A Pole Like No Other

Picture yourself standing on the North Pole, glass of champagne in hand. Now imagine taking a polar plunge into the icy waters or hopping in a hot air balloon to catch a view of the frozen wonderland from above. This all seems like something out of a dream, doesn't it? Actually, these are experiences are bookable and attainable through your Cruise Planners Travel Advisor with Quark Expeditions, the trailblazers of polar adventure travel.

Quark: The Polar Experts
For more than 25 years, Quark Expeditions has been bringing travelers to the Arctic and Antarctica, ensuring that every trip is unique and safe. You'll experience deep, personal connectionsand enrichment at every turn as passionate guides lead you to places even the toughest explorers haven't reached.

Santa's Playground
The northern lights, the Northwest Passage, the North Pole...sensing a theme? The top of the world holds many wonders waiting to be discovered. Quark Expeditions has 16 different Arctic itineraries with activities including a sailing excursion through Arctic pack ice aboard one of the world's most powerful icebreakers, spotting polar bears and walruses along the way, and stopping to ride a fat-tire bike over the Arctic tundra.

The 7th Continent
On the other side of the globe, hop on a paddleboard and glide past floating ice in the waters surrounding Antarctica. With Quark Expeditions, you can also cruise the calm waters in a kayak or zodiac boat, keeping an eye out for whales passing by. Itineraries for this region may include incredible opportunities such as spotting penguins on the biodiversity-rich island of South Georgia island or stepping foot onto the southernmost continent itself.

From the extreme north to the extreme south, adventure is awaiting you. Contact your Cruise Planners Travel Advisor to begin planning your expedition or to learn more about Island Sky,the all-suite, all-inclusive Antarctic vessel launching in 2017.