Quark Expeditions

In 1991, Lars Wikander and Mike McDowell were two adventurers hankering to visit the North Pole. At the time, it was one of the few places they had never been. Once there, they were awestruck by the beauty and majesty of one of the last unspoiled places on earth.

Since that pioneering North Pole voyage in 1991, we’ve taken thousands of curious travelers to corners of the world that earlier generations could only dream of visiting. Along the way, we’ve achieved an unprecedented series of firsts in polar exploration and have led the way in polar expeditions, making the Arctic and Antarctica accessible to travelers from 50 countries around the world.

REASONS TO TRAVEL WITH QUARK

Knowledge and Expertise

There is no substitute for expertise. Ours is so sought after, we actually set industry standards for safety. That’s the confidence you’ll feel on every Quark expedition.

Polar Pioneers

Since 1991, our DNA has been about pushing and going further. This desire has brought more explorers to more places one can’t easily get to alone, for a quarter of a century.

Passion and people

The first wellbeing island retreat of its kind in Maldives

Quark staff effortlessly share their knowledge with the enthusiasm of doing so for the first time resulting in deep, personal connections and enrichment at every turn.

Focus on details

The first wellbeing island retreat of its kind in Maldives

Quark staff effortlessly share their knowledge with the enthusiasm of doing so for the first time resulting in deep, personal connections and enrichment at every turn.

Relentless Investigation

Nature is in constant motion, and no company appreciates this more than Quark. Trying harder is tough work, but the moment we can show you something others can’t, it makes it all worthwhile.

Balancing risk and reward

Traveling to remote regions requires a profound understanding of risk versus reward. At Quark, we didn’t read the book on Polar Region safety— we authored it.

Discover two of our newest luxurious ships:

Designed for an effortless flow between inside and outside, the villas immerse you into island life. Elements of sea, sand and air meet through inspired interiors featuring hand dyed textiles, Malagasy wood and local stone.

WORLD EXPLORER

Distinct and comfortable, refined and roomy—these attributes and more describe World Explorer. Not only will it be among our fastest ships, it will also be one of our finest, with six tiers of deluxe accommodation. The personal space is exceptional. Every suite has either a private walk-out or French balcony.

Discover more about The World Explorer

ULTRAMARINE

The newest ship in our fleet, Ultramarine is designed to go beyond the familiar in polar exploration, to discover new places, and immerse you in the best the region has to offer. Equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, Ultramarine offers the most robust portfolio of adventure activities in the industry.