We’re incredibly proud to have been recognized as the Best Expedition Cruise Line for 2023 by global luxury travel network Virtuoso Travel! 🏆 “We are thrilled to be named the ‘best of the best’ in expedition cruising by Virtuoso. This award recognizes not just the passion and expertise of exceptional teams across our company, but also the power of partnership with experts like Virtuoso to deliver life-changing experiences to polar explorer clients around the world.” —Paul Brousseau, Chief Customer Officer at Quark Expeditions. Matthew Upchurch, Founder and CEO of Virtuoso, and Melissa A., Vice President of Cruise, presented the award to members of our Global Sales team, including Meg Murgatroyd, Beth Mercier, Cara Matthew, Chris Hanna, Taylor Hess, and Tenille Hunt. #QuarkExpeditions #ExpeditionTravel #VirtuosoTravel #VirtuosoTravelWeek
Quark Expeditions
Travel Arrangements
Seattle, WA 22,114 followers
The Leader in Polar Adventures
About us
In 1991, Lars Wikander and Mike McDowell were two adventurers with a dream of visiting one of the few places on Earth they hadn’t explored: The North Pole. Once there, they were struck by its pristine beauty and inspired to share their experience with fellow explorers. Not long after this pioneering journey, Quark Expeditions launched with the first-ever tourist transit of the Northeast Passage. Today, Quark Expeditions is uncompromisingly polar, specializing in expeditions to Antarctica and the Arctic and has been the leading provider of polar adventure travel for over 25 years. With a diverse fleet of specially-equipped small expedition vessels, icebreakers, and unique land-based adventures, we offer travelers unparalleled access to the most remote places on earth. The spirit of exploration runs deep in our polar pedigree and we are passionate about creating transformational experiences for fellow adventurers visiting these regions.
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http://www.quarkexpeditions.com
External link for Quark Expeditions
- Industry
- Travel Arrangements
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Seattle, WA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1991
- Specialties
- Polar Travel, Small-Ship Expeditions, Arctic Expeditions, Antarctic Expeditions, Experiential Travel, and Adventure Travel
Locations
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Primary
3131 Elliott Avenue
Suite 250
Seattle, WA 98121, US
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112 Merton St
Toronto, ON M4S 2Z8, CA
Employees at Quark Expeditions
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Christiane Bach
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Isabel Pascoe MBA
Commercial Strategist, Revenue Growth Catalyst, Business Intelligence Enthusiast
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Darryl Bushaway
Senior Vice President - Operations / Product / Strategic Projects
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Henry Páll Wulff
Field Operations Manager | Co-Host of the weekly podcast Curiously Polar
Updates
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Announcing our first-ever itinerary from the Arctic to Atlantic Canada! 🇨🇦 Our 16-day Northwest Passage to Newfoundland: Glaciers, Mountains, and Wildlife expedition offers you the chance to travel south of Baffin Island to Newfoundland. Experience some of the most stunning Arctic wilderness on the planet while learning about the rich histories and cultures of the Innu, Inuit, Viking, Norse, French, and the warm-hearted Newfoundlanders of Atlantic Canada. Highlights of this spectacular 2,500-nautical mile voyage: 🌊 Journey along the legendary Northwest Passage 🧑🤝🧑 Learn about Indigenous culture in Qikiiqtarjuaq 🏞️ Voyage along the ruggedly beautiful—and rarely-visited—east coast of Baffin Island 🚁 Witness unsurpassed views of the Arctic wilderness while heli flightseeing aboard Ultramarine’s twin-engine helicopters ⛰️ Explore the unrivaled wilderness of Torngat Mountains National Park—home of the tallest mountains east of the Rockies ⚔️ Learn about Norse culture and history at the famous Viking ruins at L’Anse Aux Meadows, a UNESCO World Heritage Site 🇫🇷 Visit the French islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the Gulf of the St. Lawrence 🎶 Enjoy the music—and humor—of St. John’s, Newfoundland, one of the oldest cities in Canada Learn more about this new expedition departing in September 2025 → https://brnw.ch/21wLs8w #QuarkExpeditions #VisitCanada #destinationcanada #destinationnunavut #newfoundlandlabrador
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Dreaming of escaping your everyday routine for an exhilarating adventure? The remote Arctic offers the perfect backdrop for stepping out of your comfort zone and experiencing something truly extraordinary. Don't miss our limited-time Polar Escape Event: for the next 14 days, enjoy 40% off select voyages to Greenland and Svalbard for the Arctic 2025 season. Plus, solo travelers can benefit from no single supplements on select Arctic 2025 and Antarctic 2024/2025 departures. Book your adventure today! → https://brnw.ch/21wL0b7 #ArcticExpeditions #VisitGreenland #VisitSvalbard #QuarkExpeditions
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Looking for a new challenge? We're #hiring for a Director of Sales, Americas!
