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Explore alongside the most experienced polar experts on earth, setting foot where few ever will and doing what few ever dream. Quark Expeditions’ incredible range of immersive polar adventures include innovative off-ship experiences to match the tastes of every type of traveller.

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Explore in Ways You Never Dreamt Possible

As the Leader in Polar Adventures, Quark Expeditions explore the polar regions differently from everyone else. Do you want to explore off the beaten path? Quark can take you to where there are no paths at all. Will you be content to just cruise? Or would you prefer to cruise 1,000 feet over the untouched polar wilderness in a twin-engine helicopter? With Quark you won't just be on holiday - you’ll be on the expedition of a lifetime.

The Best Team

When you venture into the untouched wilds of Antarctica, you need a great team around you. And Quark have the greatest. You’ll join elite guides trained at Quark Academy - which surpasses every standard imaginable for safety and preparedness in the polar regions - and interact directly with world-class polar experts. The philosophy? A team that explores together, discovers more together.

Be Taken Deeper

Quark Expeditions goes where others simply can’t. Or won’t. But the Quark expert guides’ abilities to read unknown terrain means where there’s a will, there’s a way - and that way could be by kayak, Zodiac boat or even helicopter. In an environment so unpredictable, it pays to have a few backup plans. So don’t just expect the unexpected, embrace it.

The Most Adventure Activities

Every voyage starts on a ship, but the real adventure happens off-ship. In the polar wilds, you'll camp, kayak, hike, fly by helicopter to remote locations and paddleboard on icy waters. With the widest range of adventure activities, how you experience the polar regions with Quark is entirely up to you.

Small Ships

Quark's diverse fleet of small polar vessels - which includes icebreakers and expedition ships - can take you to places larger ships can’t navigate. Equally key is the fleet of Zodiac boats, which permit landfall where other ships do not. Trust us, when you travel all the way to the edge of the world, you’ll want to reach out and touch it too.

Explore the range of innovative itineraries in Antarctica and Patagonia, then reach out to save up to 30%^ + receive a US$150 onboard credit!~

Antarctic Explorer
Perfect for Couples and ocean cruise
Antarctica

Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

11 days from $15,450*pp

Explore the best of the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the ship of your choice. 

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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Explore highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Travel safely and comfortably aboard any of Quark Expeditions ice-strengthened vessels
  • Enjoy presentations on wildlife, history, glaciology & geology by our onboard polar experts
  • Experience abundant wildlife, such as penguins, seals and whales
  • Immerse yourself in the icy realm of the Antarctic, with an optional paddling excursion
INCLUDES
  • Shipboard accommodation with luggage handling and daily housekeeping
  • Leadership throughout the voyage by experienced Expedition Leaders
  • All Zodiac transfers, cruising and shore landings as per the daily program
  • All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage
  • Select beer and wine during dinner
  • Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
  • Formal and informal presentations by guest speakers as scheduled
  • A photographic journal documenting the expedition
  • A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
  • An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
If it's your first visit, this classic voyage gives you the best of the stunning Antarctic Peninsula in 11 days. Conquer the famed Drake Passage in your choice of three polar-class vessels, explore majestic natural environments by Zodiac and on foot, get up close and personal with wildlife and enjoy talks on history, biology and glaciology by onboard polar experts. You can personalise your adventure with options that suit your interests, and cross the 7th Continent off the list - your way.

Ocean Adventurer from $15,450*pp
Departs 22 November 2024 

World Explorer from $15,960*pp
Departs 05 November 2024

Ultramarine from $19,560*pp
Departs 16 November 2024

*Conditions apply. Ref no: 54218

Fly the Drake
Perfect for Couples, flights and ocean cruise
Antarctica

Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake

8 days from $16,575*pp

Fly over the Drake Passage, the fastest, most direct way to Antarctica.

