Arctic and Antarctic Expeditions 2016.17

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Arctic & Antarctic Expeditions 2016.17
®
The Leader in Polar Adventures
New Ultimate
Expeditions!
Arctic
Circumnavigation
Northern
Lights Express
Galapagos
to the Pole
The Explorers’ Collection:
six extraordinary adventures
Break ice on a full 360
of the Arctic!
Fly and cruise to the Earth’s
most spectacular light show
An epic adventure combining
Galapagos and Antarctica
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A Quark
expedition
is unlike any
other voyage
you will
ever take.
Expedition travel is easier than you think.
After 25 years as the leader in polar adventures,
we know how to interpret the most remote
and pristine regions in the world.
Your introduction to the best of polar
and sub-polar travel lies within these pages.
Let our passionate team of experts help
you find the trip of a lifetime.
CONTENTS
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Letter from the President
Timeline: 25 Years of Polar Firsts
NEW for 2016.17: Explorers’ Collection
The Shackleton Club
Quark Cares
Meet Our Expedition Leaders
Talk to the Polar Travel Experts
Special Guests and Experts
Social Media
THE ARCTIC
18 A Day in the Life: Arctic Icebreaker
20 The North Pole
22 Arctic Icebreaker Expeditions
28 Norway and Svalbard
36 A Day in the Life: Greenland
38 Greenland
40 Arctic Express (Fly/Cruise)
44 Canadian High Arctic
48 Arctic by Land
52 Arctic Trip Extensions
ANTARCTICA & GALAPAGOS
56 A Day in the Life: South Georgia
58 Antarctic Peninsula
62 Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas),
South Georgia and Antarctica
66 Antarctic Express (Fly/Cruise)
72 Intimate Antarctica
76 The Galapagos Islands
80 Antarctic Trip Extensions
Adventure Options
Our Fleet
Arctic 2016 Dates & Rates
Antarctica 2016.17 Dates & Rates
Meet Our Sister Companies
How to Dress for Polar Travel
Inclusions and Exclusions
Terms and Conditions
Sizing up the mighty icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov, parked in ice
on the cover: A king penguin chick gets curious up close and personal with the camera,
South Georgia, Antarctica back cover: A polar bear strikes a perfect pose
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
“ANTARCTICA HAS THIS MYTHIC WEIGHT. IT RESIDES
IN THE COLLECTIVE UNCONSCIOUS OF SO MANY
PEOPLE, AND IT MAKES THIS HUGE IMPACT, JUST
LIKE OUTER SPACE. IT’S LIKE GOING TO THE MOON.”
Jon Krakauer
Dear Explorer,
There is little pristine wilderness left in the world—places
that truly inspire awe, and possess purity and beauty that defy
description. The Arctic and Antarctica are two such places.
This year is an especially significant one for us: 25 years ago, Quark Expeditions®’
founders set out to explore these regions with a single ship and a dream to reach the
North Pole. We also traversed the first-ever tourism transit of the Northeast Passage
and historic routes across the Russian Arctic. Today, we still embody the spirit of the
great explorers—it’s one of the reasons we’re the leader in all things polar.
We offer more expeditions and choice of vessels than any other polar operator!
As we celebrate this silver milestone of providing passengers with unforgettable trips
of a lifetime, we are delighted to bring you more ways to discover these wild places,
more awe-inspiring moments and more comfort and convenience.
Introducing the Explorers’ Collection, a hand-picked portfolio of six extraordinary
expeditions featuring unique accommodations and modes of travel, exclusive to Quark.
The collection includes two journeys aboard the intimate Hans Hansson small
exploration boat to rarely visited Antarctic havens and the Falklands, an exciting
Galapagos Islands program on the Evolution small expedition ship, and Arctic Watch,
our unique Canadian Arctic basecamp.
Whether it’s your first Quark “trip of a lifetime” or your twenty-fifth, I invite you
to join our fraternity of polar adventurers! Our passionate and highly knowledgeable
Polar Travel Advisers are available to answer all your questions and help make your
experience extraordinary.
Andrew White, President, Quark Expeditions®
Portal Point,
Antarctic Peninsula
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Contact me at [email protected]
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25
Years
of Polar
Firsts
1991
Polar adventure specialist
Quark Expeditions® launches
and embarks on its first
North Pole voyage
Quark performs the first-ever tourism transit
of the Northeast Passage, the historic route
across the Russian Arctic
1992
Quark offers first
non-scientific visits to
emperor penguin rookeries
Quark Expeditions® deploys the
icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov
to the far side of Antarctica,
a first in expedition travel
1999
1996
1993
Helicopters aboard Kapitan Khlebnikov fly
Quark Expeditions® passengers to previously
inaccessible McMurdo Dry Valleys, in the
Ross Sea sector of Antarctica
First-ever attempt to circumnavigate
Greenland—difficult ice thwarts the
attempt with only a quarter of the
expedition remaining
Quark Expeditions® begins a
circumnavigation of Antarctica, the
first-ever passenger voyage of its kind
First circumnavigation
of the Arctic Ocean aboard
Kapitan Dranitsyn
First circumnavigation of Antarctica
for commercial passengers completed
Quark Expeditions® retraces the
legendary voyage of Endurance,
a first for commercial passengers
2002
Quark passengers aboard the icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov are the
first to witness a total eclipse of
the sun in Antarctica’s Davis Sea
2004
Quark first to confirm most northerly
emperor penguin rookery near Snow Hill
Island in the Weddell Sea, Antarctica
2008
2006
In the Bay of Whales, Ross Sea, Quark
breaks Roald Amundsen’s 100-yearold record for most southerly latitude
of any surface vessel
Maiden voyage on the world’s
largest and most powerful nuclear
icebreaker, 50 Years of Victory,
to the North Pole
Lynne Cox, the world’s premier
cold-water open-water swimmer,
partners with Quark Expeditions®
for the first Antarctic one-mile
(1.6-km) swim in history
2012
Quark launches first-ever
CarbonNeutral® voyages to
Antarctica aboard Ocean Diamond
First tour operator to successfully
offer passenger hot air ballooning
at the North Pole
2013
Quark hosts Jonathan Shackleton and
Falcon Scott, descendants of famed
explorers, as they walk and camp on
the 7th continent together
First-ever Floating Polar Film Festival
hosted aboard Quark’s Sea Spirit
2015
2014
Quark and CarbonNeutral offer passengers
pay-as-you-fly carbon offsetting program for
international and domestic flights
®
2011
Three Arctic Islands voyage voted
one of National Geographic Traveler’s
50 Tours of a Lifetime
Quark Expeditions® celebrates
its 20th anniversary
2016
Ocean Endeavour launches for
2015.16 season as the only health- and
wellness-focused ship in Antarctica
Quark Expeditions® celebrates
its 25th anniversary as the leader
in polar adventures.
Stand-up paddleboarding comes to the
Antarctic as a new, exciting adventure
option for Quark passengers
Quark Introduces the Explorers’
Collection, a series of extraordinary
expedition experiences featuring
unique vessels, arctic basecamps
and an epic Galapagos-Antarctica
back-to-back voyage.
Quark offers first land-based
adventure in the Canadian High Arctic:
Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge
Falcon
Scott
Jonathan
Shackleton
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ARCTIC
NEW for 2016.17
NORTH POLE: THE ULTIMATE
ARCTIC ADVENTURE (see pages 20-21)
Crushing through pack ice on the legendary icebreaker
50 Years of Victory, aerial helicopter “flightseeing” and
optional hot air balloon rides combine to make this
remarkable journey to the North Pole an experience
you will never forget.
NORTH POLE EXPRESS:
BARNEO ICE CAMP (see page 50)
Sunbathing sea lions, Galapagos
Only a privileged few have ever stayed at Barneo Ice
Camp, a seasonal basecamp, science and logistics
station. Highlights of this unique three-day adventure
include an Antonov AN-74 landing on a frozen runway,
and Mi-8 helicopter flights to 90°N, followed by a
celebratory toast.
ARCTIC ICEBREAKER EXPEDITION:
ARCTIC CIRCUMNAVIGATION (see pages 22-27)
With its powerful ice-breaking strength, the legendary
icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov navigates the Russian Arctic,
the fabled Northwest and Northeast Passages, the extremes
of Greenland, and the Canadian High Arctic. An epic,
one-of-a-kind voyage!
ARCTIC WATCH WILDERNESS LODGE:
ADVENTURE & WILDLIFE AT 74°N (see page 51)
Offering ample views of iconic wildlife and unique landscapes
and terrains, this one-of-a-kind lodge is located on the polar
bear migration path in the Canadian High Arctic and features
spectacular beluga whale watching. Adventure here is truly
“all-included”: 26 lucky guests per stay enjoy complimentary
fully guided adventure activities daily.
ANTARCTICA
In honor of our 25th anniversary, we introduce the
Explorers’ Collection, a hand-picked portfolio of six
extraordinary expeditions featuring unique accommodations
and modes of travel, all exclusive to Quark.
Visit QuarkExpeditions.com or our YouTube channel youtube.com/user/QuarkExpeditions
to see videos of some of these inspiring journeys.
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HANS HANSSON:
BESPOKE EXPEDITIONS (see pages 72-75)
Circumnavigate the Falklands, an archipelago teeming with
wildlife and featuring beautiful scenery, white sand beaches
and vast open spaces. Or discover rarely visited Antarctic
Peninsula coves, inlets and landing sites on two intimate
journeys aboard the one-of-a-kind Hans Hansson small
exploration boat.
GALAPAGOS & ANTARCTICA:
EQUATOR TO POLE (see pages 76-79)
Hike, swim, snorkel and kayak as you explore the
diverse Galapagos Islands aboard small expedition ship
Evolution. Combine this adventure with a classic Antarctic
expedition for some of the best highlights of the Southern
Hemisphere, from equator to Pole!
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Quark Cares
Quark is committed to trailblazing sustainable practices and supporting charitable
organizations in the Polar Regions. We are proud to pioneer and set stringent health
and safety guideline standards, to spearhead sustainability initiatives and to support
conservation efforts throughout the Arctic, Antarctic and subpolar regions.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Join Our Exclusive
Polar Travel
Rewards Program
Explore the wondrous Polar Regions with Quark and earn valuable
travel rewards! Sign up to become a member of The Shackleton Club
for access to exclusive benefits and value add-ons, such as discounts
on future travel and on-board perks like last-minute cabin upgrades.
Learn more at QuarkExpeditions.com/ShackletonClub
SHARE AND SAVE
Quark travelers and Shackleton Club members
receive a travel credit or gift card for every new
introduction that books a Quark expedition!
• One of the best staff-to-passenger
ratios in the industry: 1 to 9.5
• A long-time, active member
of the International Association of
Antarctica Tour Operators and the
Association of Arctic Expedition
Cruise Operators
• Many of Quark’s voyages include
two doctors per expedition, and
provision of additional emergency
equipment to exceed SOLAS
requirements
• Expedition staff are STCW certified
and trained in CPR and life-saving
skills, IAATO and AECO testing,
and standard operating procedures
for expedition activities
• Safety preparedness includes
a Safety Management System
and a comprehensive
Incident Management Plan
• Credentials include British
Standard BS8848 health and
safety accreditation
OUR SUSTAINABILITY
INITIATIVES
• CarbonNeutral® voyages offered
on select ships; air travel is
carbon offset for staff and carbon
offsetting options are available for
passengers
• Carbon-neutrality projects
supported include the Acre
Amazonian Rainforest Conservation,
Buenos Aires Landfill Gas, Uganda
Community Reforestation and
Zhangjiakou Wind Power GS
• Vessels use low-emission marine
gas oil (MGO), eco-friendly laundry
chemicals and cabin amenities,
sustainable VOYA spa products,
and recycled, acid-free paper
• Compliance with international
waste disposal regulations
OUR CHARITABLE WORK
• Dedicated cabins are donated
to Polar Region scientists and
researchers
• On-board auctions raise over
US$200,000 annually, supporting
multiple charities dedicated
to polar sustainability and
conservation
For more information on
Quark’s Health, Safety and
Sustainability practices, visit
the About Quark section at
QuarkExpeditions.com
Ocean camp, Weddell Sea, Antarctica: Sir Ernest Shackleton (far left) with Frank Wild
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Meet Our Expedition Leaders
Expedition Leader
Expedition Leader
ALEX
McNEIL
JOHN
RODSTED
With over 800 combined expeditions to the Polar Regions, our team
of experts is made up of some of the most respected scientists, naturalists,
historians, ornithologists, marine biologists and glaciologists from
the most distinguished institutions on earth.
Raised in Toronto, Canada,
Alex has participated in
over 100 expeditions as a co-ordinator, logistics manager,
historian, Zodiac driver and Expedition Leader.
Passionate, knowledgeable and simply amazing, the men and women
who guide and lead our voyages are among the best in the world.
Alex has a keen interest in geology, ornithology, marine
biology and the great explorers of the Antarctic.
As a skilled boat handler and mechanic, he has worked
in some of the most challenging polar conditions.
Expedition Leader
Expedition Leader
Expedition Leader
SHANE
EVOY
CHELI
LARSEN
HADLEIGH
MEASHAM
Raised in Georgian Bay,
Canada, Shane worked
at his family’s marina prior to leading Quark trips.
New Zealand-raised Cheli
has worked on expeditions
for the past 16 years, specializing in the Polar Regions.
With over 125 expeditions and 17 years’ experience,
Shane’s love of Antarctica and passion for the
environment is clear. His objective on any trip is to ensure
passengers have the trip of a lifetime.
As a PADI Master Instructor, commercial launch master,
dive and fishing charter skipper and field assistant for
TVNZ Natural History, she brings a tremendous wealth of
knowledge, expertise and leadership to Quark Expeditions.
Expedition Leader
Expedition Leader
SOLAN
JENSEN
PAMELA
LE NOURY
Raised in Alaska, U.S.,
Solan has worked as a
wilderness ranger, expedition leader, kayak guide, boat
builder, marine mammal emergency responder, and as an
ironworker at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station.
He firmly believes it is a privilege to visit Antarctica
and has worked as a kayak guide and Expedition Leader
for the past 10 years.
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Hadleigh has worked
for Quark since 2008
in the roles of Expedition Leader, guide, historian,
and operations manager.
He has completed over 50 expeditions to the
Polar Regions including Antarctica, East and West
Greenland, Baffin Island, Svalbard, the Falkland Islands
(Islas Malvinas), the Scotia Sea Islands, and three
traverses of the Northwest Passage.
A self-confessed polar
addict, John has worked
in the Arctic and Antarctic since 2003 as a historian, guide
and Expedition Leader, with close to 180 expeditions
under his belt. Originally a commercial photographer, a
photojournalist and later a professor of photojournalism,
he has exhibited in The Hague, Sydney Opera House, Royal
Geographical Society, United Nations and Smithsonian
Institute. John is currently working on a project on polar
bears and climate change, and looks forward to guiding
and taking photographs in the Polar Regions.
Expedition Leader
DAVID “WOODY”
WOOD
Our Australian historian
and Expedition Leader
“Woody” has an unquenchable passion for sharing polar
region marvels.
His love of the ocean and wild destinations has resulted
in 12 years at sea, in the Arctic and Antarctica. He invites
you to join him to be astonished, amazed and enchanted
on your expedition.
Pam is a marine scientist,
PADI dive instructor,
tech deep and commercial diver, Zodiac skipper
and sailor. She worked in diving while attending
university, managed a dive school and started her
own yacht charters. Pam has traveled from the
Poles to the remote reaches of every ocean.
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Talk to the Polar Travel Experts
When you choose Quark, you’ll be looked after by the best travel advisers in the
expedition world. From your first inquiry to your “bon voyage” call, we are delighted
to share everything we know and love about these unique and beautiful regions.
With Quark since 2009
RICHARD
ANGELIDIS
NAOMI
BOX
MARY
ELIASEWYCH
RAAKHE
KAPILA
CARA
NUNNENMACHER
CAREN
RAPP
PAUL
SCHUSTER
MARK
WEBER
Expedition experience:
North Pole Express:
Barneo Ice Camp
Falklands, South Georgia,
and Antarctica:
Explorers and Kings
Antarctic Explorer:
Discovering
the 7th Continent
Arctic Watch
Wilderness Lodge
North Pole: The Ultimate
Arctic Adventure
Galapagos Islands
Antarctic Express:
Fly the Drake
On what expeditions will
I get to meet the locals?
Can Quark book all
aspects of my trip, such
as flights, pre- and posttrip tours, hotels and
insurance?
What is Quark’s most
immersive expedition?
What’s the difference
between a cruise and
an expedition, and how
do I know which ship
is best for me?
Three Arctic Islands:
Iceland, Greenland
Spitsbergen
What’s your most
extreme expedition?
Without a doubt, Barneo
Ice Camp, which I had the
chance to visit this year.
It’s a seasonal basecamp
and working research station,
where your company can
be international scientists,
researchers, ice pilots and
polar skiers. Stays at Barneo
include Antonov AN-74
and Mi-8 helicopter flights,
landing on a frozen runway,
and, ultimately, a trek
and celebration at the North
Pole. Need I say more?
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On certain northern
destinations such as
Greenland and the
Canadian Arctic, and the
Falkland Islands in the
south, you’ll be welcomed
by the people who make
their lives in these remote
areas. For example, on some
Greenland voyages we’ll
take part in or observe local
customs and traditions, or
get up close and personal
with the locals over a game
of soccer. On shore in the
Falklands, we take the
opportunity to mingle with
the locals in the pub.
Absolutely! We can book
international and domestic
flights to get you to your
destination as seamlessly
as possible, help you choose
from various hotels and
tours to extend your trip,
and—most importantly—
book your travel insurance.
Obtaining insurance is
especially important, given
the remote locations we
visit. It’s worth noting that
Quark is one of the few
companies that provides
emergency evacuation
insurance as part of the
cost of your expedition.
I was fortunate enough to
experience our Arctic Watch
Wilderness Lodge. It offers
some of the best beluga
whale watching in the world
and is also situated on the
polar bear migration path.
The lodge offers included
adventure options, and thus
a variety of fun ways to fully
explore the Arctic through
hiking, kayaking, ATV rides,
rafting and fishing. It’s such
a unique way to experience
the Arctic for the more
adventurous traveler.
Quark doesn’t operate
traditional cruises like
those large cruise liners
carrying thousands of
guests. Instead, we explore
harder-to-reach places on
comfortable small ice-class
expedition ships and mighty
icebreakers, where the focus
is on getting off the ship
and exploring by land and
by Zodiac. Each vessel has
its own unique features.
Just ask me! For example,
this year we launch our
wellness-focused Ocean
Endeavour, which features
an on-board spa.
What can I expect from
my expedition to the
Galapagos Islands?
Expect one of the best
experiences of your life!
Because of the diversity of
the wildlife, there is always
something to enjoy, and
the weather is consistent
thanks to the proximity to
the equator and constant
ocean breezes. Waters are
generally calm, and the
naturalists are exceptionally
knowledgeable about the
wildlife, which varies from
island to island. You’ll
typically have four to six
hours each day for hiking,
walking and snorkeling.
How do your fly/cruises
differ from your other
expeditions?
Fly/cruises are fantastic
choices for passengers
who are short on time
and prefer to fly, rather
than sail, for part of their
expedition. They include
all the amazing elements
of our regular voyages,
but cut down your transit
time. Antarctic fly/cruises,
for example, fly over the
Drake Passage instead
of sailing through it.
As with arctic fly/cruises—
focused on Greenland’s
spectacular northern lights
—passengers can spend up
to an additional two days
in destination when they
choose a fly/cruise.
When is the best time
to go to Antarctica?
With almost 24-hour
daylight and temperatures
rarely dipping below 23°F
(-5°C) during expedition
months, any time is a
wonderful time to visit
Antarctica. What do
you want to experience?
October to early December
sees virgin ice and mating
penguins; December
through February delights
with chicks hatching;
mid-February to March
fascinates with returning
whales, hauled-out seals
and moulting penguins.
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Scientists in Residence
and Special Guests
To learn
which voyages
feature special
guests, visit
our website
To the delight of our passengers, Quark features lectures and presentations from a varied group of on-board
polar experts, special guest speakers, and scientists from our exclusive Scientist in Residence program.
It is considered an expedition highlight that passengers can take part in chats with the group, engage with
them in an informal manner, and enjoy fascinating bar conversation with them in the evening.
HISTORIAN JONATHAN SHACKLETON
Planning Your Trip of a Lifetime?
Connect. Follow. Share.
Get in touch with us and fellow Quark explorers
before, during and after your expedition!
We love to share our passion for all things polar
with you! Visit the Quark blog to read posts from
our Expedition Leaders and other experts, and get
tips on photography, packing and much more!
Back by popular demand, writer and historian
Jonathan Shackleton, cousin of Sir Ernest Shackleton and
the family historian for the Irish Shackletons,
joins us to lecture and regale us with stories of his
ancestors’ famed expedition to the South, as well as
his own experiences on and around Antarctica.
QuarkExpeditions.com/community
RESEARCHER DR. TOM HART
Founder of the Penguin Lifelines project at Oxford
University and the Zoological Society of London,
Dr. Tom Hart has a passion for wildlife in extreme
environments and is enthusiastic about conserving them.
Tom will be aboard select Antarctica voyages, researching
penguins’ adaptation to a changing environment, and is
always a great source of penguin anecdotes.
RESEARCHER DR. MIKE POLITO
Working along with Dr. Tom Hart and the Penguin
Lifelines project, Dr. Mike Polito is an assistant professor
at Louisiana State University and a guest investigator
at the world-renowned Woods Hole Oceanographic
Institution. He monitors Antarctic wildlife using camera
trapping, volunteers’ photos and population genetics.
#TravelWithQuark
RESEARCHER DR. IAN STIRLING
Naturalist Guide and Lecturer Dr. Ian Stirling has
studied polar bears and seals for 50 years. His book
Polar Bears: The Natural History of a Threatened Species
is the definitive work on this iconic species. He is an
emeritus research scientist with the Canadian Wildlife
Service and an adjunct professor of biological sciences
at the University of Edmonton.
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The Arctic
ARCTIC WILDLIFE
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Below are some hightlights of wildlife you
could encounter in the Arctic. Speak to your
Quark Polar Travel Adviser for specific details.
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Above the Arctic Circle is one of the world’s most
extraordinary regions, touching eight countries,
three continents and spanning the Arctic Ocean.
