Quark Expeditions, a specialist in polar expedition cruises, offers unique experiences in the Arctic and Antarctic. With a modern fleet of ships and international naturalist guides, Quark Expeditions provides a variety of activities such as kayaking, Zodiac excursions, hiking, and polar camping, ensuring an enriching experience in the most remote regions of the globe.
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Itinerary : Helsinki, Longyearbyen, Spitzberg, Longyearbyen, Helsinki
5 other departures
Ultramarine
11 d
Suite
Helsinki
5/13/2026
from
15 571 $CA
Other departures:
21-29 May 2026
06-14-22 Jun 2026
Itinerary : Reykjavik, Westfjords, Northeast coast - Iceland, Westman Islands, Reykjavik
Ultramarine
12 d
Suite
Reykjavik
7/27/2026
from
16 100 $CA
Itinerary : Helsinki, Longyearbyen, Spitzberg, Longyearbyen, Helsinki
3 other departures
Ocean Explorer
11 d
Balcony Stateroom
Helsinki
5/14/2026
from
16 315 $CA
Other departures:
22 May 2026
07-23 Jun 2026
Itinerary : Reykjavik, West of Greenland, Denmark's Detroit, Reykjavik
1 other departures
Ultramarine
14 d
Suite
Reykjavik
8/17/2026
from
17 705 $CA
Other departures:
29 Aug 2026
Itinerary : Ushuaia, Drake passage, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Ushuaia
5 other departures
Ocean Explorer
11 d
Balcony Stateroom
Ushuaia
11/12/2027
from
18 938 $CA
Other departures:
21-30 Nov 2027
09 Dec 2027
03-12 Mar 2028
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Buenos Aires
7 other departures
Ultramarine
12 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
3/10/2028
from
19 309 $CA
Other departures:
06 Nov 2027
08-18-28 Dec 2027
07 Jan 2028
Other departures
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Buenos Aires
3 other departures
World Voyager
11 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
11/5/2027
from
19 734 $CA
Other departures:
23 Nov 2027
06-15 Jan 2028
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Buenos Aires
1 other departures
World Voyager
11 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
3/3/2028
from
19 734 $CA
Other departures:
05 Mar 2027
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, Weddell Sea, Buenos Aires
Ultramarine
12 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
11/28/2027
from
20 865 $CA
Itinerary : Ushuaia, Drake passage, Antarctic Sound, Ushuaia
Ocean Explorer
12 d
Balcony Stateroom
Ushuaia
12/18/2027
from
23 888 $CA
Itinerary : Punta Arenas, King George Island, Punta Arenas
1 other departures
World Voyager
8 d
Suite
Punta Arenas
12/9/2027
from
24 028 $CA
Other departures:
12 Feb 2028
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Buenos Aires
World Voyager
14 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
1/24/2028
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28 783 $CA
Itinerary : Punta Arenas, King George Island, Punta Arenas
2 other departures
Ocean Explorer
8 d
Balcony Stateroom
Punta Arenas
1/4/2028
from
32 654 $CA
Other departures:
09-28 Jan 2028
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, Weddell Sea, Buenos Aires
Ultramarine
14 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
11/16/2027
from
38 680 $CA
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, South Georgia, Buenos Aires
World Voyager
18 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
12/21/2027
from
39 811 $CA
Itinerary : Punta Arenas, King George Island, Punta Arenas
World Voyager
11 d
Suite
Punta Arenas
2/17/2028
from
40 855 $CA
Itinerary : Ushuaia, South Georgia, Drake passage, Ushuaia
Ocean Explorer
18 d
Suite
Ushuaia
10/27/2027
from
48 913 $CA
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Buenos Aires
Ultramarine
14 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
2/16/2027
from
51 860 $CA
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Buenos Aires
Ultramarine
23 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
1/17/2028
from
57 626 $CA
Itinerary : Ushuaia, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Ushuaia
1 other departures
Ocean Explorer
20 d
Suite
Ushuaia
10/25/2026
from
60 575 $CA
Other departures:
14 Feb 2028
Itinerary : Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Faroe Islands, Jan Mayen, Spitzberg, Longyearbyen
Ocean Explorer
15 d
Balcony Stateroom
Aberdeen
5/2/2026
from
16 580 $CA
Itinerary : Punta Arenas, King George Island, Drake passage, Buenos Aires
1 other departures
World Voyager
9 d
Suite
Punta Arenas
2/25/2028
from
18 326 $CA
Other departures:
14 Dec 2027
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Ushuaia
4 other departures
Ultramarine
12 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
3/10/2027
from
19 524 $CA
Other departures:
17-27 Dec 2026
06 Jan 2027
28 Feb 2027
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Cape Horn, Pia-Gletscher, Aguila Glacier, Chilean Fjords, Puerto Natales, Canal de las Montañas, Tucker Islands, Ainsworth Bay, Ticker Islet, Brookes Glacier, Magellan (Strait), Santiago
Ultramarine
15 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
3/20/2028
from
20 299 $CA
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Ushuaia
4 other departures
World Voyager
11 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
11/15/2026
from
22 300 $CA
Other departures:
06 Nov 2026
18 Dec 2026
05-26 Jan 2027
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.
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