WHY QUARK EXPEDITIONS
WHY QUARK EXPEDITIONS
Our Polar Promise
In addition to the game changing off ship experiences, Ultramarine will provide you with an exceptional onboard experience. Ultramarine features 102 suites across nine categories, including six solo suites with floor-to-ceiling windows and the largest entry-level twin suites of its class. Each suite has been meticulously designed to keep guests inspired by, and connected to, the breathtaking polar landscapes outside. Learn all about what these cabins have to offer.
Ultramarine Amenities
In April 2019, we reinforced our commitment to the polar regions with the unveiling of POLAR PROMISE —the most comprehensive and holistic sustainability strategy in place in the polar regions. In Polar Promise, Quark Expeditions identifies measurable goals to be reached by 2025.
Sustainability
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This infographic reflects Quark Expeditions’ sustainability successes and goals—celebrating our past while...
Solo Panorama
Explorer Triple
Explorer Suite
Balcony Suite
Deluxe Balcony Suite
Terrace Suite
Penthouse Suite
Owner's Suite
Ultra Suite
, David Merron: Pages 1, 19, 20 (left), 21, 23 (bottom right), 24–25 (top half), 25 (left), 29 (bottom), 34 (top right), 35 (bottom left), and 41 (right). , Acacia Johnson: Cover and pages 4, 5 (all), 7 (left and bottom right), 8 (all), 9, 10, 11 (top/bottom right), 12, 14 (top right), 20 (top/bottom right), 23 (left and top right), 25 (center circle), 29 (top right), 32 (top and bottom right), 33 (top left and bottom right), 34 (bottom left), 35 (top left and center right), and back cover. , Michelle Sole: Pages 11 (left), 13 (bottom left), 26-27, 34 (center left, middle center, bottom right), and 35 (bottom right). , Samantha Crimmin: Pages 14 (left) and 34 (bottom center). Quark Expeditions thanks all its other contributors for their beautiful photography: Sam Edmonds: Pages 13 (left and top right) and 22. Hugo Perrin: Pages 7 (top right) and 35 (bottom center). Pihl Mads, Visit Greenland: Pages 14 (bottom left) and 15. Nicolas Singh: Pages 28 (center) and 33 (bottom left). Grange Productions: Page 32 (left). Nicky Souness: Page 25 (right). Dagny Ivarsduttir: Page 35 (top center). Cindy Miller Hopkins: Page 35 (top right). Peter Lindstrom, Visit Greenland: Page 35 (center left). Ben Haggar: Page 35 (center middle).
Number of Cabins available Balcony Size Cabin Size CABIN FEATURES Climate control Fridge In-cabin safe Individual cabin storage space Heated bathroom floors Separating beds Sofa bed Dedicated living area Adjustable beds Bathtub Enclosed toilet Powder room Private bedroom Walk-in closet EXTERIOR VIEWS Picture windows Floor to ceiling windows Walk out balcony AMENITIES Quark Expeditions parka
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REDUCE SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
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52 ft 2 (4.8 m 2 ) 226 ft 2 (21 m 2 )
70 ft 2 (6.5 m 2 ) 299 ft 2 (28 m 2 )
100 ft 2 (9.3 m 2 )
67 ft 2 (6.2 m 2 )
46 ft 2 (4.3 m 2 ) 446 ft 2 (41 m 2 )
46 ft 2 (4.3 m 2 ) 563 ft 2 (52 m 2 )
Quark Expeditions continues to drastically reduce single-use plastics on board our ships. In 2019, we eliminated:
132 ft 2 (12 m 2 )
285 ft 2 (26.5 m 2 ) 285 ft 2 (26.5 m 2 )
350 ft 2 (32.5 m 2 ) 369 ft 2 (34 m 2 )
By working with our hotel provider, we’ve replaced individually wrapped items like butter, sugar, jam, honey, and yogurt with bulk versions. We’ve installed water fountains on our vessels so that passengers can refill their own reusable Quark Expeditions water bottle as needed. Cabins have been outfitted with soap and shampoo dispensers to reduce waste, and we provide straws, paper napkins, and receipts only on request.