The Arctic offers travelers incredible highlights across
a diverse area that includes these sites and regions.
ARCTIC
ICEBREAKER
EXPEDITION:
ARCTIC
CIRCUMNAVIGATION
22-27
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EXPLORERS’ COLLECTION
Walrus
Narwhal
Polar bear
Walrus
NORTH POLE:
THE ULTIMATE
ARCTIC ADVENTURE
20-21
NORTH POLE EXPRESS:
BARNEO ICE CAMP
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Narwhal
Polar bear
Narwhal
Walrus
Polar bear
See pages 6-7 for details.
ARCTIC EXPRESS
SPITSBERGEN EXPLORER:
WILDLIFE CAPITAL
OF THE ARCTIC
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See pages 40-43 and 50
for Arctic fly/cruise options.
Arctic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
GREENLAND
ARCTIC
WATCH
WILDERNESS
LODGE:
ADVENTURE
AND WILDLIFE
AT 74°N
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Somerset Island
ARCTIC
ARCHIPELAGOS:
SPITSBERGEN AND
FRANZ JOSEF LAND
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SVALBARD
SPITSBERGEN
THREE ARCTIC
ISLANDS:
ICELAND,
GREENLAND
SPITSBERGEN
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NORTHWEST
PASSAGE:
FRANKLIN’S
LEGEND
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FRANZ JOSEF LAND
Novaya
Zemlya
ARCTIC EXPRESS:
GREENLAND’S
NORTHERN LIGHTS
40-43
SCOTLAND
TO SPITSBERGEN:
ACROSS THE
ARCTIC CIRCLE
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Baffin Island
ARCTIC CIRCLE
ICELAND
SWEDEN
CANADA
GREENLAND
TO CANADA:
INUIT, ICEBERGS
AND WILDLIFE
38-39
NORWAY
Atlantic Ocean
U.K.
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U.S.A.
FINLAND
RUSSIA
ARCTIC
A Day in the Life:
Arctic Icebreaker
Expedition
Watch the
day-in-the-life
video on Quark’s
YouTube channel:
youtube.com/user/
QuarkExpeditions
Wondering what it’s like to explore the Arctic on a genuine, purpose-built icebreaker?
The mighty ship Kapitan Khlebnikov is amongst a select group of vessels that can maneuver
through dense pack ice, carrying you to remote shores you may not get to otherwise experience.
Here’s a look at a day in the life on one of our eastern arctic itineraries.
9:50AM: Cruising in
Zodiacs amongst the
luminous ice and reveling
in the silence of the North.
9:10AM: Zodiacs are deployed
to explore otherwise inaccessible
wildlife, culture and historical sites.
1:15PM: An afternoon hike
provides a breathtaking view.
6:00AM: Catching a glimpse
of the vast stunning vistas
from up on the KLB’s deck.
3:20PM: A rare opportunity to
observe the elusive muskoxen.
10:40PM: We explore ashore and visit
Greenlandic communities and learn
their centuries-old way of life.
5:10AM: The sun rises over
a patchwork of sea ice.
7:40AM: The power and
thrill of pushing through
a stretch of thick pack ice.
5:25PM: We take to the ship’s
on-board helicopters to do some
aerial sightseeing.
6:35AM: Journeying into sea ice for the
photography opportunity of a lifetime.
8:00PM: From the air, we take
in immense polar landscapes
and the surrounding sea.
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ARCTIC
The North Pole:
The Arctic’s Most
Exclusive Address
ARCTIC
ARCTIC
Hot air
ballooning
at 90°N
The North Pole has been calling out to intrepid explorers for centuries and
remains one of the most remote, exclusive and rewarding destinations in the world.
Board 50 Years of Victory, the world’s largest and most powerful icebreaker,
for an unforgettable journey toward a milestone few travelers have reached.
North Pole: The Ultimate
Arctic Adventure
14 DAYS
from $26,995
*
*Per person. See page 98 for detailed pricing.
Few have visited the one earthly spot where everything is south.
Crush through the ice, admire wildlife and visit Franz Josef Land while
journeying to the North Pole. Helicopter excursions and an optional
hot air balloon ride make this adventure a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
GREENLAND
Arctic Ocean
HIGHLIGHTS
•
•
•
•
•
Svalbard
Crack through dense, multi-year ice
The largest, most powerful nuclear-powered icebreaker in the world
Champagne toast at 90ºN
Helicopter sightseeing
Ride a hot air balloon at the top of the world
See full itinerary at QuarkExpeditions.com
Helsinki
NORTH POLE
Franz Josef Land
Murmansk
RUSSIA
Actual itinerary may vary based on
weather conditions and voyage length.
2 Departures
Ship: 50 Years of Victory
Possible Landing Sites:
• Cape Flora
• Apollonov Island
• Tikhaya Bukta
Adventure Options:
HOT AIR BALLOONING
A circle of celebration at 90°N
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Cape Tegetthoff, Franz Josef Land archipelago; a walrus mother and pup; 50 Years of Victory crushes through pack ice
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ARCTIC
ARCTIC
ARCTIC
NEW
for
2016.17
Arctic
Circumnavigation
and SemiCircumnavigation:
Ultimate Icebreaking
Expeditions
Unleash your inner explorer on powerful icebreaker
Kapitan Khlebnikov. One of a few vessels of its kind
in the world, this ship makes it possible to experience
some of the Arctic’s most fascinating and remote places.
Combine two or more itineraries for a semi-circumnavigation
or full circumnavigation of the Arctic.
Witnessing the Khlebnikov’s crushing power in arctic pack ice
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Arctic Icebreaker
Expedition: Arctic
Circumnavigation
75 DAYS
from $83,995
*
RUSSIA
On this epic 75-day circumnavigation aboard iconic icebreaker
Kapitan Khlebnikov, discover the fabled Northeast Passage, explore
Northern Greenland and journey through the Northwest Passage.
Through it all, experience astounding aerial views afforded by
Khlebnikov’s two on-board helicopters.
Longyearbyen
Anadyr
NORTH POLE
Arctic Ocean
GREENLAND
HIGHLIGHTS
•
•
•
•
Travel on the extraordinary, one-of-a-kind Kapitan Khlebnikov icebreaker
Take in magnificent aerial sightseeing on one of two helicopters
Witness the sights and sounds of the crushing of pack ice
Explore important archaeological sites as well as historical sites
of early exploration
Resolute
Kangerlussuaq
CANADA
Scheduled
route
If conditions
allow route
1 Departure
Ship: Kapitan Khlebnikov
• Wrangel Island, Russia
• Cape Morris Jessup, Greenland
• Tanquary Fjord, Canada
Nosing up to the Rubini Rock bird cliffs; KLB powers through sea ice; sightseeing thanks to on-board helicopters;
a bear spotted along the way
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ARCTIC
Arctic Icebreaker
Expedition: Epic
Northeast Passage
Aboard famed icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov, you’ll experience what
many people only dream of—including spectacular aerial views from two
on-board helicopters. Thick pack ice, unique geological formations and
the cultures of indigenous peoples await in the fabled Northeast Passage.
ARCTIC
ARCTIC
25 DAYS
from $29,995
FROM
ANCHORAGE,
ALASKA
GREENLAND
Arctic Ocean
NORTH POLE
Longyearbyen
HIGHLIGHTS
• Enjoy aerial views in one of two helicopters on Kapitan Khlebnikov
• Encounter traditional cultures of remote Russian Arctic communities
• Unique arctic wildlife: polar bear, walrus and more
Franz
Josef
Land
Wrangel
Island
Anadyr
New
Siberian
Islands
Susan Miller, Quark Traveler
A polar bear stalks a herd of walrus; delicate arctic poppies; Zodiac cruising near bird cliffs
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21 DAYS
from $23,495
*
Longyearbyen
Enjoy the splendor of “iceberg alley” as you slide past majestic icebergs
and enjoy unparalleled helicopter views of powerhouse icebreaker
Kapitan Khlebnikov. Explore the most remote parts of Northeast
Greenland and experience hiking, wildlife viewing and photographic
opportunities on pristine landing sites.
Cape
Morris
Jessop
GREENLAND
HIGHLIGHTS
RUSSIA
“ ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. THE LEADERS AND
STAFF WERE VERY FRIENDLY AND KNOWLEDGEABLE
AND I WOULD RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE.
ALL IN ALL A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE AND ONE
I SHALL REMEMBER FOREVER.”
Arctic Icebreaker
Expedition:
Extreme Greenland
*
1 Departure
• Wrangel Island
• Novaya Zemlya
• Cape Flora
• Visit this rarely explored area of Greenland
• Explore the beauty of the remote regions and charming villages
• View some of the most magnificent icebergs in the world
while crossing Hall Bredning
Ilulissat
Kangerlussuaq
TO OTTAWA,
CANADA
Scheduled
route
If conditions
allow route
1 Departure
• Cape Morris Jessup
• Greenland National Park
• Ilulissat
• Ittoqqortoormiit
Former Norse settlement site Herjolfsnes, Greenland; architectural iceberg; Eastern Greenlandic community
of Ittoqqortoormiit; an arctic hare
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ARCTIC
ARCTIC
ARCTIC
Arctic Icebreaker
Expedition: Best of the
Canadian High Arctic
18 DAYS
from $19,795
Board mighty icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov and sail under the midnight
sun to the most remote, ice-choked Arctic Regions. From Ilulissat,
“The Iceberg Fjord,” to Ellesmere Island, this voyage is the ultimate
adventure off the beaten path.
Arctic Ocean
*
18 DAYS
from $20,695
Arctic Icebreaker
Expedition: Ultimate
Northwest Passage
*
RUSSIA
HIGHLIGHTS
GREENLAND
Resolute
• Visit remote Canadian Arctic and Greenlandic communities
• Discover the highlights of the Canadian High Arctic and Greenland
• Explore UNESCO World Heritage Site Ilulissat, in Greenland
Tanquary Fjord
Combine
with Ultimate
Northwest Passage
for Semi-Circumnavigation
Witness first-hand the haunting beauty of northern wildlife,
communities and culture as you travel the Arctic on acclaimed icebreaker
Kapitan Khlebnikov. Be on the lookout for populous wildlife, including
whales, seals, seabirds and, perhaps, even the elusive polar bear.
Ilulissat
Baffin Island
Kangerlussuaq
TO OTTAWA,
CANADA
FROM OTTAWA,
CANADA
1 Departure
• Tanquary Fjord
• Hell’s Gate
• Axel Heiberg Island
Arctic Ocean
UNITED
STATES
HIGHLIGHTS
• Discover the cultures of remote Canadian and Russian Arctic communities
• Iconic arctic wildlife: polar bear, walrus, reindeer and more
• Explore important archaeological sites as well
as historical sites of early exploration
Combine
Anadyr
with Best
of the Canadian
High Arctic for
Semi-Circumnavigation
Beaufort
Sea
Resolute
Anchorage
Victoria
Island
CANADA
FROM OTTAWA,
CANADA
1 Departure
• Holman, Canada
• Herschel Island, Canada
• Ittygran, Russia
“ I HAD TWO TRIPS OF A LIFETIME
ON THE KHLEBNIKOV—ENSURING
MY POLAR ADDICTION FOR LIFE.”
@Karina_Joy, Quark Traveler
Sunset Zodiac cruise; looking out at Kangerlussuaq; Greenland; posing polar bears; ice breaking
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Smoking Hills, Northwest Territories, Canada; glaucous gull; Zodiac cruising; Greenlandic child; meet the muskoxen
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ARCTIC
Norway and
Arctic Svalbard:
Domain of the
Ice Bear
Sail through regions that were once the domain
of Vikings and heroic explorers; search for the majestic
polar bear under a midnight sun; witness dramatic
fjords and ice-covered vistas; and share the tundra
with wildflowers, reindeer and arctic fox.
“AMAZING TRIP—WONDERFUL SCENERY, INCREDIBLE
WILDLIFE SIGHTINGS AND A DEDICATED, PROFESSIONAL
AND TOTALLY ENTHUSIASTIC TEAM.”
Rowe, Quark Traveler
A polar bear reclines on the sea ice
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ARCTIC
Scotland to Spitsbergen:
Across the Arctic Circle
Experience a fascinating blend of Scottish and Norse history while
enjoying the medieval art, architecture and archaeology of the Orkney
and Shetland Islands. Continue north, exploring fjords, Norwegian
cities and the UNESCO-protected Vega Island, a birders’ paradise.
ARCTIC
ARCTIC
15 DAYS
from $8,295
*
GREENLAND
Longyearbyen
SVALBARD
(Region of Norway)
HIGHLIGHTS
• Neolithic sites of the Orkneys and Shetlands
• Enjoy amazing birdlife, including UNESCO-protected Vega Island
• Sail north across the Arctic Circle
Tromsø, Bear Island
and Longyearbyen:
Fjords and Bears
From Tromsø, venture deeper into the Arctic Circle to the usually
ice-choked Svalbard Archipelago. Visit Bear Island, an important
bird area, and explore the wildlife haven of Spitsbergen to look
out for walrus, seals, reindeer, arctic fox and the elusive polar bear.
12 DAYS
from $6,995
*
Spitsbergen
Longyearbyen
Greenland Sea
HIGHLIGHTS
NORWAY
UNITED
KINGDOM
SVALBARD
(Region of Norway)
Bear Island
• Unique arctic wildlife: polar bear, walrus, reindeer and more
• Norway’s Northern Cape
• Optional kayak adventure
Norwegian Sea
NORWAY
Tromsø
Edinburgh
1 Departure
Ship: Ocean Nova
• Orkney and Shetland Islands, U.K.
• Bergen and Vega, Norway
• Poolepynten, Norway
1 Departure
Ship: Sea Adventurer
• Nordkapp
• Bear Island
• Lilliehöök Glacier
Adventure Options:
Adventure Options:
KAYAKING
KAYAKING
SNOWSHOEING
SNOWSHOEING
“ PASSION, ENTHUSIASM, SENSE OF FUN AND
BOUNDARY PUSHING CREATED THE MOST AWESOME
ARCTIC EXPERIENCE YOU COULD EVER HAVE!”
David and Sue Mellows-Facer, Quark Travelers
“ EXCITEMENT PLUS—WE
WERE ON ONE ADVENTURE
AFTER THE NEXT. EVERY DAY
DISPLAYED NATURE AT ITS
BEST. I WILL NEVER FORGET
THE POLAR BEAR WHO
GREETED OUR SHIP—
SO CLOSE—SO AMAZING.”
Deb Evans, Quark Traveler
Sailing into Fair Isle, Scotland; an Atlantic puffin; charming Nusfjord, Norway; capturing all the sites
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Ashore to explore in Spitsbergen; a curious polar bear; bear warning sign in Svalbard
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ARCTIC
ARCTIC
ARCTIC
ARCTIC
Spitsbergen Explorer:
Wildlife Capital of the Arctic
See multiple Spitsbergen highlights by exploring the western edge
of the island and venturing to northern areas that are home to polar bear,
walrus and whales. This classic expedition is packed with opportunities
for exploring the wildlife capital of the Arctic.
HIGHLIGHTS
11 DAYS
from $6,495
*
SVALBARD
(Region of Norway)
Nordaustlandet
Monaco
Glacier
• Look for polar bear, walrus, arctic fox, reindeer and more
• Historical site honoring whalers of the 17th and 18th centuries
• Extended hiking opportunities ashore and Zodiac cruising
Spitsbergen Circumnavigation:
Big Island, Big Adventure
Rugged, wild, unspoiled—Spitsbergen is unforgettable. During this 13-day
voyage, you will witness iconic arctic wildlife in its natural environment.
Walrus, whales and seabirds are plentiful, and Spitsbergen also offers your
best chance to see the elusive polar bear.
HIGHLIGHTS
Spitsbergen
Longyearbyen
Edgeøya
*
SVALBARD
(Region of Norway)
Kvitøya
Nordaustlandet
Monaco
Glacier
• Enjoy the same highlights as the Spitsbergen Explorer,
with two additional days for our circumnavigation
• Search for polar bear, reindeer, walrus and arctic fox
• Remote and rarely visited corners of Svalbard
• Experience the land of the midnight sun
Arctic Ocean
13 DAYS
from $7,295
Spitsbergen
Longyearbyen
Edgeøya
Arctic Ocean
Scheduled
route
If conditions
allow route
“ THE LANDSCAPE IS SO
VARIED AND MESMERIZING
AND THE TEAM WERE
EXCEPTIONAL IN ANIMAL,
BIRD AND FLORA DISCOVERY.”
David and Sue Mellows-Facer, Quark Travelers
A harp seal; Zodiac cruising on calm water around Spitsbergen; a Kumlien’s gull
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1 Departure
Ship: Ocean Nova
• Phippsøya
• Hornsund
• Ny London
4 Departures
Ships: Ocean Nova, Sea Adventurer
• Monaco Glacier
• Alkhornet
• Edgeøya
Adventure Options:
Adventure Options:
KAYAKING
KAYAKING
SNOWSHOEING
SNOWSHOEING
Prepping for a morning kayak trip; Humpback whale; reindeer on the tundra; taking in a view of Spitsbergen from deck;
purple mountain saxifrage
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ARCTIC
ARCTIC
ARCTIC
Arctic Archipelagos:
Spitsbergen and
Franz Josef Land
13 DAYS
from $7,495
*
Three Arctic Islands:
Iceland, Greenland
and Spitsbergen
14 DAYS
from $8,695
*
Franz Josef Land
One of the most remote archipelagos in the world, Franz Joseph Land
is rich with wildlife. This nature reserve in the Russian Arctic National
Park is seldom visited and the landscape is dotted with relics left by
explorers of the past.
Champ Island
Hooker Island
Monaco
Glacier
HIGHLIGHTS
• Zodiac landings provide access to seldom-visited sites
in Franz Josef Land
• Experience arctic wildlife, including walrus, whales and polar bear
• On-board lecturers and educational presentations
Nordaustlandet
Longyearbyen
“ I ENJOYED ABSOLUTELY EVERY
SECOND OF THIS CRUISE.
I’VE MADE SO MANY AMAZING
MEMORIES THAT WILL NEVER
BE FORGOTTEN.”
Megan Wanner, Quark Traveler
Grazing reindeer; polar bear paws; Cape Tegetthoff
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GREENLAND
SVALBARD
(Region of Norway)
Scoresby
Sund
Arctic Ocean
HIGHLIGHTS
Edgeøya
Spitsbergen
If you believe in three times lucky, you can’t lose with this
award-winning expedition to Iceland, Greenland, and Spitsbergen.
Glaciers and volcanoes, musk ox, reindeer, walrus and perhaps
polar bear; this adventure features the diversity and beauty
of three islands in one fascinating voyage.
SVALBARD
(Region of Norway)
• Explore wildlife-rich Spitsbergen, the less-visited east coast
of Greenland and an introduction to Iceland
• Be on the lookout for musk ox, reindeer, walrus and more
• Explore fjords, glaciers and icebergs via Zodiac
Denmark
Strait
Reykjavik
Akureyri
1 Departure
• Monaco Glacier, Svalbard
• Rubini Rock, Franz Josef Land
• Tikhaya Bukta, Franz Josef Land
1 Departure
Ship: Ocean Nova
• Scoresbysund, Greenland
• Lilliehöök Glacier, Svalbard
• Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland
Adventure Option:
Adventure Option:
KAYAKING
KAYAKING
Muskoxen with calves; water pours from a glacier; photo op on deck; an eight kayak salute
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ARCTIC
A Day in the Life:
Greenland
Fly/Cruise
1:30PM: After a shipboard
lunch, we head out on
Zodiacs to cruise amongst
spectacular ice, watch for
whales and pass by a group
of curious sled dogs.
Watch the
day-in-the-life
video on Quark’s
YouTube channel:
youtube.com/user/
QuarkExpeditions
ARCTIC
EXPRESS
See pages 40-43
Northern lights, or aurora borealis: Greenland is one of the best places in the world
to observe this spectacular phenomenon. Our new Greenland Northern Lights
Fly/Cruise itinerary transports you to this magical island of supernatural landscapes,
warm pioneering people and the thrill of the dancing night sky.
7:30AM: Greeting the day and the
always-plentiful Greenlandic sun
with a coffee and walk on the deck.
12:30AM: It’s a crystal clear night,
and out on deck our eyes are trained
on the unspeakable beauty of the sky!
10:00AM: Exploring up close and
personal by kayak brings the most
amazing sites, sounds and photo ops.
3:30PM: Ashore in Ittoqqortoormiit, we’re
lucky to visit an isolated community, dependent
on the ocean and ice for its existence.
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ARCTIC
Greenland:
Pioneering People
There are few places in the world as unique and
as spectacular as Greenland. Shaped culturally
and geographically by the ice cap that dominates it,
Greenland has a fascinating history, dramatically
rugged landscape and welcoming community.
It is also one of the best places in the world
to experience the awe-inspiring northern lights.
ARCTIC
ARCTIC
Greenland to Canada:
Inuit, Icebergs and Wildlife
13 DAYS
from $6,495
*
Explore Canadian and Greenlandic sites, icebergs and Inuit culture in
one amazing expedition. This adventure takes you from a tiny Greenlandic
village to Iqaluit, in Canada’s North. Enjoy opportunities for seeing iconic
creatures, including whales, walrus and, perhaps, even polar bear.
GREENLAND
Ilulissat
HIGHLIGHTS
• Iconic arctic wildlife: polar bear, whales and walrus
• Explore Ilulissat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Greenland
• Optional kayak adventure opportunities
CANADA
Kangerlussuaq
Iqaluit
FROM
OTTAWA,
CANADA
TO
MONTREAL,
CANADA
“ MEANT TO BE
‘THE HOLIDAY OF
A LIFETIME’ AND IT
WAS. IT EXCEEDED
OUR EXPECTATIONS.”
Ian Lowe and Janet Stanley,
Quark Travelers
1 Departure
• Sisimiut, Greenland
• Ilulissat, Greenland
• Qikiqtarjuaq, Canada
• Pangnirtung, Canada
Adventure Options:
KAYAKING
The colorful houses of Niaqornat, Northwest Greenland
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A walrus; Greenlandic traditional dress; a rare polar bear encounter
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ARCTIC
ARCTIC EXPRESS
Northern
Lights Express:
Supernatural
Spectacle
Short on time? Enjoy this convenient fly/cruise expedition
and experience panoramic views from the air; search for wildlife
amongst wildflowers on the tundra; enjoy insights into
Inuit traditions; immerse yourself in the world’s largest fjord
system; and lose yourself in the magical, dancing northern lights.
