The Arctic has long transfixed travelers seeking to get as close as safely possible to the natural wonders of the northern Polar Region: sculpted icebergs, expansive glaciers, great stretches of oceanic waters, snow-topped mountain peaks, and ice-covered landscapes where few humans have ever set foot. And there’s the wildlife: polar bears, whales, reindeer, muskoxen, walruses, and seals, plus thousands of seabirds dominating the clifftops. Quark Expeditions’ lineup for 2023 offers guests customize their expedition experience.
ARCTIC 2022/2023
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The Leader in Polar Adventures
Remote & Ruggedly Beautiful Arctic
Severnaya Zemlya, Russia The last territorial discovery on the planet deep in the Russian Arctic. PAGE 33
Brand New Ship The inaugural Arctic season of Ultramarine : a game- changer in polar travel. PAGE 39
Greenland By air, land and sea! Our first-ever helicopter- supported Greenland adventure program. PAGES 24 & 25
the Adventure
The most off-ship adventures: heli-skiing, alpine kayaking, hiking… PAGES 48 & 49
the Arctic
Fulfill your wildest dreams.
The Arctic has long transfixed travelers seeking to get as close as safely possible to the natural wonders of the northern Polar Region: sculpted icebergs, expansive glaciers, great stretches of oceanic waters, snow-topped mountain peaks, and ice-covered landscapes where few humans have ever set foot. And there’s the wildlife: polar bears, whales, reindeer, muskoxen, walruses, and seals, plus thousands of seabirds dominating the clifftops. Immersive polar experiences are the irresistible lure for many visitors. Quark Expeditions offers more off-ship
adventure activities than any other operator, enabling guests to customize their expedition experience. Our fleet of small vessels now includes the game-changing new ship Ultramarine , which offers an incredible range of helicopter- supported adventure options that utterly transforms what you can see and do in the Arctic. Quark Expeditions is your most experienced and trusted partner to fulfill your Arctic dream. AND THAT MOMENT HAS ARRIVED.
Hiking the spectacular Arctic scenery.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Awards & Accolades WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS , World’s Leading Specialist Cruise Line 2020 , World’s Leading Polar Expeditions Operator 2018 USA TODAY 10 BEST READERS' CHOICE TRAVEL AWARD , Best Adventure Cruise Line 2018 SIGNATURE LUXURY TRAVEL & STYLE CRUISE AWARD , Best-of-the-Best Luxury Cruise Awards Winner, Expedition 2018 Winner, Expedition 2017 TRAVEL WEEKLY GOLD MAGELLAN AWARD , Best Expedition Itinerary: Spitsbergen Explorer 2019 Northwest Passage 2018 North Pole 2018 , Best Small Ship Expedition 2019 , Marketing Promotional Video 2019: Face to Face With Iconic Arctic Wildlife TRAVEL WEEKLY SILVER MAGELLAN AWARD
, Best Expedition Itinerary: Essential Greenland 2019 Greenland Explorer 2018 West Greenland 2017 , Best Small Ship Expedition 2017 , Best Adventure Destination: Greenland 2017 TRAVEL + LEISURE WORLD’S BEST AWARD , Small-Ship Ocean Cruise Line 2016 FODOR’S TRAVEL GUIDES WORLD’S BEST CRUISES , Kapitan Khlebnikov’s Northwest Passage Expedition 2016
AECO (Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators) is an international association for expedition cruise operators operating in the Arctic and others with interests in this industry.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
What's inside.
4 30 Years of
38 Cutting-Edge
Polar Exploration
Helicopter Program
6 The Arctic at a Glance
42 Superior Spa & Wellness Amenitie s
8 Map of the Arctic
48 Your Life Onboard
10 Multi-Destination Voyages
50 Amazing Off-Ship Experiences
14 In-Depth Exploration
54 Polar Travel Advisors
34 Our Superior Fleet— featuring our newest ship, Ultramarine
56 Expedition Leaders
58 The People of the North
60 Why Travel With Us?
62 Polar Boutique
64 Sustainability
A herd of sunbathing walruses.
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OUR HISTORY
Years of Exploration.
the Arctic
November 1996 Quark Expeditions begins a circumnavigation of Antarctica for commercial passengers, the first-ever voyage of its kind. July 1999 Quark Expeditions completes its first passenger circumnavigation of the Arctic Ocean. November 2003 Quark Expeditions passengers become the first humans to witness a Total Solar Eclipse in Antarctica.
Going Beyond in Polar Adventure.
August 1991 Quark Expeditions takes the first commercial passengers to the North Pole—something no other expedition company had achieved.
Choose from 18 amazing Arctic itineraries starting on page 10
As the Leader in Polar Adventures, we are committed to taking travelers beyond the ordinary, outside the predictable and expected. For the last 30 years we’ve focused exclusively on polar exploration. We have the most experienced team in the polar industry. We have the most diverse fleet, which allows guests to personalize their voyage. We offer more off-ship adventure options than anyone else—which means guests can choose how they wish to explore the Arctic. Our fleet of small ships, including our newest ship, Ultramarine , can take you places other vessels cannot reach. Our obsession to explore new frontiers and create new guest experiences is part of our DNA. That philosophy—that obsession to go beyond—is reflected in our 30-year history of polar firsts.
For more information about the North Pole. See page 32
August 1991 Quark Expeditions celebrates the first-ever passenger transit of the Northeast Passage, the historic route across the top of the world.
