Quark ExpeditionsReviews of quarkexpeditions.com

My Quark trip to cross the Antarctic circle in February 2026 was amazing. I was impressed with the expedition team, who had expert lecturers in many subjects, the service team, and the ship's crew. Our expedition leader, Ryan, kept us informed on our daily plans and plan changes. I really enjoyed that the expedition team ate meals with the passengers so there was a chance to really get to know the team. The service onboard was very good. The wait staff learned my preferences within a day and the food was always fresh and well prepared. My cabin steward was upbeat and always looking for ways to make the trip better. One great thing about Quark is the experience of their crew. The captain had decades of experience in the Antarctic and took us through some iceberg filled channels that kept our trip on schedule and allowed us to make our planned landing sites. It was amazing to watch him maneuver the ship between icebergs and make his way through some narrow channels. The on board activities were nicely spaced during the day and night. This allowed plenty of time to use the gym, hot tubs, or relax but still make it to the lectures or other planned events without feeling rushed. Weather in Antarctica determines everything and the Quark team did an excellent job adjusting their plans to get us to places where we could do multiple daily landings or scenic cruising. They also made a great choice to head back across the Drake passage half a day early so that we could avoid what would have been a very uncomfortable return to Ushuaia. I will choose Quark again for any trips to the Arctic or Antarctica.

On a daily basis the ship's crew welcomed us with friendly faces and a helpful attitude second to none. The ship was spotlessly clean. The expedition staff was knowledgeable, helpful with zodiac landings and gave polished fluent presentations with some humour. We never had a chance to applaud the staff working the engines and keeping the ship going in adverse conditions but they were excellent. Chocolates on the pillow at night time would be a lovely but not essential touch

The ship and staff were all fantastic. The excursions from the ship were excellent. The whole experience could not have been better

I loved every minute of our expedition to Antartica with Quark Expeditions aboard Ocean Explorer 10-22 February 2026, ALL the staff throughout were truly magnificent and so very very helpful always, the ship was beautiful well maintained beautiful clean cabins daily, super food and bar service and super food, the talks from the expedition staff were very interesting and the shore landings very enjoyable not too short not too long about an hour and a half each was about right, thanks to Captain Oleg and his team also coping with the dreaded Drake Shake and the doctor gerrard on board also kept busy thanks again all and Ryan with his daily recaps

The expedition team are amazing! Friendly, knowledgeable, professional, lots of fun, they seem genuinely happy to help and love what they do. The talks were so interesting and informative. With the team willing to answer lots of questions!! All the staff on the boat were great, food excellent. The boat is fantastic, so well set up and sparkling clean! Loved every minute of our trip.

Words can't express what i felt - The silence of Antarctica and a serene, new scene from my window each morning. During the night, the ship slipped smoothly to a different part of the peninsula. Expedition leaders were very knowledgeable and shared a lot of information. I looked forward to the presentations each day. And they made an extra effort to show us whatever they could The ship crew made our stay truly comfortable. Personal touch and attention to detail was heart warming. When the schedule went of-track and we had to spend an extra day on the ship, the expedition team as well as the ship's teams were extremely helpful. Jake did a great job of keeping us updated and tried his best to keep us comfortable and occupied. Great Team Effort... very grateful for the whole experience 🙏

Experience of a lifetime. Purpose built ship, spacious and very well designed cabins, top notch ship team, excellent F&B, knowledgable and very capable expedition team.

The entire staff - hotel, restaurant, expedition, officers, etc. were so friendly, and provided fantastic customer care.