Quark Expeditions is profoundly committed to environmentally responsible tourism.
As a long-time, active member of both the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), and the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO), Quark adheres to stringent guidelines designed to ensure the Polar Regions remain pristine for generations to come.
The Initiatives
• Quark was the first operator to offer inclusive CarbonNeutral® voyages on the Ocean Diamond
• Quark’s flights on the Antarctic Express Fly-Cruise program are carbon offset and help the conservation of 38,000 hectares of native forest in the Magallanes region of Chile
• All Quark team air travel is carbon offset
• Quark vessels burn Marine Gas Oil (MGO) – a clean burning fuel with a low emission factor
• Quark conforms to all international regulations/policies governing disposal of waste at sea
• Only sustainable seafood is served
• Quark only uses eco-friendly laundry chemicals & cabin amenities
• Passengers are provided with a reusable water bottle
• Paper use is limited, and only have recycled, acid-free paper onboard
• Quark brochures are manufactured on recycled paper with acid free inks
THE FLEET
Every ship is equipped specifically for the terrain while providing all the necessary comforts.
9-night Svalbard Explorer Expedition: Best of High Arctic Norway — 05/31/2025 — CALL
12-night Ultimate Arctic Voyage Expedition: From Svalbard to Jan Mayan to Iceland — 07/07/2025 — CALL
11-night Gems of West Greenland Expedition: Fjords, Icebergs, and Culture — 08/17/2025 — CALL
10-night Antarctic Explorer Expedition: Discovering The 7th Continent — 11/04/2025 — CALL
11-night Antarctica By Helicopter Expedition: Icebergs, Mountains And Remote Lands — 12/07/2025 — CALL
9-night Antarctic Express Expedition: Sail South, Fly North — 12/28/2025 — CALL
17-night South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula Expedition: Penguin Safari — 01/24/2026 — CALL
10-night Antarctic Express Expedition: Crossing The Circle — 02/28/2026 — CALL
10-night Svalbard Explorer Expedition: Best Of High Arctic Norway — 05/29/2026 — CALL
10-night Svalbard Explorer Expedition: Best Of High Arctic Norway — 07/01/2026 — CALL
10-night Antarctic Explorer Expedition: Discovering The 7th Continent — 11/06/2026 — CALL
10-night Antarctic Marine Mammals Expedition: The World Of Whales And Seals — 03/05/2027 — CALL
Enjoy carefully curated programs to give you an experience you are sure to never forget.
Life On Board
Programs