Check out our Northwest Passage itineraries for 2022–23. See pages 28 & 29
December 1991 Quark Expeditions charters the first series of oceanographic research vessels specially converted for adventure travel, heralding a new phase in polar exploration. November 1992 Quark Expeditions departs Cape Town for the first passenger voyage to the Far Side of Antarctica, the most remote coastal region of the continent. November 1993 For the first time, Quark Expeditions guests retrace the voyage of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance .
November 2004 Quark Expeditions becomes the first operator to confirm the existence and location of the Snow Hill Emperor colony.
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April 2019 Quark Expeditions unveils Polar Promise, the most holistic sustainability policy in the polar expedition industry.
March 2006 Quark Expeditions breaks Roald Amundsen’s record set nearly 100 years ago, attaining the most southernly latitude of any vessel.
December 2013 Quark Expeditions is named World’s Leading Polar Expedition Operator at the World Travel Awards in Lisbon.
Get the scoop on our Polar Promise sustainability strategy and how we’re preserving the Polar Regions one goal at a time. See page 64
October 2017 Quark Expeditions launches Quark Academy training program for expedition team members, the first training program of its kind in the industry.
Meet our incredibly talented team on page 56
June 2008 Quark Expeditions offers maiden voyage to the North Pole on nuclear icebreaker 50 Years of Victory , the most powerful icebreaker on the planet at the time. April 2011 Quark Expeditions’ Three Arctic Islands voyage is voted one of National Geographic Traveler’s “50 Tours of a Lifetime.” June 2012 Quark Expeditions becomes the first tour operator to successfully offer passenger hot-air ballooning at the North Pole. February 2013 Quark Expeditions hosts Jonathan Shackleton (Ernest Shackleton’s cousin) and Falcon Scott (Robert Falcon Scott’s grandson) as they walk, and camp, on the 7th continent together. November 2013 Quark Expeditions teams up with Hot Docs Canadian International Film Festival to offer the first-ever floating polar film festival onboard Sea Spirit .
To find out more about 50 Years of Victory. See page 46
December 2020 Quark Expeditions is named World’s Leading Specialist Cruise Line at the World Travel Awards.
December 2018 Quark Expeditions is again named World’s Leading Polar Expedition Operator at the World Travel Awards.
World's Leading Specialist Cruise Line
April 2021 Quark Expeditions officially takes ownership of Ultramarine after successful sea trials in Croatia, marking one of our greatest polar milestones!
To find out more about Ultramarine. See page 36
January 2019 Quark Expeditions launches the construction of the game- changing ship Ultramarine , the very first vessel purpose-built for polar exploration.
Find out more about hot-air ballooning at the North Pole. See page 53
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The Arctic AT A GLANCE
GREENLAND'S NORTHERN LIGHTS Aurora displays occur when protons and electrons from the sun slam into the Earth’s magnetic field, resulting in an awe-inspiring dance of multi-coloured lights across the
night sky. The Northern Lights in Greenland tend to be green, white and purple, and can sometimes be viewed during the month of September.
GREENLAND (Kalaallit Nunaat)
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
Ilulissat Icefjord, a tidal fjord and UNESCO World Heritage site, is home to Sermeq Kujalleq, one of the fastest and most active glaciers in the world.
GREENLANDIC CULTURE A visit to Ittoqqortoormiit, the most isolated town in Greenland, is a window into the daily life of a remote community where many inhabitants still
hunt and fish to continue their traditional heritage.
THE HEART OF THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE The quest for trade routes to the Far East ignited the passions and obsessions of early explorers. Discover the great sea route at the top of the world.
TASERMIUT FJORD Paddling and Zodiac excursions into the fjord allow for closer connection with a landscape that is considered one of the most beautiful places in Greenland.
ICELAND
ANCIENT HISTORY & CULTURE Visiting local communities in the Canadian Arctic connects travelers to 4,000 years of Inuit history and culture. Pangnirtung, Pang for short, is an artistic community known for its beautiful hand- woven tapestries and lithographic prints.
CANADA
EVOLUTION OF THE KAYAK It’s believed that kayaks were invented in Greenland. The Inuit used the slim, one- person vessel—called qajaq—to hunt and fish. It’s only fitting that Quark Expeditions chose Greenland to launch a brand new kind of kayaking—alpine kayaking—as part of our Greenland Adventure Program.
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THE ULTIMATE ARCTIC ADVENTURE
THE LAST TERRITORIAL DISCOVERY ON THE PLANET The rarely-visited, extremely remote Russian archipelago Severnaya Zemlya, “Northern Land,” was only discovered in 1917 and not charted until 1930–32. Severnaya Zemlya is home to the Academy of Sciences Glacier, the largest glacier in Russia.
Even during the Arctic summer, it takes the strength of a nuclear ice-breaker to reach the North Pole.
EXPLORING SVALBARD About 60% of Svalbard's mountains, glaciers and islands are protected within seven national parks: Forlandet, Indre Wijdefjorden, Nordenskiöld Land, Nordre Isfjorden, Sassen- Bünsow Land, Sør-Spitsbergen and Nordvest-Spitsbergen. Visitors can find various historical monuments including former whaling stations and burial grounds.
ROCKY PHENOMENON Witness a rare geological phenomenon at Champ Island in Franz Josef Land archipelago, the northernmost territory in Russia. Stone spheres found here likely formed when masses of minerals came in contact with organic material, creating a chemical reaction shaping the ball in layers, often as perfect spheres.
