Quark Expeditions, the global leader in polar adventures, is excited to announce the latest addition to its industry-leading fleet: the Ocean Explorer. This 138-passenger polar expedition ship will set sail under the Quark Expeditions banner at the start of the Antarctic 2024/2025 season.   "Going beyond in the polar regions requires the best expedition team operating the best ships," says Andrew White, President of Quark Expeditions. "And we've got both. Ocean Explorer is the perfect addition to our fleet—for adventure, for luxury, and for leading-edge technology, this purpose-built polar expedition ship truly delivers for our discerning polar explorers."   Ocean Explorer's state-of-the-art expedition technology elevates the polar experience in every way: extensive adventure capability for thrilling off-ship adventures, exceptional safety and sustainability features, plus outstanding interior space and comfort. With its distinctive X-Bow design and remarkable two-story forward lounge, Ocean Explorer sets a striking stage for unforgettable polar expeditions.   "The depth and breadth of our portfolio of innovative itineraries and polar experiences—from kayaking in Antarctica to flightseeing over the Greenland Ice Sheet—is made possible by the depth and breadth of our fleet," says White. "Maintaining such a diverse fleet of small polar ships enables guests to customize their voyage, to choose how they want to explore the Polar Regions and experience their expedition of a lifetime."   This Infinity class polar expedition ship was delivered in 2021 by Quark Expeditions' long-standing partner SunStone Maritime Group, the largest expedition-only ship-building provider in the world. Ocean Explorer's rated Ice Class 1A and PC6 place it in the same league as its soon-to-be sister ship, the technologically-advanced Ultramarine.   Quark Expeditions is currently taking bookings on Ocean Explorer for the Antarctic 2024/2025, Arctic 2025 and Antarctic 2025/2026 sailing seasons.   For more information on Ocean Explorer, please click here to visit the ship information page on the Quark Expeditions website.

Cruise line Quark Expeditions has unveiled the newest ship in its fleet. It welcomed the 138-passenger polar expedition ship Ocean Explorer. The ship will set sail under the Quark Expeditions banner at the start of the Antarctic 2024/2025 season. "Going beyond in the polar regions requires the best expedition team operating the best ships," says Andrew White, President of Quark Expeditions. "We've got both. Ocean Explorer is the perfect addition to our fleet—for adventure, for luxury, and for leading-edge technology." The Infinity class polar expedition ship was delivered in 2021 by Quark Expeditions' long-standing partner SunStone Maritime Group. Ocean Explorer's rated Ice Class 1A and PC6 place it in the same league as its soon-to-be sister ship, the Ultramarine. Quark Expeditions is currently taking bookings on Ocean Explorer for the Antarctic 2024/2025, Arctic 2025 and Antarctic 2025/2026 sailing seasons. 

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Polar cruise specialist Quark Expeditions is introducing an industry-first AI platform for travel agents. It is part of a new Partner Portal for travel advisors. "Our Partner Portal for travel agents offers industry-leading innovation and efficiency," said Wendy Batchelor, VP of Marketing. "The one-stop digital resources and AI tools will fuel sales success for our polar cruise partners." It introduces Parker the Polar Bear, the industry's first real-time, AI-driven virtual polar cruise resource. The PolarPRO training platform offers customizable promotional and marketing materials, latest news and incentives. "Our new AI-enabled virtual assistant leverages language models trained by our own tech team," said Rajesh Thiagarajan, Director of Digital Products. "Parker will reduce time demands for advisors through fast and accurate answers." Travel agent partners can register for PolarPRO.

Polar specialist Quark Expeditions unveiled its 2024/25 Antarctic cruise season with more helicopter adventures than any other operator. The 30 departures from 7 to 23 days include voyages to the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia Island, the Falkland Islands and Patagonia. "We've increased the opportunities to experience the Antarctic from the air in Ultramarine's two twin-engine H145 helicopters,” said Andrew White, President. “It will offer heli-landing and flightseeing on multiple Antarctic voyages." "The 2024.25 season will be our most helicopter-focused Antarctic season ever." "Guests on World Explorer and Ocean Adventurer can partake in kayaking, Zodiac cruising, hiking and wildlife-watching. Quark Expeditions has also introduced a variety of incentives for the 2024.25 season. As well as 25% off select Antarctic voyages there is a $1,000 flight credit on all departures. In addition, there is a $250 shipboard credit.

  Quark Expeditions, the global leader in polar adventures, has announced a brand-new cutting-edge Greenland itinerary constructed around Ultramarine's two twin-engine helicopters—and brought to life with local Greenlandic partners, enabling guests to enjoy the most innovative itinerary in Quark Expeditions' 32-year history. The 11-day Greenland Explorer: Sail and Soar the Alpine Arctic will launch in 2024.   "Being able to develop this itinerary in full collaboration with local partners in Greenland ensures our guests can enjoy truly authentic experiences no one else can provide, such as Tundra to Table: Inuit Culinary Experience and Greenland Camping along the Tasermiut Fjord," said Josh Weidman, Director of Product for Quark Expeditions. "The other gems in this new itinerary are Ultramarine's two twin-engine helicopters, which enable our expedition team to take guests to areas in South Greenland no one else can where they'll choose from the most robust portfolio of off-ship adventures in the Arctic. It's our long-standing partnerships with local Greenlanders, and our dedicated expedition team—the best in the industry—that make us the experts in Greenland adventure."   Itinerary highlights:  

• The most helicopter activities in Greenland:
  • Guests can explore the scenic landscapes and overwhelming natural beauty of South Greenland as they experience Heli hiking, Heli landing and the Ice Sheet Experience, among other activities
  • Set foot on the breath-takingly beautiful Greenland Ice sheet, the second-largest body of ice in the world.

 

• Authentic Greenland Cultural Immersion:
  • Enthusiasts can visit one of the most welcoming populations in South Greenland and experience first-hand the rich cultural history, excellent cuisine, captivating stories, and vibrant local agricultural and tourism economy.
  • Plus one-of-a-kind culinary experience featuring local foods prepared by Greenlandic chefs during our Tundra to Table: Inuit Culinary Experience.

 

• The Stunning Northern Lights:
  • Observe the natural phenomena also known as the Aurora borealis, which, in September, is a great time to observe due to the extended 4 to 8 hours of night in South Greenland.

  Guests can book Greenland Explorer: Sail and Soar the Alpine Arctic now and get 20% off, plus an additional 10% if they pay in full at time of booking.