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Arctic 2028 & Antarctic 2028/2029 Seasons

Quark Expeditions has just unveiled their Arctic 2028 and Antarctic 2028/2029 seasons, and this is their earliest season launch yet. With over 70 polar departures to choose from, there's never been a better time to start dreaming.

New this season: a brand-new Canadian Arctic voyage, the Guided Photography Program for capturing your journey like a pro, exclusive Expedition Extensions to take you even further, and the beloved Tundra to Table experience making its return. The poles are waiting — and the best cabins go fast.

Get up to 10% off, including 5% savings when you pay in full, plus save up to an additional AU$2,950 off on all voyages. Hurry! Book before 31 October 2026.

- Explore The Arctic In 2028 -

Scotland to Spitsbergen:

Puffins, Sea Ice and Wildlife

17 Days | Aberdeen > Helsinki

Onboard Ultramarine

Begin Scotland, exploring the Shetland and Orkney Islands, visiting bird colonies and Scottish Neolithic historical sites, then cross the Norwegian Sea to the seldom-visited Bear Island, which sits alone and isolated between mainland Norway and Svalbard.

Departs 4 May 2028

Explorer Triple from

AU$20,695*pp, twin share

Svalbard in Summer: Tundra,

Whales and the Midnight Sun

11 Days | Helsinki Return

Onboard Ultramarine

Discover a rare chance to explore the Arctic as it comes fully alive when plant life and wildflowers are at their maximum numbers. It’s also possible during the Arctic summer to observe polar bears, walruses, Arctic foxes, and potentially belugas.

Departs 5 June 2028

Explorer Triple from

AU$16,695*pp, twin share

Three Arctic Islands:

Spitsbergen, Greenland, Iceland

15 Days | Helsinki > Reykjavik

Onboard Ocean Explorer

This unforgettable voyage begins above the Arctic Circle at Spitsbergen, the “wildlife capital of the Arctic,” ventures to the spectacular, remote landscape of East Greenland, and ends in Iceland.

Departs 3 July 2028

Triple Suite from

AU$26,595*pp, twin share

West Greenland:

Exploring the Far North

16 Days | Reykjavik Return

Onboard Ocean Explorer

This journey is ideal for guests with a passion for discovery and rarely visited destinations, this voyage ventures into regions tied to legendary explorers like Knud Rasmussen and Robert Peary.

Departs 23 August 2028

Triple Suite from

AU$31,395*pp, twin share

- Explore Antarctica In 2028/2029 -

Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

11 Days | Ushuaia Return

Onboard Ocean Explorer

Cross the legendary 800-kilometre (500-mile) Drake Passage; explore majestic polar landscapes by Zodiac, kayak, or on foot; photograph penguins, whales, and seals framed by towering ice; and deepen your experience with expert presentations on history, biology, and glaciology.

Departs 31 October 2028

Triple Suite from

AU$21,695*pp, twin share

South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari

18 Days | Ushuaia Return

Onboard Ocean Explorer

Walk pristine beaches teeming with king penguins and elephant seals, and enjoy the comical antics of gentoo, chinstrap and Adélie penguins. You can also observe majestic albatross soaring above the ship. Antarctica awaits, with its soaring peaks and overwhelming enormity.

Departs 9 November 2028

Triple Suite from

AU$36,695*pp, twin share

Antarctic Express:

Fly the Drake

8 Days | Punta Arenas Return

Onboard World Voyager

Enjoy a comfortable, time-saving three-hour flight from Punta Arenas, Chile, and board your waiting ship upon landing at King George Island. You’ll then spend the next week exploring rugged polar landscapes, and encountering unique wildlife.

Departs 9 February 2029

Infinity Suite from

AU$31,695*pp, twin share

Essential Patagonia: Chilean

Fjords and Torres del Paine

15 Days | Buenos Aires > Santiago

Onboard Ultramarine

Retrace Darwin’s voyage to the “edge of the world” as you navigate pristine remote fjords and channels, helicopter flightsee above dramatic peaks and tidewater glaciers, and Zodiac cruise along Patagonia’s enchanting, windswept coastlines.

Departs 22 March 2029

Explorer Triple from

AU$23,395*pp, twin share

Travel with The Best Expedition Team

Travel with the most experienced team in the industry, some of whom have honed their polar expertise over more than 200 expeditions in their 20-plus-year careers. The guest experience is enriched by paddle guides, photography guides, geologists, ornithologists and other experts who share their expertise as it relates to each specific polar destination.