ARCTIC
ARCTIC
Arctic Express:
Greenland’s Northern Lights
Cruise North, Fly South
The world’s largest fjord system beckons you to Greenland on this
fly/cruise expedition for those short on time. Enjoy the northern lights,
Inuit settlements, iceberg-choked fjords, tundra hikes and wildlife
on this spectacular adventure of the untouched Arctic.
13 DAYS
from $7,995
*
Arctic Ocean
GREENLAND
Constable
Point
HIGHLIGHTS
• Scoresbysund Fjord, the world’s largest fjord system
• Sightings of grazing muskoxen and a variety of whales and seabirds
• Northeast Greenland National Park, the world’s largest
and most northerly park
• Spectacular light displays courtesy of the aurora borealis*
ICELAND
Akureyri
Reykjavik
1 Departure
Ship: Ocean Nova
• Denmark Ø
• Blomsterbugten
• Ittoqqortoormiit
Adventure Options:
KAYAKING
“ THE ARCTIC IS TRULY A PLACE THAT
NEEDS TO BE SEEN TO BE BELIEVED.”
“ THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY, AND I, FOR ONE,
CAME AWAY WITH A WHOLE NEW APPRECIATION FOR
GREENLAND, ITS PEOPLE AND CULTURE.”
Mary Triplette, Quark Traveler
Bridget de Klerk, Quark Traveler
The northern lights dazzle with neon colors
40
*weather permitting. Glowing icebergs dot the landscape at Sydkap; exploring Rødfjord in Greenland National Park; Glaucous gull
41
ARCTIC
Arctic Express:
Fly North, Fly South
If you’re short on time, this fly/cruise expedition is a great option.
Witness the world’s largest fjord system, Inuit settlements and the
northern lights. Trek the tundra, photograph majestic icescapes
and view arctic wildlife on the horizon.
ARCTIC
ARCTIC
10 DAYS
from $5,995
*
GREENLAND
Arctic Ocean
Constable
Point
Arctic Express:
Fly North, Cruise South
Explore the region synonymous with the “true” Greenland for its
untouched landscapes and the most remote community on the island.
Experience magnificent nature, where seal, muskoxen, arctic hare
and seabirds await.
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit a traditional Greenlandic community and meet the locals
• Spot herds of muskoxen
• Explore Scoresby Sund Fjord, the world’s largest fjord system
• Visit the fjords of West Greenland and a traditional Greenlandic community
• Northeast Greenland National Park, the world’s largest and most
remote national park
• Optional kayak adventure
ICELAND
Reykjavik
13 DAYS
from $7,995
*
GREENLAND
Arctic Ocean
Constable
Point
Akureyri
ICELAND
Reykjavik
2 Departures
Ship: Ocean Nova
• Brogetdal
• Renbugten
• Hall Bredning
1 Departure
Ship: Ocean Nova
• Sydkap
• Ella Øya
• Frederiksdal
Adventure Options:
Adventure Options:
KAYAKING
KAYAKING
“ I GIVE EVERYONE AN 11 ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10.”
Don Rosenberg, Quark Traveler
Zodiac cruising by a glacier in Greenland National Park; a Greenlandic child wearing traditional beadwork; Ittoqqortoormiit,
East Greenland; alpine saxifrage
42
Greenlandic village; humpbacks wave upon on our arrival; Zodiac cruising amongst towering ice
43
ARCTIC
The Canadian Arctic:
The True North
Embrace your thirst for adventure in the Canadian High Arctic. As you sail
through the region’s rich natural beauty, reflect on the dramatic feats of historic
explorers, learn more about its isolated communities and keep an eye out
for captivating wildlife on the snow, ice and tundra.
“THIS TRIP SURPASSED MY WILDEST EXPECTATIONS!
THE PROFESSIONALISM OF THE EXPEDITION TEAM
AND SHIP CREW WERE OUTSTANDING!”
Nicole Sayres, Quark Traveler
Cruising along the cliffs of Devon Island, on the lookout for wildlife
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ARCTIC
Northwest Passage:
Franklin’s Legend
ARCTIC
ARCTIC
20 DAYS
from $11,995
*
Travel the legendary Northwest Passage and follow the route taken
by famed explorers Amundsen and Franklin. During this 20-day active
adventure, you’ll see a lot, including King William Island, where the ships
of the Franklin Expedition were abandoned in 1848.
GREENLAND
Northwest Passage:
Fury and Hecla
20 DAYS
from $11,995
*
Visit seldom-traveled routes through the fabled Northwest Passage, a sea
route attempted by acclaimed explorers Amundsen and Franklin, and the
greatest maritime quest of the last 300 years. From landscapes to icescapes,
explore some of the region’s most interesting and stunning landmarks.
GREENLAND
Upernavik
HIGHLIGHTS
• Be on the watch for arctic wildlife: muskoxen, polar bear and more
• Colorful Greenlandic villages and traditional Inuit handicrafts
• Explore Ilulissat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Baffin
Bay
Kangerlussuaq
Kugluktuk
Baffin
Island
TO
EDMONTON,
CANADAHudson Bay
Davis
Strait
Hudson
Bay
“ WOW! WHAT AN EXCEPTIONAL
EXPERIENCE. I’VE DONE THINGS
I NEVER DREAMED OF. AND THE
POLAR BEARS—WOW, WOW, WOW.”
Valerie Cocker, Quark Traveler
1 Departure
• Itilleq and Sisimuit, Greenland
• Dundas Harbour, Canada
• Bellot Strait, Canada
Adventure Options:
KAYAKING
Baffin Bay
Kugluktuk
• Iconic arctic wildlife: polar bear, walrus and ringed seals
• Traditional Inuit communities
• Franklin Expedition historical sites
Fury and Hecla Strait
Ilulissat
Kangerlussuaq
Baffin
Island
FROM EDMONTON,
CANADA
FROM
OTTAWA,
CANADA
CANADA
HIGHLIGHTS
Davis
Strait
Hudson
Bay
TO OTTAWA,
CANADA
CANADA
1 Departure
• Ilulissat, Greenland
• Monumental Island, Canada
• Cape Dorset, Canada
Adventure Options:
KAYAKING
An encounter with blue ice; polar bears; common alpine lichen
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A polar bear; Zodiac cruising; Inuit elders demonstrating ancient ways of life; an inuksuk landmark
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ARCTIC
Arctic by Land:
Unique Adventure
Basecamps
Our land-based arctic expeditions offer immersive
experiences for adventurous travelers. Enjoy kayaking
while viewing stunning landscapes. Take in belugas
and other wildlife at Nunavut’s Arctic Watch
Wilderness Lodge, or head north to Barneo Ice Camp
for a rare, authentic exploration experience at this
North Polar Basin floating research site.
“A WONDERFUL TIME AND A GREAT ARCTIC
EXPERIENCE WE WILL NEVER FORGET.
YOU HAVE LEFT FOOTPRINTS ON OUR HEARTS.”
Quark Traveler
Waterfall a short hike from Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge
Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge; a beluga whale; local arctic char sushi
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North Pole
Express to
Barneo Ice Camp
An aerial view of Barneo Ice Camp; a snow sculpture at basecamp; landing on an ice runway at Barneo
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ARCTIC
North Pole Express:
Barneo Ice Camp
ARCTIC
ARCTIC
3 DAYS
from $18,995
*
Fly in for one night to a floating campsite on the sea ice of the North Polar
Basin. Live as the scientists and explorers of this temporary station do,
while exploring by helicopter and on foot in this unique polar adventure.
Arctic Ocean
GEOGRAPHIC
NORTH POLE
BARNEO
ICE CAMP
HIGHLIGHTS
• Fly in to one of the most extraordinary remote basecamps in the world
• Reach the top of the world by Antonov AN-74 aircraft,
Mi8 helicopter and foot
• Explore unique Longyearbyen, Norway, before arriving at basecamp
Franz
Josef
Land
Arctic Watch Wilderness
Lodge: Adventure and
Wildlife at 74ºN
8 or 10 DAYS
from $5,995
*
Somerset
Island
Explore the Canadian Arctic at this wilderness lodge and beluga whale
observation site. Located 500 miles (805 km) north of the Arctic Circle,
the lodge offers guests diverse adventure activities. See wildlife in its
natural habitat and experience 24-hour daylight.
Cambridge Bay
ARCTIC
WATCH
HIGHLIGHTS
GREENLAND
Greenland Sea
Svalbard
Longyearbyen
Barrents Sea
1 Departure
Location:
• Arctic Sea Ice, 89°N
• Experience one of the foremost destinations for beluga whales
• Search for muskoxen, arctic fox, arctic hare and birds of prey
• Explore the island thanks to all-included adventure options:
ATVs, kayaking, tundra hiking and more
• Enjoy excellent dining, finely paired with the best wine
from Canada’s Okanagan Valley
Adventure
options
included!
CANADA
Yellowknife
7 Departures
Location:
• Somerset Island, Nunavut, Canada
Adventure Options:
KAYAKING
HIKING
ATV
FISHING
RAFTING
An Mi8 helicopter flies us to the northernmost point on Earth; flags flank the entrance to Barneo Ice Camp;
celebrating at geographic North Pole
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Arctic fox pups at play; a view of the lodge; rafting the Cunningham River; a beluga whale
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ARCTIC
ARCTIC
ARCTIC
Reykjavik
Highlights
Reykjavik is an ideal base to take
advantage of 24-hour daylight.
Renowned for its culture, music and
nightlife, this city of contrasts boasts
nearby geysers, glaciers and other
natural wonders, as well as healthenhancing spas and thermal pools,
and a spectacular countryside.
Extend Your Stay:
Optional Arctic Trips
Let Quark’s polar experts book your
entire journey for you with lots of friendly
regional tips and tricks along the way.
Discover
Oslo
Comfort
or Luxury
packages
We’ll make sure that all aspects of your trip are a delight—
before, during and after your adventure. Contact our Polar
Travel Advisers to find out about some of the amazing
options we have to extend your stay.
EXPEDITION PACKAGES FROM 2 TO 4 DAYS
Enjoy an extra night in Norway’s
vibrant capital, where you’ll be guided
around this modern, beautifully
situated city. Extend the package to
five days and take the unforgettable
Flåm Railway past picturesque fjords
and snow-capped mountains on your
way to Bergen.
To book, for information regarding
pricing or for custom itineraries,
contact a Quark Polar Travel Adviser
Best of
Reykjavik
Highlights
of Helsinki
From the therapeutic waters of the
Blue Lagoon to the bubbling hot
springs of Thingvellir National Park,
you’ll be mesmerized by the unique
beauty and striking geography of
this Nordic island. Ask about options
to enjoy the fresh air and explore
the dramatic landscape.
Tour Helsinki, a capital with
extraordinary architecture that
is a blend of eastern and western
influences. Take a leisurely stroll
through the old town of Porvoo for
some traditional Finnish handicrafts,
and sample locally roasted coffee.
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Antarctica
& Galapagos
Buenos Aires,
Argentina
SOUTH
AMERICA
SOUTH
AMERICA
Galapagos
Islands
CHILE
Whether exploring the plentiful wildlife of the Antarctic or plying
the waters of the Southern Ocean for sightings of whales, seals and
penguins, Quark Expeditions can satisfy your every expectation for
a trip of a lifetime. Our new Galapagos Islands voyages also promise
to satiate your appetite for wildlife and adventure.
ARGENTINA
Santiago
Buenos
Aires
Atlantic Ocean
EXPLORERS’ COLLECTION
Map is not to scale
GALAPAGOS EXPEDITION:
DARWIN’S PLAYGROUND
76-79
See pages 6-7 for details.
Stanley
THE TOP 5
WILDLIFE
IN THE
GALAPAGOS
ISLANDS
Punta
Arenas
Cape Horn
SEA LION
LAND
IGUANA
GIANT
TORTOISE
BLUE-FOOTED
BOOBIE
SEA
TURTLE
FALKLAND
ISLANDS
(Islas Malvinas)
Ushuaia
Drake Passage
UNCHARTED
ANTARCTICA:
BESPOKE EXPEDITION
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ANTARCTIC EXPRESS:
CROSSING THE CIRCLE
70
ANTARCTIC CIRCLE
Lemaire Channel
Port
Lockroy
See pages 66-71 for
Antarctic fly/cruise options.
INTIMATE FALKLANDS:
BESPOKE EXPEDITION
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ANTARCTIC
EXPLORER:
DISCOVERING THE
7TH CONTINENT
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SOUTH
GEORGIA
KING GEORGE
ISLAND
SOUTH GEORGIA
AND ANTARCTIC
PENINSULA:
PENGUIN SAFARI
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SOUTH
ORKNEY
ISLANDS
ELEPHANT
ISLAND
DECEPTION
ISLAND
Southern Ocean
ANVERS
ISLAND
CROSSING THE CIRCLE:
SOUTHERN EXPEDITION
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ANTARCTIC EXPRESS
FALKLAND ISLANDS
(ISLAS MALVINAS),
SOUTH GEORGIA
AND ANTARCTICA:
EXPLORERS AND KINGS
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Rockhopper
penguin
Magellanic
penguin
Chinstrap
penguin
ANTARCTIC WILDLIFE
Paradise Bay
Adelie
penguin
King
penguin
Gentoo
penguin
Albatross
Humpback Whale
Below are some hightlights of wildlife you could encounter in the Antarctic.
Speak to your Quark Polar Travel Adviser for specific details.
Killer Whale
Rockhopper
penguin
Antarctic
Peninsula
Chinstrap
penguin
Adelie
penguin
King
penguin
Gentoo
penguin
Albatross
Weddell
seal
Humpback Whale
Weddell Sea
Fin Whale
Rockhopper
penguin
Magellanic
penguin
Rockhopper
penguin
Magellanic
penguin
Chinstrap
penguin
Rockhopper
penguin
Magellanic
penguin
Adelie
penguin
Chinstrap
penguin
Humpback
ADÉLIE
PENGUIN
Adelie
penguin
King
penguin
Albatross
Chinstrap
penguin
Albatross
ADELAIDE
ISLAND
Magellanic
penguin
King
penguin
Adelie
penguin
King
penguin
Rockhopper
penguin
Commersons Dolphin
Magellanic
penguin
Chinstrap
penguin
ALBATROSS
Humpback Whale
Rockhopper
penguin
Adelie
penguin
Magellanic
penguin
Chinstrap
penguin
Adelie
penguin
King
penguin
King
penguin
Rockho
penguinpper
Gentoo
penguin
Magella
penguinnic
Chinstra
penguin p
Adelie
penguin
Adelie
penguin
King
penguin
Humpback
Rockhopper
penguin
rsons Dolphin
FIN WHALE
Fin Whale
Rockhopper
penguin
Fin Whale
Magellanic
penguin
Chinstrap
penguin
Weddell Seal
Leopard
Seal
Adelie
penguin
King
penguin
Commersons Dolphin
Commersons Dolphin
Rockhopper
penguin
Weddell
Chinstrap
penguin
FUR SEAL
Albatross
Commersons Dolphin
Fin Whale
Magellanic
penguin
Weddell Seal
Elephan
t Seal
Elephant Seal
Adelie
penguin
King
penguin
Gentoo
penguin
Elephant Seal
Weddell Seal
Chinstrap
penguin
KING
PENGUIN
Adelie
penguin
King
penguin
Gentoo
penguin
ROCKHOPPER
PENGUIN
Albatross
Fin Whale
Humpback Whale
Rockhopper
penguin
Seal
LEOPARD SEAL
Macaroni
penguin
Killer Whale
WEDDELL SEAL
Weddell
seal
Leopard Seal
Humpback Whale
Leopard Seal
Leopard
Albatross
Fin Whale
Seal
Weddell Seal
Weddell Seal
Killer Whale
Weddell Seal
Elephant Seal
Humpback Whale
Weddell
Magellanic
penguin
Gentoo
penguin
Commersons Dolphin
s Dolphin
Rockhopper
penguin
Killer Whale
Comme
Leopard Seal
Commersons
Dolphin
Commersons Dolphin
Commerson
MAGELLANIC
PENGUIN
Killer Whale
Fin Whale
Weddell Seal
Killer Whale
Fin Whale
Macaroni
penguin
HUMPBACK
WHALE
Killer Whale
ELEPHANT SEAL
Elephant Seal
MACARONI
PENGUIN
Gentoo
penguin
Gentoo
penguin
Killer Whale
Elephant Seal
King
penguin
Whale
Humpback Whale
Fin Whale
Fin Whale
Chinstrap
penguin
Weddell Seal
Humpback Whale
CHINSTRAP
PENGUIN
Humpback Whale
Magellanic
penguin
GENTOO
PENGUIN
Albatross
Gentoo
penguin
Albatross
ANTARCTIC
ORCA
Killer Whale
Adelie
penguin
Albatross
Albatross
Killer Whale
Killer Whale
Chinstrap
penguin
CRABEATER SEAL
Crabeater
seal
Humpback Whale
Rockhopper
penguin
Gentoo
penguin
King
penguin
Albatross
Commersons Dolphin
Whale
Humpback Whale
Magellanic
penguin
Killer Whale
Fin Whale
Gentoo
penguin
Rockhopper
penguin
Gentoo
penguin
Albatross
COMMERSON’S
DOLPHIN
Gentoo
penguin
Leopard Seal
Commersons Dolphin
Elephant Seal
Leopard Seal
Seal
Fin Whale
Elephant
Seal
Elephant
Seal
Leopard Seal
Leopard Seal
Killer Whale
Elephant
Weddell Seal
Seal
Commersons Dolphin
ANTARCTICA
Leopard
Seal
Elephant Seal
Fin Whale
Crabeater
seal
Weddell Seal
Leopard Seal
Commersons Dolphin
Elephant Seal
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Leopard Seal
Weddell Seal
Elephant Seal
Leopard Seal
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ANTARCTICA
A Day in the Life:
South Georgia
Watch the
day-in-the-life
video on Quark’s
YouTube channel:
youtube.com/user/
QuarkExpeditions
A voyage to South Georgia combines the opportunity to experience one of the world’s
greatest wildlife spectacles as well as important sites steeped in the history of polar exploration.
Walk in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton. Share the beach with tens of thousands
of tuxedoed king penguins, massive elephant seal and countless other wildlife.
8:30AM: We prepare for the
first excursion of the day.
9:30AM: We pay tribute at Shackleton’s
gravesite, accompanied by special guest
Jonathan Shackleton, his cousin.
2:30PM: We explore further, seeing
other birdlife: rare blond fur seals
and curious king penguin chicks.
10:30AM: Our first encounter with the
noble king penguin and its oversized
companion, the elephant seal.
11:00PM: We snap a few last shots
of the kings against a golden sunset.
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ANTARCTICA
Antarctic Peninsula:
Immersive 7th Continent
Experiences
Offering the greatest number of departures to this incredible destination, these
voyages offer a magical, captivating and unforgettable experience in the world’s
wildest continent: Antarctica. Prepare yourself for untouched natural beauty,
extraordinary wildlife, towering icebergs and crackling sea ice, all set against
the backdrop of the remote, rugged and spectacular 7th continent.
“ THIS BEAUTIFUL LAND HAS
COMPLETELY TAKEN MY
BREATH AWAY IN SO MANY
MOMENTS, I KNOW I WILL
NEVER FORGET THIS TRIP.”
Lydia White, Quark Traveler
Adélie penguins line up at Brown Bluff
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ANTARCTICA
ANTARCTICA
Antarctic Explorer:
Discovering the 7th Continent
11 or 12 DAYS
from $5,995*
Per person. See page 100 for detailed pricing.
*
Discover why Antarctica has inspired explorers for centuries, on this journey
through the unforgettable wilderness of the South Shetland Islands and
Antarctic Peninsula. Encounter a world where nature makes each trip unique.
Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA
Cruise
Fly to Ocean
Endeavour
HIGHLIGHTS
• Encounter magnificent wildlife: blue-eyed shag, humpback whales,
leopard seals, gentoo and chinstrap penguins and more
• Witness dramatic Antarctic landscapes, glowing ice structures
and majestic mountains
• Cross the legendary Drake Passage
14 DAYS
from $8,495*
Crossing the Circle:
Southern Expedition
*
This in-depth exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula takes you even
farther south to cross the Antarctic Circle, an unpredictable, exciting
and awe-inspiring achievement you’ll celebrate with your shipmates.
You’ll feel like you are in a world without borders, sailing through
an endless stretch of sea, snow, ice and spectacular wildlife.
Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA
Cruise
Fly to Ocean
Endeavour
HIGHLIGHTS
Stanley
CHILE
Ushuaia
Voyages
operated on the
Ocean Endeavour
start and end in
Buenos Aires
Atlantic Ocean
Drake
Passage
Anvers
Island
King George Island
start and end in
Buenos Aires
Snow Hill
Island
Lemaire
Channel
ANTARCTIC
CIRCLE
Stanley
• Abundant Antarctic wildlife: Adélie and gentoo penguins, humpback
and minke whales, Weddell and leopard seals and much more
• Camp under the midnight sun
Voyages
• Cross the Antarctic Circle at 66°33'S and
operated on the
celebrate with a glass of champagne
Ocean Endeavour
CHILE
Ushuaia
Drake
Passage
King George Island
Anvers
Island
Lemaire
Channel
Adelaide
Island
Antarctic
Peninsula
Atlantic Ocean
Snow Hill
ANTARCTIC
Island
CIRCLE
Antarctic
Peninsula
3 Departures
Ships: Ocean Diamond,
Ocean Endeavour, Sea Adventurer
• Neko Harbour
• Danco Island
• Lemaire Channel
13 Departures
Ocean Endeavour, Sea Adventurer
• Aitcho Islands
• Deception Island
• Paradise Harbor
Adventure Options:
Adventure Options:
KAYAKING
KAYAKING
CAMPING
CAMPING
PHOTOGRAPHY
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING
SNOWSHOEING
MOUNTAINEERING
PHOTOGRAPHY
Exploring on cross-country skis; Zodiac cruising through the Lemaire Channel; jumping gentoo penguins; whale watching by kayak
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Kayaking; stand-up paddleboarding; a leopard seal
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ANTARCTICA
The Falkland Islands
& South Georgia:
Wildlife Wonders
Delve into the extraordinary natural and human history of the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and
Antarctic Peninsula. Each voyage offers unique insight into a world that has captivated explorers,
scientists, naturalists and photographers for centuries. Marvel at entertaining penguin colonies and the
magnificent landscapes of mountains, snow and ice as you walk in the footsteps of historic explorers.
