TORONTO — In its earliest-ever season launch, Quark’s Arctic 2028 and Antarctic 2028/2029 seasons include a new Guided Photography Program, its first-ever Expedition Extensions, a new Canadian Arctic voyage and the return of Tundra to Table across more than 70 polar departures.
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“What makes the polar regions so powerful is that no two experiences are ever the same,” said Sam Seward, President of Quark Expeditions. “This season gives travellers even more opportunities to engage with these destinations through exploration, learning, wildlife encounters and cultural experiences, while staying true to the spirit of adventure that has defined Quark Expeditions for more than 35 years.”
Launching across both Antarctic 2028/2029 and Arctic 2028, Seward says the company’s Guided Photography Program builds on Quark’s commitment to photography and field-based learning in the polar regions. Each excursion is capped at 16 participants, led by a Lead Photo Guide, and structured around four key elements: priority Zodiac positioning for optimal field angles; slower-paced field time designed around shooting conditions; daily workshops and image reviews with the Lead Photo Guide; and a learn-shoot-share cadence throughout the expedition.
Quark’s Antarctic 2028/2029 season explores five regions, including the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, the Falkland Islands, Patagonia and the Emperor Penguin colony at Snow Hill Island. Accessible by helicopter from Ultramarine and subject to ice conditions, Snow Hill Island is one of the most exclusive wildlife experiences in Antarctica.
New for 2028, a Canadian Arctic voyage explores the remote Northwest Passage, continuing Quark’s tradition of bringing travellers to some of the most remote and least-visited regions on Earth. The itinerary features visits to Arctic Bay and Lancaster Sound and expands access to one of the Arctic’s most renowned expedition routes.
Beyond the new voyage, Arctic 2028 spans five regions: Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland, the Canadian Arctic and Atlantic Canada.
Returning for four Arctic 2028 voyages aboard Ultramarine, Tundra to Table explores Indigenous food traditions and culinary storytelling, co-developed with Quark’s partners at Igapall.