SVALBARD
THE KING OF THE ARCTIC Although a polar bear’s fur appears white, it is actually a layer of transparent hair with special characteristics that create the illusion of white fur. A polar bear’s skin is black. An optimal time to view polar bears in Spitsbergen is during the months of May, June and July.
ARCTIC ARCHIPELAGO Novaya Zemlya, “New Land,” is the third largest wilderness area in Europe. This remote Russian destination is abundant in wildlife and steeped in polar history.
RUSSIA
ARCTIC CIRCLE
MAMMOTH CLIFFS Approximately 110 bird species nest in the towering cliffs of the Faroe Islands. Cape Enniberg, which stands at 2,400 feet (754 m) high, is one of the highest cliffs in the world.
ICONIC ARCTIC WILDLIFE From spotting polar bears in Spitsbergen, to sightings of muskoxen in Greenland, the Arctic is teeming with diverse wildlife. Here are some of the animals you may see:
Arctic fox, walrus, muskox, reindeer, polar bear, whales, birds & more.
The Arctic is a mass of sea ice floating over the Arctic Ocean, surrounded by North America, Europe and Asia. Use this infographic to help narrow down your choices of where to explore .
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the Arctic
Axel Heiberg Island
Ellesmere Island
Greenland Sea
GREENLAND (Kalaallit Nunaat)
Qaanaaq
Resolute
Beechey Island
Devon Island
Jan Mayen
Milne Land
Ittoqqortoormiit
Kangerlussuaq
ARCTIC CIRCLE
Ban Island
Reykjavik ICELAND
Narsarsuaq
Faroe Islands
Atlantic Ocean
Fair Isle
Aberdeen
GREENLAND (Kalaallit Nunaat)
U.K.
Narsarsuaq
CANADA
Greenland Ice Sheet
Tasermiut Fjord
Lindenow Fjord
Toronto
Labrador Sea
Map is not to scale. Itineraries shown are for illustrative purposes only. Actual itinerary is dependent on weather and ice conditions.
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GEOGRAPHIC NORTH POLE º
Arctic Ocean
Franz Josef Land
Severnaya Zemlya
Spitsbergen
Longyearbyen
Kara Sea
Barents Sea
SVALBARD
Novaya Zemlya
RUSSIA
Sea
Murmansk
CANADA, GREENLAND, ICELAND, NORWAY, RUSSIA. Where do you want to go? With itineraries to the rarely visited Russian High Arctic and the remote Canadian Arctic—plus time-honored favorites brought back by popular demand—Quark Expeditions’ lineup for 2022 and 2023 offers guests the chance to experience a complete range of Arctic adventures, some of them never-before-offered. There are multi- destination voyages tailored to those who want to sample a little bit of everything the Arctic has to offer and our In-Depth Explorations, which dig deep into specific Arctic regions. Let your Arctic voyage begin!
NORWAY Oslo
FINLAND Helsinki
Arctic Saga: Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroes and Jan Mayen See page 12 Three Arctic Islands:Spitsbergen, Greenland and Iceland See page 13 Spitsbergen In Depth: Big Island, Big Adventure See page 19 North Pole:The Ultimate Arctic Adventure See page 32 Jewels of the Russian Arctic: Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya See page 30 High Arctic Odyssey: Remote Russian Archipelagos See page 31 Greenland Adventure: Explore by Sea, Land and Air See pages 22–23
NOT SHOWN ON MAP: Best of the Western Arctic: Canada and Greenland See page 25 Introduction to Spitsbergen: Fjords, Glaciers and Wildlife of Svalbard See page 17 Spitsbergen Explorer: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic See page 18 Spitsbergen Highlights: Expedition in Brief See page 16 Spitsbergen Photography: In Search of Polar Bears See page 20
ITINERARIES AND SCHEDULED ROUTES This is a sample of our Arctic itineraries. For even more options, please see additional voyage pages.
Arctic Express Canada: The Heart of the Northwest Passage See page 26 Canada’s Remote Arctic: Northwest Passage to Ellesmere and Axel Heiberg Islands See page 27 Northwest Passage:In the Footsteps of Franklin See page 28 Northwest Passage Epic High Arctic See page 29 Essential Greenland: Southern Coasts and Disko Bay See page 24
Scheduled routes Flight routes If conditions permit Approximate limit of exploration area
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Multi-destination voyages. Perfect for first-time travelers to the Arctic, our Multi-Destination itineraries let you experience impressive icebergs, iconic wildlife, traditional Inuit culture and other highlights in different parts of the Arctic and Sub-Arctic. Two voyages (ranging from 14 to 15 days) take in the best that Greenland, Iceland, Spitsbergen, the Faroe Islands and the seldom-visited Jan Mayen have to offer.
NATURE IS THE TOUR GUIDE: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will ultimately influence your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected!
Zodiac cruising in Nordvestfjord, East Greenland.
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In This Section , Two immersive itineraries
, A three islands itinerary exploring Spitsbergen, Greenland and Iceland See page 13
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SPITSBERGEN, THE FAROES & JAN MAYEN
Exploring the Fair Isle coastline; an encounter with Svalbard Reindeer; capturing the scenery.
GREENLAND
SVALBARD
Longyearbyen
Arctic Saga: Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroes and Jan Mayen
Barents Sea
Greenland Sea
Jan Mayen
Norwegian Sea
Departing from Aberdeen, Scotland, the Arctic Saga voyage visits four remote Arctic islands. Sail through the North Atlantic to Fair Isle, famous for its bird observatory, followed by two days exploring the Viking and Norse sites on the Faroe Islands. Then it’s onto the world’s northernmost volcanic island, Jan Mayen. The last two days of your 14-day voyage are spent exploring Spitsbergen, always on the lookout for polar bears. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will determine your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.
