Quark Expeditions
The Leader in Polar Adventures

Quark Expeditions is uncompromisingly polar, specializing in expeditions to Antarctica and the Arctic and has been the leading provider of polar adventure travel for over 30 years. With a diverse fleet of specially-equipped small expedition vessels, icebreakers, and unique land-based adventures, we offer travelers unparalleled access to the most remote places on earth. The spirit of exploration runs deep in our polar pedigree and we are passionate about creating transformational experiences for fellow adventurers visiting these regions.
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Quark Expeditions offers the highest expedition guide to passenger ratios (1:6), providing the highest level of education, photography and overall experience for passengers on board.Virtuoso Preferred Supplier Since 01 May 2014
Ships
This newly renovated vessel, formerly the Sea Adventurer, offers guests a new look and feel throughout, a forward lounge and observation deck to enjoy mesmerizing views, and technical enhancements – including two new engines – to improve fuel efficiency and minimize carbon footprint.
The Ocean Diamond is a modern, stable super-yacht, and one of the largest of our small expedition ships. Carrying a maximum of 189 passengers, and with two stabilizers and an ice-strengthened hull, this outstanding vessel is ideal for polar expeditions.
Ultramarine is designed to go beyond the familiar in polar exploration, to pursue and discover amazing new places, and to immerse its guests in the very best of the spectacular polar regions.
Quark Expeditions' newest addition to their fleet: an all-balcony, all-suites hybrid ship maximizing both off-ship exploration and the onboard experience with exceptional service and comfortable, modern accommodations. A remarkable home base for Antarctic travelers of all kinds (176 passengers).
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Chile and Antarctica Experience
By: anonymous
Reviewed on: 27 Apr 2017

Fantastic Voyage
By: cab
Reviewed on: 10 Jun 2018

great program, great trip
By: thousandmiles
Reviewed on: 20 Jun 2018
Quark
By: .
Reviewed on: 17 Sep 2018
Quark’s In the Footsteps of Franklin Cruise
By: Ray
Reviewed on: 22 Sep 2018
Awesome experience!
By: Blake
Reviewed on: 11 Feb 2019
Quark Expeditions Arctic 2019
By: karen
Reviewed on: 16 Jul 2019
An Arctic less visited
By: Dave
Reviewed on: 31 Aug 2019
Great Expedition to Antartica
By: Frankie
Reviewed on: 15 Feb 2020
Arctic Trip
By: LK
Reviewed on: 30 Jun 2022
Comfortable expedition ship for polar cruising
By: M
Reviewed on: 21 Jan 2023

Quark exceeds all expectations
By: World Explorer
Reviewed on: 20 Jan 2023
