Quark Expeditions is by far the "Leader in Polar Adventure". The might not be the least expensive, but their formula works time and time again - Experience + Emotion = Memory. The Arctic and the Antarctic are the last two pristine wildernesses on the planet, both offering incredible travel experiences that will enrich your life and create indelible memories. This is Quark's only business and they research to give you the rare moments with their passionate pursuit. Quark is always looking to innovate and improve.

They have just launched a premium, all-inclusive and all-suite ship called the Island Sky. They are the first to introduce the Fly/Cruise program allowing you to fly over the Drake Passage and experience Antarctica in as few as seven days. The caring and enthusiasm of their expedition team makes for a trip of a lifetime taking passenger safety a high priority along with their excellent presentations, meals and service. Quark welcomes a host of on-board experts, special guest speakers and working scientists who pitch in with lectures and presentations during the voyage. Passengers rub shoulders with leading botanists, ornithologists, geologists, zoologists and the like, chatting with them informally or taking part in a group discussion. Quark is also committed to supporting sustainable tourism practices, and to championing conservation efforts throughout the regions they travel. Their vessels use low-emission marine gasoil, eco-friendly laundry chemicals and cabin amenities, sustainable spa products, and recycled, acid-free paper.

Arctic Adventures: Greenland is one of the best places to witness the Northern Lights. This region is a nature-lover's paradise. A full cruise plus an express route make it more accessible than ever. East Greenland takes you from Akureyri, Iceland through Denmark Strait to Greenland, while witnessing massive icebergs along the route. This is a 14 day adventure operating in August.

The Arctic Express is an expedition for travelers who are short on time, a 10 day expedition operating in September, by flying North and South and visiting the fjord system of Scoresby Sound, fascinating Inuit settlements and experience the most vivid displays of the Northern Lights. For the ultimate Arctic Adventure, visit the North Pole with Quark's 14 day expedition departing in July. Not all High Arctic expedition involves time spent on a ship. Quark also offers journeys by air to unique destinations. Ice-camp and wilderness-lodge visits offer unequaled experiences, as well. With Quark, you can extend your stay to experience everything these destinations have to offer. Two to four day tours before or after your arctic expedition digs a little deeper into these engaging cities, such as Reykjavik, Oslo and Helsinki.