Helsinki departures)
NORWAY
Faroe Islands
Shetland Islands
Atlantic Ocean
Oslo
Orkney Islands
departures)
Fair Isle
Aberdeen
North Sea
UNITED KINGDOM
2 departures | 14 days May 2022 & 2023 Embarkation: Aberdeen, Scotland Disembarkation: Longyearbyen, Norway See Dates and Rates for details.
Ship: Ocean Adventurer
Adventure Options: See pages 52–53 for more details
Charter flight: To Oslo, Norway (2022) To Helsinki, Finland (2023) (included in mandatory transfer package)
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SPITSBERGEN, GREENLAND & ICELAND
A Zodiac cruise with a view.
Arctic Ocean
SVALBARD
Longyearbyen
Three Arctic Islands: Spitsbergen, Greenland and Iceland Named one of the 50 Tours of a Lifetime by National Geographic Traveler , this voyage offers the best of the eastern Arctic in one voyage. You start in Spitsbergen, Norway, then sail south to Greenland to explore the world’s largest fjord system and end in Iceland. There’s something for everyone: polar bears, walrus, muskoxen, local culture, ancient Thule settlements (predecessors of the Inuit), hikes along the glacial moraine and tundra, and more. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will determine your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.
GREENLAND
FROM: OSLO departures) HELSINKI departures)
Scoresby Sund
Atlantic Ocean
Milne Land
Ittoqqortoormiit
Denmark Strait
ICELAND
Reykjavik
2 departures | 15 days August 2022 & 2023
Ship: Ocean Adventurer
Adventure Options: See pages 52–53 for more details
Charter flight: From Oslo, Norway (2022) From Helsinki, Finland (2023) (included in mandatory transfer package)
Embarkation: Longyearbyen, Norway Disembarkation: Reykjavik, Iceland See Dates and Rates for details.
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In-depth explorations.
Our region-specific expeditions to Norway, Greenland, Russia and Canada are ideal for those who know where they want to go and for past travelers who’ve explored the highlights and would now like to drill a little deeper and explore a little further into one Arctic domain. Such trips are also ideal for first-timers who are eager to explore one specific region in depth. Our range of itineraries covers four Arctic regions, allowing you to choose the adventure that best suits your travel desires.
NATURE IS THE TOUR GUIDE: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will ultimately influence your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected!
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In This Section , New Greenland Adventure voyage offers helicopter-supported activities exclusive to Quark Expeditions. See pages 22 and 23 , Two in-depth Russian Itineraries from 16–22 days. See pages 30 and 31
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SPITSBERGEN
Kvitøya
Enjoying the incredible landscapes of Spitsbergen.
Phippsøya
Arctic Ocean
Nordaustlandet
Spitsbergen Highlights: Expedition in Brief
Monaco Glacier
Hinlopen Strait
Smeerenburg
SPITSBERGEN
Barentsøya
Our popular Spitsbergen Highlights expedition is ideal for guests who are looking to experience the best of Spitsbergen but are short on time. You can pack a lot into just seven days, including a scenic journey along the island’s west coast, where you’ll encounter rocky mountains, glaciers, towering cliffs and fjords. You’ll be on a constant lookout for wildlife—especially for the majestic polar bear. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will determine your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.
Longyearbyen
Edgeøya
SVALBARD
Bellsund
Calypsobyen
Greenland Sea
TO/FROM: OSLO departures) HELSINKI departures)
Hornsund
5 departures | 7 days May/June 2022 & July 2023 Embarkation/Disembarkation: Longyearbyen, Norway See Dates and Rates for details.
Ship: Ultramarine Ocean Adventurer
Adventure Options: See pages 52–53 for more details
Charter flight: To/from Oslo, Norway (2022) To/from Helsinki, Finland (2023) (included in mandatory transfer package)
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SPITSBERGEN
Kvitøya
Zodiac cruising around Spitsbergen; hiking the Arctic terrain; a pair of walruses.
Phippsøya
Arctic Ocean
Nordaustlandet
Introduction to Spitsbergen: Fjords, Glaciers and Wildlife of Svalbard Experience everything this island has to offer on our 10-day itinerary, which covers western Spitsbergen as well as the stunning fjords and outlying islands to the north. You’ll hike the tundra, zip through fjords on a Zodiac and experience vast expanses of icebergs. Wildlife-viewing includes walruses, reindeer and polar bears. The Norwegian Arctic has been inspiring explorers for centuries—it’s time you joined their ranks. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will determine your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.
Smeerenburg
Monaco Glacier
Hinlopen Strait
SPITSBERGEN
Barentsøya
Longyearbyen
Edgeøya
SVALBARD
Bellsund
Calypsobyen
TO/FROM: OSLO departures) HELSINKI departures)
Greenland Sea
Hornsund
7 departures | 12 days May/June 2022 & 2023 Embarkation/Disembarkation: Longyearbyen, Norway See Dates and Rates for details.
Ship: Ultramarine Ocean Adventurer
Adventure Options: See pages 52–53 for more details
Charter flight: To/from Oslo, Norway (2022) To/from Helsinki, Finland (2023) (included in mandatory transfer package)
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SPITSBERGEN
Kvitøya
Spotting a herd of Svalbard reindeer.