ANTARCTICA
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas),
South Georgia and Antarctica:
Explorers and Kings
This epic adventure takes you through the remote Falkland Islands, the
wildlife paradise of South Georgia, and the extraordinary landscape of
the Antarctic Peninsula. You’ll experience unforgettable encounters with
wildlife, as well as dramatic and spectacular settings, and be mesmerized
by the diverse species that make these regions so captivating and unique.
20 DAYS
*
from $11,995
*
Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA
Cruise
Fly to Ocean
Endeavour
Falkland Islands
(Islas Malvinas)
Atlantic Ocean
South Georgia
HIGHLIGHTS
Ushuaia
• Explore three regions of the Southern Ocean,
each a haven for birdwatchers
• Visit the locals in the friendly town of Port Stanley,
in the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
• Iconic South Georgia wildlife: Antarctic fur seals, king
and gentoo penguins, and fin and humpback whales
Voyages
operated on the
Ocean Endeavour
start and end in
Buenos Aires
South Shetland
Islands
Drake
Passage
King George Island
Snow Hill
Island
Anvers
Island
Lemaire
Channel
Antarctic
Peninsula
ANTARCTIC
CIRCLE
2 Departures
Ocean Endeavour
• Stanley, Falkland Islands
(Islas Malvinas)
• Grytviken, South Georgia
• Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula
Adventure Options:
KAYAKING
“ THIS WAS OUR FIRST CRUISE, AND WE DOUBT WE COULD
EVER EXPERIENCE ANOTHER ONE AS GOOD AS THIS ONE.
THANK YOU FOR OUR AMAZING ANTARCTIC ADVENTURE!”
John Preware, Quark Traveler
SNOWSHOEING
MOUNTAINEERING
PHOTOGRAPHY
A king penguin and egg amidst a massive rookery, South Georgia
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Quark passenger snapping a photo from the outer deck; a fur seal; a minke whale breaches; mountaineering on the Peninsula
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ANTARCTICA
Crossing the Circle via
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
and South Georgia:
Epic Antarctica
ANTARCTICA
23 DAYS
*
from $13,995
*
Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA
Cruise
Fly
Explore Buenos Aires before flying to Ushuaia, a bustling port town at the tip
of Argentina, to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. The Falkland Islands
(Islas Malvinas), the wildlife of South Georgia, king penguins and a champagne
celebration as you cross the Antarctic Circle will leave you awestruck.
HIGHLIGHTS
• View a rich array of Antarctic wildlife: albatross, southern
elephant seal, king and macaroni penguins and more
• Cross the Antarctic Circle at 66°33'S
• Visit South Georgia, the “Galapagos of the Poles”
Falkland Islands
(Islas Malvinas)
Begin your adventure in beautiful Buenos Aires before being whisked
away on a private charter flight to explore Ushuaia, at the southern tip of
Argentina, prior to embarkation. Visit beaches teeming with king penguins
and elephant seals on South Georgia, then move on to overwhelming
and geographically contradictory Antarctica.
South
Georgia
CHILE
Ushuaia
Punta
Arenas
*
Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA
Cruise
Fly
Falkland Islands
(Islas Malvinas)
Drake
Passage
Anvers
Island
Lemaire
Channel
South
Shetland
Islands
King George Island
Snow Hill Island
Antarctic
Peninsula
HIGHLIGHTS
ANTARCTIC
CIRCLE
Atlantic Ocean
South Georgia
Ushuaia
• Visit historic research stations
• Experience as many as five penguin species and five seal species
• Kayaking adventure option
South Shetland
Islands
Drake
Passage
Anvers
Island
Lemaire
Channel
King George Island
Snow Hill
Island
Antarctic
Peninsula
ANTARCTIC
CIRCLE
1 Departure
Ship: Ocean Endeavour
• West Point Island, Falkland Islands
(Islas Malvinas)
• Stromness, South Georgia
• Neko Harbour, Antarctic Peninsula
• Detaille Island
1 Departure
Ship: Ocean Endeavour
• Neko Harbour
• Melchior Islands
• Damoy Point
Adventure Options:
PHOTOGRAPHY
Adventure Options:
“ THE PASSION AND LOVE THE
EXPEDITION TEAM HAS FOR
THE ENTIRE ECOSYSTEM WAS
AWE INSPIRING.”
16 DAYS
*
from $9,995
Stanley
Adelaide
Island
Atlantic Ocean
South Georgia and
Antarctic Peninsula:
Penguin Safari
PHOTOGRAPHY
KAYAKING
KAYAKING
“ VISITING THE ANTARCTIC WAS
LIKE SEEING A PIECE OF HEAVEN
HERE ON EARTH!”
@Bowley, Quark Traveler
@Bowley, Quark Traveler
Stand-up paddleboarding; a black-browed albatross and chick; Zodiac cruising in Antarctica; a leopard seal
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A king penguin colony; kayaking in a placid bay; a fur seal pup
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ANTARCTICA
ANTARCTIC
EXPRESS
ANTARCTICA
Antarctic Express:
Fly the Drake
8 DAYS
*
from $8,995
*
Antarctic
Express:
Short on Time,
Big on Adventure
Maximize your time exploring the unspoiled,
wild and dramatic landscapes of Antarctica,
with the inclusion of a scenic flight to—or from—
King George Island. You’ll have more time to
explore by ship, Zodiac and land, and also enjoy
a captivating view from the air.
Enjoy spectacular views of Antarctica as you fly to spectacular King George
Island to board your expedition vessel. Enjoy wildlife and astounding
icebergs, beaches dotted with leopard seals and penguins, plus icy plateaus
and snow-capped mountain peaks. When your exploration comes to an end,
enjoy the view one more time on your comfortable charter flight back.
ARGENTINA
Falkland Islands
(Islas Malvinas)
Stanley
Cruise
Fly
CHILE
HIGHLIGHTS
Ushuaia
Punta
Arenas
• The fastest, most direct way to Antarctica
• Walk amongst penguin colonies, see crabeater
and Weddell seals, gulls and skuas
Atlantic Ocean
South Shetland
Islands
Drake
Passage
King George Island
Anvers
Island
Lemaire
Channel
Snow Hill
Island
Adelaide
Island
Antarctic
Peninsula
ANTARCTIC
CIRCLE
3 Departures
• Pleneau Island
• Damoy Point
Adventure Options:
SNOWSHOEING
KAYAKING
“AT AGE 74 I STARTED WITH APPREHENSION
AND ENDED WITH GLEE AND PLEASURE.
IN THE ‘TWILIGHT’ OF MY LIFE THIS
QUARK EXPEDITION IS AN ‘EYE OPENER’
...I FINALLY FOUND MYSELF.”
Jesse A. Menez, Quark Traveler
Taking in the immensity of the towering blue ice from the Zodiac
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An Adélie penguin; a leopard seal; kayaking with whales near Pléneau Island; a gentoo penguin struts his stuff
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ANTARCTICA
Antarctic Express:
Fly South, Cruise North
Take a quick three-hour flight from Puntas Arenas to King George
Island and enjoy your first glimpse of Antarctica from the air, a unique
introduction to the region’s vast and dramatic landscapes. Continue
on board a comfortable expedition ship and marvel at abundant wildlife,
including curious, playful penguins and seals. Later, return to Ushuaia
through the legendary Drake Passage.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit historic research stations
• Experience penguin colonies and see crabeater,
leopard and Weddell seals
ANTARCTICA
10 DAYS
*
from $10,995
*
ARGENTINA
Falkland Islands
(Isla Malvinas)
Stanley
Cruise
Fly
CHILE
Punta
Arenas
Ushuaia
Atlantic Ocean
Drake
Passage
South Shetland
Islands
King George Island
Anvers
Island
Lemaire
Channel
Adelaide
Island
Snow Hill
Island
Antarctic Express:
Cruise South, Fly North
Revel in the excitement of a southbound crossing of the famed Drake Passage,
with the convenience of a northbound flight and a spectacular aerial view
of Antarctica to end your journey. Minke and humpback whales or Adélie
penguins may greet you en route to the Peninsula, and throughout you’ll share
your time with charismatic wildlife and intrepid traveling companions.
HIGHLIGHTS
10 DAYS
*
from $11,595
*
Cruise
Fly
ARGENTINA
Stanley
CHILE
Ushuaia
• The perfect short, introductory expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula
• Antarctic wildlife: penguins, whales, seals and seabirds
• Southbound Drake Passage crossing with a northbound flight
Drake
Passage
King George Island
Anvers
Island
Lemaire
Channel
ANTARCTIC
CIRCLE
Antarctic
Peninsula
Atlantic Ocean
Punta
Arenas
ANTARCTIC
CIRCLE
Paradise Harbor
Antarctic
Peninsula
2 Departures
• Half Moon Island
• Port Lockroy
• Cuverville Island
2 Departures
• Neko Harbour
• Damoy Point
Adventure Options:
SNOWSHOEING
Adventure Options:
KAYAKING
SNOWSHOEING
KAYAKING
“ I HAVE WAITED FOR OVER 20 YEARS TO VISIT ANTARCTICA.
I’M ENORMOUSLY GRATEFUL TO QUARK FOR ENSURING
THAT ALL MY EXPECTATIONS WERE FAR EXCEEDED.”
@Lamaison, Quark Traveler
A skua; a cozy pair of chinstrap penguins; Zodiac cruising in the Lemaire Channel
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A humpback whale; kayaking at Cuverville Island; the optional polar plunge
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ANTARCTICA
ANTARCTICA
Antarctic Express:
Crossing the Circle
11 DAYS
*
from $14,595
*
A short, comfortable flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island has
your boots on the ground in three hours, overtaken by the sheer aerial
magnitude of the 7th continent. Search for whales, experience a calving
glacier or find yourself in a rookery of curious, playful penguins.
ARGENTINA
Falkland Islands
(Islas Malvinas)
Stanley
Cruise
Fly
CHILE
HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit historic research stations and explore Marguerite Bay
• Walk amongst penguin colonies, plus see skuas, gulls,
and crabeater and Weddell seals
Punta
Arenas
Atlantic Ocean
South Shetland
Islands
Drake
Passage
Antarctic Express:
Fly South, Cruise the Peninsula,
South Georgia and the
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
This diverse voyage offers a comprehensive experience with significant
time savings, through convenient charter flights from Punta Arenas
to Antarctica and back to Santiago, Chile. In just 17 days, you’ll explore
the South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia and the
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), which are teeming with wildlife.
Adelaide
Island
Antarctic
Peninsula
Snow Hill
Island
ANTARCTIC
CIRCLE
*
Santiago
Cruise
Fly
ARGENTINA
CHILE
HIGHLIGHTS
Stanley
South Georgia
Ushuaia
Punta
Arenas
South Shetland
Islands
Anvers Island
• Witness Antarctic wildlife: albatross, Adélie and king penguins, southern
elephant and leopard seals, orca and minke whales and much more
• The unique experience of flying out of Stanley, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
• Zodiac cruising and optional kayaking
Atlantic Ocean
Falkland Islands
(Islas Malvinas)
Drake
Passage
King George Island
Anvers
Island
Lemaire
Channel
17 DAYS
*
from $19,995
Lemaire
Channel
King George Island
Snow Hill
Island
Adelaide Island
Antarctic
Peninsula
ANTARCTIC
CIRCLE
2 Departures
• Antarctic Circle
• Damoy Point
1 Departure
• Port Lockroy, Antarctic Peninsula
• Salisbury Plain, South Georgia
• Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
(Islas Malvinas)
Adventure Options:
Adventure Option:
KAYAKING
CAMPING
KAYAKING
“ I HAD MY EXPECTATIONS
FOR THIS JOURNEY, BUT
THEY WERE BLOWN AWAY.”
Kally Wright and Frank Becbla, Quark Travelers
Camping at Dorian Bay; an Adélie penguin; Zodiac excursion; out on deck, sailing through the Lemaire Channel
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Kayaking at Devil Island; the beach at Carcass Island; curious king penguin chick
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ANTARCTICA
Intimate Antarctica
& Falklands:
Bespoke Expeditions
by Small Boat
NEW
for
2016.17
“MY LONG AWAITED TRIP TO ANTARCTICA
EXCEEDED ALL EXPECTATIONS.
WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE THE SCENERY,
IT WAS UNBELIEVABLE.”
Aileen Norman, Quark Traveler
Circumnavigate the Falklands, an archipelago teeming with
wildlife and featuring beautiful scenery, white sand beaches and
vast open spaces, or discover rarely visited Antarctic Peninsula
coves, inlets and landing sites, on two intimate journeys aboard
the one-of-a-kind Hans Hansson small exploration boat.
Watching a surfacing humpback from the deck
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ANTARCTICA
ANTARCTICA
19 DAYS
*
from $17,995
Uncharted Antarctica:
Bespoke Expedition
*
The Hans Hansson small exploration boat allows you to visit remote, lesserknown locales that larger vessels simply seldom venture out to. And with only
12 passengers, this expedition allows guests to enjoy ample time with the crew,
and to revel in an intimate adventure tailored to meet their expectations.
ARGENTINA
Atlantic Ocean
17 DAYS
*
from $12,995
Intimate Falklands:
Bespoke Expedition
*
Looking for an adventure without crowds? Welcome to this bespoke
expedition. Carrying just 12 passengers, the Hans Hansson small exploration
boat will guide you to rarely visited coves, inlets and landing sites that
showcase the biodiversity and uniqueness of the Falkland Islands.
Santiago
ARGENTINA
Falkland Islands
(Islas Malvinas)
HIGHLIGHTS
• A smaller boat with only 12 passengers means access
to remote locations and more time ashore
• Panoramic views, and opportunities for viewing seals,
penguins, whales and numerous birds
• Intimate setting, family atmosphere, close interaction with crew
HIGHLIGHTS
Stanley
CHILE
Punta
Arenas
Cruise
Fly
Ushuaia
South
Shetlands
Island
Drake Passage
NEW
for
2016.17
Anvers Island
Lemaire
Channel
King George Island
Snow Hill
Island
ANTARCTIC
CIRCLE
CHILE
• Circumnavigate the islands during this intimate
12-passenger voyage
• Stunning scenery, from white sand polar beaches
and sheer cliffs to rugged mountain terrain
• Opportunities to see four species of penguins along
with whales, dolphins and a wide variety of birds
Cruise
Fly
Atlantic Ocean
Falkland Islands
(Islas Malvinas)
Carcass Island
Volunteer Point
Stanley
NEW
for
2016.17
Beaver Island
Sea Lion Island
Punta Arenas
1 Departure
Ship: Hans Hansson
• Two Hummock Island
• Vieugué Island
• Pitt Islands
1 Departure
Ship: Hans Hansson
• Beaver Island
• New Island
• Sea Lion Island
“ THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE IN THE
WORLD’S MOST PRISTINE AND MAJESTIC SETTING.
MEMORIES TO LAST A LIFETIME.”
Kirsten McFadden, Quark Traveler
Southern Giant Petral; trekking on a sunny day; a chinstrap penguin; Hans Hansson at anchor; photos from the deck
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Gentoo penguins on the beach; a reindeer calf; Falkland Islands vista; a pod of Commerson’s dolphins
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ANTARCTICA
The Galapagos Islands:
Darwin’s Playground NEW
for
2016.17
Hike, swim, snorkel and kayak as you explore the diverse Galapagos Islands
aboard small expedition ship Evolution. Combine this adventure with a
classic Antarctic expedition for some of the best highlights of the Southern
Hemisphere, from equator to Pole!
A proud sea lion commands the beach
while the Evolution waits at anchor
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ANTARCTICA
Galapagos
Expedition:
Darwin’s
Playground,
Central and North
Interact with the wildlife and havens of the
Galapagos Islands. Hiking, swimming, snorkeling
and kayaking are just a few options as you explore
habitats of sea lions and turtles, marine animals,
birds, lizards and the Galapagos tortoise.
ANTARCTICA
10 DAYS
*
from $5,998
NEW
for
2016.17
*
PINTA
Cruise
Fly
GENOVESA
MARCHENA
Darwin Bay Beach
Prince Phillip’s Steps
EQUATOR
James Bay
Egas Port
SANTIAGO
North
Seymour
Island
Chinese Hat Islet
Baltra
Carrion Point
Black Turtle Cove
FERNANDINA
TO MAINLAND
ECUADOR
Highlands South Plazas
HIGHLIGHTS
• Snorkel, swim, cruise and walk among
Galapagos wildlife
• Explore volcanic islands, the Research
Station, and Black Turtle Cove mangroves
• Combine with an Antarctic Explorer
expedition for an epic adventure
SANTA
CRUZ
ISABELA
Pacific Ocean
Colorful land iguana; Evolution sundeck; swimming with sea turtles; Moorish idol fish
SANTA FE
Puerto Baquerizo
Morena
Post Office Bay
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Charles Darwin
Research
Station
Kicker Rock
SAN CRISTÓBAL
FLOREANA
ESPAÑOLA
NEW
for
2016.17
*
PINTA
The beauty of the Evolution small expedition
ship is its ability to travel where larger craft
can’t. During this expedition, interact with
wildlife as you hike and explore the waters,
inner islands and fascinating, less-traveled
outer islands of the Galapagos.
Vincente
Roca Point
EQUATOR
SANTIAGO
Espinosa
Point
Tagus
Point
Sullivan Bay
FROM MAINLAND
ECUADOR
FERNANDINA
Urbina
Bay
Edèn
Islet
Baltra
Bachas
Dragon Beach
Hill
Charles Darwin
Research Station
Highlands
SANTA
CRUZ
ISABELA
• Snorkeling daily (no experience necessary)
• Enjoy popular inner islands and remote
outer islands
• Pair with an Antarctic Explorer expedition
for Southern Hemisphere highlights
Cruise
Fly
GENOVESA
MARCHENA
HIGHLIGHTS
FROM MAINLAND
ECUADOR
Cormorant Point
10 DAYS
*
from $6,198
Galapagos
Expedition:
Darwin’s
Playground,
Far West
SAN CRISTÓBAL
SANTA FE
TO MAINLAND
ECUADOR
Pacific Ocean
FLOREANA
Suarez
Point
Gardiner
Islet
ESPAÑOLA
2 Departures
Ship: Evolution
• Kicker Rock
• Post Office Bay
• Chines Hat Islet
1 Departure
Ship: Evolution
• Urbina Bay
• Dragon Hill
• Charles Darwin Research Station
Included Activities:
Included Activities:
SNORKELING
SNORKELING
KAYAKING
KAYAKING
A blue-footed boobie; a great frigate bird; laughing sea lions; a Galapagos giant tortoise
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ANTARCTICA
ANTARCTICA
Extend Your
Stay: Optional
Antarctic Trips
Your journey to the Antarctic can be
just as much fun as being there, and we
have a variety of packages to help you
to get the most out of your adventure.
Contact our friendly Polar Travel Advisers
to learn more about the shorter trips we offer
in the region.
EXPEDITION PACKAGES FROM 3 TO 4 DAYS
Santiago
Head Start
Tour Chile’s national capital, then travel to Viña
del Mar, the “garden city by the sea,” for a lunch
overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Journey through
the Casablanca Valley to Valparaíso, for a visit
to the old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Experience
Iguazú Falls
One of the world’s natural wonders, the Iguazú River
cascades over nearly two miles (3.2 km) of cliffs,
creating almost 300 individual waterfalls in the
process. Your tour of the Argentinian side is included,
with an option to visit the Brazilian side.
Explore
Easter Island
Extend
your
adventure!
To book, for information regarding
pricing or for custom itineraries,
contact a Quark Polar Travel Adviser
Fly from Santiago to Easter Island, famous for its
enormous statues carved from the tough stone of
Rano Raraku, the island’s fabled volcano. Tour the
statues, tombs and volcanoes, with a package offering
three nights at the all-inclusive Explora Rapa Nui.
Introduction to
Buenos Aires
Patagonia
Birding
Discover the beauty of Buenos Aires, a city that
melds European charm with the frenzied pace
of Latin life. Enjoy a tour of the city’s impressive
highlights, and in the evening, experience
a spectacular dinner and tango show.
Join a small group out of Ushuaia in search
of condors, magellanic woodpeckers, austral
pygmy owls, caracaras, austral parakeets
and others. An expert local guide will help
you find and identify the rich birdlife
available in beautiful Tierra del Fuego.
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Personalize
Your Expedition!
Every Quark voyage includes great daily outdoor activities, including Zodiac
cruises and hiking. But the more discerning adrenaline junkies can also choose
from a range of optional adventure activities with varying exertion levels.
NEW
for 2016.17:
Snorkeling in
Galapagos!
Watch the day-in-the-life video on Quark’s YouTube
channel: youtube.com/user/QuarkExpeditions
Contact a Quark Polar Travel Adviser to learn more about adventure options,
including physical requirements. Space is limited. Book early!
“ THE TEAM SHOWED US
THE ANTARCTIC WE WERE
LOOKING FOR, RUGGED,
DRAMATIC, BEAUTIFUL!
BEST KAYAKING OF MY LIFE.”
Curious king penguin chicks
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Rik Johson, Quark Traveler
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Kayaking
Hot Air Ballooning
Imagine gliding along the surface of a bay in the
presence of icebergs and glaciers! Our kayaking
adventures are the best way to feel at one with
the sea. Taken by small groups of 10 to 16 people,
multiple times per voyage, kayaking adventures
are only done during calm weather conditions.*
Exclusive
to Quark!
If reaching the North Pole isn’t a big enough thrill,
be one of a select group of Quark passengers to soar
above the sea ice in a hot air balloon, with a 360° view
of all points south. This option gives you a whole
new perspective of the North Pole!
Rising as high as 131 ft (40 meters), your bird’s-eye view of
the ship and the Arctic will be something you’ll remember
forever. Book on board your North Pole voyage.*
Per person: $595 Arctic / $950 Antarctic
Per person: $295 North Pole only
Camping
Stand-up Paddleboarding
Looking for an intimate and personal way
to connect with the Antarctic continent?
Who can say they’ve slept on the 7th continent?
