Quark ExpeditionsQuark Expeditions is an expedition travel company. The company offers Polar Region expeditions aboard purpose-built expedition ships and icebreakers and land-based trips.
Quark Expeditions (quarkexpeditions.com) has 572 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.
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GRETA C.
Fantastic itinerary, fantastic crew, fantastic ship, fantastic landscape and wildlife experiences. I cannot recommend this cruise highly enough.
Response from Quark ExpeditionsOct 6, 2025
Thank you very much for your positive review, Greta! We hope to welcome you back on board soon! 🙌
Michele M.
Our trip through the Canadian Arctic and Labrador/NFLD was a fantastic trip of a lifetime. The crew was friendly, highly qualified, and very organized. The expedition leader went over and above to provide exciting experiences, even including new destinations. The cabin and food were fabulous, communication from the leader was superb. The ship itself is luxurious yet highly functional. I would highly recommend traveling with Quark on the Ultramarine.
Response from Quark ExpeditionsOct 6, 2025
Hi Michele, We’re delighted to hear that your Northwest Passage to Newfoundland expedition aboard Ultramarine was a trip of a lifetime! From exploring new destinations to enjoying the comfort and luxury of the ship, it sounds like the entire journey was unforgettable. We’re especially thrilled that our Expedition Team and crew were able to make your experience seamless, exciting, and full of memorable moments. Thank you for your high praise and recommendation. We can’t wait to welcome you on your next Quark adventure 🙌 Thank you, The Quark Expeditions Team
DIANE G.
Ship is wonderful. Crew were amazing, considering the geographic changes required because of weather.
Response from Quark ExpeditionsOct 6, 2025
Thank you for your kind words, Diane! 🙌
MICHAEL
Starting with an altered itinerary missing the most anticipated part of the trip for many of us your team pivoted and provided us with a great trip in spite of this. Landings and opportunities provided were well thought out and were rewarding. The helo, zodiac, and shore stop pod were done very professionally and safely. I will be going on another of your trips in the future and will recommend your company to others
Response from Quark ExpeditionsOct 6, 2025
Hi Michael, Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re thrilled to hear that, despite the modified itinerary, our team was able to provide a rewarding and safe expedition. Your kind words about the off-ship excursions mean a lot to us and have been shared with the team. We’re excited to welcome you on another expedition in the future and truly appreciate your recommendation! Thank you, The Quark Expeditions Team
DOUGLAS STOCK W.
This was a new itinerary and just the one I wanted to follow. The expedition team made every effort to make sure we had the best experience possible. The trip itinerary was altered substantially for the beginning of the trip, and I felt that the communications from Cork were not transparent and detailed enough. That said, I understand the quirk made huge effort to make the trip successful, and the team leader made extraordinary efforts to pack in as much as possible. The expedition team has a whole was super. Several of the presentations made by three or four of the team members in particularwere outstanding. I would say the average age of the Guest roster was higher than I would’ve expected. This might be due to over emphasis on the quality of the ship and the dining as opposed to the expedition nature of the trip. I mentioned this because I think perhaps many guests were not an expecting an expedition oriented trip. All in all well done.
GERHARD KURT H.
Great people, service and they never let you down
Response from Quark ExpeditionsOct 6, 2025
Thank you for the kind words, Gerhard!
MONICA P.
It was a 12 day expedition of which nine days were on the beautiful Ocean Explorer. The expedition team and all crew were all welcoming, helpful, and knowledgeable. The expedition team included many field-specific experts with a wealth of polar experience. Accommodation is comfortable, cabin stewards very attentive and the food plentiful, varied and excellent. But the standout experiences were the expeditions on zodiac boats and land hikes around the fjords of East Greenland. Wildlife sightings exceeded my expectations given the time of year and I managed to capture very good northern lights photos on three occasions with just an iPhone. The visit to an Inuit village was another highlight and the scenery throughout the trip was breathtaking. This is not a cruise for sitting around (although you could do that). It rewards effort and participation.
Response from Quark ExpeditionsOct 6, 2025
Hi Monica, What an incredible journey you had! We’re so glad to hear your 12-day East Greenland expedition aboard the Ocean Explorer left such a lasting impression. It’s wonderful that the Expedition Team, crew, and cabin stewards made your experience seamless, and that the food and accommodations met your expectations. We love that you embraced the off-ship excursions, wildlife sightings, Northern Lights, and the visit to Ittoqqortoormiit; these are truly the moments that make polar exploration so memorable. Your enthusiasm for participating fully in the adventure is exactly what makes our voyages special. We look forward to welcoming you on another expedition soon! Thank you, The Quark Expeditions Team
Maurizio
Great staff skilled and enthusiastic
Response from Quark ExpeditionsOct 6, 2025
Thank you for your positive words, Maurizio!