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First-class voyage to Arctic Canada and Greenland. Spectacular scenery, amazing history and polar bears. Expedition staff is professional, extremely knowledgeable (most with advanced degrees in their field). Ship accommodations are top-notch. Room and meal’s superb. I have dietary restrictions (celiac no gluten). It was no problem to accommodate my needs and still provide great meals. I have traveled with other expedition company’s to the Arctic and Antarctica. In my opinion, Quark is now the unrivaled leader in polar travel. Svalbard here I come.

The South Greenland expedition on the Ultramarine was an adventure to remember. From the heli landing in the Greenland ice sheet, zodiac cruising, kayaking around the icebergs, and visiting local small communities, the expedition team were passionate about guiding us through these experiences. Emphasis was always on safety first. The muck boots they provide and the jacket that you get to keep are perfect for the climate and you don't need to bring another jacket. The educational lectures were done by experts in the field and were so interesting and impressive. The entire team are professionals and experts, and dedicated to what they do. We thoroughly enjoyed this expedition and would highly recommend it. You'll never go hungry either. Dining was also an experience in itself. Delicious meals with lots of choices. Open bar with lots of non-alcoholic options. The spa and sauna were a great addition after spending the day outside. A small gym also allowed for work outs, if you hadn't had enough from the daily excursions. Weather in Greenland changed rapidly, but Sarah, our expedition leader, would adapt the itinerary to follow the good weather. We ended up the eastern side of Greenland to get in our last day of spectacular heli sight seeing over the glacier fields. Truly a trip to remember.

Great expedition leader, very good team work, very experienced ship captain and crew. We were able to witness a total solar eclipse in NE Greenland. There were many challenges due to cloud cover, only a narrow window of blue sky was located but Captain Yuri and expedition leader Jake was able to guide MV Ultramarine to the right spot at the right time, experiencing a total solar eclipse in these northern latitude was magical.

My fourth expedition with Quark. Each trip has been an improvement on the previous one. On this occasion the organisers and (very skilled) crew went out of their way to accommodate my needs and make my trip more comfortable. Highly recommended.

The focus of the trip was to view the total eclipse and the brilliant team put together to secure this goal certainly delivered, right down to deciding to move our position just 20 minutes before totality, which secured our perfect view, while others nearby missed out. Special thanks must go to the teams eclipse expert, David Baron, for making that call.

Quark specializes in polar trips, so if you are thinking about going to either the south or North Pole regions, you should consider taking a Quark Expeditions. They have a great staff for both the ship and the expedition team which guides you in the remote places that you visit. We have just return from the Greenland adventure in which we saw a lot of birds and musk ox. As in all of these polar trips the weather and what the wild life do are unpredictable but the Quark guide know the best locations where there is a higher chance of seeing some great wild life.

Our Quark expedition was beyond description! We were on the total solar eclipse expedition. Both the hospitality team and the expedition team were wonderful. The hospitality team was always helpful and cheerful which was a delight. The expedition team, with so many different experts, gave fantastic lectures, and their passion for their work was ever evident. While on land expeditions and zodiac cruises they continuously provided such interesting information. I cannot say enough about these wonderful people. Kudos to all. It was a tremendous experience!

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