Save up to 30% on Polar Expeditions with Quark Expeditions
Take advantage of limited-time savings of up to 30% to the Arctic and Antarctic + $250 Onboard Credit per person! Ask about an additional savings of 10% when you pay in full at the time of booking.
Book by Sep 27, 2023
The Polar Regions Are Waiting To Be Explored.
Quark Expeditions has spent the last three decades taking travelers on polar expeditions to remote parts of the Arctic and Antarctic. Their team’s life passion is to venture far beyond the ordinary with explorers like you. You’ll set foot where few ever will—and do what few ever dream of. If you want an expedition of a lifetime, join the greatest team on the polar seas.
POLAR SAVINGS OFFER
During Quark's Polar Savings Sale, there are many ways to save and book your long-awaited polar expedition. You can get up to 30% off select expeditions through 2025. Plus, pay in full for an additional 10% off for a total of 40% off!
Our Bonus: $250 Onboard credit per person.
ARCTIC & GREENLAND: Quark Expeditions' Arctic features their new polar ship, Ultramarine, innovative helicopter-supported adventure options, a unique Greenland Adventure Program, plus special itineraries that include the much-anticipated return of the popular Northern Lights experience, and a voyage dedicated to photography in Spitsbergen.
ANTARCTIC: Explore parts of the magical 7th Continent where few humans have ever set foot. Enjoy the region’s natural wonders, including thousands of penguins, whales, glaciers, snow-capped mountains, remote bays, fjords, inlets, and rugged coastlines. The season includes the game-changing polar vessel, Ultramarine.
Why Travel with Quark Expeditions
- Specializes in taking travelers exclusively to remote parts of the Arctic and Antarctic.
- Small ship advantage with anywhere from 128 - 199 passengers only that can take you to remote areas that large ships cannot.
- Fleet features ice-strengthened hulls for superior navigation and safety.
- Sail with a team of Polar Specialists, and be immersed in the experience with an industry-leading guide-to-passenger ratio (1 per 5 guests).
- Quark Expeditions is profoundly committed to environmentally responsible tourism in these fragile environments.
Recommended Polar expeditions
Be sure to ask your advisor for other exciting itineraries
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th ContinentNov 05, 2023 (11 days)
Roundtrip UshuaiaWorld Explorer | Veranda Suite
CAD $13,500 Per Person Incl taxes
If this is your first visit, our classic Antarctic Explorer voyage gives you the best of the stunning Antarctic Peninsula in 11 days. Conquer the famed Drake Passage in your choice of four stabilized, polar-class vessels; explore majestic natural environments by zodiac and on foot; get up close and personal with penguins, whales and other wildlife; and enjoy talks on history, biology and glaciology by onboard polar experts. You can personalize your adventure with options that suit your interests, and cross the 7th Continent off the list—your way.
Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow HillNov 24, 2023 (14 days)
Roundtrip Buenos AiresUltramarine | Explorer Suite
CAD $31,620 Per Person Incl taxes
In 2004, Quark Expeditions made polar history when they conducted the first-ever ground visit to the remote emperor penguin colony near Snow Hill Island, Antarctica. Driven by a true expeditionary spirit—and guided by years of polar expertise—our team sailed past masses of dense ice and thick, tabular icebergs in the Weddell Sea to experience the legendary rookery, which now numbers 8,000 breeding pairs of emperor penguins. Today, it is one of the most exclusive wildlife-viewing experiences on the planet. We invite you—almost two decades after our milestone visit of 2004—to embrace the thrill of the search as we once again set out to visit to the emperor penguins at Snow Hill Island.
Antarctic Express: Fly the DrakeJan 10, 2024 (8 days)
Roundtrip Punta ArenasOcean Adventurer | Lower Deck Twin
CAD $14,400 Per Person Incl taxes
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 by ship. In just 8 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.
Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del PaineMar 13, 2024 (15 days)
Buenos Aires to SantiagoUltramarine | Explorer Suite
CAD $17,440 Per Person Incl taxes
Retrace Charles Darwin’s epic voyage to the ‘edge of the world’ on our Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine expedition, a 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. Join us in this enchanting wonderland and experience all the natural splendors of southern Patagonia.
Greenland Explorer: Sail and Soar the Alpine ArcticSep 14, 2024 (11 days)
Roundtrip ReykjavikUltramarine | Balcony Suite
CAD $13,875 Per Person Incl taxes
Our Greenland Explorer voyage is designed for travelers seeking to explore the majestic fjords, glaciers and mountains of South Greenland. This itinerary offers guests one– of–a–kind excursions exclusive to Quark Expeditions—some of them only made possible by our newest ship, the technologically–advanced Ultramarine, which is equipped with two twin–engine helicopters. On this journey, you can be as active as you like, or you can opt for more relaxing, immersive experiences.
Developed in partnership with local communities—a first of its kind in expedition travel—this itinerary offers unprecedented opportunities to explore the majesty of South Greenland’s diverse fjordlands. Ultramarine’s two helicopters will take you to areas in South Greenland that others can’t reach, especially for off–ship excursions. Some of these, such as our Exclusive Heli Landings and the Greenland Ice Sheet Experience, are included for all guests, who can also enjoy hikes, community visits and Zodiac cruises.