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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Fly over the Drake Passage and experience the fastest, most direct way to Antarctica
  • Spot iconic Antarctic wildlife, such as penguins, seals and whales
  • Marvel at many of the Antarctic Peninsula highlights
  • Enjoy presentations on wildlife, history, glaciology & geology by our onboard polar experts
  • Cruise in a Zodiac to get water-level views of icebergs, wildlife and more
INCLUDES
  • Pre and post-expedition hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas with breakfast
  • Group transfers in Punta Arenas
  • Flights to and from King George Island
  • Shipboard accommodation with luggage handling and daily housekeeping
  • Leadership throughout the voyage by experienced Expedition Leaders
  • All Zodiac transfers, cruising and shore landings as per the daily program
  • All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage
  • Select beer and wine during dinner
  • Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
  • Formal and informal presentations by guest speakers as scheduled
  • A photographic journal documenting the expedition
  • A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
  • An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
Answer the call of Antarctica by flying over the notorious Drake Passage by charter plane to land at King George Island before exploring the Antarctic Peninsula aboard Ocean Adventurer. In just eight adventure-packed days, you’ll experience rewarding shore visits and Zodiac cruises, marvel at intimate wildlife encounters, explore historic sites and make the most of your landmark visit to the 7th Continent. Select from a range of adventure options and onboard activities that match your personal interests and make your expedition uniquely yours.

Ocean Adventurer from $16,575*pp
Departs 09 January 2025

*Conditions apply. Ref no: 54213

Patagonia
Perfect for Couples and ocean cruise
South America (Chile)

Essential Patagonia

15 days from $17,500*pp

Spend more time exploring the doorstep to Antarctica, the Patagonian region and Chile’s spectacular network of fjords.

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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Encounter iconic wildlife, such as Magellanic penguins, sea lions and seabirds
  • Experience some of the world’s most remote glacial and fjord systems, including Glacier Alley
  • Retrace Darwin’s route through the Beagle Channel and learn about the storied history of southern Chile
  • Cruise in a Zodiac for a unique perspective of glaciers, fjords and channels
  • Enjoy helicopter flightseeing from Ultramarine for a unique perspective of the landscape
INCLUDES
  • Shipboard accommodation with luggage handling and daily housekeeping
  • Leadership throughout the voyage by experienced Expedition Leaders
  • All Zodiac transfers, cruising and shore landings as per the daily program
  • All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage
  • Select beer and wine during dinner
  • Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
  • Formal and informal presentations by guest speakers as scheduled
  • A photographic journal documenting the expedition
  • A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
  • An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
  • One 10- to 15-minute helicopter flightseeing excursion (weather and logistics permitting)
  • Torres del Paine National Park entrance fee and ground transfers 
  • Estancia visit and ground transfers
  • Lunches ashore during Puerto Natales/Torres del Paine excursion days
Retrace Charles Darwin’s epic voyage to the ‘edge of the world’ on this comprehensive journey into Chile’s spectacular network of fjords and channels. Helicopter flightseeing and Zodiac cruises along this enchanting stretch of coastline provide awe-inspiring perspectives of some of the most remote and picturesque landscapes on earth. From Magellanic penguin colonies and other seabirds to South American sea lions and southern elephant seals, the fascinating array of wildlife is as abundant as the majestic blue-toned tidewater glaciers. 

Ultramarine from $17,500*pp
Departs 13 March 2025

*Conditions apply. Ref no: 54224

South Georgia
Perfect for Couples and ocean cruise
Antarctica

Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica

20 days from $28,125*pp

See the rarely visited Falkland Islands and South Georgia before entering a world of ice, snow and natural wonders.

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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Wander the quaint British town of Stanley in the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
  • See South Georgia’s incredible wildlife, including 30 breeding bird species and four penguin species
  • Follow in the wake of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s perilous voyages to South Georgia and pause for a moment at his grave site
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula by ship, Zodiac and foot
  • Enjoy presentations on wildlife, history, glaciology & geology by our onboard polar experts
  • Immerse yourself in the icy realm of the Antarctic, with an optional kayaking excursion
INCLUDES
  • Shipboard accommodation with luggage handling and daily housekeeping
  • Leadership throughout the voyage by experienced Expedition Leaders
  • All Zodiac transfers, cruising and shore landings as per the daily program
  • All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage
  • Select beer and wine during dinner
  • Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
  • Formal and informal presentations by guest speakers as scheduled
  • A photographic journal documenting the expedition
  • A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
  • An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
Stroll the quaint English village of Stanley in the Falklands, wander the islands’ sandy dunes and birdwatch at rugged seabird cliffs. In South Georgia, discover the beaches where king penguins breed – one of the highest densities of animal life on earth – and learn about the rich historical legacy of the places you visit. Both islands are known as meccas for wildlife with epic displays of animals congregating by the thousands. Then, explore the stunning Antarctic Peninsula and enter a world of ice, snow and natural wonders. Pursue your personal passions with a choice of rewarding activities and an extensive educational program.

Ocean Adventurer from $28,125*pp
Departs 19 December 2024

*Conditions apply. Ref no: 54221

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