Phippsøya
Arctic Ocean
Nordaustlandet
Spitsbergen Explorer: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic
Smeerenburg
Monaco Glacier
Hinlopen Strait
SPITSBERGEN
Barentsøya
Explore Spitsbergen’s rugged west coast enroute to the lesser visited southern and northern shorelines on a 12-day sailing. We journey in continuous daylight, seeking walruses and polar bears amidst stunning glaciers, towering cliffs, abandoned historical sites and colorful tundra. The landscapes in the outlying islands to the north are as varied as the animal life and will leave you with indelible memories. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will determine your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.
Longyearbyen
Edgeøya
SVALBARD
Bellsund
Calypsobyen
Greenland Sea
TO/FROM: OSLO departures) HELSINKI departures)
Hornsund
7 departures | 12 days May/June 2022 & 2023 Embarkation/Disembarkation: Longyearbyen, Norway See Dates and Rates for details.
Ship: Ultramarine Ocean Adventurer
Adventure Options: See pages 52–53 for more details
Charter flight: To/from Oslo, Norway (2022) To/from Helsinki, Finland (2023) (included in mandatory transfer package)
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SPITSBERGEN
Kvitøya
Guests hiking the Svalbard landscape;, icy waters; an Arctic fox.
Phippsøya
Arctic Ocean
Scheduled route
Nordaustlandet
If conditions allow
Spitsbergen In Depth: Big Island, Big Adventure
Smeerenburg
Monaco Glacier
Hinlopen Strait
SPITSBERGEN
Barentsøya
Our longest Spitsbergen expedition attempts to circumnavigate the island and, if conditions allow, venture around the entire Svalbard archipelago. This trip offers maximum exploration time on land and at sea, making it the best voyage for viewing polar bears and walruses, reindeer and foxes, whales and seabirds. Landing sites yield abandoned whaling settlements, tundra meadows, glaciers and icebergs, seabird breeding grounds and more. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will determine your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.
Longyearbyen
Edgeøya
SVALBARD
Bellsund
Calypsobyen
Greenland Sea
TO/FROM: OSLO departures) HELSINKI departures)
Hornsund
2 departures | 14 days July 2022 & 2023 Embarkation/Disembarkation: Longyearbyen, Norway See Dates and Rates for details.
Ship: Ocean Adventurer
Adventure Options: See pages 52–53 for more details
Charter flight: To/from Oslo, Norway (2022) To/from Helsinki, Finland (2023) (included in mandatory transfer package)
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SPITSBERGEN
Kvitøya
A curious polar bear; capturing the Arctic scenery; spotting iconic wildlife on a Zodiac cruise.
Phippsøya
Arctic Ocean
Nordaustlandet
Spitsbergen Photography: In Search of Polar Bears
Smeerenburg
Back by POPULAR DEMAND
Monaco Glacier
Hinlopen Strait
SPITSBERGEN
Barentsøya
Embrace your expeditionary spirit on this new voyage which enables the quest for polar bears and other photogenic wildlife to determine our route amidst the raw beauty of the Norwegian Arctic. The opportunities to photograph wildlife and awe-inspiring polar landscapes in continuous daylight are more than plentiful. An early-season departure offers more opportunity to search for elusive polar bears on the sea ice. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will determine your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.
Longyearbyen
Edgeøya
SVALBARD
Bellsund
Calypsobyen
Greenland Sea
TO/FROM: OSLO departures) HELSINKI departures)
Hornsund
Ship: Ultramarine
Adventure Options: See pages 52–53 for more details
2 departures | 14 days June 2022 & May 2023 Embarkation/Disembarkation: Longyearbyen, Norway See Dates and Rates for details.
Charter flight: To/from Oslo, Norway (2022) To/from Helsinki, Finland (2023) (included in mandatory transfer package)
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SOUTH GREENLAND
Scoresby Sund.
Ella Island
King Oscar Fjord
GREENLAND
Milne Land
Under the Northern Lights: Exploring Iceland and East Greenland
Ittoqqortoormiit
NEW
Scoresby Sund
Our most comprehensive exploration of East Greenland begins in the seldom- visited Vestfjords in Iceland’s north and then on to Greenland’s Scorebysund and King Oscar Fjord systems. You’ll search for wildlife, visit the world's largest national park, Northeast Greenland National Park, where 40% of the world’s muskoxen live, and possibly witness the Northern Lights. Visiting the remote Inuit community of Ittoqqortoormiit will make for an unforgettable experience. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will affect your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.
Atlantic Ocean
Vest ords
Reykjavik
ICELAND
4 departures | 14 days September 2022 & 2023 Embarkation/Disembarkation: Reykjavik, Iceland
Ship: Ocean Adventurer
Adventure Options: See pages 52–53 for more details
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SOUTH GREENLAND
Taking a moment to enjoy the stunning Greenlandic scenery; amping up the adventure with a paddling excursion; fresh local ingredients prepared at Tasermiut Camp.
GREENLAND (Kalaallit Nunaat)
TO/FROM REYKJAVIK
Greenland Adventure: Explore by Land, Sea and Air
NEW
Narsarsuaq
Quark Expeditions has once again accomplished another polar first by offering the first voyage developed in partnership with local communities. Leveraging the best of South Greenland, this expedition will allow you to set foot on the Greenland Ice Sheet, go heli-hiking in the high alpine regions, or choose to participate in one of many adventurous added Adventure Activities. Our local partners will help you experience the best South Greenland has to offer while also enjoying the creature comforts of Ultramarine alongside her exceptional expedition facilities including two-twin engine helicopters and a custom zodiac hangar capable of getting you out on your experiences faster than any other vessel. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will determine your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.
