Quark ExpeditionsReviews of quarkexpeditions.com

Superbe croisière ( grand tour du Svalbard) du 11-23/07 sur l’océan adventurer. Équipage et expédition team au top ( merci en particulier au chef Ryan , à Ema ( la spécialiste mammifères marins), Karl ( l’historien du bord) et tous les autres pour ces moments précieux dans une super ambiance.

Truly a trip of a lifetime. To spend time in the Arctic is a very special thing to do, something which Quark fully understand so they go out of their way to ensure everyone has the best wildlife viewings and appreciation for Nature at its very best. I loved the way the Staff all rushed out when bears were spotted! We were phenomenally lucky with our Polar bear sightings but this was also down to the brilliant guides scanning and scoping 24/7 in the Midnight sun. Daily routines changed according to the weather and this unpredictability made it even more of an adventure. From Expedition Leader through to knowledgeable and friendly guides, the whole catering and hospitality teams to the crew helping and welcoming you back onboard - it was exceptional. Special mention also to the wonderfully stocked shop with a full range of gifts and souvenirs. Food was exceptional, accommodation luxurious and fabulous - Just perfect. I was only ever likely to do this once so chose the best and got the best. Far too many highlights to list - but having a pod of Beluga whales pass within 10m of my RIB then seeing and photographing an adorable Arctic Fox - has to be at the top. But then there was the Polar plunge under bright blue skies set against the Glacier and polar ice ….. and seeing so much different polar bear behaviours ….. OK, I’ve listed them after all. This will stay with me forever - the Arctic is forever in my heart.

Very kind courteous staff. We were made to feel like part of the Quark family from the very start of our trip.

The ship cabins, the hotel staff, the expedition staff, the breakfast and lunch buffets were all very nice. The Expedition team worked very hard to provide us with very enjoyable shore experiences. The evening briefings and scientific talks were entertaining as well as informative. 5 stars on all accounts! This is our second time and we will certainly be back again.

Trip to Svalbard/Spitsbergen in June 24. Extremely well organised, very competent and friendly guides, very nice cabin, equivalent to 4/5 star hotel, very decent food, interesting and entertaining talks in the evening by the guides on local biology, geology and history - could not have been better. Ship (hotel) staff was extremely friendly as well. Excursions were very well prepared, the guides made certain that we saw as much wildlife as possible and had ample opportunities to take photos.

We had a fantastic Artic cruise with Quark Expeditions. The Ultramarine was certainly a great ship. The staff and crew were super attentive and the Quark expedition leaders went out of their way to make our trip happen given that I have some mobility issues. They helped me get on and off the Zodiacs and when I could not keep up with the group, they assigned one of the leaders to stay with us letting us get to see the wildlife we had come for. I would travel with Quark again if I am able. We highly recommend this company.

Flexible agenda adapted to prevailing conditions. Excellent and knowledgeable staff. Hotel staff and dining always good. Room steward Mark was super and responded quickly to any special request.

Nice quark team members. View and experience are fantastic.