Quark Expeditions
Quark Expeditions
For almost 25 years, Quark has been taking passengers to two of the most extraordinary and inaccessible regions in the world – the Polar Regions. Expedition travel by nature is for curious people who want to actively explore these pristine environments, embrace the unexpected and have amazing personal encounters with untamed wildlife at its best.
Traveling with Quark means you’ll be accom… 
Ships
50 Years of Victory
Twenty years in the making, 50 Years of Victory is the first Arktika-class icebreaker to have a spoon-shaped bow, capable of breaking through ice up to 2.5 meters (9.2 feet) thick! This is the world’s largest, most-powerful nuclear icebreaker.
Complete with a helicopter for shore excursions, Victory is a ship unlike any other, with the ability to go where other ships cannot.
Hans Hansson
Is their unique small exploration boat, formerly a Baltic Sea rescue boat and now a rugged 12-passenger vessel offering comfortable accommodations and family style meals on trips to the Falkland Islands or to the most remote bays and inlets of Antarctica.
Island Sky
Their new all-inclusive, all-suites experience is an elegant Antarctic sanctuary with premium furnishings and plenty of space to stretch out and relax for its 106 guests. Guests can take advantage of complimentary beer, wine and spirits, and included gratuities and domestic flights as part of the voyage.
Kapitan Khlebnikov
Their authentic and refurbished Soviet icebreaker is a passenger-favorite adventure ship with two on-board helicopters for spectacular sightseeing at the top of the world.
Ocean Adventurer
The new and improved Ocean Adventurer is designed to carry 132 travelers in comfort to the most remote corners of the world. Originally built in Yugoslavia in 1976, this nimble, ice-strengthened ship has become a passenger favourite over the years and underwent refurbishments in 1999 and 2002 with the most significant being in 2017. It is a recipient of the 2017 Travel Weekly Magellan Award for Overall Small Cruise Ship (500 passengers or under).
With the latest rounds of refurbishments…
Ocean Diamond
One of the fastest ships in Antarctica, this is a modern, stable super-yacht for 189 guests, and one of the largest of their small expedition ships.
Ocean Endeavour
Ocean Endeavour is a comfortable, well-appointed small expedition ship expertly engineered to explore the Polar Regions. The ship has an ice-strengthened hull, Zodiacs for exploration and remote landings, and advanced navigation equipment. The newly-refurbished vessel offers a superb guest experience with an expansive choice of cabin categories, large cabins and common areas, a sundeck and observation area, plenty of deck space for polar landscape viewing, and lounges for learning and re… 
Ocean Explorer
Ocean Explorer, the newest addition to our fleet, is modern, elegant and purpose-built for polar exploration. The 138-passenger vessel has been designed with the latest in expedition ship technology. One of the ship’s key features is the ULSTEIN X-BOW®, a marine engineering innovation that ensures a comfortable and smooth sailing experience thanks to the inverted bow. Located at the bow is the two-story, light-filled library, which introduces a welcome airiness to the expedition ship.…
Ocean Nova
Is their most nimble arctic expedition ship, and is an ideal for an adventurous getaway for up to 66 guests. This comfortable ship offers 38 outside cabins with ensuites, a glass-enclosed observation lounge, and a friendly, informal on-board atmosphere.
Sea Adventurer 2017
This popular vessel will undergo a multi-million-dollar renovation effective June 2017 and be renamed Ocean Adventurer. Upgrades will include a new look and feel throughout, a forward lounge and observation deck to enjoy mesmerizing views, and technical enhancements – including two new engines – to improve fuel efficiency and minimize carbon footprint.
Ultramarine
The newest addition to our fleet, the 199-guest Ultramarine will be equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, 20 quick-launching Zodiacs, spacious suites, wellness amenities and numerous outdoor wildlife viewing spaces. Equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, Ultramarine offers the most robust portfolio of adventure activities in the industry, the most spacious suites in its category, breathtaking public spaces, and more outdoor wildlife viewing spaces than other expedition ships it… 
World Explorer
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 cabin has either a private walk-out or Juliet balcony for direct ocean views. World Explorer also delivers plenty of public areas to unwind in after a day outdoors, including the glass-domed Observation Lounge for quiet… 