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Arctic & Antarctic Expedition Cruises | Quark Expeditions Quark Expeditions The Leader in Polar Adventures Arctic Back Arctic Arctic Destinations Greenland The world’s largest island teems with life, welcoming you with its breathtaking scenery. East Greenland is vast, sparsely inhabited, and stunning in its austere beauty, while West Greenland has more Indigenous communities and varied wildlife. Svalbard Spitsbergen, the Realm of the Polar Bear, is the largest island in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago. Experience some of the Arctic’s best adventure, learn about a rich history and culture and witness 24-hour daylight under the midnight sun. Canadian High Arctic Navigating the icy channels of the High Arctic, follow in the footsteps of legendary explorers who braved the unknown to seek the fabled sea route to Asia. Revel at vast, untouched nature stunning in its minimalist splendor along the way. North Pole For the handful of individuals who experience it, reaching the North Pole aboard nuclear icebreaker 50 Years of Victory is the absolute zenith of polar exploration and the most exclusive voyage in the world, today. Russian High Arctic Steeped in polar history, the Russian High Arctic offers the rare opportunity to travel to remote archipelagos, including Severnaya Zemlya. Be among the first to explore the last Arctic islands to be discovered on Earth. Discover Your Perfect Trip View All Expeditions View All Upcoming Departures Antarctic Back Antarctic Antarctic Destinations Antarctic Peninsula The Antarctic Peninsula is an environment of exquisite isolation, rich wildlife, stimulating history and majestic landscapes. Your journey to the 7th Continent will take you to the end of the world, where adventure begins. South Georgia En route to Antarctica, take the opportunity to encounter iconic wildlife and immerse yourself in early Antarctic exploration on these sub-Antarctic islands of the South Atlantic Ocean. The Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) En route to Antarctica, take the opportunity to encounter iconic wildlife and immerse yourself in early Antarctic exploration on these sub-Antarctic islands of the South Atlantic Ocean. Snow Hill Island Ice-choked and impassible for most of the year, Snow Hill Island is only accessible for a few weeks of the season. Guests fly in via helicopter, then walk across the sea ice to commune with thousands of Emperor penguins and their chicks. Discover Your Perfect Trip View All Expeditions View All Upcoming Departures Expeditions Back Arctic Expeditions Greenland Back Essential Greenland: Southern Coasts and Disko Bay Greenland Adventure: Explore by Sea, Land and Air Under the Northern Lights: Exploring Iceland & East Greenland Canadian High Arctic Back Arctic Express Canada: The Heart of the Northwest Passage Best of the Western Arctic: Canada and Greenland Canada’s Remote Arctic: Northwest Passage to Ellesmere and Axel Heiberg Islands Northwest Passage: Epic High Arctic Northwest Passage: In the Footsteps of Franklin Spitsbergen Back Arctic Saga: Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroes and Jan Mayen Four Arctic Islands: Spitsbergen, Jan Mayen, Greenland and Iceland Intro to Spitsbergen: Fjords, Glaciers and Wildlife of Svalbard Spitsbergen Explorer: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic Spitsbergen Highlights: Expedition in Brief Spitsbergen In Depth: Big Islands, Big Adventure Spitsbergen Photography: In Search of Polar Bears Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland, Spitsbergen North Pole Back North Pole: The Ultimate Arctic Adventure Russian High Arctic Back High Arctic Odyssey: Remote Russian Archipelagos Jewels of the Russian Arctic: Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya Antarctic Expeditions Antarctic Peninsula Back Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent plus Cape Horn & Diego Ramirez Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine The Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) and South Georgia Back Epic Antarctica: Crossing the Circle via Falklands and South Georgia Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica: Explorers and Kings South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari Celebrating Shackleton: Journey from Antarctica to South Georgia Solar Eclipse 2021: Totality in Antarctica, with South Georgia Solar Eclipse 2021: Totality in Antarctica, with South Georgia and Falkland Islands Discover Your Perfect Trip View All Expeditions View All Upcoming Departures Ships Back Ships Our Fleet 50 Years of Victory 50 Years of Victory, which has a guest capacity of 160, is one of the world’s most powerful nuclear icebreakers. As an Arktika-class icebreaker, this vessel is capable of crushing through ice up to 9.2 feet thick. Kapitan Khlebnikov The 110-passenger Kapitan Khlebnikov is a polar-class icebreaker that combines power and technology with comfort. Boasting a 24,000-horsepower engine, KLB has transited the Northwest Passage more times than any other vessel. Ocean Adventurer A multi-million-dollar renovation means that the 128 guests aboard Ocean Adventurer travel to the most remote regions of the world in the utmost comfort. Ocean Diamond With a guest capacity of 189, Ocean Diamond is one of the largest vessels in our small expedition ship fleet. Two stabilizers and an ice-strengthened hull make this vessel ideal for polar expedition. 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. World Explorer Distinct and comfortable, refined and roomy, the 172-guest World Explorer is an all-balcony, all-suites expedition ship perfect for polar exploration. It’s one of the finest ships in our fleet and offers six tiers of deluxe accommodation. Discover Your Perfect Trip View All Expeditions View All Upcoming Departures Offers Back Offers Offers on Arctic Expeditions 2021 Voyages 2022 Voyages Offers on Antarctic Expeditions 2021.22 Voyages Discover Your Perfect Trip View All Expeditions View All Upcoming Departures About Quark Expeditions Back About Quark Expeditions Our Expedition History Expedition Team Back Expedition Leaders Expedition Team Special Guests Advantage of Small Ships The On-Ship Experience Back Expedition Team Quark Academy Language Program The Off-Ship Experience Back Sea Kayaking Paddle Program Standup Paddleboarding Camping Flightseeing Sustainability Discover Your Perfect Trip View All Expeditions View All Upcoming Departures Sustainability Polar Boutique Blog Travel Agents Contact Us Call (888) 979 4073 or +1 (802) 490 1843 outside North America Introducing our Arctic 2022 season Choose Your Arctic Voyage Today! Start Your Adventure Learn More High Arctic Odyssey: Remote Russian Archipelagos Adventure to the Russian High Arctic Start Your Adventure Learn More Under the Northern Lights: Exploring Iceland & East Greenland Immerse Yourself in the Best of the Untamed Arctic Start Your Adventure Learn More Scroll to content below Title Book with Confidence, Travel with Peace of Mind Description Risk-free cancellations and rebooking policies. Early book bonuses. Reduced deposits. It’s important to us that our guests feel confident when booking their polar voyage. In addition, Quark Expeditions has upgraded health and safety protocols in four key areas to safeguard guest health and well-being. We’ve also assembled a taskforce of physicians and industry leaders to develop the most comprehensive health and safety plan in the expedition industry so you can enjoy peace of mind on your polar journey. 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