Why Choose Quark Expeditions?

We deliver the most innovative Itineraries. Quark Expeditions constantly pushes the boundaries of discovery, offering seven unique itineraries this year. We have the most experienced staff in the industry. Our knowledgeable, dedicated and passionate expedition team delivers unforgettable Antarctic memories. After all, we’ve been exploring the polar regions since 1991. Trained at our very own Quark Academy, our teams operate under the guidance of the most qualified Antarctic Expedition Leaders in the industry.

We use the right ships for the job. Our Antarctica-operating polar ships carry fewer than 200 passengers and are small enough to access hard-toreach areas. Our ship sizes allow for customized and more personalized experiences.

Quark Expeditions has been exploring the polar regions for 30 years, making our expedition team the most experienced in the industry. We’re the only expedition company with its own proprietary training center, Quark Academy, which ensures maximum safety, efficiency and peace of mind during your polar adventure. Additionally, we offer onboard presentations facilitated by some of the world’s most informed polar experts. Recent additions to our fleet, such as World Explorer and the soon-to-launch Ultramarine, mean we have the most diverse fleet in the region, offering you the widest range of choice for your polar expeditions.

Our educational programming is world-class. We ensure our guests the opportunity to participate in enriching daily lectures and presentations. International experts— including biologists, penguinologists, ornithologists, glaciologists and historians— reinforce passengers’ connections to the environment at every opportunity. Our off-ship adventures are extraordinary. We offer a robust lineup of active options that generate once-in-alifetime moments. In fact, we offer the most adventure options of any expedition company operating in Antarctica. Heliskiing, hiking and Zodiac cruising allow for exhilarating, unscripted exploits, while sea kayaking and paddle excursions let passengers see Antarctica from a whole new perspective—encompassing air, land and sea.