Quark ExpeditionsReviews of quarkexpeditions.com

An amazing trip of a lifetime. So well organised and managed. Very knowledgeable guides which expanded our knowledge of the Arctic and the threats it is facing. Great fun on the zodiac trips and the walks...and so much help to less limber people from guides to tackle both! The boat ( ocean explorer)and it's crew are incomparably efficient, friendly and helpful. This was a life changing experience for us and re- energised our very depleted batteries after a terrible year. We are so grateful to everyone who planned and managed the expedition..we now have the polar bug.

There are trips you enjoy, and then there are trips that stay with you for the rest of your life. This was one of those. To the entire Quark Expeditions team: thank you. I hope you know that your work truly matters. You are not simply serving meals, driving Zodiacs, cleaning cabins, giving lectures, or guiding excursions. For many of us, this journey has been a dream for years. We are leaving Svalbard with memories we’ll cherish for the rest of our lives, and every single one of you played a part in creating them. It was the countless little things: the genuine smiles every day, the warm welcomes back to the ship after each excursion, the passion you bring to your work, the laughter you shared with us, the knowledge you so generously passed on, and the care you put into every detail to make sure we had an unforgettable experience. There are far too many wonderful people to thank individually, but a few special shout-outs: * Alex for making every session so much fun. * Ross for your contagious passion. * Tara for your kindness and for sharing the incredible story of kayaking around Svalbard. It was truly inspiring. * KP for always bringing the energy, lifting everyone’s spirits, and making every activity even more fun. * Yuki for giving us the best Zodiac rides. * Adrian for your immense knowledge of birds and plants. * Max for somehow making me genuinely care about rocks! * Joseph (Housekeeping) for keeping our room spotless every day and knowing our names from day one. * Justine, Joseph, and Deo in the restaurant for remembering our names, learning our favorite drinks, and having our table ready for us every evening. * Eke for the delicious omelettes every morning, always served with a huge smile. * Me An for welcoming us back aboard after every excursion with the biggest smile and greeting us by name from the very beginning. * Neil for sending us off on every adventure, sharing your incredible stories from guiding in Latin America, and making us laugh so much during bingo. * And of course, Amalia, our exceptional Expedition Leader, whose leadership, enthusiasm, and care made this expedition truly special. A special thank you as well to the reception team, who always greeted us by name with a warm smile whenever we walked by. It made the ship feel like home. I’m sure there are many others I’m forgetting to mention, but please know that each of you made this journey more meaningful than you probably realize. The landscapes, glaciers, polar bears, walruses, whales, and Arctic wildlife made us fall in love with Svalbard. But it was all of you who made us fall in love with this expedition. Thank you for your hard work, your passion, your kindness, and for helping turn a lifelong dream into memories we’ll carry with us forever. We will never forget this incredible journey or the people who made it possible.

Such a well run and efficient operation. Made my whole holiday relaxing informative and stress - free. the staff were friendly, helpful and the expeditions were educational and fun. Highly recommended for anyone wishing to experience the polar regions.

The hotel staff and expedition guides were all professional, friendly and helpful!

I had one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life in Svalbard with Quark Expeditions. We were incredibly fortunate to witness 11 polar bears, beluga whales, minke whales, walruses, Arctic foxes with their cubs, countless seabirds, and, most remarkably, a pod of narwhals—an exceptionally rare sight. The ship, facilities, hospitality, crew, and cuisine were all outstanding. Every detail was thoughtfully arranged, making the entire journey comfortable, seamless, and truly memorable. Quark’s expertise in the polar regions was evident throughout the expedition, and I would absolutely choose them again for an Antarctica adventure.

The locations visited, staff friendliness and attention to detail.

One of the best and definitely not the last experiences of my life. Everything was curated to make sure that comfort, safety, security, gastronomy and overall Polar Experience was top notch. As a regular citizen of the world being busy in your daily churning lifestyle; this experience and expedition is the starting point of your extreme adventure to the most untouched places in the world.

Alle Mitarbeiter sind sehr nett und kompetent. Die Abenteuer, die wir erleben durften, sind einzigartig.