Treat yourself to an overnight camping adventure
and seize the opportunity to sleep under the midnight
sun and revel in the silence of the land. Our popular
camping options are limited to 30 people on board
Sea Adventurer, and 60 on board the Ocean Diamond
and Ocean Endeavour.*
Combining surfing with kayaking or canoeing, stand-up
paddleboarding will give you a very personal and unique
perspective on Antarctica. Excursions are guided by
experienced staff, and taken in small groups in good
weather conditions, on calm bays and harbors. Reservations
for 10 paddleboarders will be taken at the time of booking.
Other paddleboarding opportunities will be offered via
sign-up on board ship, on a first-come, first-served basis.*
Per excursion: $150 Antarctic Ocean Endeavour voyages only
Per person: $250 Antarctic only
INCLUDED OPTIONS ON SELECT EXPEDITIONS
Mountaineering
Snowshoeing
Geared toward our more adventurous passengers,
mountain climbing in Antarctica is amongst the
most rewarding and addicting outdoor endeavors.
To climb in Antarctica is a special memory that
will last forever. Our mountaineering adventures
are full-day activities that can last up to five hours.
You are required to complete a fitness waiver
to participate in this challenging option.*
A novel way to experience the beauty of the
polar landscape, and to discover remote alcoves and
hidden valleys. Walking atop the snow, we’ll be able
to visit new places that are inaccessible on foot.*
Photography
Antarctica is one of the most incredibly photogenic
destinations in the world. Our on-board photography
expert provides hands-on instruction and technical
tips to ensure that you capture the best of your
Antarctic experience.*
Cross-Country Skiing
Cross-country skiing is one of the most efficient ways
to travel on snow-covered ground, enabling you to
experience Antarctica the same way that pioneering
explorers like Amundsen and Shackleton did.
Snorkeling
With journeys taking a few hours, it is imperative
to be in good physical shape. Ideally, to partake in this
activity, you’ll have cross-country skiing experience;
however, exceptions may be made for those deemed
physically capable.*
*On select voyages
Exclusive to Galapagos!
Descend into deep azure waters and enter an
underwater world as unique and rich in wildlife as the
Galapagos Islands themselves. Multi-hued fish, giant
turtles and even penguins call these waters home, and
you may even encounter harmless sharks or sea lions.*
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Exclusive to Quark!
On Ocean Endeavour
voyages only
*On select voyages
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Venture Farther,
Explore Deeper:
How We Travel
50 Years of Victory
A former Russian scientific vessel and the most powerful icebreaker on Earth,
what Victory lacks in luxury she makes up for in her authenticity and amenities
Going on an expedition doesn’t have to mean roughing it. Whether your
sense of adventure has drawn you to the Galapagos Islands, the Falkland
Islands (Islas Malvinas) or the North Pole, you’ll journey aboard vessels that
exceed the highest safety and environmental standards. As you explore the
most remote regions on the planet on board our legendary ships, enjoy
creature comforts and amenities you wouldn’t have thought possible.
Our new land-based adventures share the comfort but provide a variety
of experiences for the most discerning and adventurous travelers, from
the Poles of the Earth to the equator.
Polar Adventure Ships
ICE-STRENGTHENED
VESSELS
• Ocean Nova
• Sea Adventurer
• Ocean Diamond
• Ocean Endeavour
• Hans Hansson
ICEBREAKERS
• 50 Years of Victory
• Kapitan Khlebnikov
BASECAMPS
• Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge
• Barneo Ice Camp
GALAPAGOS EXPEDITION
• Evolution
Heli-landing; Victory Bar
SHIP FEATURES
• Helicopter for aerial sightseeing
• Full fitness facilities, including gym, basketball
court, sauna and small swimming pool
• All-inclusive bar and beverages
• All cabins have an ensuite bath
• On-board Polar Boutique
• Polar library
BRIDGE DECK 4
E
SHIP SPECIFICATIONS
BRIDGE DECK 3
Staff & Crew 140
View from the bridge
of 50 Years of Victory
Guests
130
Lifeboats
4, fully enclosed
Ice Class
LL1 (the highest rating possible)
Registered
Russia
Year Built
2007
POLAR
BOUTIQUE
E
BRIDGE DECK 2
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
E
VOLLEYBALL
COURT BELOW
TO VOLLEYBALL
HOT AIR BALLOONING
WC
BRIDGE DECK 1
E
WC
DINING
ROOM
BOW DECK
Twin
86
Victory
Mini Suite
Arktika
Suite
87
Kapitan Khlebnikov
Return of
the legendary
icebreaker!
Fresh from a makeover, our authentic polar-class icebreaker
also features two on-board helicopters for aerial sightseeing
Ocean Nova
View 360⁰
cabin images
online
Our smallest, most nimble arctic expedition ship
Bar
WC
E
BRIDGE &
RADIO DECK
WC
Upper deck twin cabin; observation lounge
E
1992
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
SNOWSHOEING
DECK 4
88
406
404
405
403
WC
408
402
410
407
401
DINING
ROOM
BUFFET
305
303
301
UPPER DECK
BOOT ROOM
OFFICERS’ CABINS
ZODIAC
ACCESS
CLINIC
KAYAKING
E
302
Year Built
DECK 5
304
Bahamas
306
Registered
308
1B (Hull 1A)
307
Ice Class
POLAR
BOUTIQUE
310
1981
309
Year Built
OFFICE
311
4, fully enclosed
314
Lifeboats
312
Russia
313
Registered
315
78
316
Guests
WC
LL3
BRIDGE
BRIDGE DECK
318
Ice Class
DECK 6
317
4, fully enclosed
320
Lifeboats
Triple
Twin
Suite
Corner Suite
WC
LIBRARY
Staff & Crew 38
WC
E
412
E
110
409
SHIP SPECIFICATIONS
WC
321
Staff & Crew 70
Guests
CAPTAIN
GYM
LOUNGE
SHIP SPECIFICATIONS
OBSERVATION
DECK
TOP DECK
414
DECK 7
OBSERVATION
LOUNGE
ZODIAC
DECK
411
E
WC
BAR
416
WC
SHIP FEATURES
• All cabins have exterior views
and an ensuite bath
• Glass-enclosed observation lounge
and presentation room
• Lounge and bar
• Polar library
413
DECK 8
415
WC
319
SHIP FEATURES
• Two helicopters for aerial sightseeing
• Heated indoor plunge pool and sauna
• All cabins feature private facilities and large windows
• Polar library
OCEAN NOVA
POLAR
BOUTIQUE
CHIEF
ENGINEER
OFFICERS’ CABINS
MAIN DECK
TRIPLE CABIN
Triple
Cabin
UPPER DECK
TWIN CABIN
Quad
Cabin
BRIDGE DECK
Upper
DeckTWIN
TwinCABIN
UPPER (LOWER
BERTH)
CABIN
Upper
(Lower
Berth)
QUAD CABIN
Bridge
Deck Twin
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Ocean Endeavour
Ocean Endeavour
The Polar Region’s only health- and wellness-focused adventure ship
Quark Spa will feature a full menu of high-quality spa services using VOYA’s
award-winning, organic, hand-harvested seaweed treatments and beauty products
Meridian Club
SHIP FEATURES
• Exterior-view cabins with ensuite bath
• Interior single-occupancy cabins with ensuite bath
• In-room flatscreen TV and DVD player
• Scientists in Residence program
• Polar library
• Spa and wellness program
• Dining rooms
• Juice/smoothie bar
• Observation lounge
• Gym and saunas
DECK 9
DECK 8
SHIP SPECIFICATIONS
Staff & Crew
124
Guests
199
Lifeboats
6, fully enclosed
Ice Class
1B
Registered
Marshall Islands
Year Built
1982
FEATURES
• Full menu of VOYA spa treatments and products
• Yoga and stretching classes, and juice/smoothie bar
• Heated saltwater pool, gym, His-and-her saunas
• A contemporary approach to dining
• Wine included with dinner
DECK 7
DECK 6
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
KAYAKING
DECK 5
CAMPING
SNOWSHOEING
MOUNTAINEERING
PHOTOGRAPHY
90
DECK 4
Triple
Single
Twin Porthole
Twin Porthole Plus
Twin Porthole Plus (2)
Twin Window
Twin Window Plus
Twin Window Plus (2)
Upper Deck Twin
Superior Twin
Top Deck Twin
Junior Suite
Owner’s Suite
Award-winning spa products; fitness center; contemporary cuisine on board, healthy food choices
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Sea Adventurer
Ocean Diamond
View 360⁰
cabin images
online
Affordable-value expedition ship with comfortable
cabins and a wide range of creature comforts
View 360⁰
cabin images
online
Quark’s super-yacht features unparalleled
comfort and stability
Observation deck; suite
SHIP FEATURES
• Outside cabins feature ensuite facilities
• TV and DVD player in every cabin
• Polar library
Main lounge; restaurant
BRIDGE
BRIDGE
SHIP SPECIFICATIONS
Staff & Crew
Guests
83
4, partially enclosed
Ice Class
1A, ice-strengthened hull
Year Built
POLAR
LIBRARY
117
Lifeboats
Registered
CLINIC
402
400
403
401
OBSERVATION
DECK
SHIP FEATURES
• All cabins have exterior views and an ensuite bath
• In-room flatscreen TV and DVD player
• Large polar library
• Suites with private balconies
• Glass observation lounge
• Gym
OBSERVATION DECK
View obstruction
from lifeboats*
GYM
CAPTAIN’S DECK*
SHIP SPECIFICATIONS
CAPTAIN’S DECK
View obstruction
from lifeboats on deck 6*
Staff & Crew 108
Bahamas
304
DINING
ROOM
1975
311
CLIPPER
CLUB
302
WC
EL
OFFICE
309 307
305
303
PURSER’S
OFFICE
300
MAIN
LOUNGE
RECEPTION
301
UPPER DECK
POLAR BOUTIQUE
SNOWSHOEING
Lifeboats
2, fully enclosed
Ice Class
1D, ice-strengthened hull
Registered
Bahamas
Year Built
1986
201
200
189
UPPER DECK*
POLAR
BOUTIQUE
BAR
DINNER
RESTAURANT
MAIN DECK
ZODIAC ACCESS
ZODIAC ACCESS
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
GYM
206
204
202
208
209
211
215
217
219
221
223
225
227
231
CAMPING
229
ZODIAC
BOARDING
ROOMS
207
205
203
212
210
214
216
218
220
222
224
226
228
KAYAKING
Guests
415
417
419
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
MAIN
LOUNGE
KAYAKING
MAIN DECK
ZODIAC ACCESS
100
102
104
106
108
110
112
CAMPING
101
103
105
107
109
BOW
111
STERN
LOWER DECK
Triple
Lower Deck Twin
92
Main Deck Twin Porthole
Main Deck Twin Window
Superior
Deluxe
Suite
SNOWSHOEING
Triple
Single with Porthole
Suite
Twin Window
LOWER DECK
Twin Obstructed View
Single Obstructed View
Balcony Suite
*Some “window” cabins may have partially obstructed views.
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Hans Hansson
NEW
for
2016.17
Our intimate small exploration boat goes where larger vessels
can’t and features a comfortable, homelike atmosphere
Evolution
Travel in comfort on our small expedition ship, which features an open
bridge, alfresco dining area, roof deck and on-board naturalist guides
Dining area; twin cabin
WC
WC
WC
2
5
Lifeboats
2, partially enclosed
Ice Class
ICE-E
Registered
United Kingdom
1960
4
6
LOWER DECK
Limited to
to 12 people
per voyage
Superior
Twin
Staff & Crew
22
Guests
32
Lifeboats
4, open
Registered
Ecuador
Year Built
1970
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
RECEPTION
AREA
BEAGLE DECK
INFIRMARY
CREW
C7
GALLEY
CREW
C6
C5
C4
C3
CREW
CREW
C2
C1
CORMORANT DECK
D4
ENGINE ROOM
KAYAKING
D1
D2
D3
DARWIN DECK
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
C8
C9
SNORKELING
94
LOUNGE
DINING ROOM
CREW
Year Built
WC
SHIP SPECIFICATIONS
AL FRESCO
DINING AREA
JACUZZI
12
ALBATROSS DECK
SUN DECK
Guests
CREW
A2
BOARDING
PLATFORM
3
SHIP SPECIFICATIONS
4
A3
PANTRY
UPPER DECK
WC
Staff & Crew
A1
ROOF DECK
BRIDGE
SHIP FEATURES
• All cabins have exterior views and ensuite bath
• Observation lounge and presentation room
• Lounge and canopied bar on the roof deck
• Sundeck with lounge chairs and hot tub
• Option to dine alfresco
DINING ROOM/LOUNGE
1
Sundeck; Category 1 cabin
BAR
SHIP FEATURES
• Small, intimate vessel, with a capacity
of 12 passengers
• Meals served family-style
• Get to know your captain and crew through
shared meals throughout the voyage
• Experience day-to-day ship operations
by interacting closely with the crew
NEW
for
2016.17
Category 4
Category 5
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Barneo Ice Camp
It’s a true polar adventure when you fly into this temporary camp
and live on the ice with scientists and researchers
Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge combines the best food
and accommodations with a true arctic safari experience
FEATURES
• Helicopter flight to North Pole
• Reach the top of the world by Antonov AN-74
FEATURES
• All-inclusive adventure activities
• Double or single cabins with sink and marine toilet
• Polar library
• Main lounge
• Dining room
aircraft and Mi8 helicopter
• Experience life at a research base, where scientists, pilots,
mechanics, engineers and explorers meet and work
• Shared tent facilities
SPECIFICATIONS
Staff
1
Guests
15
Location
Arctic Sea Ice, 89°N
Barneo Ice Camp; Mi8 helicopter; Antonov AN-74
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SPECIFICATIONS
Staff
16
Guests
26
Location
Somerset Island, Nunavut, Canada
Main lodge; a selection of delicious food; great hall; bedroom
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Pg.
Dates
Number
of Days Ship
SCOTLAND TO SPITSBERGEN Across the Arctic Circle
30 May 29 – Jun 12, 2016
15
Ocean Nova
Adventure
Options
Price per
Person*
Longyearbyen
• •
$8,295**
Longyearbyen
• •
$6,995*
Start
End
Edinburgh
Longyearbyen
SPITSBERGEN CIRCUMNAVIGATION Big Island, Big Adventure
33 Jun 11 – Jun 23, 2016
13
Sea Adventurer
Longyearbyen
33 Jun 22 – Jul 04, 2016
13
Ocean Nova
Longyearbyen
33 Jun 23 – Jul 05, 2016
13
Sea Adventurer
Longyearbyen
33 Jul 04 – Jul 16, 2016
13
Ocean Nova
Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen
NORTH POLE The Ultimate Arctic Adventure
21 Jun 15 – Jun 28, 2016
14
50 Years of Victory
21 Jun 26 – Jul 09, 2016
14
50 Years of Victory
Helsinki
Helsinki
Helsinki
Helsinki
ARCTIC ARCHIPELAGOS Spitsbergen and Franz Josef Land
34 Jul 05 – Jul 17, 2016
13
Sea Adventurer
Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen
ARCTIC ICEBREAKER EXPEDITION Arctic Circumnavigation
23 Jul 10 – Sep 23, 2016
75
Kapitan Khlebnikov Anchorage
Pg.
• •
$6,495**
• •
• •
• •
•
$7,295*
$7,995**
$7,295*
$7,995**
•
•
•
$26,995†
$26,995†
End
8
Yellowknife
Yellowknife
8
Yellowknife
Yellowknife
51 Jul 10 – Jul 19, 2016
10 Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge
Yellowknife
Yellowknife
51 Jul 17 – Jul 26, 2016
Yellowknife
Yellowknife
51 Jul 24 – Aug 02, 2016 10 Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge
Yellowknife
Yellowknife
51 Jul 31 – Aug 09, 2016
Yellowknife
Yellowknife
Yellowknife
Yellowknife
Number
of Days Location
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
$5,995
$1,690
$5,995
$1,690
$8,995
$1,690
$8,995
$1,690
$8,995
$1,690
$8,995
$1,690
$6,595
$1,690
ARCTIC WATCH 2016 ADVENTURE OPTIONS
Kayaking
Included
Start
Hiking
Included
End
ATV
Included
Fishing
Included
Rafting
Included
Price per
Person*
NORTHPOLE EXPRESS Barneo Ice Camp
Anchorage
50 Apr 13 – Apr 15, 2016
$83,995*
3
Barneo Ice Camp
Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen
$18,995
All prices in USD.
* Price per person based on twin occupancy in Longyearbyen. Ice Camp is shared tented accommodation.
ARCTIC ICEBREAKER EXPEDITION Extreme Greenland
25 Aug 4 – Aug 24, 2016
21
Kapitan Khlebnikov
Ottawa
$23,495*
$1,650
ARCTIC ICEBREAKER EXPEDITION Best of the Canadian High Arctic
26 Aug 22 – Sep 08, 2016
18
Kapitan Khlebnikov Ottawa
Ottawa
$19,795*
$2,150
ARCTIC ICEBREAKER EXPEDITION Ultimate Northwest Passage
27 Sep 06 – Sep 23, 2016
18
Kapitan Khlebnikov Ottawa
Anchorage
$20,695*
$2,650
THREE ARCTIC ISLANDS Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen
35 Aug 15 – Aug 28, 2016
14
Ocean Nova
Longyearbyen
Reykjavik
•
$8,695**
NORTHWEST PASSAGE Franklin’s Legend
46 Aug 09 – Aug 28, 2016
20 Sea Adventurer
Ottawa
Edmonton
•
$11,995*
$1,950
NORTHWEST PASSAGE Fury and Hecla
47 Aug 26 – Sep 14, 2016
20 Sea Adventurer
Edmonton
Ottawa
•
$11,995*
$1,950
ARCTIC EXPRESS Greenland’s Northern Lights (Cruise North, Fly South)
41 Aug 27 – Sep 08, 2016
13
Ocean Nova
Reykjavik
Reykjavik
•
$7,995**
ARCTIC EXPRESS Greenland’s Northern Lights (Fly North, Fly South)
42 Sep 06 – Sep 15, 2016
10
Ocean Nova
Reykjavik
42 Sep 13 – Sep 22, 2016
10
Ocean Nova
Reykjavik
Reykjavik
Reykjavik
•
•
$5,995**
$5,995**
ARCTIC EXPRESS Greenland’s Northern Lights (Fly North, Cruise South)
43 Sep 20 – Oct 02, 2016
13
Ocean Nova
Reykjavik
Reykjavik
•
$7,995**
GREENLAND TO CANADA Inuit, Icebergs and Wildlife
39 Sep 12 – Sep 24, 2016
13
Sea Adventurer
Ottawa
•
$6,495*
Longyearbyen
51 Jun 30 – Jul 7, 2016
Price per Transfer
Person* Package §
Activities
51 Jul 05 – Jul 12, 2016
Pg. Dates
$7,495*
$1,950
Start
$1,750
$1,750
$29,995*
98
Number
of Days Location
All prices in USD.
* Price per person based on twin occupancy.
§
For details on transfer packages, please see page 106.
Longyearbyen
All prices in USD.
* Price per person based on triple occupancy.
** Price per person based on quad occupancy.
†
This is a twin price—no triple accommodation on Victory.
§
Dates
51 Aug 7 – Aug 14, 2016 8
ARCTIC ICEBREAKER EXPEDITION Epic Northeast Passage
24 Jul 10 – Aug 04, 2016
25 Kapitan Khlebnikov Anchorage
Ottawa
Land-Based Programs
Transfer
Package §
ARCTIC WATCH WILDERNESS LODGE Adventure and Wildlife at 74°N
TROMSØ, BEAR ISLAND AND LONGYEARBYEN Fjords and Bears
31 May 31 – Jun 11, 2016
12
Sea Adventurer
Tromsø
SPITSBERGEN EXPLORER Wildlife Capital of the Arctic
32 Jun 12 – Jun 22, 2016
11
Ocean Nova
A rare close encounter with a polar bear
$1,950
ARCTIC 2016 ADVENTURE OPTIONS
Kayaking
$595 /person
Snowshoeing
Included
Hot Air Ballooning
$295 /person
99
Antarctica 2016.17 Dates & Rates
Pg.