Greenland Ice Sheet
Tasermiut Fjord
Lindenow Fjord
Labrador Sea
Approximate limit of exploration area
Ship: Ultramarine
Charter flight: To/from Reykjavík, Iceland (included in mandatory transfer package)
4 departures | 9 days July 2023 & 2023 Embarkation/Disembarkation: Narsarsuaq, Greenland See Dates and Rates for details.
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SOUTH GREENLAND
the Greenland Adventure
The Adventure Options on this trip (many of them supported by helicopter) provide guests with the exclusive opportunity to experience remote, seldom-visited parts of Greenland where so few have gone before.
Incredible aerial views of Lake Tasersuaq in South Greenland.
Included Activities:
Paid Activities:
As with any activity the Polar Regions, our Greenland Adventure Options are weather dependent. Guest safety always comes first. See pages 52–53 for more details on Adventure Options. PADDLING EXCURSION Our program provides sit-on-top, two-person, inflatable kayaks that give guests an intimate, water- level experience. HIKING Guided hikes are designed to suit guests of different hiking abilities and diverse interests.
FLIGHTSEEING Guests enjoy an unforgettable aerial tour of South Greenland on Ultramarine’ s two twin- engine helicopters. HELI-HIKING Our twin-engine helicopters transfer you to and from the most scenic hiking routes of Southern Greenland. ICE SHEET EXPERIENCE Ascend high above the cascading coastal glaciers onto the immense plateau of the Greenland Ice Sheet.
ALPINE KAYAKING | $595 Kayak remote glacial lakes high in the upper alpine zones of remote Southern Greenland. MOUNTAIN BIKING | $595 Ultramarine ’s twin-engine helicopters will take you to incredible mountain biking routes of Southern Greenland. GREENLAND CAMPING EXPERIENCE | $795 Join local hosts overnight at Tasermiut Camp, one of the most exclusive camps in Greenland.
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SOUTH & WEST GREENLAND
Guests enjoying a community visit; exploring Ilulissat icefjord; two playful Greenlandic dogs.
Essential Greenland: Southern Coasts and Disko Bay One of our most popular itineraries, Essential Greenland: Southern Coasts and Disko Bay is enhanced with the introduction of our game-changing polar vessel Ultramarine . Sail the icy waters of the southeast coast, then voyage down to the lush southern tip, stopping to visit picturesque villages and Norse ruins while admiring the rugged landscape. Then you’ll head all the way up to Disko Bay to experience some of the best scenery and culture that Greenland (known by the Inuit as Kalaallit Nunaat) has to offer. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will determine your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.
Ba n Bay
GREENLAND
Ilulissat
Sisimiut
Kangerlussuaq
Itilleq
Nuuk
Skjoldungen
Denmark Strait
Hvalsey
Prins Christian Sund
ICELAND
Reykjavik
Atlantic Ocean
2 departures | 15 days July 2022 & June 2023 Embarkation: Reykjavik, Iceland Disembarkation: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland See Dates and Rates for details.
Ship: Ultramarine
Adventure Options: See pages 52–53 for more details
Charter flight: Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavik (included in mandatory transfer package)
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WEST GREENLAND & CANADIAN ARCTIC
Guests exploring Ilulissat Icefjord.
Beechey Island
Qaanaaq
GREENLAND
Dundas Harbour
Bushnan Ø
Melville Bay
Lancaster Sound
Best of the Western Arctic: Canada and Greenland
Ba n Bay
Uummannaq
Isabella Bay
Ilulissat
Qikiqtarjuaq
Davis Strait
Itilleq
Venture far above the Arctic Circle to a land where polar bears roam. On Best of the Western Arctic: Canada and Greenland , you’ll explore the northerly shores of Canada’s Baffin Island and the western coast of Greenland, visiting local communities and searching for wildlife. Expect stunning views of the soaring cliffs and the sculpted icebergs. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will determine your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.
Ba n Island
Kangerlussuaq
TO/FROM TORONTO
CANADA
2 departures | 20 days September 2022 & 2023 Embarkation/Disembarkation: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland See Dates and Rates for details.
Ship: Ultramarine
Adventure Options: See pages 52–53 for more details
Charter flight: To/from Toronto, Canada (included in mandatory transfer package)
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CANADIAN ARCTIC
Inuit woman in traditional dress; breathtaking landscapes of the Canadian Arctic; whale sighting.
Arctic Express Canada: The Heart of the Northwest Passage
Ba n Bay
NEW
Devon Island
Resolute
Croker Bay
Beechey Island
Port Leopold
Explore the iconic sea route at the top of the world on our new expedition ship, Ultramarine . You’ll get to admire breath-taking landscapes, calving glaciers, polar bears and other iconic wildlife as you journey along the Northwest Passage. Stop at remote outposts such as Beechey Island, where you can pay your respects at the graves of members of the ill-fated Franklin expedition of 1845–46. Experience all the highlights of the Northwest Passage in just 9 days. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will determine your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.
Arctic Bay
Bellot Strait
Ba n Island
TO/FROM TORONTO
NUNAVUT (Canada)
Approximate limit of exploration area
2 departures | 9 days August 2022 & 2023 Embarkation/Disembarkation: Resolute, Canada See Dates and Rates for details.