PRINCIPLES Embedding responsible practices throughout our business, whether it’s in polar wilderness or in the places we work each day. Goal: By 2025, our goal is to work exclusively with suppliers, vendors and external partners who share our commitment to preserving the polar regions. PLANET Reducing our footprint and building resilience through best practices and advanced sustainability technologies. Goal: By 2025, Quark Expeditions will reduce carbon emissions per passenger by 10%. PARTNERSHIPS Making a positive impact on the people, environment, and communities we visit through outreach, collaboration, and innovation. Goal: By 2025, Quark Expeditions will continue to lead change through community engagement and by supporting scientific, conservation and sustainable development in polar communities. POSITIVE IMPACT Inspiring and empowering our guests to make changes that create positive impacts, wherever they live. Goal: By 2025, the positive benefit of bringing people to the polar regions will far outweigh any impact of taking people there. Our sustainability strategy is an ongoing journey. Join us on our voyage to preserve the polar regions for generations to come! For more on our comprehensive Polar Promise strategy, visit: QUARKEXPEDITIONS.COM/SUSTAINABILITY
320 , 000 Single use bottles. Our guests receive their own reusable water bottles!
14 , 000 Individual yogurt containers.
7 , 600 Parka bags.
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Now in bundles verus individual plastic bags.
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OFFSHIP INITIATIVES
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The inaugural year of the SeaGreen recycling initiative diverted 647 cubic meters of recyclable material during the 2018/19 Antarctic season. Quark Expeditions was responsible for 270 cubic meters of this total. 270 CUBIC METERS OF RECYCLABLES DIVERTED
Our annual goal to support Polar Research and Conservation.
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Quark Expeditions provides free berths to conservation and scientific organizations, giving scientists access to remote regions to further their research. In addition, a portion of the proceeds from our onboard auctions are directed to these organizations.
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Auction proceeds supporting South Georgia Heritage Trust and Friends of South Georgia.
The funds, raised since 2014, support the Habitat Restoration project, whose goal was to restore the sub-Antarctic island to its original status as one of the world’s most important seabird sites. Funds were used for baiting during the eradication phase and to support rodent-detecting dogs for the current monitoring and maintenance phase.
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GREEN TECHNOLOGIES FOR OUR VESSELS
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43" TV 55" TV Onboard WiFi credit Premium sound system OCCUPANCY OPTIONS Interconnecting cabins Solo Request Share Cabins SERVICES Access to fitness facilities Laundry service (for a fee) Laundry service (free of charge) Light menu bistro service available in between meals Light menu room service In suite dining (regular hours) Spa package
WINNING THE CARBON EMISSIONS CHALLENGE!
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TERMS & CONDITIONS For the most updated Terms & Conditions, please visit our website at: www.QuarkExpeditions.com/ Expedition-Terms-and-Conditions
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ULTRA MARINE like the recently-launched World Explorer , will be equipped with a Micro Auto Gasification System that thermally breaks down waste, reducing its volume by UP TO 95 %
Quark Expeditions’ historical analysis confirms that we have decreased emissions from vessels by 28% from 2010 levels. Reduction in Carbon Emissions
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Ultramarine has sufficient effluent storage to operate at full capacity with 340 PEOPLE (guests and crew) for 5 DAYS , eliminating the need for any discharge in particularly sensitive areas.
Ultramarine ’s LED lighting can potentially use 50% LESS energy than standard fluorescent lighting.
Quark Expeditions will reduce carbon emissions by: OUR GOAL BY 2025
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These advanced waste systems mean the technologically- advanced vessel can
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Fuel-efficient Ultramarine We expect the average daily
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operate for 40 DAYS and discharge no solid waste!
fuel consumption of Ultramarine to be approximately half the consumption of older chartered vessels of similar size.
Arrival transfers, where applicable
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Upgraded pre/post-expedition hotel room, where applicable
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39 Call a Quark Expeditions Polar Travel Advisor at 1.888.979.2061 or your Travel Professional
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