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Great crew Great Expedition Team Great boat Great weather (but not under Quark's control!! - just very lucky)

We could not speak more highly about Quark expeditions if we tried. This was our second trip with them and we are already looking forward to booking a third. Every detail of the trip was executed to the highest of standards, from the spectacular excursions to the passionate and highly knowledgeable expedition team, to the onboard lectures and activities, to the endless and amazing food, to the towel animals in our cabin, to the birthday celebrations, and on and on. With a clear focus on environmental awareness as well as the safety of passengers, crew and wildlife, there is genuinely nothing to criticize about our Antarctic experience with Quark.

Wow! This really was the holiday of a lifetime! We did the Falklands/South Georgia/Antarctic Circle trip and soooo glad we did! The organisation, experience, service, accommodation, food, expeditions, presentations were all fab and we saw loads of wildlife up real close! The Quark Team are very friendly, hugely knowledgeable, very accommodating and will react very quickly to changing weather conditions to make the experience so memorable! We had 2 expeditions off boat per day (others can be as low as every other day), they have qualified ornitholigists, marine biologists, geologists, historians, photographers, etc. on board who really know their stuff and go out of their way to ensure that you have the best opportunities to see wildlife. The cabin/food/drinks/service are also fab!

Traveling to and from Antarctica was an adventure all by itself, but then actually being able to walk on the continent was a mind-blowing, once-in-a-lifetime experience and one that we will never forget. This, of course, was in large part due to the outstanding work and dedication of the entire Quark team. Every minute seemed to be filled with an opportunity to learn about and to explore the area with knowledgeable guides and lecturers. One critique that I have personally is that sometimes the lectures felt rushed; a lot could be said about slowing down a little in order to let a vast amount of information sink in before moving on to the next topic. That being said, we appreciated the effort the staff put behind trying to keep us informed about our unique surroundings and the animals that live there. I especially would like to thank the cleaning staff, the servers, the waiters and the various other attendants who, quite literally, waited on us hand and foot. Their tireless efforts made this an adventure where we wanted for nothing and left us free to enjoy all that the location had to offer.

Quark did an exceptional job. The Guide Staff was amazing as well. Everything went extremely well. It truly was a once in a life time trip !

An incredibly attentive and committed staff attentive to every detail at every level and particularly with insuring interactive excursions regardless of the added effort necessary to make them happen. Exceptional opportunities for immersing oneself in the vast beauty of mother nature and wildlife, and enhancing it with the educational foundation that makes it even more profound.

My wife and I are not 'Cruise Ship Junkies', almost always going our own way on a path less traveled and often without an itinerary or detailed plan (travel agents hate us). We've not done any cruises (beyond long ferry journeys) before. The Quark Antarctic voyage was a last-minute decision - our main reservations being cost and that we don't like being 'herded', but there are few avenues for private individuals to access Antarctica so we 'took the risk' on Quark. The trip was fabulous. At times we asked one another what could be criticised. Tried to be objective. I realise my comments could be taken as raving (or sponsored), but we can't think of anything that could have been improved upon. The cabin and hotel accommodation was excellent - very comfortable, clean, functional, well attended and attractive. The zodiac excursions were well organised, safe and spectacular. The guides were well-informed, helpful, respectful, and often funny. We didn't feel like we were being herded, rather it was easy to understand and comply with safety and organisational imperatives. The route, locations visited, and adherence to Antarctic Treaty protocols were excellent. The lectures were informative, appropriate, and well put together. The meals were spectacular!!! And the dining room staff were excellent. We felt the whole experience to be well worth the cost, and have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone.

Outstanding from beginning to end