Quark Expeditions

Quark Expeditions

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Led by a team of expert guides, we specialize in expeditions to Antarctica and the Arctic filled with unforgettable off-ship adventures in the world’s most spectacular landscapes. In 1991, adventurers Lars Wikander and Mike McDowell had a dream of visiting one of the few places on Earth they hadn’t explored: The North Pole. Not long after this pioneering journey, Quark Expeditions launched their f

06/03/2026

Sometimes, seabirds accidentally land on the outer decks of our ships. When that happens, our onboard ornithologists step in to help.

Watch as they carefully check on this unexpected visitor before safely releasing it back into the wild 🕊️

Our vessels are designed to minimize these encounters by using exterior green deck lighting and reduced interior brightness, or by covering windows in sensitive bird areas.

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