ultramarine

12 d

Suite

Reykjavik

7/27/2026

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15 968 $CA

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Itinerary : Helsinki, Longyearbyen, Spitzberg, Longyearbyen, Helsinki

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Ocean Explorer
On-board meals included
Ocean Explorer

3 other departures

Ocean Explorer

11 d

Balcony Stateroom

Helsinki

5/14/2026

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16 312 $CA

On-board meals included

Other departures:

22 May 2026

07-23 Jun 2026

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Itinerary : Reykjavik, West of Greenland, Denmark's Detroit, Reykjavik

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Ultramarine
On-board meals included
Ultramarine

1 other departures

Ultramarine

14 d

Suite

Reykjavik

8/17/2026

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17 559 $CA

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Other departures:

29 Aug 2026

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Itinerary : Ushuaia, Drake passage, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Ushuaia

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Ocean Explorer
On-board meals included
Ocean Explorer

14 other departures

Ocean Explorer

11 d

Balcony Stateroom

Ushuaia

11/12/2027

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18 431 $CA

On-board meals included

Other departures:

12-21-30 Nov 2026

09-18-27 Dec 2026

05 Jan 2027

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Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Buenos Aires

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Ultramarine
On-board meals included
Ultramarine

7 other departures

Ultramarine

12 d

Suite

Buenos Aires

3/10/2028

from

18 659 $CA

On-board meals included

Other departures:

06 Nov 2027

08-18-28 Dec 2027

07 Jan 2028

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Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Buenos Aires

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World Voyager
On-board meals included
World Voyager

3 other departures

World Voyager

11 d

Suite

Buenos Aires

11/5/2027

from

19 220 $CA

On-board meals included

Other departures:

23 Nov 2027

06-15 Jan 2028

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Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Buenos Aires

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World Voyager
On-board meals included
World Voyager

1 other departures

World Voyager

11 d

Suite

Buenos Aires

3/3/2028

from

19 220 $CA

On-board meals included

Other departures:

05 Mar 2027

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Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, Weddell Sea, Buenos Aires

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Ultramarine
On-board meals included
Ultramarine

2 other departures

Ultramarine

12 d

Suite

Buenos Aires

11/28/2027

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20 342 $CA

On-board meals included

Other departures:

27 Nov 2026

07 Dec 2026

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Itinerary : Punta Arenas, King George Island, Punta Arenas

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World Voyager
On-board meals included
World Voyager

1 other departures

World Voyager

8 d

Suite

Punta Arenas

12/9/2027

from

23 760 $CA

On-board meals included

Other departures:

12 Feb 2028

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Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Buenos Aires

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World Voyager
On-board meals included
World Voyager

World Voyager

14 d

Suite

Buenos Aires

1/24/2028

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28 615 $CA

On-board meals included
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Itinerary : Ushuaia, South Georgia, Drake passage, Ushuaia

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Ocean Explorer
On-board meals included
Ocean Explorer

Ocean Explorer

18 d

Balcony Stateroom

Ushuaia

10/27/2027

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30 842 $CA

On-board meals included
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Itinerary : Reykjavik, Westfjords, North eastern Greenland, Reykjavik

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Ultramarine
On-board meals included
Ultramarine

Ultramarine

14 d

Suite

Reykjavik

9/19/2026

from

30 998 $CA

On-board meals included
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Itinerary : Punta Arenas, King George Island, Punta Arenas

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Ocean Explorer
On-board meals included
Ocean Explorer

2 other departures

Ocean Explorer

8 d

Balcony Stateroom

Punta Arenas

1/28/2028

from

32 595 $CA

On-board meals included

Other departures:

04-09 Jan 2028

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Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, South Georgia, Buenos Aires

Quark Expeditions
World Voyager
On-board meals included
World Voyager

World Voyager

18 d

Suite

Buenos Aires

12/21/2027

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38 642 $CA

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Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, Weddell Sea, Buenos Aires

Quark Expeditions
Ultramarine
On-board meals included
Ultramarine

Ultramarine

14 d

Suite

Buenos Aires

11/16/2027

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38 852 $CA

On-board meals included
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Itinerary : Punta Arenas, King George Island, Punta Arenas

Quark Expeditions
World Voyager
On-board meals included
World Voyager

World Voyager

11 d

Suite

Punta Arenas

2/17/2028

from

41 290 $CA

On-board meals included
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Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Buenos Aires

Quark Expeditions
Ultramarine
On-board meals included
Ultramarine

Ultramarine

14 d

Suite

Buenos Aires

2/16/2027

from

53 926 $CA

On-board meals included
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Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Buenos Aires

Quark Expeditions
Ultramarine
On-board meals included
Ultramarine

Ultramarine

23 d

Suite

Buenos Aires

1/17/2028

from

57 292 $CA

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Itinerary : Ushuaia, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Ushuaia

Quark Expeditions
Ocean Explorer
On-board meals included
Ocean Explorer

1 other departures

Ocean Explorer

20 d

Suite

Ushuaia

2/14/2028

from

62 534 $CA

On-board meals included

Other departures:

25 Oct 2026

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Itinerary : Punta Arenas, King George Island, Drake passage, Buenos Aires

Quark Expeditions
World Voyager
On-board meals included
World Voyager

2 other departures

World Voyager

9 d

Suite

Punta Arenas

2/25/2028

from

17 825 $CA

On-board meals included

Other departures:

26 Feb 2027

14 Dec 2027

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Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Ushuaia