Quark Expeditions has spent the last three decades taking travelers on polar expeditions to remote parts of the Arctic and Antarctic where few other humans have ever set foot. The vessels in Quark Expeditions’ fleet accommodate anywhere from 128 to 199 passengers. Smaller ships can take you to remote areas that large ships simply can’t reach. We know we can give guests the best polar experience on a smaller ship. The perfect polar expedition doesn't just happen. It takes a team of talented, knowledgeable and experienced professionals to bring it all together. Our Expedition Team is comprised of seasoned veterans with rich backgrounds in marine biology, history, glaciology, geology, and more. With the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the industry, our Expedition Teams safely deliver your trip-of-a-lifetime to maximize your polar adventure every step of the way.
Terms & Conditions
All fares are cruise only, per person, based on double occupancy. Fares are in the currency indicated and include taxes and fees. Arctic 2024: Offer valid for new bookings made between July 5, 2023 to September 27, 2023, for Arctic departures between July 2023 and September 2023. Bookings made after the promotion period will not qualify for the savings. Must quote promo code(s) and provide passengers’ full names at time of booking. Rates/savings per person. Only combinable with Pay–in–Full Savings, Shackleton Club past passenger offers and valid gift cards. Applies to voyage only; cabins limited. Not applicable to Transfer Package, Adventure Options, additional hotel accommodation, pre/post tours, insurance, flights, or group bookings. Quark Expeditions has the right to limit, change or discontinue promotion at any time without notice. No cash value. Brochure Terms & Conditions apply. QuarkExpeditions.com/Expedition-Terms-and-Conditions Pay in Full – additional 10% off Offer valid for new bookings made between July 5, 2023 to September 27, 2023 for Arctic departures between April 2024 and September 2024 on select voyages. Guests will receive 10% additional savings on the voyage fare only after other combinable promotions are applied and if full payment is received at time of booking. Full payment includes the voyage fare and any outstanding balances on the booking (air, hotels, transfers, Adventure Options, pre/post tours and insurance). Must quote promo code. Bookings made after the promotion period, or if full payment is not received at time of booking will not qualify for the savings. Arctic 2023: Offer valid for new bookings made between July 5, 2023 to September 27, 2023 for Arctic departures between April 2024 and September 2024 on select voyages. Guests will receive 10% additional savings on the voyage fare only after other combinable promotions are applied and if full payment is received at time of booking. Full payment includes the voyage fare and any outstanding balances on the booking (air, hotels, transfers, Adventure Options, pre/post tours and insurance). Must quote promo code. Bookings made after the promotion period, or if full payment is not received at time of booking will not qualify for the savings. Brochure Terms & Conditions apply. Antarctic 2023/2024: Offer valid for new bookings made between July 5, 2023 to September 27, 2023, for Antarctica departures between November 2023 and March 2024. Bookings made after the promotion period will not qualify for the savings. Must quote promo code(s) and provide passengers’ full names at time of booking. Rates/savings per person. Only combinable with Pay-in-Full Savings, Shackleton Club past passenger offers and valid gift cards. Applies to voyage only; cabins limited. Not applicable to Transfer Package, Adventure Options, additional hotel accommodation, pre/post tours, insurance, flights, or group bookings. Quark Expeditions has the right to limit, change or discontinue promotion at any time without notice. No cash value. Brochure Terms & Conditions apply. Free single supplement: Offer valid for new bookings made between July 5th and September 27th on select Antarctic voyages on the Ultramarine and World Explorer. Solo travelers will be able to book double-occupancy standard cabins for the discounted price of a single berth. Only applicable to standard cabin types; cabins limited. Bookings made before or after the promotion period will not qualify for the savings. Must quote promo code(s) and provide passengers’ full names at time of booking. Not applicable to group bookings. Quark Expeditions® has the right to limit, change or discontinue promotion at any time without notice. No cash value. Brochure Terms & Conditions apply. Antarctic 2024/2025: Offer valid for new bookings made between July 5, 2023 and September 27, 2023 for Antarctica departures between November 2024 and March 2025 on select voyages. Bookings made after the promotion period will not qualify for the savings. Must quote promo code(s) and provide passengers’ full names at time of booking. Rates/savings per person. Only combinable with Payin- Full Savings and Shackleton Club past passenger offers. Applies to voyage full fare only; cabins limited. Not applicable to Transfer Package, Adventure Options, additional hotel accommodations, pre/post tours, insurance, flights, or group bookings. Quark Expeditions has the right to limit, change or discontinue promotion at any time without notice. No cash value. Brochure Terms & Conditions apply. Pay in full savings – additional 10% off Offer valid for new bookings made between July 5, 2023 and September 27, 2023 for Antarctic departures between November 2024 and March 2025 on select voyages. Guests will receive 10% additional savings on the voyage fare only after other combinable promotions are applied and if full payment is received at time of booking. Full payment includes the voyage fare and any outstanding balances on the booking (air, hotels, transfers, Adventure Options, pre/post tours and insurance). Must quote promo code. Bookings made after the promotion period, if partial payments are made or if full payment is not received at time of booking will not qualify for the savings. Brochure Terms & Conditions apply. $250 Shipboard Credit Offer: Offer valid for new bookings departing before December 31, 2023 on select voyages. Bookings made after the promotion period will not qualify for the credit. This credit is per person and can only be used on board the ship for the duration of the expedition. It will be added to your onboard account after your embarkation. It can be used towards several onboard items, including, but not limited to: bar, wifi, laundry, polar boutique, and on board adventure activities if available. Please note it cannot be used towards gratuities. Quark Expeditions has the right to limit, change or discontinue promotion at any time without notice. Non-transferable. No cash value. Brochure Terms & Conditions apply.