Ultramarine — official Quark Expeditions image

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Quark Expeditions

Three small expedition ships, 13 Antarctic itinerary products and 42 current 2026.27 departures, from classic Peninsula voyages to fly-cruise, Snow Hill, South Georgia and helicopter-supported exploration.

Adventure3 ships42 departuresChecked July 19, 2026

Quark fleet

Three purpose-selected ways to explore Antarctica.

Ultramarine — official Quark Expeditions image

Helicopter-equipped polar expedition ship

Ultramarine

199 guests1A+, Polar Class 6

Quark's purpose-built flagship pairs two twin-engine Airbus H145 helicopters with 20 quick-launching Zodiacs, a water-level hangar, four embarkation points and unusually spacious suites. Its long operational range and extensive viewing decks support deep polar itineraries, while the spa, sauna, fitness center and multiple lounges provide a comfortable base between landings.

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Ocean Explorer — official Quark Expeditions image

Modern small polar expedition ship

Ocean Explorer

138 guests1A, Polar Class 6

The smallest ship in Quark's current fleet combines an Ulstein X-Bow with fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce engines and a light-filled two-story forward library. Almost all Scandinavian-style cabins have verandas, while 15 Zodiacs, high observation decks and a compact 138-guest capacity support efficient expedition operations.

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World Voyager — official Quark Expeditions image

All-suite Antarctic expedition ship

World Voyager

168 guestsIce Class 1B

World Voyager is Quark's Antarctic-focused science and discovery ship. Every guest suite has a private balcony, and the vessel combines Rolls-Royce propulsion with multiple observation areas, a spa and a dedicated Science Hub where guests can engage with visiting researchers and expedition specialists.

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Antarctica 2026.27

Published departures with internal itinerary pages.

Live USD fares and cabin availability change frequently; request a current quote.

Penguins of the Far South: Falklands, South Georgia and AntarcticaFalklands, South Georgia & Antarctica
Ocean ExplorerOct 25-Nov 13, 202620 days
Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow HillSnow Hill Island & Weddell Sea
UltramarineNov 3-16, 202614 days
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th ContinentAntarctic Peninsula
World VoyagerNov 6-16, 202611 days
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th ContinentAntarctic Peninsula
Ocean ExplorerNov 12-22, 202611 days
Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow HillSnow Hill Island & Weddell Sea
UltramarineNov 15-28, 202614 days
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th ContinentAntarctic Peninsula
World VoyagerNov 15-25, 202611 days
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th ContinentAntarctic Peninsula
Ocean ExplorerNov 21-Dec 1, 202611 days
Antarctic Express: Sail South, Fly NorthUshuaia to King George Island
World VoyagerNov 24-Dec 3, 202610 days
Antarctica By Helicopter: Icebergs, Mountains and Remote LandsEast Antarctic Peninsula & Weddell Sea
UltramarineNov 27-Dec 8, 202612 days
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th ContinentAntarctic Peninsula
Ocean ExplorerNov 30-Dec 10, 202611 days
Antarctic Express: Fly the DrakePunta Arenas & Antarctic Peninsula
World VoyagerDec 3-10, 20268 days
Antarctica By Helicopter: Icebergs, Mountains and Remote LandsEast Antarctic Peninsula & Weddell Sea
UltramarineDec 7-18, 202612 days
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th ContinentAntarctic Peninsula
Ocean ExplorerDec 9-19, 202611 days
Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail NorthKing George Island to Ushuaia
World VoyagerDec 10-18, 20269 days
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th ContinentAntarctic Peninsula
UltramarineDec 17-28, 202612 days
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th ContinentAntarctic Peninsula
Ocean ExplorerDec 18-28, 202611 days
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th ContinentAntarctic Peninsula
World VoyagerDec 18-28, 202611 days
Antarctic Express: Fly the DrakePunta Arenas & Antarctic Peninsula
World VoyagerDec 20-27, 20268 days
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th ContinentAntarctic Peninsula
World VoyagerDec 27, 2026-Jan 6, 202711 days
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th ContinentAntarctic Peninsula
Ocean ExplorerDec 27, 2026-Jan 6, 202711 days
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th ContinentAntarctic Peninsula
UltramarineDec 27, 2026-Jan 7, 202712 days
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th ContinentAntarctic Peninsula
World VoyagerJan 5-15, 202711 days
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th ContinentAntarctic Peninsula
Ocean ExplorerJan 5-15, 202711 days
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th ContinentAntarctic Peninsula
UltramarineJan 6-17, 202712 days
Antarctic Peninsula: Crossing the CircleAntarctic Circle
World VoyagerJan 14-27, 202714 days
Epic Antarctica: The Falklands, South Georgia and Crossing the CircleFalklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Circle
UltramarineJan 16-Feb 7, 202723 days
Antarctic Express: Crossing the CircleAntarctic Circle Fly-Cruise
Ocean ExplorerJan 22-Feb 1, 202711 days
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th ContinentAntarctic Peninsula
World VoyagerJan 26-Feb 5, 202711 days
Antarctic Express: Fly the DrakePunta Arenas & Antarctic Peninsula
Ocean ExplorerJan 31-Feb 7, 20278 days
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th ContinentAntarctic Peninsula
UltramarineFeb 6-17, 202712 days
Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail NorthKing George Island to Ushuaia
Ocean ExplorerFeb 7-15, 20279 days
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th ContinentAntarctic Peninsula
World VoyagerFeb 4-14, 202711 days
Antarctic Express: Sail South, Fly NorthUshuaia to King George Island
Ocean ExplorerFeb 14-23, 202710 days
Antarctica by Helicopter: Crossing the Circle and the PeninsulaAntarctic Circle
UltramarineFeb 16-Mar 1, 202714 days
Antarctic Express: Fly the DrakePunta Arenas & Antarctic Peninsula
World VoyagerFeb 13-20, 20278 days
Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail NorthKing George Island to Ushuaia
World VoyagerFeb 20-28, 20279 days
Penguins of the Far South: Falklands, South Georgia and AntarcticaFalklands, South Georgia & Antarctica
Ocean ExplorerFeb 22-Mar 13, 202720 days
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th ContinentAntarctic Peninsula
World VoyagerFeb 27-Mar 9, 202711 days
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th ContinentAntarctic Peninsula
Ocean ExplorerFeb 28-Mar 10, 202711 days
Antarctic Marine Mammals: The World of Whales and SealsAntarctic Peninsula
World VoyagerMar 5-15, 202711 days
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th ContinentAntarctic Peninsula
UltramarineMar 10-21, 202712 days
Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del PainePatagonia & Chilean Fjords
UltramarineMar 20-Apr 3, 202715 days

Source policy

Official facts and images, independently structured.

Ship facts and locally stored images come from Quark's official ship pages. Sailing dates are tied to the official 2026.27 dates-and-rates source. Live fare and cabin inventory must be reconfirmed.