Quark ExpeditionsExpedition specialist made for travellers who want to see more

Five facts about Quark Expeditions 

• Quark Expeditions has a fleet of three expeditions ships - Ocean Adventurer, Ultramarine and World Explorer.
• They have the most comprehensive Sustainability strategy in the polar regions and the expedition team are the best and most experienced in the industry. 
• All of Quark Expeditions ships are small, with a maximum capacity of 199 guests. That’s important as according to the Association of Antarctica Tour Operators, ships between 13-200 guests are classed as C1 and don’t face limitations on where they can make landings.
• Guests can book themselves onto different programmes for activities like kayaking - at an extra cost - to really accentuate their polar experience.
• Quark Expeditions has an extensive list of experts working across its ships. Name a discipline and the company will often have a world-renowned expert that you can talk to about it. 

Who is Quark Expeditions for? 

Quark Expeditions are for those who want to see the polar regions with a traditional expedition cruise line. The company doesn’t operate any voyages except for those operating at the world’s extremities. So, if you are thinking of heading to the Arctic or Antarctica then Quark Expeditions are certainly worth considering.

And, for those who want to see even more of the Frozen Continent - or, indeed, the Arctic, consider boarding Quark Expedition’s newest ship where guests can board one of its two helicopters for an even more spectacular experience. From alpine heli-trekking to flightseeing - drinking in the views that few people have ever seen.  

Where can you sail to with Quark Expeditions?

Guests are limited to sailing in cold weather climates with Quark Expeditions. The company operates in both Antarctica and the Arctic. However, the company also has expeditions in Patagonia and different areas of the Arctic including Greenland, Svalbard and the Canadian High Arctic.  

What’s included onboard? 

• Two off-ship excursions per day
• Expedition parka
• Lectures 
• All meals, snacks and Drinks onboard
• A photographic journal documenting the expedition