Expedition cruises
Quark Expeditions
33 itineraries · 144 departures · Nov 2026 to Mar 2029
Polar-only specialist; deep adventure over plush. The atlas holds 33 sailings from Quark Expeditions, with 144 departures listed from Nov 2026 to Mar 2029. They run 7 to 19 days. Most visit Antarctica, Arctic, Northwest Passage, Patagonia & Chilean Fjords.
- Sailings
- 33
- Departures listed
- 144
- Dates
- Nov 2026 to Mar 2029
- Length
- 7 to 19 days
- Ships
- Ocean Explorer, Ultramarine, World Voyager
- Book with
- Aspen Travel Advisors
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The ships
| Name | Guests | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Explorer | 138 | ice class 1A / PC6 · 20 expedition staff. X-Bow infinity-class ship, chartered by Quark for polar exploration. |
| Ultramarine | 199 | ice class PC6 · 37 expedition staff. Two twin-engine helicopters; heli-hiking and alpine kayaking add-ons; the biggest adventure toolkit in the polar fleet. |
| World Voyager | 168 | 34 expedition staff. All-balcony expedition ship; replaces World Explorer in Quark's lineup. Quark states a 1:5 guide ratio; the team size is derived from it. |
Published figures, compiled July 2026. Capacities change with refits and charters; an advisor confirms them for your departure.
Every Quark Expeditions sailing
- Antarctic Explorer – Discovering The 7Th Continent10 days · World Voyager, Ocean Explorer, Ultramarine · Antarctica · 29 departures, next 6 Nov 2026
- Emperor Penguin Quest – Expedition to Snow Hill13 days · Ultramarine · Antarctica · 3 departures, next 15 Nov 2026
- Antarctica by Helicopter – Icebergs, Mountains, and Remote Lands11 days · Ultramarine · Antarctica · 3 departures, next 27 Nov 2026
- Antarctic Express – Fly The Drake7 days · World Voyager, Ocean Explorer · Antarctica · 14 departures, next 1 Dec 2026
- Antarctic Express – Crossing The Circle10 days · Ocean Explorer, World Voyager · Antarctica · 3 departures, next 22 Jan 2027
- Penguins of The Far South – Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica19 days · Ocean Explorer · Antarctica · 3 departures, next 10 Feb 2027
- Antarctica by Helicopter – Crossing The Circle and The Peninsula13 days · Ultramarine · Antarctica · 4 departures, next 16 Feb 2027
- Antarctic Express – Fly South, Sail North8 days · World Voyager, Ocean Explorer · Antarctica · 9 departures, next 26 Feb 2027
- Antarctic Marine Mammals – The World of Whales and Seals10 days · World Voyager · Antarctica · 2 departures, next 5 Mar 2027
- Essential Patagonia – Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine14 days · Ultramarine · Patagonia & Chilean Fjords · 3 departures, next 20 Mar 2027
- Svalbard in Spring – Sea Ice, Pristine Snow, and Wildlife11 days · Ocean Explorer, Ultramarine · Arctic · 11 departures, next 30 Apr 2027
- Scotland to Spitsbergen – Puffins, Sea Ice, and Wildlife16 days · Ultramarine · Arctic · 2 departures, next 2 May 2027
- Svalbard in Summer – Tundra, Whales, and Wildlife10 days · Ocean Explorer, Ultramarine · Arctic · 7 departures, next 2 Jun 2027
- Spitsbergen Highlights – Wildlife Capital of The Arctic7 days · Ultramarine, Ocean Explorer · Arctic · 6 departures, next 25 Jun 2027
- Spitsbergen Circumnavigation – A Rite of Passage14 days · Ultramarine, Ocean Explorer · Arctic · 3 departures, next 30 Jun 2027
- Iceland Circumnavigation – Mountains, Volcanoes, and Waterfalls11 days · Ultramarine · Arctic · 1 departure, next 25 Jul 2027
- South Greenland – Alpine Exploration by Helicopter14 days · Ultramarine · Arctic · 2 departures, next 4 Aug 2027
- Southeast to West Greenland – Glaciers, Fjords, and Viking History14 days · Ocean Explorer · Arctic · 2 departures, next 5 Aug 2027
- Northwest Passage – The Legendary Arctic Sea Route16 days · Ultramarine · Northwest Passage · 2 departures, next 16 Aug 2027
- West Greenland – Discovering Massive Icebergs and Inuit Communities (Northbound)10 days · Ocean Explorer · Arctic · 1 departure, next 17 Aug 2027