Dates
Number
of Days Ship
ANTARCTIC EXPLORER Discovering the 7th Continent
60 Nov 6 – Nov 16, 2016
11
Ocean Endeavour
60 Nov 14 – Nov 24, 2016
11
Ocean Diamond
60 Nov 18 – Nov 28, 2016
11
Sea Adventurer
60 Nov 27 – Dec 7, 2016
11
Sea Adventurer
60 Dec 3 – Dec 13, 2016
11
Ocean Endeavour
60 Dec 9 – Dec 20, 2016
12
Ocean Diamond
60 Dec 12 – Dec 22, 2016
11
Ocean Endeavour
60 Dec 21 – Dec 31, 2016
11
Ocean Endeavour
60 Feb 2 – Feb 12, 2017
11
Ocean Diamond
60 Feb 11 – Feb 21, 2017
11
Ocean Diamond
60 Feb 20 – Mar 2, 2017
11
Ocean Diamond
60 Feb 23 – Mar 6, 2017
12
Ocean Endeavour
60 Mar 5 – Mar 15, 2017
11
Ocean Endeavour
Start
End
Buenos Aires
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
Buenos Aires
Ushuaia
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
Buenos Aires
Ushuaia
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Adventure Options
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
FALKLAND ISLANDS (ISLAS MALVINAS), SOUTH GEORGIA AND ANTARCTICA Explorers and Kings
63 Nov 15 – Dec 4, 2016
20 Ocean Endeavour
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
63 Dec 19, 2016 – Jan 7, 2017
20 Ocean Diamond
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
•
•
• •
•
•
•
• •
•
• •
• •
• • •
$800 †
• •
• •
$5,995
$6,295
$6,995
$6,995
$5,995
$6,295
$5,995
$6,995
$6,995
$6,995
$6,995
$6,995
$6,495
• • • • •
•
$11,995
$13,795
$800 †
$13,995
$800 †
$8,495
$9,595
$9,595
$800 †
CROSSING THE CIRCLE VIA FALKLAND ISLANDS (ISLAS MALVINAS) AND SOUTH GEORGIA Epic Antarctica
64 Dec 30, 2016 – Jan 21, 2017 23 Ocean Endeavour
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
• • •
• • •
• • •
•
• •
• •
CROSSING THE CIRCLE Southern Expedition
61 Jan 20 – Feb 2, 2017
14
Ocean Endeavour
61 Feb 12 – Feb 25, 2017
14
Sea Adventurer
61 Mar 1 – Mar 14, 2017
14
Ocean Diamond
Buenos Aires
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
Buenos Aires
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
• •
•
•
ANTARCTIC EXPRESS Cruise South, Fly North
69 Dec 6 – Dec 15, 2016
10
Sea Adventurer
69 Jan 13 – Jan 22, 2017
10
Sea Adventurer
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas
•
•
ANTARCTIC EXPRESS Crossing the Circle
70 Jan 20 – Jan 30, 2017
11
Sea Adventurer
70 Jan 28 – Feb 7, 2017
11
Sea Adventurer
Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas
• •
•
ANTARCTIC EXPRESS Fly South, Cruise North
68 Dec 28, 2016 – Jan 06, 2017 10
Sea Adventurer
68 Feb 5 – Feb 14, 2017
10
Sea Adventurer
Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas
Ushuaia
Ushuaia
•
•
•
ANTARCTIC EXPRESS Fly the Drake
67 Dec 13 – Dec 20, 2016
8
67 Dec 18 – Dec 25, 2016
8
67 Dec 23 – Dec 30, 2016
8
Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas
•
•
•
•
•
•
SOUTH GEORGIA AND ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Penguin Safari
65 Feb 9 – Feb 24, 2017
16
Ocean Endeavour
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
•
Sea Adventurer
Sea Adventurer
Sea Adventurer
Price per Transfer
Person* Package §
•
$800 †
$800 †
$800 †
$800 †
$800 †
$11,595
$11,595
$14,595
$14,595
$10,995
$10,995
$8,995
$8,995
$8,995
• •
$9,995
ANTARCTIC EXPRESS Fly South, Cruise the Peninsula, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
71 Feb 24 – Mar 12, 2017
17
Sea Adventurer
Ushuaia
Santiago
$19,995
UNCHARTED ANTARCTICA Bespoke Expedition
74 Jan 20 – Feb 7, 2017
19
Hans Hansson
Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas
$17,995
INTIMATE FALKLANDS Bespoke Expedition
75 Feb 17 – Mar 05, 2017
17
Hans Hansson
Stanley
Stanley
$12,995
•
$800 †
King penguins, South Georgia
$1,995
ANTARCTICA 2016.17 ADVENTURE OPTIONS
GALAPAGOS EXPEDITION Darwin’s Playground, Central and North
78 Nov 4 – Nov 13, 2016
10
Evolution
Guayaquil
78 Jan 27 – Feb 5, 2017
10
Evolution
Guayaquil
Guayaquil
Guayaquil
•
•
•
•
$5,998
$6,198
$695
$720
Kayaking
$950 /person*
GALAPAGOS EXPEDITION Darwin’s Playground, Far West
79 Mar 17 – Mar 26, 2017
10
Evolution
Guayaquil
•
•
$6,198
$720
Mountaineering
$575 /person
All prices in USD.
* Price per person based on triple occupancy.
§
100
†
Guayaquil
Includes one night in Buenos Aires, group transfers from hotel to airport
for charter flight, charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia (return), group
bus tour in Ushuaia, and group transfer to and from the ship in Ushuaia.
Camping
$250 /person
Photography
Included
Cross-Country Skiing
$575 /person
Stand-up Paddleboarding
$150 /person
Snowshoeing
Included
Snorkeling
Included*
*Included on Galapagos voyages
101
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This award-winning journey reveals the extraordinary
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All You Need. Online.
Expedition Essentials
GEAR-UP FOR YOUR TRIP OF A LIFETIME
Outfit yourself from head to toe in brand–name gear from our
online shop. Visit shop.QuarkExpeditions.com
to gear up for your voyage and visit QuarkExpeditions.com/blog
for the latest trends in polar fashion.
Wool toque
BASE LAYER
GOLDEN RULES
Rule #1
Rule #2
Rule #3
Rule #4
Rule #5
Wicking is king. Tops and
pants specifically designed
to wick away moisture
and keep your core body
temperature regulated are
ideal. Choose from synthetic
fibers or wool/wool blends.
Layers, layers, layers
Wear breathables (no cotton)
Waterproof, not water repellent
Protect your extremities!
Remember the SPF
Fleece–lined
gloves
OUTER LAYER
Make sure to wear top-quality
waterproof pants and gloves
to keep out the elements.
You’ll receive Quark’s
signature yellow parka when
you embark for your voyage.
Fleece
pullover
Whether it’s all the right gear before your
adventure or memorable souvenirs after,
find everything you need to make your
Quark expedition the best it can possibly be.
Microfleece–
lined pants
Waterproof mitts
Official Quark Expeditions®
3-in-1 parka (yours to keep)
MID LAYERS
Combined with your base layer,
mid-layers will help keep you
warm during your expedition.
Quark recommends fleece tops
and fleece-lined pants.
Waterproof pants
(essential for polar landings)
WE’VE GOT
YOUR POLAR
NEEDS COVERED
All of Quark’s ships feature
a shop with everything from
expedition essentials such
as waterproof pants, gloves,
layers, to a full range of
souvenirs and keepsakes to
make your special journey
to the Polar Regions.
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Mid-weight thermal top and
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Layered wool and
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Waterproof muck boots
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duration of your voyage)
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NORTHWEST PASSAGE: FURY AND HECLA
Arctic 2016 Inclusions
ON ALL SHIPS
• Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
• All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board (please
inform us of any dietary requirements as far in
advance as possible; unfortunately, the ships’
galleys cannot prepare kosher meals)
• All shore landings per the daily program,
weather permitting
• Leadership throughout the expedition by our
experienced Expedition Leader, including shore
landings and other activities
• All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
• Formal and informal presentations by our expedition
team and special guests as scheduled
• Photographic journal, including photographs,
daily expedition reports, maps and more
• Waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings
• An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
• Life jackets and immersion suits
• Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
• Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
• Comprehensive pre-departure materials, including
a map and an informative Arctic Reader
• All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges
throughout the program
• All luggage handling aboard ship
• Emergency evacuation insurance to a maximum
benefit of US$100,000 per person
EXTREME GREENLAND
THREE ARCTIC ISLANDS
• Greenland voyages cruise passenger tax
• Arrival transfer from Longyearbyen airport to your
• All beverages on board, including a selection of house
hotel if you arrive one day prior to embarkation and
wines, beer and spirits
have booked additional accommodation (not included)
• Group scheduled helicopter flightseeing and excursions
• Transfer from your hotel or Longyearbyen airport
to ship on embarkation day
Arctic Icebreaker Expedition: Extreme Greenland
• Charter flight from Akureyri to Reykjavik
Transfer Package ($1,650)
(14-day voyage aboard Ocean Nova only)
• Arrival transfer from Longyearbyen airport to hotel
• Group transfer to downtown Reykjavik
if you arrive one day prior to embarkation
on disembarkation day
• Transfer from hotel or Longyearbyen airport to ship
on embarkation day
• Transfers to and from ship
GREENLAND TO CANADA:
• Flight from Kangerlussuaq to Ottawa
INUIT, ICEBERGS, AND WILDLIFE
• Group transfer from Ottawa airport to hotel
• One night’s hotel accommodation in Ottawa
with breakfast
with breakfast
• Group transfer from hotel to Ottawa airport
• Flight from Ottawa to Kangerlussuaq
BEST OF THE CANADIAN HIGH ARCTIC
• Flight from Iqaluit to Ottawa
• All beverages on board, including a selection
of house wines, beer and spirits
• Group scheduled helicopter flightseeing and excursions • One night’s hotel accommodation in Ottawa
with breakfast
Arctic Icebreaker Expedition: Best of the Canadian
High Arctic Transfer Package ($2,150)
ARCTIC EXPRESS: CRUISE NORTH, FLY SOUTH
with breakfast
• One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation
in Reykjavik with breakfast
• Group transfer from Reykjavik hotel to domestic
NORTH POLE: THE ULTIMATE ARCTIC
airport on embarkation day
ADVENTURE (ABOARD THE 50 YEARS OF
• Flight from Resolute to Ottawa
• Charter flight from Reykjavik domestic airport
VICTORY)
to Akureyri on embarkation day
• Russian invitation letter for visa application provided
• Group transfers to and from ship
after final payment
with breakfast
• Charter flight from Constable Point to Reykjavik
• Group helicopter flightseeing in the daily program
domestic airport on disembarkation day
(weather dependent)
• Group transfer from domestic airport to Reykjavik hotel
• All beverages, including a selection of house wines
and spirits
• One night’s post-expedition hotel accommodation
ULTIMATE NORTHWEST PASSAGE
North Pole Transfer Package ($1,750)
• Hotel shuttle transfers on arrival and departure
• Group scheduled helicopter flightseeing and excursions ARCTIC EXPRESS: FLY NORTH, FLY SOUTH
between airport and hotel in Yellowknife
after final payment
Arctic Icebreaker Expedition: Ultimate Northwest Passage
• Charter flight from Reykjavik to Constable Point
ARCTIC CIRCUMNAVIGATION
on embarkation day
with breakfast
• Charter flight from Constable Point to Reykjavik
• Group scheduled helicopter flightseeing and excursions
domestic airport on disembarkation day
• Flight from Ottawa to Resolute
• Group transfer from domestic airport to Reykjavik hotel
after final payment
• Flight from Anadyr to Anchorage
in Anchorage with breakfast
• Group transfer from Anchorage airport to hotel
• Group transfer from hotel to airport for charter flight
• One night’s hotel accommodation in Anchorage
• Flight from Anchorage to Anadyr and return
ARCTIC EXPRESS: FLY NORTH, CRUISE SOUTH
with breakfast
• Group transfer from airport to hotel after charter flight
SCOTLAND TO SPITSBERGEN:
in Anchorage with breakfast
• Group transfer from Reykjavik hotel to domestic
ACROSS THE ARCTIC CIRCLE
airport on embarkation day
• Group transfer from ship to Longyearbyen airport or
local designated drop-off location on disembarkation day • Charter flight from Reykjavik to Constable Point
on embarkation day
EPIC NORTHEAST PASSAGE
TROMSØ, BEAR ISLAND AND
• Charter flight from Akureyri to Reykjavik domestic
LONGYEARBYEN: FJORDS AND BEARS
airport on disembarkation day
• Group scheduled helicopter flightseeing and excursions • Transfer from your previously booked hotel or our
designated hotel (not included) to ship on embarkation • Group transfer from domestic airport to Reykjavik hotel
after final payment
day (check your final documents for location)
• Group transfer from ship to airport on
disembarkation day
Arctic Icebreaker Expedition: Epic Northeast
Passage Transfer Package ($1,950)
NORTHWEST PASSAGE: FRANKLIN’S LEGEND
• One night’s hotel accommodation in Anchorage
ARCTIC ARCHIPELAGOS:
with breakfast
SPITSBERGEN AND FRANZ JOSEF LAND
• Group transfer from hotel to Anchorage airport
with breakfast
• Russian invitation letter for visa application
• Flight from Anchorage to Anadyr
provided after final payment
• Transfer to and from ship
• Arrival transfer from Longyearbyen airport to your
• Group transfer from ship to Longyearbyen airport
hotel if you arrive one day prior to embarkation
• Flight from Kugluktuk to Edmonton
• Transfer from your hotel or Longyearbyen airport or
• One night’s airport hotel accommodation
designated drop-off location on disembarkation day
in Edmonton with breakfast
106
in Edmonton with breakfast
• Flight from Edmonton to Kugluktuk
• Flight from Kangerlussuaq to Ottawa
with breakfast
NORTH POLE EXPRESS: BARNEO ICE CAMP
• One night’s hotel accommodation based on double
occupancy with breakfast in Longyearbyen
• Welcome dinner in Longyearbyen
• All transfer and flights per the daily program
• Shared tent accommodation at Barneo Ice Camp
• Group helicopter excursion to the North Pole
(weather dependent)
• All breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks
at Barneo Ice Camp
• All activities per the daily program
• Leadership throughout the expedition by our
experienced Expedition Leader
• All miscellaneous service taxes throughout the
program
ARCTIC WATCH WILDERNESS LODGE
• Daily accommodation
• All breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks at
Arctic Watch
• Complimentary WiFi (limited signal strength)
• All activities per the daily program, such as ATV,
kayaking, rafting, photography, etc.
• Leadership throughout the expedition
by our experienced Arctic Watch team
• Formal and informal presentations by the
expedition team and special guests as scheduled
• Photographic journal documenting the expedition
• Waterproof expedition boots on loan
• Coffee, tea, water and juice available around the
clock (soft drinks and beer are not available)
• All miscellaneous service taxes throughout the
program
• All luggage handling at the charter terminal and
at the lodge
Arctic Watch Transfer Package ($1,690)
• Hotel shuttle transfers on arrival and departure
between airport and hotel in Yellowknife
• One night’s hotel accommodation in Yellowknife
with breakfast
• Group transfer to and from charter flight
to Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge
• Charter flight from Yellowknife to Arctic Watch
Wilderness Lodge and return
• One night’s hotel accommodation in Yellowknife
with breakfast
DURING EXPEDITIONS THAT
EMBARK AND DISEMBARK IN LONGYEARBYEN
• Arrival transfer from Longyearbyen airport to hotel
if you arrive one day prior to embarkation and have
booked additional accommodation
• Transfer from hotel or Longyearbyen airport to ship
on embarkation day
• Group transfer from ship to airport or local
designated drop-off location on disembarkation day
RATES SPECIFICALLY DO NOT INCLUDE
• For some specified departures, the purchase of
transfer package, including charter or domestic
flights in conjunction with the expedition,
is mandatory. The applicable per-person cost
is indicated on the Dates & Rates summary
• International airfare
• Passport and applicable visa expenses
• Government arrival and departure taxes not
mentioned
• Meals ashore, with the exception of breakfast
at the host hotel, when applicable
• Baggage, cancellation, interruption and (mandatory)
medical travel insurance
• Excess baggage charges
• Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges,
unless specified
• Phone and internet charges
• Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage
for staff and crew
• Additional overnight accommodation
• Arrival and departure transfers, except where
explicitly stated
• Pre- and post-expedition hotel accommodation,
except where explicitly stated. Where hotel nights
are included, the number of guests per room is
the same as cabin occupancy on the ship (with the
exception of Barneo Ice Camp, which offers shared
tent accommodation at the camp). Due to limited
availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board
are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel
• Adventure options on ship expeditions (all weather
dependent) that are not included in the cost of the
voyage (e.g., kayaking, helicopter excursions, etc.)
• At Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge: wine with dinner
• On 50 Years of Victory and Kapitan Khlebnikov, any
private helicopter flying time that may be available
for optional flights can be purchased at an hourly
rate to be announced on board
• On 50 Years of Victory: ballooning at the North Pole
• Additional expenses (meals, accommodation,
international flight change fees, etc.) incurred
by delay or cancellation of activities due to
sub-optimal weather
Antarctica 2016.17 Inclusions
ON ALL SHIPS, RATES INCLUDE
• Shipboard accommodation with daily
housekeeping
• All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board
(please inform us of any dietary requirements
as far in advance as possible; unfortunately,
the ships’ galleys cannot prepare kosher meals)
• All shore landings per the daily program,
weather permitting
• Leadership throughout the voyage by our
experienced Expedition Leader, including
shore landings and other activities
• All Zodiac transfers and cruising per
the daily program
• Formal and informal presentations by our
expedition team and guest speakers as scheduled
• Photographic journal, including photographs,
daily expedition reports and maps, and more
• Waterproof expedition boots on loan for the
duration of your voyage
• Life jackets and immersion suits
• Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
a map and an informative Antarctic Reader
BUENOS AIRES FLIGHT & HOTEL
PACKAGE ($800) ON VOYAGES ABOARD
OCEAN ENDEAVOUR
• One night’s hotel accommodation in Buenos Aires
with breakfast
• Group transfer from hotel to airport
in Buenos Aires
• Charter flight from Buenos Aires international
airport (Ezeiza/EZE) to Ushuaia, and return
• Group transfer from Ushuaia airport to the ship,
and return (Note: Transfer on arrival in Buenos
Aires from airport to hotel at the beginning of the
journey is not included. Please make your way
to the included hotel)
• Combined airport transfer and express bus
tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park after
disembarkation
DURING EXPEDITIONS THAT EMBARK
AND DISEMBARK IN USHUAIA ABOARD THE
SEA ADVENTURER AND OCEAN DIAMOND
• Group transfer in Ushuaia from airport
to pre-expedition hotel on Day 1
with breakfast (Note: The number of guests per
room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship.
Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve
a suite on board are accommodated in standard
rooms at the hotel, for example)
• Group transfer from hotel to ship on
embarkation day
• Group transfer upon disembarkation in Ushuaia
from ship to local airport
DURING EXPEDITIONS ON THE
SEA ADVENTURER
• Snowshoes available on loan for shore excursions
on designated voyages
EXPEDITIONS ON THE OCEAN ENDEAVOUR
• Access to the spa facilities and juice bar
• Complimentary wine with dinner
• Yoga classes and onboard wellness program
• A comprehensive photography program that
includes the services of a resident photography
instructor, a program of lectures on
photography and digital image manipulation, and
photography-focused excursions at landing sites
EXPEDITIONS ON THE OCEAN DIAMOND
• Snowshoes available on loan for shore excursions
on designated voyages
• Access the world’s largest floating collection
of polar books and DVDs in many languages
ANTARCTIC EXPRESS: FLY THE DRAKE
• Group transfer in Punta Arenas from airport
in Punta Arenas with breakfast
• Group transfer from hotel to airport
in Punta Arenas pre-expedition
• Flights to and from Antarctica
• Group transfer from airport in Punta Arenas
to hotel post-expedition
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ANTARCTIC EXPRESS:
FLY SOUTH, CRUISE NORTH
in Punta Arenas with breakfast (Note: The number
of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy
on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers
who reserve a suite on board are accommodated
in standard rooms at the hotel, for example)
• Briefing dinner on Day 1 in Punta Arenas
• Group transfer from hotel to airport in Punta
Arenas on embarkation day
• Flight from Punta Arenas to Antarctica
• Group transfer upon disembarkation in Ushuaia
from ship to post-expedition hotel
ANTARCTIC EXPRESS:
CRUISE SOUTH, FLY NORTH
in Ushuaia with breakfast (Note: The number of
guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on
the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who
reserve a suite on board are accommodated
• Group transfer from hotel to ship on embarkation
day in Ushuaia
• Flight from Antarctica to Punta Arenas on
disembarkation day
• Group transfer from airport to hotel in Punta
Arenas post-expedition
ANTARCTIC EXPRESS: CROSSING THE CIRCLE
• Group transfer in Punta Arenas from airport to
hotel upon arrival on Day 1
in Punta Arenas with breakfast included (Note:
The number of guests per room is the same as
cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited
availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board
are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel,
for example)
Arenas on embarkation day
• Flight to and from Antarctica
• Group transfer from airport in Punta Arenas
to hotel post-expedition
in Ushuaia with breakfast (Note: The number of
guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on
the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who
reserve a suite on board are accommodated
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in Ushuaia with breakfast
• Group transfer from hotel to ship in Ushuaia
• Group transfer from ship to airport in Stanley
post-expedition
• Flight from Stanley to Santiago
• One night’s post-expedition airport hotel
accommodation in Santiago with breakfast
Intimate Falklands: Bespoke Expedition
• Arrival escort from airport terminal to airport
hotel in Santiago
in Santiago, with breakfast
• Group escort from airport hotel to airport
terminal in Santiago
• Group flight from Santiago to Stanley, and return
• Group transfer from Stanley airport to the ship,
and return
• One night airport hotel accommodation
in Santiago, with breakfast
UNCHARTED ANTARCTICA:
BESPOKE EXPEDITION
GALAPAGOS EXPEDITIONS
ABOARD THE EVOLUTION
• Shipboard accommodation
• All breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks on board
• All shore landings per the daily program
expedition team
• Waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore
landings
Arenas pre-expedition
• Flights to and from Antarctica
• Group transfer from airport in Punta Arenas to
hotel post-expedition
• Shipboard accommodation with daily
housekeeping
on board
• Complimentary soft drinks and juice on board
• All Zodiac transfers and cruising per
the daily program
expedition team and special guests as scheduled
• Hair dryer in every cabin
• Arrival and departure transfers in Guayaquil
• One night’s pre- and post-expedition hotel
accommodation in Guayaquil with breakfast
• Transfers to and from domestic flight to Galapagos
ANTARCTIC EXPRESS: FLY SOUTH, CRUISE
THE PENINSULA, SOUTH GEORGIA AND
THE FALKLAND ISLANDS (ISLAS MALVINAS)
INTIMATE FALKLANDS:
BESPOKE EXPEDITION
• Shipboard accommodation
on board, as well as during the stay in Stanley
expedition team
• Waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore
landings
• Three nights’ pre-expedition hotel accommodation
in Stanley with all meals
• Round-trip transfers between Mount Pleasant
Airport and Stanley
• Two days of land-based excursions out of Stanley
• Round-trip hotel to ship transfer in Stanley
• Entry fees to Volunteer Point reserve
• All Falklands farm and homestead visit donations
GALAPAGOS EXPEDITION:
DARWIN’S PLAYGROUND
Flight and Park Fees ($695, 2016; $720, 2017)
• Round-trip domestic airfare from mainland
Ecuador to Galapagos Islands
• National Park entrance fee
• Galapagos National Park INGALA transit card
RATES SPECIFICALLY DO NOT INCLUDE
• Any airfare unless otherwise specified in the
itinerary
• Passport and visa expenses
• Government arrival and departure taxes
(e.g., Chilean/Argentine reciprocity fee, etc.,
specific to your nationality)
• Meals ashore unless otherwise specified
• Baggage, cancellation, interruption and
(mandatory) medical travel insurance
• Excess baggage charges
• Waterproof pants for Zodiac cruising,
or any other gear not mentioned
• Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal
charges unless specified
• Phone and internet charges
• Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage
for shipboard staff and crew
• Any extra overnight accommodation required
due to flight connections
• Optional adventure activities (e.g., kayaking,
paddleboarding, mountaineering, etc.), weather
dependent
• Arrival and departure transfers, except where
explicitly stated
• Transfers from post-expedition hotel
in Punta Arenas to the local airport
• Spa services available for on-board purchase
aboard Ocean Endeavour
Terms and Conditions of Sale:
Arctic 2016 and Antarctic 2016.17
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
OF SALE (USD) ARCTIC 2016
& ANTARCTIC 2016.17
Below you will find a general set of terms and
conditions for your expedition. Please note that
the complete set of terms and conditions, which
include terms related to your contract of carriage
and the cruise portion of your expedition,
are located at http://www.quarkexpeditions.
com/en/terms-and-conditions/arctic-20162017-and-antarctic-201617 and will be provided
to you upon registration. Your purchase and
participation in the expedition is subject to
your acceptance of the complete set of Terms
and Conditions. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO
THE COMPLETE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
PROVIDED TO YOU UPON REGISTRATION,
YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE
IN YOUR EXPEDITION.
