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Quark Expeditions

Leader in Polar Adventures.

About Quark Expeditions

Since 1991, Quark established a tradition of firsts in polar expedition travel. The company was first to transit the Northeast Passage with commercial passengers; the first to take travelers to the “Far Side” of Antarctica and the first to circumnavigate the Antarctic continent with guests.  Quark is recognized for its diverse passenger fleet – including the only polar-class icebreaker operating as an expedition ship in Antarctica. In 2011, Quark was named a recipient of National Geographic Traveler’s “50 Tours of a Lifetime” for their “Three Arctic Islands” voyage.

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Our Activities

  • Ballooning
  • Bird watching
  • Climbing
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Cultural
  • Day hiking
  • Eco-focused
  • Educational
  • Expedition Cruising
  • Geotourism
  • Hiking & Trekking
  • Historical
  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Paddlesport
  • Photography
  • Sailing & Cruise
  • Scientific Expeditions
  • Snowshoeing
  • Snowsport
  • Walking
  • Whale Watching
  • Wildlife

Our Destinations

  • Antarctica
  • Europe
  • Greenland
  • Iceland
  • Northern Europe
  • Norway
  • Polar
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