Quark 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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quarkexpeditions.com
Category
Activities & Tours
Location
Seattle, Washington
Listed on Five Star Index
2026
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I had a great experience with Quark Expedition on the Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway 12 Day trip. The cruise was luxurious and the staffs were friendly and helpful. The expedition crew were knowledgeable and happy to share their experience with us. It was truly an unforgettable experience. Seeing the Arctic was really amazing and witnessing the wildlife living in this natural harsh environment is really very different.
Response from Quark ExpeditionsSep 17, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience, Chin!
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E VAN D.
Exceptional experience
Exceptional experience! Would highly recommend it.
Response from Quark ExpeditionsSep 17, 2025
Thank you!
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KAREN
Three (or Four) Arctic Islands
This was our second trip with Quark and it did not disappoint. We love having experts on birds, marine life, history and geology onboard and had a fantastic time with the Sea Kayak Team. We enjoyed talking with the "spotters" who found lots of wildlife for us to view. The expedition leader made great decisions about where to go and brought many great sightings of animals and landscapes like the volcano of Jan Mayen. All of the staff took incredible care of us from cleaning our cabin to cooking food to guiding the ship.
Response from Quark ExpeditionsSep 17, 2025
Hi Karen, thanks a ton for sharing your positive experience on our Three Active Islands voyage! 👏
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CLAIRE MARIE S.
The Expedition Team leader and members…
The Expedition Team leader and members and the entire Hotel Staff. First Class skills, knowledge, experience and performance!
The meal service was outstanding (Krissy)! She remembered dietary restrictions of even the guest with most complicated range of health issues. Handled unexpected situations with amazing composure.
Amalia, Expedition Team leader, planned and executed the Expedition experiences despite the changing weather. Her communications with the guests was always clear and and rational. We always know the "why" of all the plans that were made/changed.
I couldn't get to know all the members of the expedition team. Having talked with other guests, who experienced different expeditions, I am comfortable with praising all of them!! Personally - Kelly, Callum, David, Sarah, Ian, Jean, Nick, Austin, Stephen - and I'll bet there are others I don't remember, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You kept us engaged, safe and definitely entertained.
This is something I would LOVE to do again. Thanks for a great vacation.
Response from Quark ExpeditionsSep 17, 2025
Hi Claire, thank you SO much for sharing your detailed experience in East Greenland onboard Ocean Explorer.
Your encouraging words for our team on board are heartwarming and a true representation of the team's passion for the Polar Regions.
We hope to welcome you back on board in the near future! 👏
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YOKE KIM L.
A place closer to nature
The whole team's integrated cooperation brings the fluency and pleasure of the whole journey
Response from Quark ExpeditionsSep 17, 2025
Thank you for your compliments to our team onboard, Yoke! 🙌
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YAEL A.
Beautiful Greenland
The guides were excellent, the service was great.
Response from Quark ExpeditionsSep 17, 2025
Thanks a lot, Yael! 🙌
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Mrs Natalie G.
Amazing places
The Ocean Explorer is a comfortable boat with an excellent crew who look after your ever need, great food and service
The expedition team work hard to get you off the boat as often as conditions allow and they are experts in their fields
This is a comfortable way to see Greenland in all its glory
Response from Quark ExpeditionsSep 17, 2025
We really appreciate your positive comments about traveling on board Ocean Explorer, Natalie!
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G S.
From beginning to end
From beginning to end
Great ship and crew
Fantastic expedition team
And hotel service