Incredibly excited to post this role, which is an amazing opportunity. Encourage anyone who has strong business development experience and mostly importantly, sales coaching in a Director-level role, to apply. Come join the Leader in Polar Adventures!
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We’re proud to be a part of Travelopia's marine conservation efforts in partnership with Blue Marine Foundation! #WorldOceansDay This partnership focuses on preserving stunning coastlines and marine life that enrich your travel experiences by restoring essential ocean ecosystems critical for fighting climate change. Together with our sister companies across Travelopia, we aim to support the conservation and restoration of 7,000 hectares of vital marine ecosystems through seven global projects, from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean and from Kenya to Indonesia. These "blue carbon ecosystems" are essential for removing and storing carbon, protecting diverse marine life, and supporting local communities through training and employment in marine conservation. Watch the video below for detailed updates on this partnership! #QuarkExpeditions #Sustainability #Travelopia #BlueMarineFoundation
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Don't miss your last chance to experience the Arctic aboard the Ocean Adventurer—a legendary 128-passenger vessel! 🚢❄️ Join us for the hot-ticket farewell tour of a much-loved polar vessel! After 15 stellar years, she's departing our fleet at the end of the Arctic 2024 season. This is your final opportunity to experience the Arctic's magic onboard this iconic ship. Explore upcoming departures → https://fal.cn/3vcGJ #QuarkExpeditions #ArcticExpeditions #ExpeditionTravel
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Wishing all our incredible partners a happy Global Travel Advisor Day! 💛
A glacier-sized THANK YOU to all you passionate Travel Advisors who work miracles for Quark Expeditions’ guests. Our job wouldnt be possible without your hard work and our passengers dreams would not be a reality without YOU! Thankyou! #globaltraveladvisorday #travelwithquark #quarkexpeditons Quark Expeditions
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Happy #AntarcticAmbassadorshipDay! 🇦🇶🐧💙 We share the belief with our International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators colleagues that by leading responsible expeditions to Antarctica, guests each season return from the white continent with a greater understanding of its environment, its value to global science, and how changes to the region can impact us all. Follow the LEAP acronym to remember how you can be an Antarctic Ambassador: • Love and respect the region, • Educate others by sharing their Antarctic experiences, • Advocate for Antarctica when opportunities arise, and • Protect the region by making positive changes at home. Visit the Antarctic Ambassadors website to learn more and submit your ambassador profile → https://lnkd.in/dk6upTV #Antarctica #AntarcticExpeditions #QuarkExpeditions #ExpeditionCruising
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We recently concluded another successful Antarctic season, and it couldn’t have been possible without our Expedition Team! 💛 From the Expedition Leader to lecturers and photographers, our team includes some of the most experienced, educated, and passionate people in the world who are dedicated to sharing the regions they love and creating unforgettable polar moments for our guests. 📸: Group photos of our Expedition Teams across multiple voyages this past season. P.S.: We couldn’t include them all! Photos by Michelle Sole, Mark Williams, Keith Thompson, David Merron, and Scotty Sinton. #QuarkExpeditionsTeam #ExpeditionTeam #PolarProfessionals #PolarExpeditionTravel #QuarkExpeditions
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Quark Expeditions reposted this
So exciting that Quark Expeditions has been nominated for a Travel Age West Wave Award! This year we have been nominated for "Best Cruise Line for Antarctica Sailings" If you have not already done so, we'd love your support! Vote here: https://lnkd.in/g4jq4-4U