- West Greenland – Discovering Massive Icebergs and Inuit Communities (Southbound)10 days · Ocean Explorer · Arctic · 1 departure, next 25 Aug 2027
- West Greenland – Exploring The Far North15 days · Ocean Explorer · Arctic · 2 departures, next 2 Sept 2027
- Greenland to Newfoundland – Mountains, Wildlife, and Viking History13 days · Ultramarine, Ocean Explorer · Arctic · 4 departures, next 13 Sept 2027
- Falkland Islands and South Georgia Wildlife Adventure19 days · Ultramarine, Ocean Explorer · Antarctica · 3 departures, next 19 Oct 2027
- South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula – Penguin Safari17 days · Ocean Explorer, World Voyager · Antarctica · 4 departures, next 27 Oct 2027
- Antarctic Express – Sail South, Fly North9 days · World Voyager, Ocean Explorer · Antarctica · 8 departures, next 2 Dec 2027
- Antarctic Peninsula – A Rare Exploration of The Weddell Sea11 days · Ocean Explorer · Antarctica · 1 departure, next 18 Dec 2027
- Antarctic Peninsula – Crossing The Circle13 days · World Voyager, Ocean Explorer · Antarctica · 3 departures, next 24 Jan 2028
- Svalbard in Summer – Tundra, Whales, and The Midnight Sun10 days · Ultramarine, Ocean Explorer · Arctic · 2 departures, next 5 Jun 2028
- Three Arctic Islands – Iceland, Greenland, Spitsbergen14 days · Ultramarine, Ocean Explorer · Arctic · 2 departures, next 25 Jun 2028
- Iceland Circumnavigation – Helicopters, Glaciers, and Volcanoes11 days · Ultramarine · Arctic · 1 departure, next 10 Jul 2028
- Canadian Arctic – Wildlife, Helicopters, and The Northwest Passage19 days · Ultramarine · Northwest Passage · 2 departures, next 1 Aug 2028
- Snow Hill to The Peninsula – Shackleton's Emperors17 days · Ultramarine · Antarctica · 1 departure, next 30 Oct 2028
Upcoming departures
Questions people ask about Quark Expeditions
How many Quark Expeditions sailings are there?
The atlas holds 33 sailings from Quark Expeditions, with 144 departures listed.
When do Quark Expeditions departures run?
The listed departures run from 6 Nov 2026 to 22 Mar 2029. Dates come from the supplier feed and are refreshed nightly; an advisor confirms availability before anything is held.
How long are Quark Expeditions sailings?
7 to 19 days. Most of them visit Antarctica, Arctic, Northwest Passage, Patagonia & Chilean Fjords.
Which ships does Quark Expeditions use?
Ocean Explorer, 138 guests; Ultramarine, 199 guests; World Voyager, 168 guests. Capacities are the published configuration and can change by departure.
How much does a Quark Expeditions sailing cost?
Prices are set per departure and change with the season and the cabin. The Guide holds no rates, so nothing on this page is a price. An Aspen Travel Advisors advisor quotes the current fare for your dates and tells you what booking through Aspen adds.
How do I book Quark Expeditions?
Through Aspen Travel Advisors. Your advisor checks availability on the departure you want, arranges the flights and the nights before and after, and stays your contact while you travel.
Compare with other operators
| Operator | Sailings | Departures | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| PONANT EXPLORATIONS | 258 | 650 | 3 to 29 days |
| Seabourn | 166 | 236 | 8 to 96 days |
| Atlas Ocean Voyages | 107 | 179 | 7 to 45 days |
| National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions | 90 | 1,949 | 4 to 24 days |
| HX Expeditions | 81 | 369 | 6 to 26 days |
| Swan Hellenic | 58 | 151 | 6 to 33 days |
| Aurora Expeditions | 42 | 106 | 7 to 32 days |
| Silversea | 37 | 204 | 7 to 53 days |
| Aqua Expeditions | 28 | 357 | 7 to 21 days |
| Paul Gauguin Cruises | 18 | 110 | 7 to 20 days |
Before you choose
- What's the best Antarctica expedition for first-timers?
- What's the best Arctic expedition — Svalbard, Greenland, or the Northwest Passage?
- Ponant vs. Lindblad vs. Silversea: which expedition line is right for you?
- Galápagos: Lindblad vs. Silversea vs. Aqua Expeditions vs. HX — how do you choose?
- Which expedition ships have the highest guide-to-guest ratio?