The purchase of any travel services offered
by Quark Expeditions, Inc. (along with
its affiliates, owners, officers, agents and
employees collectively referred to as “Quark
Expeditions,” “Quark” or “QEI”) creates a
contractual relationship between QEI and you,
the customer/participant in the travel package
provided by QEI (for and on behalf of yourself
and all other customers/participants for
whom you are purchasing the travel package,
herein referred to as the “client”, “traveler”,
“passenger”, “you” or “your”), and represents
your acceptance of the terms and conditions of
your travel package set out below (the “Terms
and Conditions”). Please read the following
information carefully. In order for your tour
reservation to be completed, you must indicate
you accept the Terms and Conditions by
checking the appropriate box when paying
your deposit for online reservations or, for
reservations made by telephone, by signing
and returning the Acknowledgment Form
sent to you by Quark. You are advised
to check on the Quark website located at
www.quarkexpeditions.com or to request the
latest version of the Terms and Conditions from
Quark prior to booking your travel package.
RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT
Currency
Quark Expeditions accepts payment in 4
currencies: US dollars (US$), Australian Dollars
(AU$), Euros (€) and Pounds Sterling (£),
unless otherwise specified. Kapitan Khlebnikov
product can only be sold in US dollars (US$).
The currency will be applied based on the
location of the client. Once the initial deposit/
payment has been paid, all subsequent fees/
charges will be applied in the same currency.
Quark reserves the right to adjust prices based
on exchange rates without notice.
RESERVATIONS BY TELEPHONE
Deposits
To confirm reservations on all Quark products,
a deposit of 20% of the gross, non-discounted
rate (minimum US$1000, AU$1000, £650, €800
per person) is required at time of booking.
The deposit may be paid by bank wire transfer,
check, money order or major credit card.
For any booking within 120 days of departure
full payment is required.
Final Payments
Balances are due 120 days prior to departure.
Final payment can be made by calling Quark
Expeditions and may be paid by bank wire
transfer, check, money order or major
credit card.
Deposits and payments for pre- and posttravel options are specific to each item
and are explained and communicated
at time of purchase.
BOOKING ONLINE
Deposits
To confirm reservations on all Quark products
a deposit of 20% of the gross, non-discounted
rate (minimum US$1000, AU$1300, £650, €880
per person) is required at time of booking.
The deposit must be paid by major credit card.
For any bookings within 120 days of departure,
full payment is required.
Final Payments
Balances are due 120 days prior to departure.
Final payment can be made by calling Quark
Expeditions (final payment cannot be made
online) and may be paid by major credit card,
bank wire or check. Deposits and payments
for pre-expedition and post-expedition services
are specific to each item and are explained
and communicated at time of purchase.
Late Payments
All late payments are subject to a penalty of
1.5% interest per month, or 18% per annum.
Quark reserves the right to cancel any booking
that is not paid within 120 days of departure
or deny boarding on any unpaid balances.
Special Requests
Quark Expeditions will always try to
accommodate special requests, but will not
guarantee such things as cabin number,
bedding type, special meals and airline seats.
Please ensure all special requests are conveyed
to your booking agent at time of reservation.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION INSURANCE
AND TRAVEL INSURANCE
Emergency evacuation insurance, to a maximum
benefit per paying traveler of US$100,000,
is included in the cost of Quark Expeditions
insurance from Travelex insurance company.
Included coverage is applicable only to travel
occurring between the first and last day of the
expedition purchased from Quark Expeditions.
Additional days of travel prior to the expedition
and/or after the expedition, including pre- and
post-packages/hotels/flights, purchased from
Quark Expeditions or from suppliers other
than Quark Expeditions are not covered by
the included emergency evacuation insurance.
It is a condition of the booking that you and
all members of your party have comprehensive
travel insurance coverage. Due to the
remoteness of the areas in which we travel,
travelers must have a minimum US$50,000
(or equivalent) of emergency medical coverage.
Quark Expeditions requires proof of coverage
prior to embarkation. The travel insurance
policy should also cover trip cancellation
insurance, trip delay (interruption or after
departure coverage), baggage and repatriation.
Quark Expeditions will not be held responsible
for delays due to force majeure. Any additional
costs accrued will be the responsibility of the
traveler. Please book your travel insurance
at http://www.quarkexpeditions.com/travelinsurance or with your Polar Travel Adviser.
Due to the remoteness of where we travel,
an adequate medical facility could be 72 hours
away or more, and emergency evacuation and
adequate medical treatment may be delayed
or unavailable in certain areas.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
All requests for cancellation must be received
in writing. Cancellations received 180 days or
more prior to departure are refundable less
an administrative fee of minimum US$1250,
AU$1600, £830, €1100 per person. If cancellation
is received between 179 days and 120 days, the
deposit is forfeited. If cancellation occurs less
than 120 days prior to departure, all payments
are forfeited. If full payment has not yet been
received, the full penalty will still apply and any
unpaid balance is due immediately. To protect
your investment, we recommend that you
obtain adequate trip cancellation insurance.
Cancellations cannot be made online.
Changes
Quark Expeditions begins planning our
expeditions many months or even years in
advance of departure. Occasionally, we have to
make changes both before and after bookings
have been confirmed. Quark reserves the
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right to change any service prior to departure
without compensation; including but not
limited to transfer packages (ground or air),
group hotel nights and the voyage itself.
QEI reserves the right (at its discretion) to alter
or omit any part of the itinerary or change
any reservation, feature and/or means of
conveyance without notice and for any reason
whatsoever, without allowance or refund and
with extra costs, if any, resulting, said changes
being paid by the travelers. We reserve the
right to cancel any services prior to departure,
in which case payment will be refunded
without further obligation on its part.
Quark Expeditions reserves the right to refuse
boarding without compensation or refund.
Children above the age 16 will be accepted
at Barneo Ice Camp.
PRE- AND POST-TRAVEL
AMENDMENTS TO BOOKINGS
AND NAME CHANGES
Pre- and post-travel options arranged by
Quark Expeditions may not be refundable
after booking, please consult your Polar
Travel Adviser for full terms and conditions.
A $350USD (or equivalent) deposit is required
at time of booking. The deposit is nonrefundable at time of booking. Cancellations
received less than 120 days before departure
are 100% non-refundable.
Quark Expeditions will make every effort to
assist in changing your reservation; however,
changes must be submitted in writing a
minimum of 120 days prior to departure.
If the amendment is possible it will be subject
to a minimum US$250, AU$325, £160, €220
per person fee, plus any difference in fare
if applicable.
CANCELLATION BY
QUARK EXPEDITIONS®
TRANSFERS OF DEPOSITS
OR PAYMENTS TO ALTERNATE
EXPEDITIONS
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
Prices quoted are based on group participation
and no refunds will be made for any part
of the program in which you choose not to
participate, including but not limited to kayaking,
camping, skiing, mountaineering or ballooning
(if applicable and which, at the discretion of the
Captain and Expedition Leader, may or may not
be used). It is understood that refunds cannot
be made to travelers who do not complete the
services for any reason whatsoever. All adventure
options require a signed Adventure Option
waiver, which will be sent to you once you have
booked and paid for your adventure option. This
form MUST be completed prior to your taking
part in the adventure option. The Expedition
staff reserve the right to deny participation to
any client who has not signed the adventure
option waiver, does not follow the rules set
out by expedition staff or is reasonably deemed
not medically/physically able to participate
safely. For the avoidance of doubt, providers of
any such Adventure Options are independent
contractors and neither QEI, its affiliates, owners,
officers, agents, employees, contractors, nor any
associate organization shall be held liable for any
act, default, injury (including emotional injury,
injury to person or property, or death), loss,
expense, damage, deviation, delay, curtailment
or inconvenience caused to or suffered by any
person or their property, howsoever arising,
which may occur or be incurred by any such
provider.
CHILDREN
Quark Expeditions welcomes passengers
above the age of 8 and under the age of 16
at time of travel with a signed waiver by a
parent prior to embarkation on any Quark
vessel/camp, provided they meet height
and weight requirements (weight of 64lbs
or 29kg and 48" or 1.2m tall) as well as the
adult/child ratio on board. Children under 8
years old are not allowed to participate in the
trip and children under 18 years old cannot
participate in adventure options. Parents must
be on board with children under the age of
18 at all times, so participation in adventure
options may be limited. If children do not
meet these requirements on embarkation,
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Please book your travel insurance at http://
www.quarkexpeditions.com/travel-insurance
or with your Polar Travel Adviser.
Quark reserves the right to cancel any service
prior to departure, in which case payment
will be refunded without further obligation
on our part. Please note that in the event
of cancellation, Quark Expeditions will not
be responsible for the cost of any additional
travel arrangements beyond the voyage or
other items not purchased through Quark
Expeditions.
Due to the nature of Quark’s Antarctic Express
and Bespoke Programs: Crossing the Circle;
Fly South, expedition North; Fly/Cruise
Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands; and
expedition South, Fly North programs, QUARK
EXPEDITIONS WILL NOT OFFER PASSENGERS
A REFUND IN THE EVENT OF TRIP
CANCELLATION IF THE CHARTER FLIGHT IS
NOT ABLE TO TAKE OFF BY 1400 HRS ON DAY
three (3) of Fly and expedition under 10 days in
length, and day four (4) for fly and expedition
trips 10 days and over. (Travel insurance is
STRONGLY recommended.) Cancellation policy
for Quark’s Antarctic Express: Crossing the
Circle; Fly South, expedition North; Fly/Cruise
Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands; and
expedition South, Fly North, Unchartered
Antarctic; Bespoke Expedition; and Intimate
Falklands; Bespoke Expedition programs are set
forth in the Contingency Plan below. (Section 11)
Arctic Express: Greenland’s Northern Lights
(Cruise north, Fly south); Greenland’s Northern
Lights (Fly north, Fly south); and Greenland’s
Northern Lights (Fly north, expedition south)
- Due to the nature of Quark’s Arctic Express;
programs, QUARK EXPEDITIONS WILL NOT
OFFER PASSENGERS A REFUND IN THE EVENT
OF TRIP CANCELLATION IF THE CHARTER
FLIGHT IS NOT ABLE TO TAKE OFF BY
1159 HRS ON DAY four (4) of Fly and expedition.
North Pole Express: FOR BARNEO ICE CAMP
PASSENGERS ONLY: Due to the nature of the
expedition, in addition to this expedition ticket
contract, passengers who purchase the Barneo
Ice Camp expedition will be required to sign
and submit a separate waiver, different terms
and a release form.
interruption and cancellation clause.
On day 5 of the Antarctic Express: Crossing
the Circle 11 day program should the charter
flight not be able to take off by 1159hrs, Quark
Expeditions will officially cancel the voyage and
provide letters for all clients to submit to their
travel insurance providers under the trip delay/
On day 6 of the Uncharted Antarctic; Bespoke
Expedition 11 day program should the charter
On day 6 of the Intimate Falklands; Bespoke
Expedition 11 day program should the charter
Should travelers be unable to take the expedition
they originally booked, but would like to travel
on an alternate date, it may be possible to
transfer deposits or payments from the original
booking to an alternate booking, subject to the
following conditions: The new expedition must
occur within one year of the original expedition
date and a request to transfer must be made in
writing to Quark Expeditions more than 120 days
prior to the departure of the original voyage.
Quark Expeditions reserves the right to prohibit
transfers on any of its expeditions. Should a
transfer request be granted, a fee of minimum
US$1250, AU$1600, £830, €1100 per person will
be charged.
QUARK EXPEDITIONS WILL NOT OFFER
PASSENGERS A REFUND IN THE EVENT OF
TRIP CANCELLATION. QUARK EXPEDITIONS
WILL NOT OFFER PASSENGERS
COMPENSATION IN THE EVENT OF
A DELAY.
CONTINGENCY PLAN 2016.17
QUARK’S ANTARCTIC EXPRESS AND
BESPOKE PROGRAMS, CROSSING
THE CIRCLE; FLY SOUTH, CRUISE
NORTH; FLY THE DRAKE; FLY SOUTH
CRUISE NORTH, SOUTH GEORGIA
AND FALKLANDS; UNCHARTERED
ANTARCTIC; BESPOKE EXPEDITION;
INTIMATE FALKLANDS; BESPOKE
EXPEDITION
Passengers on board the ship during these
delays will remain on board with no additional
cost until the time at which the charter flight
is able to arrange transport. Quark Expeditions
advises all clients to book changeable
airlines tickets along with cancellation and
interruption insurance to assist with additional
airline change fees. We advise all passengers
to have flexible travel arrangements upon
disembarkation of the voyage in case delays
arise. Quark Expeditions will not be held
responsible for any change/cancellations fees
due to weather related delays or any other
delays arising from force majeure.
ensure the Antarctic Express programs take
place, however due to weather conditions,
flying in this region can be difficult and is
beyond the control of Quark Expeditions. We
strongly recommend that all expedition guests
purchase a travel insurance policy including
trip delay, cancellation and interruption
insurance. Please ask your Polar Travel Advisor
about travel Insurance. In the unlikely event
that the charter flight is unable to fly on
day 3 or day 4 due to weather delays, Quark
Expeditions will provide an additional night(s)
hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas.
On day 3 of the Antarctic Express: Fly the
Drake 8 day program should the charter flight
not be able to take off by 1159hrs, Quark
IF THE CHARTER FLIGHT IS NOT ABLE
TO TAKE OFF BY 1159 HRS ON DAY three
(3) or five (5).
Quark Expeditions will make every effort
to assist passengers with rebooking hotels
or flights, but this will be at the cost of the
passengers, and Quark Expeditions strongly
recommends that all clients contact their
insurance provider prior to changing any
reservations.
FOR CANCELLATION DUE TO ALL OTHER
EVENTS OF FORCE MAJUERE, THE
STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
QUARK EXPEDITIONS SHALL APPLY.
Passengers on board the ship during these
delays will remain on board with no additional
cost until the time at which the charter flight
is able to arrange transport. Quark Expeditions
advises all clients to book changeable airline
tickets along with cancellation and interruption
insurance to assist with additional airline
change fees. We advise all passengers to
have flexible travel arrangements upon
disembarkation of the voyage if delays arise.
for any change/cancellations fees due to
weather related delays or any other delays
arising from force majeure.
FOR CANCELLATION DUE TO ALL OTHER
EVENTS OF FORCE MAJUERE, THE
STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
QUARK EXPEDITIONS SHALL APPLY.
ARCTIC WATCH
WILDERNESS LODGE
ensure the Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge
Charter flights take place but due to weather
conditions flying in this region can be
difficult and is beyond the control of Quark
Expeditions. We strongly recommend that all
expedition guests purchase a travel insurance
policy including trip delay, cancellation and
interruption insurance. Please ask your Polar
Travel Adviser about travel insurance.
QUARK EXPEDITIONS WILL NOT
OFFER PASSENGERS A REFUND IN
THE EVENT OF TRIP CANCELLATION.
QUARK EXPEDITIONS WILL NOT OFFER
PASSENGERS COMPENSATION IN THE
EVENT OF A DELAY. THESE DELAYS AND
CANCELLATIONS WOULD BE A COVERED
CHARGE THROUGH TRAVEL INSURANCE.
BARNEO ICE CAMP
Due to the nature of the expedition, in addition
to this expedition ticket contract, passengers
who purchase the Barneo Ice Camp expedition
will be required to sign and submit a separate
waiver, different terms and a release form.
To the extent there are any inconsistencies
between the terms of this expedition contract
and the supplemental waiver, the terms of this
expedition ticket contract shall prevail and
supersede the supplemental waiver.
MEDICAL FORMS
Medical forms will be sent to you via email
link once the deposit has been received. You
must review, complete and submit the forms
immediately if required. Questions that relate
to your physical or mental suitability must be
completed by a medical practitioner. Quark
Expeditions cannot offer medical advice. Medical
forms must be filled out in full, honestly and
accurately, and disclose all medical history and
information. Should your medical situation
change after submitting the medical forms, it is
your responsibility to advise Quark Expeditions
immediately. Quark Expeditions will review
the information submitted and reserves the
right to ask for further information, clarity on
information, or for documentation from your
medical practitioner. Quark Expeditions reserves
the right to deny passage to any passenger on
reasonable medical grounds or disembark any
passenger at any port or place at any time or
transfer the accommodations of or confine to a
cabin/room, any passenger who may be suffering
from contagious or infectious disease; whose
presence, in the opinion of the Expedition
staff or master of the vessel/camp, may be
detrimental to the comfort or safety of himself,
other travelers, the vessel/camp, its officers or
crew, or who, in the opinion of the Expedition
staff or master, might be excluded from landing
at any port or place by immigration or other
governmental authorities. For travelers that
book within 120 days of departure, completed
medical forms must be received within 7 days
of making payment. Quark Expeditions reserves
the right to deny entry/boarding, without refund
or resulting expenses, to any traveler at the pier
for any reason at its sole discretion, including
but not limited to in the event that the on board
medical officer determines that the traveler has
not disclosed accurate medical information.
Before boarding the vessel/camp each traveler
must have an adequate supply of all medicines
and medical supplies needed as they may not be
available on board the vessel/camp.
In the case of quarantine of the vessel/camp
or other condition requiring detention of any
passenger, the passenger shall bear all risks
and expenses incurred thereby. The passenger
agrees to pay for any food and accommodation
during the period of detention, payable day by
day, if the passenger is maintained onboard the
vessel/camp, and for all other quarantine fees
and expenses assessed or incurred.
Quark cannot guarantee that the vessel/camp
will carry a physician or medical personnel
on board/in camp. If the vessel/camp does
carry a physician or medical personnel, then
they are deemed to be acting as independent
contractors on behalf of the traveler. Any
physician or other medical personnel that
renders emergency treatment and/or performs
medical or surgical services, does so at the rates
fixed in the “Schedule of Physician’s Charges”
posted aboard the vessel/camp/in camp or as
otherwise agreed to, or in the absence thereof,
then at customary rate. If, in the reasonable
opinion of the Expedition staff or the Master
of the vessel/camp, a passenger in need of
medical or surgical services is unable to request
it, the traveler hereby expressly consents to
such treatment, if deemed necessary, and to
pay the cost thereof charged by the vessel/
camp’s physician or other physician or medical
personnel.
All medicines and all medical or surgical
services furnished by the vessel/camp’s
physician, if any, or any other physician or
medical personnel (all of whom are engaged
by the traveler as independent contractors) or
ship’s officers, employees, agents of the vessel/
camp owner or Expedition staff shall be and are
accepted by and at the traveler’s sole risk and
expense, and Quark shall not be responsible for
the quality, nature or consequence thereof.
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ADVENTURE OPTIONS
All adventure options require a signed
Adventure Option waiver, which will be sent
to you once you have booked and paid for
your Adventure Option. This form MUST
be completed prior to you taking part in the
adventure option. The Expedition staff reserve
the right to deny participation to any client
who has not signed the Adventure Option
waiver, does not follow the rules set out by
expedition staff or is not medically/physically
able to participate safely. Adventure Options
will require a deposit of $100 per person at
time of booking that is non-refundable.
ITINERARY; VISA, HEALTH
AND PASSPORT
The itinerary described is subject to change at
the discretion of the ship’s Master and Quark
Expeditions’ Expedition Leader. This is an
expedition to a remote part of the world and
the traveler acknowledges that the vessel/camp
and Master shall have the liberty to change
the itinerary and/or comply with all orders
given by governmental or ruling authorities
and the underwriters of the vessel/camp. If
the expedition is interrupted, the itinerary
changed or if the vessel/camp is unduly
delayed or prevented from proceeding in the
ordinary course by; act of God; perils of the
sea, harbors, rivers, or other navigable waters;
act of any governmental or ruling authority;
epidemic; collision; stranding; fire; faults or
errors in navigation or management of this
or of any other vessel/camp; seizure of the
vessel/camp under legal process; any abrupt
or unexpected increase in the cost of fuel or
shortage of fuel; war; hostilities; riots; strikes
or labor stoppages; or any other cause or
circumstance beyond Quark’s or the vessel/
camp owner’s responsibility or control, Quark
and/or the vessel/camp owner shall have the
right, in its sole discretion, to terminate the
expedition and to land the traveler and his
baggage at any port or place at which the vessel/
camp may call at or may then be. In such event,
this travel package shall be considered to have
been fully performed as if the expedition were
completed and the responsibility Quark has
shall cease without any liability on the part of
Quark to refund any part of the fare. In the
event that Quark cancels the expedition or
changes the itinerary for any one or more of
the reasons set forth above and the traveler has
not yet embarked, the responsibility of Quark
shall cease upon such cancellation without
any liability on the part of Quark to refund
any part of the fare. It is understood that such
decisions will be made in the best interests
of all travelers aboard and with regard to the
safety of the vessel/camp. Before or after the
commencement of the expedition, the vessel/
camp and the Master shall have liberty to:
proceed without pilots; tow and assist vessel/
camps in all situations; deviate from the usual
advertised or scheduled route; put back to or
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into or to call or stop, or omit to call or stop, at
any port or place, on land or at sea, in or out of
the route of the usual, advertised or scheduled
expedition, even though doing so may involve
going backwards or away from the port of
destination; adjust compasses; dry dock, go on
ways and/or be towed. These things may be
done for any reasons which are sufficient in the
judgement of Quark, the vessel/camp owner
and/or the Master, including but not limited to,
offering or rendering assistance in an effort to
preserve life or property. If the Master and/or
Quark, for any reason whatsoever consider it
necessary or desirable in the good management
of the vessel/camp, they may cause the vessel/
camp not to make calls at any port or ports or
to land or board travelers or their baggage. A
traveler scheduled to land at an omitted port or
place of final destination may be landed with his
baggage at the next practical port of call without
any liability on the part of Quark. Travelers have
no right to any refund or other considerations in
the event of these itinerary changes.
