Quark Expeditions
Quark Expeditions has been one of the leading innovators and operators of expedition cruises, especially in polar regions, since 1991. The company has pioneered and developed a concept of fantastically adventurous journeys in first class comfort on powerful, polar icebreakers. This concept is unique and many "First Ever" passenger voyages have been successfully operated: the first North Pole voyage, the first transpolar voyage through the North Pole, the first Circumnavigation of Antarctica, the first "Far Side" of Antarctica voyage, the first Weddell Sea voyage, the first Northeast Passage and the first Circumnavigation of the Arctic are all part of this tradition.
Names such as Amundsen, Scott, Shackleton, Franklin, Peary and Nansen are synonymous with the Golden Age of Exploration and, thanks to the polar climates, elements of the past have been well preserved. Viewing these historical sights is a great experience and worthy of care and respect. Quark Expeditions understands this and ensures that all our passengers are fully briefed before any visits take place.
Ships
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Ultramarine, Northwest Passage ex Toronto to Calgary
14 Night Cruise sailing from Kangerlussuaq to Resolute aboard Ultramarine. Hotel stays in Toronto pre-cruise and Calgary post-cruise.
- Departs: 26 Aug 2025
- Cruise line: Quark Expeditions
- Ship: Ultramarine
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Ultramarine, Emperor Penguin Quest ex Buenos Aires Return
12 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia roundtrip aboard Ultramarine. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Buenos Aires.
- Departs: 15 Nov 2025
- Cruise line: Quark Expeditions
- Ship: Ultramarine
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World Explorer, Antarctic Express: Cruise South Fly North ex Ushuaia to Punta Arenas
7 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia to King George Island aboard World Explorer. Flight from King George Island to Punta Arenas post-cruise. Hotel stays in Ushuaia pre-cruise and Punta Arenas post-cruise.
- Departs: 03 Dec 2025
- Cruise line: Quark Expeditions
- Ship: World Explorer
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World Explorer, Antarctic Express: Fly South Cruise North ex Punta Arenas to Ushuaia
Fly from Punta Arenas to King George Island for a 7 night cruise to Ushuaia aboard World Explorer. Hotels stay in Punta Arenas pre-cruise and Ushuaia post-cruise.
- Departs: 20 Dec 2025
- Cruise line: Quark Expeditions
- Ship: World Explorer
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Ocean Explorer, Antarctic Express: Cruise South Fly North ex Ushuaia to Punta Arenas
7 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia to King George Island aboard Ocean Explorer. Flight from King George Island to Punta Arenas post-cruise. Hotel stays in Ushuaia pre-cruise and Punta Arenas post-cruise.
- Departs: 28 Dec 2025
- Cruise line: Quark Expeditions
- Ship: Ocean Explorer
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Ocean Explorer, Antarctic Express: Fly South Cruise North ex Punta Arenas to Ushuaia
Fly from Punta Arenas to King George Island for a 7 night cruise to Ushuaia aboard Ocean Explorer. Hotels stay in Punta Arenas pre-cruise and Ushuaia post-cruise.
- Departs: 17 Jan 2026
- Cruise line: Quark Expeditions
- Ship: Ocean Explorer
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European chefs prepare excellent international cuisine using fine provisions from around the world. A European barman attends the bar which features a good selection of wines, champagne and spirits. The dining room is attended by a combination of Russian and Western Staff.
Gratuities
As the customary gratuity to the ship's personnel is divided amongst the entire crew/hotel staff, the following suggested guidelines are for passengers convenience: US$9.00 - US$12.00 per person, per day. As stated, this is only a guideline and the amount passengers wish to give is at their discretion and can be added to their shipboard account.