Ship: Ultramarine
Adventure Options: See pages 52–53 for more details
Charter flight: To/from Toronto, Canada (included in mandatory transfer package)
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CANADIAN ARCTIC
Guests on a hike in Radstock Bay.
Axel Heiberg Island
Ellesmere Island
Canada's Remote Arctic: Northwest Passage to Ellesmere and Axel Heiberg Islands
Hell Gate
Grise Fjord
NEW
Coburg Island
Devon Island
Resolute
Croker Bay
Beechey Island
Ba n Bay
Arctic Bay
Journey through the Northwest Passage to Ellesmere and Axel Heiberg Islands on our new expedition vessel Ultramarine . You’ll enjoy unique perspectives of the remote bays, inlets and channels of Canada’s remote Arctic on Ultramarine ’s two twin-engine helicopters and 20 quick-launching Zodiacs. The wildlife sightings in this rugged, rarely-visited region will astound you: polar bears, whales, seals, walruses and muskoxen. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will determine your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.
Ba n Island
TO/FROM TORONTO
NUNAVUT (Canada)
Approximate limit of exploration area
Charter flight: To/from Toronto, Canada (included in mandatory transfer package)
2 departures | 12 days August 2022 & 2023 Embarkation/Disembarkation: Resolute, Canada See Dates and Rates for details.
Ship: Ultramarine
Adventure Options: See pages 48–49 for more details
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NORTHWEST PASSAGE
Exploring Pangnirtung Fjord; a polar bear and her cub; a performance from Pond Inlet locals.
Resolute
GREENLAND
Beechey Island
Dundas Harbour
Northwest Passage: In the Footsteps of Franklin
Fort Ross
Pond Inlet
Ba n Bay
TO TORONTO
Sail along the coast of Greenland before setting off for the remote Canadian Arctic as we retrace the route of the intrepid Franklin Expedition of 1845 on our game-changing new vessel, Ultramarine . The ship’s two helicopters and 20 quick-launching Zodiacs enable you to explore Greenlandic villages, view glaciers, dramatic fjords and towering icebergs, and hike the Arctic tundra while looking for whales, walruses, muskoxen and polar bears. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will determine your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.
Qikiqtarjuaq
ARCTIC CIRCLE
Kangerlussuaq
Ba n Island
Pangnirtung
Davis Strait
FROM TORONTO
2 departures | 17 days July 2022 & August 2023 Embarkation: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland Disembarkation: Resolute, Canada See Dates and Rates for details.
Ship: Ultramarine
Adventure Options: See pages 52–53 for more details
Charter flight: To/from Toronto, Canada (included in mandatory transfer package)
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NORTHWEST PASSAGE
Taking in the dramatic scenery of Uummannaq, West Greenland.
Resolute
Qaanaaq
GREENLAND
Beechey Island
Cape York
Northwest Passage: Epic High Arctic
Dundas Harbour
Upernavik
Ba n Bay
Ilulissat Uummannaq
You’ll spend more than two weeks on our new ship, Ultramarine , as we explore the fabled Northwest Passage. We’ll take advantage of Ultramarine ’s two helicopters and 20 quick-launching Zodiacs to explore the highlights of the Canadian Arctic and Greenland’s stunning west coast, visiting traditional Inuit and Greenlandic communities, and witnessing one of the world's fastest moving glaciers at Ilulissat Icefjord. As always, we’ll stay on the lookout for whales, walruses, muskoxen and elusive polar bears. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will determine your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.
FROM TORONTO
ARCTIC CIRCLE
Kangerlussuaq
Ba n Island
Davis Strait
TO TORONTO
2 departures | 17 days August 2022 & 2023 Embarkation: Resolute, Canada Disembarkation: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland See Dates and Rates for details.
Ship: Ultramarine
Adventure Options: See pages 52–53 for more details
Charter flight: To/from Toronto, Canada (included in mandatory transfer package)
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RUSSIA
Quark Expeditions' staff exploring the Russian High Arctic.
Arctic Ocean
GREENLAND
North Pole °
Greenland Sea
Jewels of the Russian Arctic: Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya Retrace the route of Willem Barentsz, the first European explorer to overwinter in the Arctic in 1596, and visit research stations in the rarely traveled Russian Arctic. The two captivating archipelagos offer up breathtaking views of pristine wilderness, calving glaciers and rugged shorelines, some of the richest history of polar expedition, and iconic wildlife such as walruses, whales, seabirds and polar bears. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will determine your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.
Severnaya Zemlya
Franz Josef Land
Svalbard
Barents Sea
Kara Sea
Novaya Zemlya
Murmansk
Helsinki
R
C
RUSSIA
Scheduled route
Flight route
Areas where ice may be present
2 departures | 16 days July 2022 & 2023 Embarkation/Disembarkation:
Ship: Ocean Adventurer
Adventure Options: See pages 52–53 for more details
Charter flight: To/from Helsinki, Finland (included in mandatory transfer package)
Murmansk, Russia See Dates and Rates for details.
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RUSSIA
Taking in the vast Russian landscape; top view of a Tellman Fjord glacier; a herd of walrus.
GREENLAND
Arctic Ocean
North Pole °
Greenland Sea
Severnaya Zemlya
Franz Josef Land
High Arctic Odyssey: Remote Russian Archipelagos
S
rd
Barents Sea
Kara Sea
Novaya Zemlya
In the spirit of a true Arctic adventure, this 22-day voyage to the Russian Arctic will explore the rarely-visited Kara Sea—and journey toward Severnaya Zemlya, the last territorial discovery on the planet. You’ll also experience Novaya Zemlya, the remote archipelago where the earliest explorers overwintered, and visit historical sites at Franz Josef Land, the world’s northernmost archipelago, and look for iconic Arctic wildlife such as polar bears, walruses and seabirds. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will determine your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.