Nothing in this brochure or website is meant
to signify the use of any specific design or
model of helicopter. The images featured are
inspirational in character and do not necessarily
depict the exact people, animals and places
encountered by travelers.
The traveler must be in possession of a valid
passport and any visas, permits, inoculations
and certificates (including health certificates)
that are required for the duration of the services
provided by Quark Expeditions and be able
to satisfy all requirements of all immigration,
port or health authorities of the port(s) of
disembarkation and of the country of ultimate
destination. It is the traveler’s responsibility
to ensure it has all such requirements in place
and if unsure, the traveler should check with
the appropriate embassy, consulate, foreign
and commonwealth office or such equivalent
body. If immigration or other government
authorities refuse a traveler permission to land,
or give orders for deportation, the traveler
shall be responsible for all costs incurred by the
traveler, Quark and/or the carrier, and Quark
shall have no liability to you for any cost, loss
or damage which you suffer, nor will we refund
you the cost of any unused portion of your
travel arrangement. Clients traveling overland
to certain destinations may need to also pass
through controls of other countries en route so
this should be allowed for with any passport/visa
applications.
The traveler must also arrange such vaccinations
as are normally recommended for the
countries through which they intend to travel.
Information about these matters and climate,
clothing, baggage, gear, and similar items is
given in good faith but without responsibility
on the part of Quark Expeditions, and it is your
responsibility to ensure that you obtain proper
and detailed medical advice well in advance of
your travel for the latest health requirements,
recommendations for your destinations and any
costs. Where you do not do so and either are
not allowed to enter any country or suffer other
injury or loss as a result, we have no liability
to you for any cost, loss or damage which you
suffer nor will we refund you the cost of any
unused portion of your travel arrangements.
Clients with existing medical problems, pregnant
women and anyone who has recently visited
other countries should check requirements with
their general practitioner.
Each traveler must ensure each piece of baggage
brought on board the vessel/camp is marked
with the traveler’s full name and address.
The traveler is responsible for payment of any
excess baggage charges levied by the vessel/
camp owner and agree not to bring on board any
firearms, flammable, inflammable or hazardous
items, controlled or prohibited substances or
drugs, contraband or items prohibited by any
country or port to be visited. The traveler shall
not be entitled to get off from the vessel/camp
at an intermediate port or place except as set out
in the itinerary or with prior written approval
of the carrier, and if the traveler does so, it is
at the traveler’s own risk and expense and no
compensation be made in such cases.
If such disembarkation violates any law,
including United States Code, Title 46 Section
289, the traveler shall be liable to reimburse
Quark and/or the carrier for any penalty
provided by statute, law or governmental
regulation. If the traveler misses any scheduled
sailing of the vessel/camp from any port or
place, neither Quark nor the carrier shall be
liable for any costs, expenses or damages
incurred by the traveler as a result thereof, and
the traveler shall not be entitled to any refund
of the fare.
All travelers must abide by all “Rules” and
“Regulations” posted on board the vessel/
camp. Any questions about the “Rules” and
“Regulations” should be directed to the
Expedition staff or the vessel/camp’s master
or purser.
The traveler acknowledges that the master of
the vessel/camp may alter the accommodation
arrangements at any time and may allocate
other accommodations to travelers. The fare
and the standard of accommodations will, if
possible, be substantially the same. The vessel/
camp owner shall have a lien on (claim against
and right to sell) the baggage, money (including
the fare) and any other property accompanying
the traveler to satisfy any claims it may have
against the traveler. The vessel/camp owner
may enforce this lien by public or private sale
in any manner and without notice except
where required by applicable law.
No pets or animals are allowed on the vessel/
camp.
RATES
Changes and cancellations:
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
All fares are quoted in US dollars (US$),
Australian dollars (AU$), Euros (€) and pounds
sterling (£). Rates for expeditions, flights, as well
as optional pre-expedition and post-expedition
extensions are based on tariffs and exchange
rates in effect at the time of printing and are
subject to change prior to departure. Substantial
changes in tariffs, exchange rates and the
price of fuel, services and labor sometimes
increase the cost of expedition arrangements
significantly. Quark reserves the right to alter
prices or introduce surcharges accordingly,
even if payment has been received in full. All
travelers are required to pay for their excursion
and additional purchases in conjunction with
their excursion in the same currency. The fare
does not include tobacco, alcoholic or special
beverages (bottled or tap), miscellaneous
extras, personal needs or medical care. Such
goods and services, if available for purchase
aboard the vessel/camp, are at the traveler’s
own expense. Payment for all such goods and
services including any charges for extra baggage
must be made in cash or by traveler’s checks in
US dollars (or other currency acceptable to the
carrier) upon demand by the carrier prior to the
traveler’s disembarkation. Taxes, port charges,
embarkation and loading expenses, stamps,
health fees and any other charges whatsoever
imposed by governmental authorities in any
port or place shall be for the account of the
traveler if not included in the fare paid to Quark.
Unless otherwise stated, airline tickets are
100% non-changeable and non-refundable once
tickets have been issued. Changes made prior
to ticket issuance may be applied at Quark
Expeditions’ discretion, and will also be subject
to administrative fees.
QEI purchases transportation, hotel
accommodations, and other services from
various independent suppliers that are not
subject to its control. These suppliers are
independent contractors. Neither QEI, its
affiliates, owners, officers, agents, employees,
contractors, nor any associate organization
shall be held liable for any act, default, injury
(including emotional injury, injury to person
or property, or death), loss, expense, damage,
deviation, delay, curtailment or inconvenience
caused to or suffered by any person or their
property, howsoever arising, which may
occur or be incurred by any organization
or person, even though such act, default,
injury, loss, expense, damage, deviation,
delay, curtailment or inconvenience may
have been caused or contributed to: (a) by
the act, neglect or default of QEI, or of any
persons for whom it would otherwise be
responsible, or (b) defects or failures of any
aircraft, vessel/camp, automotive vehicle or
other equipment or instrumentality under
the control of independent suppliers. In
issuing tickets for transportation of the travel
by any means and making arrangements for
travel, hotel or other accommodation, QEI is
not acting as principal but only as agent for
the companies, corporations, owner, public
carriers or persons providing or offering the
means of transportation and accommodation.
You further understand that QEI neither owns
nor operates such third-party suppliers and
accordingly, agree to seek remedies directly
and only against those suppliers and not hold
QEI responsible for their acts or omissions.
In no event will QEI be responsible for
incidental, consequential or special damage or
loss suffered by any person. QEI’s maximum
liability, for any reason whatsoever, will
be limited to the amount paid to QEI for
its services. Without limitation, QEI is not
responsible for any negligent acts or omissions
of itself or of any persons for whom it would
otherwise be responsible, or acts which are
beyond its control, including but not limited
to acts of God or force majeure, weather
emergencies, breakdown, or failure of diving
or mechanical equipment, government actions,
inclement weather, sickness, attacks by
animals, availability of emergency evacuation
or medical care or the adequacy of the same,
criminal activity of any kind, terrorism,
war, civil disturbance, sanitary conditions,
quality or sanitation of food, quarantine,
customs, regulations, epidemics, strikes, hotel
overbooking, safety and/or security standards
at hotels, accommodations or otherwise, or for
any other reason beyond the control of QEI.
You understand, agree with, and agree to be
legally bound by the terms of the release and
waiver of liability set forth herein.
DISCOUNTS AND PROMOTIONS
Quark Expeditions has the right to limit,
withdraw or change any and/or all discounts
and promotions without notice and/or
compensation. Discounts cannot be added
after booking has been created.
SCHEDULED FLIGHTS
Tours do not include international airfare
or any other flights unless mentioned in the
inclusions.
Quotes:
All quotes are in US dollars. Quark Expeditions
cannot quote or book flights in foreign
currency.
Price changes:
Until the tickets are issued, Quark Expeditions
reserves the right to change prices for any
reason including, but not limited to, airfares
wrongfully quoted due to system error, the
price of fuel and/or currency fluctuations
or government taxes or levies, or any other
reasonable cause.
Full payment:
Full payment must be received by Quark
Expeditions before the option period expires
to guarantee the flight reservation at quoted
price. A guarantee of payment by the Client
is an acceptance of the travel arrangements as
requested at the total price quoted. Cancellation
fees will apply if the Client subsequently decides
to cancel after ticket has been issued.
Flight reconfirmation:
Quark Expeditions strongly recommends flight
times and numbers are verified or reconfirmed
at least 72 hours prior to departure. Quark
Expeditions is not responsible for any change
to airline schedules or flight numbers after
tickets have been issued.
Airline tickets:
Once issued, all airline tickets are nontransferable and are valid only for the dates
and routings shown. If an airline ticket is lost,
the client is responsible for the full cost of a
new ticket and any changes that may occur in
replacement.
Baggage:
All airline tickets come with baggage restrictions
or no free baggage allowance. Please check
directly with your airline for up-to-the-minute
baggage rules as additional fees may apply and
are the responsibility of the passenger.
Airline, airport or weather delays:
for any additional expenses or losses that may
arise from airline, airport or weather delays.
Quark Expeditions will not reimburse for any
additional expenses incurred by the Client as a
result. Quark Expeditions will not refund any
unused portion of air tickets purchased in the
event of such delays due to conditions beyond
its control.
For scheduled flights, the fare rules of
the airline carrier, including payment and
cancellation conditions apply.
DISCOUNTS AND PROMOTIONS
Charter flights are at an additional cost unless
otherwise stated. Quark Expeditions reserves
the right to change charter flight costs based
on fuel surcharges or increased charter hire
rates. Charter flights have strict luggage
allowances; all charter flights have a total
luggage allowance of 20kg per person total
and 5kg carry on unless otherwise stated.
COMPENSATION
Compensation for personal injury is limited
in accordance with the provisions of
International Conventions, but only to the
extent such International Conventions apply.
These include, for example, in the course of
road travel, air travel, rail travel, sea travel,
or hotel accommodation, and are limited to
the provisions of (respectively), the Geneva
Convention 1973, the Warsaw Convention
as amended by The Hague Protocol 1955,
the 1961 Berne Convention, the 1974 Athens
Convention and the 1962 Paris Convention.
QEI shall not be responsible for any injury to
person, (including emotional injury or physical
injury and whether or not resulting in death)
or damage to property arising out of any act of
war, insurrection, revolt or other civil uprising
or military action occurring in the countries of
origin, destination or passage.
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In case of a medical problem arising during the
voyage, either on board or on shore, which
results in costs for evacuation, use of aircraft
or repatriation, the responsibility for payment
of these costs belongs solely to the traveler if
costs incurred are above that of the Emergency
Evacuation Insurance. The conditions of
carriage in use by the carriers concerned
(when issued) shall constitute the sole contract
between the transportation companies and the
purchaser of these services and/or passage. By
accepting the ticket, the traveler also agrees to
its terms and conditions.
The traveler accepts that the vessel/camp
owner does not undertake to carry as baggage
any electronics, computers, merchandise,
samples, furniture, household goods, tools
of trade, property of persons other than the
traveler, pictures, works of art, perishable or
breakable goods, glassware, liquids, bric-abrac, money, securities and notes, whether or
not negotiable, documents, valuables, gold,
silver, silverware, precious stones and metals
or jewelry. If any such items or articles are
brought aboard, the traveler expressly agrees
that neither Quark nor the vessel/camp owner
shall have any liability for loss or damage
howsoever caused, even if by the negligence
of Quark or the vessel/camp owner. The
traveler is not allowed to bring on board items
or articles, the importation or exportation
of which may be forbidden, or which do not
conform to the customs or police regulations
or the laws of any country to which the vessel/
camp may go in the course of the expedition.
A traveler who violates this rule will be held
liable for all resulting fines, losses, damages
or delays. The traveler is not allowed to place
in baggage any firearms or any flammable
or inflammable matter of any kind, such as
matches, gunpowder, fireworks, cigarette
lighters, cartridges, films, etc. Quark and/or the
vessel/camp owner may dispose of or destroy
such items without liability. The traveler will be
liable for the full amount of all loss, damage or
delay to the vessel/camp or her cargo and for
all injury to, or death of any fellow travelers,
expedition staff, officers or crew or other
persons caused by such hazardous articles
brought on board by the traveler.
Each Passenger on board a ship is allowed to
bring aboard baggage not exceeding 250 pounds
in weight and not exceeding 25 cubic feet
in volume. The traveler may be charged for
baggage in excess thereof at the vessel/camp
owner’s current rate. Quark and the vessel/
camp owner’s liability, if any, (and whether
or not excess baggage is carried, declared and
paid for) is limited to Two Hundred and Fifty
($250) US dollars in the event of loss, damage, or
delay to any or all of the traveler’s baggage. A
reasonable amount of space in a deposit box or
safe on board, if the vessel/camp is so equipped,
will be allowed to a traveler upon request. In
consideration of such deposit box or safe being
made available without extra cost, Quark and
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the vessel/camp owner’s liability, if any, for loss
of, or damage to, any items deposited therein
shall neither be created nor increased beyond
the limits set out above. Loss of or damage to
baggage during loading or disembarking must
be reported by the traveler to the Expedition
staff, Master, or Purser or other vessel/camp
officer, prior to departing the baggage pickup
area. Neither Quark nor the vessel/camp owner
shall be responsible for any such loss or damage
which is not so reported. Neither Quark nor the
vessel/camp owner shall be responsible for any
unchecked baggage, nor for any items or articles
which the traveler retains under personal control
in a cabin or elsewhere. In no event will Quark
or the vessel/camp be liable for any damage to
or loss of baggage not in its custody.
Travelers using the services of any personal
service personnel, if carried on board, or using
athletic or recreational equipment, facilities or
supplies, does so at the traveler’s own risk and
expense, without any responsibility of Quark
or the vessel/camp owner.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISK
You understand and acknowledge that your
travel in connection with and participation in
the tour arranged at your request by QEI may
involve risk and potential exposure to injury,
including emotional injury, injury to person
or property and death. You also realize and
acknowledge that risk and dangers may be
caused by the negligence, fault or wrongdoing
of the owners, directors, employees,
contractors, subcontractors, officers or agents
of QEI or of other participants, contractors and/
or subcontractors to QEI. You also recognize
and acknowledge that risk and dangers may
arise from foreseeable and unforeseeable
causes. You fully understand and acknowledge
that the aforementioned risks, dangers and
hazards are a potential in connection with the
travel and recreational activities which may take
place during your journey.
EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND
RESPONSIBILITY/PARTICIPATION
In recognition of the inherent risk of the
travels and related activities in which you
are intending to engage, you confirm that
you are physically and mentally capable of
participating in the activity, that you are
willingly and knowingly electing to participate
in this tour in spite of the potential risk of
danger, and you willingly and voluntarily
assume full responsibility for any injury,
loss or damage suffered by you or caused
by you, including emotional injury or injury
to person or property, whether caused in
whole or in part by the negligence, fault
or wrongdoing, whether expected or not,
of the owners, directors, agents, officers,
employees, contractors, or subcontractors of
QEI or of other participants. You understand
and acknowledge that due to the remoteness
of where we travel, emergency evacuation
and/or search and rescue may be delayed or
unavailable and that medical facilities and
supplies may be limited and you acknowledge
that it is your responsibility to assess the
impact such limitations may have on any
existing medical condition(s). You understand
and acknowledge that QEI reserves the right to
accept or reject any participant for any reason,
and QEI or its guide has the right to disqualify
you from any trip activity, if in QEI’s or such
guide’s judgment, you are incapable of that
activity and/or your continued participation
in the tour will endanger yourself or the
safety of the group. It is your responsibility
and obligation to inform QEI, at the time
your reservation is made, of any medical or
physical disability or limitation that might
disable you or render you unable to perform
or safely complete the tour or any activity on
the tour. You further acknowledge that you
are the best judge of your own conditions and
limitations and that it is incumbent upon you
to fully disclose the full extent of any such
conditions or limitations to QEI. The traveler is
hereby expressly advised that the vessel/camp
may be powered or operated in whole or in
part by nuclear power or a similar power and
the traveler hereby accepts all risks, whether
known or unknown, inherent therein and
agrees that neither Quark nor the vessel/camp
owner shall have any liability for injury, illness
or death resulting therefrom.
the expedition, deviation or stoppage in transit,
or from any calls at ports or variations from the
scheduled or regular course of the expedition;
seizure of the vessel/camp under legal process;
any act, omission, fault or negligence of the
traveler or fellow travelers. YOU SPECIFICALLY
UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT YOU ARE
RELEASING, DISCHARGING AND WAIVING
ANY CLAIMS OR ACTIONS THAT YOU MAY
HAVE PRESENTLY OR IN THE FUTURE FOR
THE NEGLIGENT ACTS, OMISSIONS, OR
CONDUCT OF THE OWNERS, DIRECTORS,
OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS,
SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS OR AFFILIATES
OF QEI.
No suits shall be maintainable against Quark
or the vessel/camp owner upon any claim in
connection with the provision of the travel
packages relating to baggage or any other
property unless written notice of the claim,
with full particulars, shall be delivered to Quark
within twenty-four (24) hours after termination
of the expedition. In no event shall any suit
for any cause against Quark or the vessel/
camp owner with respect to baggage or other
property be maintainable unless such suit shall
be commenced within six (6) months after
disembarkation from the vessel/camp.
EXPRESS WAIVER OF
CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR
EXEMPLARY DAMAGES
Regardless of the situation or circumstances
giving rise to a claim, you waive any right to
seek consequential, punitive or exemplary
damages against QEI its owners, officers,
directors, agents, contractors and employees,
for any reason whatsoever.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
In consideration of the services and arrangements
provided by QEI, you, for yourself and for your
heirs, personal representatives or assignees, do
hereby release, waive, discharge, hold harmless
and agree to indemnify QEI, and its owners,
officers, directors, employees, contractors,
subcontractors and affiliates from any and all
claims, actions, or losses for emotional injury,
bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death,
loss of services, lost profits, consequential,
exemplary, indirect or punitive damages or
otherwise which may arise out of or occur during
your travel in connection with the scheduled
travel package and any activities conducted
in conjunction therewith and shall include,
without limitation, any loss caused by breakage
of shafts or any defect or unseaworthiness in
hull, machinery or appurtenances, equipment,
furnishings, supplies or officers or crew of the
vessel/camp or its launches or watercraft; fault or
neglect of the Master, tugs, officers or members
of the crew, agents, servants, independent
contractors; the quality, nature or consequences
of medical or surgical treatment; any loss,
damage or delay arising from inherent defect,
or vice or quality of the traveler’s baggage or
from the insufficiency, inadequacy of absence
of baggage marks or of address or description
of such baggage; any loss or damage caused by
delay in, or prevention of sailing, prolongation of
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY –
PERSONAL INJURY
Carrier hereby disclaims all liability to the
passengers for emotional distress, mental
suffering, psychological injury of any kind
under any circumstances, when such damages
were neither the result of physical injury,
nor were intentionally inflicted by the Carrier.
Without limiting the preceding sentence,
in no event will Carrier be liable to Passenger
for any consequential, incidental, exemplary
or punitive damages.
ARBITRATION
Any controversy or claim arising out of or
relating to these Terms and Conditions or the
performance there under, including without
limitation any claim related to bodily injury,
property damage or death, shall be settled
by binding arbitration in Atlanta, GA, USA,
in accordance with the rules of the American
Arbitration Association then existing, and
judgment on the arbitration award may be
entered in any court having jurisdiction over
the subject matter of the controversy. This
agreement to arbitrate does not waive or
modify the liability release contained in this
document. Such proceedings will be governed
by substantive Delaware law. The dispute will
be resolved by a single arbitrator who must
be a lawyer admitted to practice in the courts
of at least one state in the United States and
have a minimum of fifteen years of experience
in civil litigation. The arbitrator so described
will be selected by the American Arbitration
Association. Each party to the dispute shall
have the right on a single occasion to veto the
designation of an arbitrator so selected.
The parties waive the right to rely on any state
law or statute which creates an exception to
enforcement of the requirement that disputes
be resolved pursuant to arbitration in the
manner set forth herein.
EXCLUSIVE GOVERNING LAW
AND JURISDICTION
These Terms and Conditions and any actions
and proceeding brought hereunder shall be
governed by the laws of the State of Delaware
without regard to conflict of laws principles.
If the right to seek arbitration is for any reason
waived by both parties, or if judicial review
of any arbitration decision is sought, any action
or legal proceeding to enforce any provision
hereof, or based on any right arising out of,
these Terms and Conditions shall be exclusively
in the courts of the State of Delaware, or
if it has or can acquire jurisdiction, in the
United States District Court for the District of
Delaware, and all of the parties hereto hereby
consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such
courts and of the appropriate appellate courts
in any such action or legal proceeding and
waive any objection to venue or jurisdiction
in connection therewith.
WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL
In connection with any action or legal
proceeding arising out of these Terms and
Conditions, the parties hereby specifically
and knowingly waive any rights that either
party might have to demand a jury trial.
USE OF LIKENESS
Travelers extend Quark Expeditions permission
to take their photograph during the voyage,
release all rights and understand and consent
that QEI may use any likeness taken of you
and any of your comments while on your tour
for future publicity and promotional material.
Travelers who do not wish to be photographed
during the voyage must inform Quark
Expeditions in writing prior to the voyage.
IMPORTANT—PLEASE READ: Your purchase
is subject to your acceptance of these Terms
and Conditions. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS YOU WILL
NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN YOUR
EXPEDITION. Should you have any questions,
please call your Polar Travel Adviser.
Please note that our complete set of Terms
and Conditions are located at http://www.
quarkexpeditions.com/en/terms-andconditions and will be made available to you
via email at confirmation of your booking.
In order to participate in the Expedition, you
must indicate you accept the complete set
of Terms and Conditions by checking the
appropriate box when paying your deposit for
online reservations or, for reservations made
by telephone, by signing and returning the
Acknowledgment Form sent to you by Quark.
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Liz Teague · Justin Tse · Hans van Straaten · Chris Venne · Jarda Versloot ·
Nansen Weber · Kung Wei Huang · John Weller · Phil Wickens ·
Lynn Woodworth · Peter Wright · Special thanks to: University
of Cambridge: Scott Polar Research Institute · Equador Tourism ·
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Trees Used: 401
Net Energy: 679 million BTU’s (equivalent of seven homes a year)
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