Quark Expeditions is a leader in ultra-luxury polar travel, offering exclusive, high-end expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctica on some of the world's most luxurious, ice-strengthened ships. With decades of expertise, they combine adventure and elegance, providing once-in-a-lifetime experiences in the planet's most breathtaking, remote regions. For those seeking a seamless blend of comfort, expertise, and polar exploration, Quark Expeditions sets the standard. Their fleet includes:
Ultramarine: Designed for unparalleled polar exploration. She features two twin-engine helicopters, the most spacious suites in her category, and stunning public spaces, promising the ultimate polar expedition experience.
World Voyager: A sister-ship to the World Explorer, this modern expedition vessel is built for science and discovery. Its design, from the deluxe, all-balcony suites to the presentation theater and Science Hub, embodies the spirit of exploration.
Ocean Explorer: Modern, elegant, and purpose-built for polar exploration, this 138-passenger vessel incorporates the latest in expedition-ship technology, including the ULSTEIN X-BOW® for a comfortable, smooth sailing experience.
When you travel with Quark Expeditions, you explore alongside the most seasoned polar experts on Earth, setting foot where few ever will and doing what few ever dream. They will take you to where there are no paths at all. See Quark Expeditions Polar Cruises.
Quark Expeditions Ultramarine
The Ultramarine, designed to host 199 guests, is engineered to go beyond familiar limits in polar exploration, allowing guests to discover new places and immerse themselves in the best the region has to offer.This innovative ship is equipped with two twin-engine helicopters (excluding Svalbard and Spitsbergen voyages) that allow more passengers to simultaneously experience new destinations accessible only by air and enjoy unique aerial perspectives. The twin-engine Airbus H145 helicopters are designed to take travelers deeper into the Polar Regions than any other helicopter in its class. Guests can participate in heli-adventures, including flightseeing and heli-landings, accessing areas few humans have ever set foot on.
Key features designed for the ultimate polar expedition experience:
Design and Performance: The ship features the industry's most robust portfolio of adventure activities, the most spacious suites in its category, and a 40-day operational range. It boasts an innovative mix of sustainability features that exceed industry standards.
Onboard Amenities: The Ultramarine includes breathtaking public spaces, more outdoor wildlife viewing spaces than other expedition ships its size, and the most spacious suites in its category. The ship offers a generous wraparound deck on Deck 5, providing ample outdoor viewing opportunities.
Expedition Access: It features a water-level Zodiac Hangar that quickly and safely deploys its twenty Zodiacs, allowing guests to get off the ship in half the time of other vessels and ensuring more intimate wildlife engagement. Four embarkation points (on the starboard, port, and stern) allow for faster, safer, and easier Zodiac loading and embarkation.
Sustainability: It utilizes a Micro Auto Gasification System (MAGS), an industry-leading system that converts waste into energy at the site of generation, eliminating the environmental impact of waste transportation.
Cruise Norway, the polar experts, offers additional exclusive benefits and savings for bookings on Ultramarine.
The World Voyager with Quark Expeditions invites you to experience polar exploration in its most sophisticated form. Designed for intimate, immersive travel, this state-of-the-art vessel carries no more than 168 guests, ensuring a private and meaningful connection to the environment. Every detail is crafted to inspire, from the deluxe all-balcony suites—which frame the polar wilderness—to the specialized Science Hub where guests engage directly with scientists-in-residence. Whether you are unwinding in the spa, swimming in the pool, or sharing insights in the elegant restaurant and lounges, the World Voyager offers a sanctuary of luxury. Powered by advanced Rolls-Royce propulsion technology, the ship ensures that your journey through the Antarctic is as smooth and fuel-efficient as it is enlightening.
Quark Expeditions Ocean Explorer
The Ocean Explorer, designed for 138 passengers, is a modern, elegant, and purpose-built vessel for polar exploration, featuring the latest in expedition ship technology. A key feature is the revolutionary ULSTEIN X-BOW®, a marine engineering innovation that ensures a comfortable and smooth sailing experience thanks to its inverted bow.
Key features and amenities include:
Design and Comfort: The spacious cabins feature a modern, bespoke Scandinavian design, and almost all include verandas. A two-story, light-filled library at the bow introduces an airy feel to the ship.
Recreation and Wellness: Guests can relax and find comfort in the spacious gym, a sauna with large windows, and two outdoor Jacuzzis.
Expedition Ready: The ship features ample outdoor viewing areas and multi-height outer decks, which are ideal for long-view photography and wildlife viewing. The vessel is equipped with a fleet of 15 Zodiacs, enabling guests to get off the ship quickly and safely for off-ship adventures.
Sustainability: The Ocean Explorer includes an industry-leading mix of sustainability systems, such as fuel-efficient Rolls Royce engines.
DISCLAIMER: Rates are per person, subject to availability and can change at any time
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