Murmansk
Helsinki
R
C
RUSSIA
Scheduled route
Flight route
Areas where ice may be present
Charter flight: To/from Helsinki, Finland (included in mandatory transfer package)
2 departures | 22 days August 2022 & 2023 Embarkation/Disembarkation:
Ship: Ocean Adventurer
Adventure Options: See pages 52–53 for more details
Murmansk, Russia See Dates and Rates for details.
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NORTH POLE
50 Years of Victory; hot air ballooning at the North Pole; an inquisitive polar bear.
Arctic Ocean
GREENLAND
North Pole °
North Pole: The Ultimate Arctic Adventure Traveling on the legendary 50 Years of Victory icebreaker, you’ll venture to 90º North to stand at the very top of the globe. Quark Expeditions recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of our inaugural North Pole journey in 1991. Your vessel will crush through thick pack ice, enabling you to view Arctic wildlife, enjoy helicopter flightseeing, view bird colonies, enjoy a barbecue on the ice—and perhaps take a polar plunge. Later, you’ll visit historical sites of Franz Josef Land archipelago. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will determine your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.
Greenland Sea
Svalbard
Franz Josef Land
Barents Sea
Murmansk
Helsinki
RUSSIA
14-Day Voyage Embarkation/Disembarkation: Murmansk, Russia
Ship: 50 Years of Victory
Adventure Options: See pages 52–53 for more details
Charter flight: To/from Helsinki, Finland (included in mandatory transfer package)
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NORTH POLE
We had the most perfect day as we approached Franz Josef Land. It was so sunny when I woke up, I had to open the window [and saw] three bowhead whales not that far from the ship. This was very auspicious… It was like they came to welcome us to these islands that few people ever see.” — MEGAN MITCHELL North Pole: The Ultimate Arctic Adventure 50 Years of Victory | July 2017
Our superior fleet.
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the Adventure
Each ship delivers a unique experience of its own. You get to choose. For instance, Ultramarine , with its two helicopters and 20 quick-deploy Zodiacs—not to mention superior onboard amenities—offers the most off-ship adventure activities in the Polar Regions. Then there’s the legendary polar ice-breaker 50 Years of Victory , much respected for its unrivalled ability to navigate the remote, ice-laden waters of the Arctic. And there are the classic touches of Ocean Adventurer that make it a favorite with guests and crew alike.
Quark Expeditions maintains the largest, most diverse fleet of small polar vessels in the industry, offering guests a wide range of choice based on the polar experience they’d like. The capacity of our ships ranges from 128 to 199 guests, which creates an intimate, relaxed onboard ambience. The small size of our vessels also means we’re able to navigate hard-to-reach Arctic destinations that are inaccessible to larger vessels.
Rendering of Ultramarine .
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BALCONY SUITE
TERRACE SUITE
DELUXE BALCONY SUITE
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OUR SUPERIOR FLEET
Ultramarine The newest ship in our fleet, Ultramarine is designed to take you deeper into the Polar Regions than any other operator for a truly immersive polar experience. Equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, Ultramarine offers the most robust portfolio of adventure activities in the industry, and features the category’s most spacious suites, breathtaking public spaces, and more outdoor wildlife viewing spaces than other expedition ships its size, complemented by an innovative mix of sustainability features that exceed all industry standards.
Q the Adventure on Ultramarine! This
game-changing ship is positioned to deliver the most immersive polar experiences in the Arctic.
Ship Specifications: Staff & Crew: 140 Guests: 199 Lifeboats: 4, fully enclosed Ice Class: PC6
Suite Categories: ULTRA SUITE: One double or two single beds, balcony, refrigerator, safe, TV, bedroom/walk-in closet, sitting area/additional walk-in closet, two separate living spaces, powder room, bathroom with shower, bathtub and heated floors. OWNER’S SUITE: One double or two single beds, balcony, refrigerator, safe, TV, bedroom/walk-in closet, sitting area/additional closet, two separate living spaces, powder room, bathroom with show- er, bathtub and heated floors. PENTHOUSE SUITE: One double or two single beds, balcony, refrigerator, safe, TV, and a private bathroom with shower, bathtub and heated floors. TERRACE SUITE: One double or two single beds, balcony, refrigerator, safe, TV, and a private bath- room with shower, bathtub and heated floors. DELUXE BALCONY SUITE: One double or two single beds, balcony, refrigerator, safe, TV, and a private bathroom with shower, bathtub and heated floors. BALCONY SUITE: One double or two single beds, balcony, refrigerator, safe, TV, and a private bath- room with shower and heated floors. Some cabins in this category offer interconnecting rooms. EXPLORER SUITE: One double or two single beds, picture window, refrigerator, safe, TV, and a private bathroom with shower and heated floors. EXPLORER TRIPLE: Three single beds, two of which can be combined into a double bed, picture window, refrigerator, safe, TV, and a private bath- room with shower and heated floors. SOLO PANORAMA: One single bed, floor-to-ceil- ing windows, refrigerator, safe, TV, and a private bathroom with shower and heated floors.
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Gym
Sauna
Deck
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Zodiac Embarkation
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Zodiac Embarkation
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