Quark Expeditions
Ultramarine
On-board meals included
Ultramarine

4 other departures

Ultramarine

12 d

Suite

Buenos Aires

3/10/2027

from

20 281 $CA

On-board meals included

Other departures:

17-27 Dec 2026

06 Jan 2027

28 Feb 2027

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Itinerary : Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Faroe Islands, Jan Mayen, Spitzberg, Longyearbyen

Quark Expeditions
Ocean Explorer
On-board meals included
Ocean Explorer

Ocean Explorer

15 d

Suite

Aberdeen

5/2/2026

from

21 356 $CA

On-board meals included
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Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Ushuaia

Quark Expeditions
World Voyager
On-board meals included
World Voyager

4 other departures

World Voyager

11 d

Suite

Buenos Aires

11/15/2026

from

21 969 $CA

On-board meals included

Other departures:

06 Nov 2026

18 Dec 2026

05-26 Jan 2027

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Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, South Shetland Islands, Ushuaia

Quark Expeditions
World Voyager
On-board meals included
World Voyager

1 other departures

World Voyager

10 d

Suite

Buenos Aires

12/2/2027

from

22 169 $CA

On-board meals included

Other departures:

05 Feb 2028

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Learn more about Quark Expeditions

Quark Expeditions highlights

Quark Expeditions is a company that has been sailing exclusively in the polar regions for three decades. As a pioneer and leader in polar adventures, Quark Expeditions' mission is to take its passengers beyond the ordinary, the predictable and the expected.

 

To achieve this, we have experienced guides and polar specialists who undergo rigorous training at Quark Expeditions' polar training institute, the Quark Academy.

 

For an even more personal experience, these high-end cruises take place on small ships of less than 200 passengers, with a high ratio of expedition guides to passengers (on average 1:7).

 

Each trip begins on a ship, but the real adventure takes place off the ship. The company invites its customers to explore the polar regions through a number of included excursions on land, at sea, and even in the air on the Ultramarine. Thanks to a wide range of adventure options, passengers can also customize their experience and enjoy unique adventures such as paddle-boarding on icy waters or spending a night camping under the stars in Antarctica.

 

Awards

A regular recipient of awards, Quark Expeditions was honored at the World Travel Awards with the prize for "Best Specialist Cruise Line" in 2020 and 2021.

 

Quark Expeditions' social and environmental commitment

In spring 2019, Quark Expeditions unveiled its strengthened sustainability strategy under the banner "Polar Promise", which sets concrete goals for its sustainability efforts and is structured around four axes:

 

Integrate responsible practices into all its activities, both in the polar regions and on a day-to-day basis.

Reduce our carbon footprint and build resilience by using more sustainable methods and technologies.

To have a positive impact on the people, environment and communities we visit through awareness, collaboration and innovation.

To inspire and empower our passengers to make changes that have a positive impact, wherever they live.

 

Quark Expeditions' main ships

The Quark Expeditions fleet consists of 3 expedition ships:

 

- The latest addition to the fleet, inaugurated in 2021, the Ultramarine is designed to push back the limits of polar exploration. Its two twin-engine helicopters enable it to reach hard-to-reach destinations in the Arctic and Antarctic, and offer a unique variety of adventure activities. The 102 particularly spacious suites all have an exterior view, and several categories feature balconies and terraces. Public areas include 2 restaurants, a panoramic observation lounge, an auditorium for conferences, a spa and sauna overlooking polar landscapes.

 

 - Having recently joined the fleet in 2019, the World Explorer offers 84 spacious suites with balconies. You can enjoy the panorama from the spacious observation deck, sit back and relax in the panoramic lounge, read and unwind in the cosy library, or chat over a drink in the Explorer lounge. Conferences are held in a dedicated auditorium. Fitness and wellness facilities include an outdoor running track, a small gym and a L'Occitane spa, as well as a heated outdoor pool.

 

- As elegant and well-appointed as a classic ocean liner but much more intimate with just 61 staterooms, the popular Ocean Adventurer underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation in 2017. Its traditional mahogany and brass décor is complemented by chic new furnishings and modernized cabins. Guests enjoy chef-prepared dinners served in an open dining room, then cultivate new friendships at the bar, in the spacious lounge or the rich polar library. Key technical improvements include two new Rolls-Royce engines that minimize carbon emissions, while making the Ocean Adventurer one of the fastest vessels in the polar regions.

 

Main destinations served by Quark Expeditions

The Antarctic season runs from November to March. Exploration of the white continent mainly departs from Ushuaia in Argentina. Several itineraries offer the chance to explore the Antarctic Peninsula, some sailing to latitude 66°33'S to cross the Arctic Circle, or to Snow Hill Island in the Weddell Sea to admire colonies of emperor penguins. Longer voyages combine Antarctic exploration with that of the Subantarctic Islands: the Falkland Islands or South Georgia, renowned for its abundant wildlife.

 

For travelers wishing to reach Antarctica without navigating the Drake Passage, Quark Expeditions also offers Fly/Cruise packages departing from Punta Arenas in Chile. You can reach Antarctica in just two hours by flying to King George Island, where your cruise begins.

 

The Arctic season runs from May to September.

 

The Svalbard archipelago, and in particular the island of Spitsbergen, is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts.

 

Several itineraries also offer the chance to explore Greenland, whether to the east, south or west coast, where you can admire the Ilulissat Ice Fjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the gigantic icebergs of Disko Bay.

 

In the Canadian Arctic, many trips explore Baffin Island and Lancaster Sound, gateway to the mythical Northwest Passage. It's even possible to explore rarely-visited territories in Nunavut, such as Ellesmere and Axel Heiberg islands.