For almost 25 years, Quark has been taking passengers to two of the most extraordinary and inaccessible regions in the world – the Polar Regions. Expedition travel by nature is for curious people who want to actively explore these pristine environments, embrace the unexpected and have amazing personal encounters with untamed wildlife at its best.
Traveling with Quark means you’ll be accompanied by like-minded adventurers and led by a passionate veteran expedition team who will enrich your understanding, ensure you get the most of your experience and have amazing memories to share.
As you prepare for your expedition to the Arctic or Antarctica, be sure to pack your sense of adventure along with a flexible attitude. We know the Quark Expeditions experience will both exceed your expectations and possibly even give you a whole new perspective on life.
Ships
50 Years of Victory
Twenty years in the making, 50 Years of Victory is the first Arktika-class icebreaker to have a spoon-shaped bow, capable of breaking through ice up to 2.5 meters (9.2 feet) thick! This is the world’s largest, most-powerful nuclear icebreaker.
Complete with a helicopter for shore excursions, Victory is a ship unlike any other, with the ability to go where other ships...
Hans Hansson Is their unique small exploration boat, formerly a Baltic Sea rescue boat and now a rugged 12-passenger vessel offering comfortable accommodations and family style meals on trips to the Falkland Islands or to the most remote bays and inlets of Antarctica.
Island Sky Their new all-inclusive, all-suites experience is an elegant Antarctic sanctuary with premium furnishings and plenty of space to stretch out and relax for its 106 guests. Guests can take advantage of complimentary beer, wine and spirits, and included gratuities and domestic flights as part of the voyage.
Kapitan Khlebnikov Their authentic and refurbished Soviet icebreaker is a passenger-favorite adventure ship with two on-board helicopters for spectacular sightseeing at the top of the world.
Ocean Adventurer The new and improved Ocean Adventurer is designed to carry 132 travelers in comfort to the most remote corners of the world. Originally built in Yugoslavia in 1976, this nimble, ice-strengthened ship has become a passenger favourite over the years and underwent refurbishments in 1999 and 2002 with the most significant being in 2017. It is a recipient of the 2017 Travel Weekly Magellan Award...
Ocean Diamond One of the fastest ships in Antarctica, this is a modern, stable super-yacht for 189 guests, and one of the largest of their small expedition ships.
Ocean Endeavour Ocean Endeavour is a comfortable, well-appointed small expedition ship expertly engineered to explore the Polar Regions. The ship has an ice-strengthened hull, Zodiacs for exploration and remote landings, and advanced navigation equipment. The newly-refurbished vessel offers a superb guest experience with an expansive choice of cabin categories, large cabins and common areas, a sundeck and...
Ocean Explorer Ocean Explorer, the newest addition to our fleet, is modern, elegant and purpose-built for polar exploration. The 138-passenger vessel has been designed with the latest in expedition ship technology. One of the ship’s key features is the ULSTEIN X-BOW®, a marine engineering innovation that ensures a comfortable and smooth sailing experience thanks to the inverted bow. Located at the bow is the...
Ocean Nova Is their most nimble arctic expedition ship, and is an ideal for an adventurous getaway for up to 66 guests. This comfortable ship offers 38 outside cabins with ensuites, a glass-enclosed observation lounge, and a friendly, informal on-board atmosphere.
Sea Adventurer 2017 This popular vessel will undergo a multi-million-dollar renovation effective June 2017 and be renamed Ocean Adventurer. Upgrades will include 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.
Ultramarine The newest addition to our fleet, the 199-guest Ultramarine will be equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, 20 quick-launching Zodiacs, spacious suites, wellness amenities and numerous outdoor wildlife viewing spaces.
Equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, Ultramarine offers the most robust portfolio of adventure activities in the industry, the most spacious suites in its category,...
World Explorer World Explorer
Distinct and comfortable, refined and roomy—these attributes and more describe World Explorer. Not only will it be among our fastest ships, it will also be one of our finest, with six tiers of deluxe accommodation.
The personal space is exceptional. Every cabin has either a private walk-out or Juliet balcony for direct ocean views. World Explorer also delivers plenty of public...
World Voyager World Voyager—the newest addition to our fleet— is a modern expedition ship built for science and discovery. Every design element, from the deluxe, all-balcony suites—with direct views into the surrounding polar wilderness—to the presentation theater and Science Hub, embody the spirit of discovery: the never-ending urge to explore and learn more about our rugged polar landscapes.Wellness...
50 Years of Victory
Hans Hansson
Island Sky
Kapitan Khlebnikov
Ocean Adventurer
Ocean Diamond
Ocean Endeavour
Ocean Explorer
Ocean Nova
Sea Adventurer 2017
Ultramarine
World Explorer
World Voyager
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