Forget ordinary sightseeing.
Touch down by helicopter on the vast Greenland Ice Sheet. Paddle a kayak through Antarctica’s icy bays. Mountain bike the rugged terrain of South Greenland. Cruise by Zodiac alongside towering glaciers and vast penguin colonies in South Georgia. Heli-trek across the snowfields of the Antarctic Peninsula.
These are the kinds of experiences Quark Expeditions has been pioneering since 1991, when it became the first company to bring travellers to the North Pole. Thirty-five years later, the award-winning polar operator continues to expand how travellers experience the Arctic and Antarctica.
“What makes the polar regions so powerful is that no two experiences are ever the same,” said Sam Seward, President of Quark Expeditions. “We give travellers even more opportunities to engage with these destinations through exploration, learning, wildlife encounters, and cultural experiences, while staying true to the spirit of adventure that has defined Quark Expeditions for more than 35 years.”
More ways to explore
Quark Expeditions’ new Guided Photography Program has been designed to help guests capture stronger images in one of the world’s most challenging photographic environments. Available on select departures, the small-group experience combines expert coaching, premium Zodiac access, extended shooting time and daily image reviews.
The best of both poles
The Antarctic features five remarkable regions: the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, the Falkland Islands, Patagonia and the rarely visited Emperor Penguin colony at Snow Hill Island. Beyond the reach of traditional expedition ships, Snow Hill Island is accessible only by helicopter from Ultramarine, revealing one of Antarctica’s most exclusive wildlife experiences.
The Arctic spans five regions – Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland, the Canadian Arctic and Atlantic Canada – where dramatic landscapes, abundant wildlife and diverse cultures shape every journey. New for 2028 is the 20-day Canadian Arctic: Wildlife, Helicopters, and the Northwest Passage itinerary, Quark’s most immersive Northwest Passage voyage yet.
With more than 70 departures across both polar regions, the journey is no longer just about where you go – it’s about how you experience it, what you learn, and how deeply you engage with the destination.
