Quark Expeditions Launches Arctic 2027 and Antarctic 2027/2028 Seasons

Image: Ultramarine (Photo Credit: Quark Expeditions)
Image: Ultramarine (Photo Credit: Quark Expeditions)

Last updated:: 5:00 AM ET, Fri November 14, 2025

Camping beneath the southern sky in Antarctica. Soaring by helicopter over sweeping polar landscapes. Listening to whale songs alongside scientists in residence. Spending unhurried time in remote, seldom-visited Greenlandic communities. Tasting Icelandic cuisine prepared by the people who know it best. Walking among ancient ruins in northern Scotland with experts in Neolithic history.

These are just some of the immersive guest experiences featured in Quark Expeditions’ highly anticipated Arctic 2027 and Antarctic 2027/2028 seasons. 

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Quark Expeditions (Photo Credit: Carlo Lukassen/Quark Expeditions)



“From a voyage into the Weddell Sea to added Science and Discovery programming and culinary experiences, these seasons deepen what Quark Expeditions does best: authentic, expertly guided polar exploration,” said Catherine Lawton, Senior Director of Product Development. “Guests benefit from the most experienced polar expedition team in the industry and unparalleled access for authentic, personal polar experiences.”

Among the brand-new voyages and immersive guest experiences in the Arctic 2027 and Antarctic 2027/2028 seasons: 

  • Scotland to Spitsbergen, Puffins, Sea Ice and Wildlife: A wildlife lover's dream, featuring iconic animals like the puffin and polar bear, exploring snow-covered tundra and glaciers.
  • West Greenland, Discovering Massive Icebergs and Inuit Communities: Explore the fjords where some of the largest icebergs in the Hemisphere are born.
  • West Greenland: Exploring the Far North: Travel farther north on Greenland’s west coast than any other Quark Expeditions itinerary, visiting the remote Qaanaaq and Upernavik communities.
  • Falkland Islands and South Georgia, 20-day Wildlife Adventure: Rich in wildlife and epic landscapes, spend time in this seldom visited and difficult to reach region.
  • Antarctic Peninsula, A Rare Exploration of the Weddell Sea: Journey deep into one of Antarctica’s most storied and rarely visited expanses.
  • Tundra to Table: Iceland: Following the success of Quark Expeditions’ Tundra to Table programs in Greenland and the Canadian Arctic, guests can enjoy a culinary journey through Iceland, the Faroe Islands and Greenland on select Arctic 2027 itineraries.
  • Expanded Science and Discovery Program onboard Ultramarine: Launched on World Voyager in Antarctic 2026/2027, the Science & Discovery Program is now available on Ultramarine, giving guests hands-on opportunities to engage with world-renowned scientists and participate in citizen science.


Both seasons are available on Quark Expeditions’ diverse fleet of small, polar built ships: Ultramarine, Ocean Explorer and World Voyager. 

Paddle excursion with Quark Expeditions

Paddle excursion with Quark Expeditions (Photo Credit: Michelle Sole/Quark Expeditions)



To celebrate the announcement, Quark Expeditions is offering an early booking bonus on select departures for a limited time only. Until December 31, 2025, guests can save up to $2,000 + 10%. 

The combined Arctic 2027 and Antarctic 2027/2028 season offerings reinforce Quark Expeditions’ polar expertise and commitment to providing guests with unmatched off-ship access. Quark Expeditions continues to lead the widest range of activities currently available in market for a truly unforgettable expedition to some of the world’s most remote polar regions. 


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