Quark Expeditions

Hi Mia, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a heartfelt and generous review. Words like yours remind us exactly why we do what we do, and we are so moved to hear that your Svalbard expedition will stay with you for a lifetime. We will absolutely make sure your gratitude reaches every member of the team you mentioned. The personal touches you described, remembered names, favorite drinks, warm welcomes back to the ship, these are not small things to us. They are exactly the experience we strive to create. Thank you for seeing and appreciating the care that goes into every detail. We hope Svalbard's glaciers, polar bears, and Arctic skies stay with you always, and that we have the privilege of welcoming you back onboard someday. Thank you, The Quark Expeditions Team

Hi Weng, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your polar expedition was such an awe-inspiring and stress-free experience. It's great to know that our team's warmth and the educational programming left such a positive impression. We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to the Expedition and Hospitality Teams. We hope to welcome you back on board for another adventure soon! 🙌 Thank you, The Quark Expeditions Team

Hi Dianna, Thank you for the kind words! We're so pleased to hear that both our Hospitality Team and Expedition Team left such a positive impression. We'll be sure to pass your compliments along to everyone onboard. They'll love hearing that their hard work and dedication made a difference. Thank you, The Quark Expeditions Team

Hi Ares, Thank you for sharing this positive experience! What a trip! 11 polar bears, narwhals, belugas, minke whales, walruses, Arctic foxes with cubs, and countless seabirds. Narwhal sightings alone are the kind of thing that stops people in their tracks, so to have that alongside everything else you witnessed is truly special. We're so glad the ship, crew, cuisine, and onboard teams helped make the whole journey feel as seamless as it did. We'll make sure to pass your kind words along to everyone involved. We'd love to welcome you back for an Antarctic adventure when the time is right! 🐧 Thank you, The Quark Expeditions Team

Hi Abhinav, Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad your first expedition left such a lasting impression, and we love that you're already thinking about the next one. It means a great deal to hear that the comfort, safety, gastronomy, and overall polar experience all came together the way they did. We can't wait to welcome you back onboard! 💛 Thank you, The Quark Expeditions Team

Hi Alan, Thank you for the kind words! We're delighted to hear that the locations and our team's friendliness and attention to detail made such an impression on your Svalbard expedition. We hope to welcome you back onboard soon! Thank you, The Quark Expeditions Team

Hi Graham, Thank you for sharing this! We're so glad the Arctic landscapes and wildlife made such a lasting impression, and we hope to welcome you back onboard for another adventure soon. Thank you, The Quark Expeditions Team

Hi Leslie, Thank you for such a kind and enthusiastic review! We're delighted to hear that our team's passion, knowledge, and warmth came through so clearly during your expedition. We'll be sure to share your wonderful words with the whole team onboard; comments like yours mean the world to them. Thank you, The Quark Expeditions Team

Hi Winston, Thank you for such a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that the daily adventures, wildlife encounters, dining, and hikes all delivered, and that our Expedition Team helped make your voyage a true 'once in a lifetime' experience. We hope to welcome you back onboard for another adventure soon! Thank you, The Quark Expeditions Team

Hi Bob, We're so pleased to hear that our Expedition Team's passion for what they do came through in such a meaningful way during your voyage. We'll be sure to share your kind words with the team. Comments like yours mean a great deal to them. We hope to welcome you back onboard for another adventure soon! 🙌 Thank you, The Quark Expeditions Team

Hi Roland, Thank you for such a wonderful reflection on your Arctic expedition! We're delighted to hear the Arctic lived up to your hopes and that both our Expedition Team and Hospitality Team helped make the experience so memorable. We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to the crew. We hope to welcome you back on board again soon! Thank you, The Quark Expeditions Team

Hi Carmen, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that your Svalbard expedition aboard Ultramarine was such a memorable one. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Ryan, Captain Roy, and the wider Expedition, Ship Crew, and Hospitality Teams. It's wonderful to hear how much they contributed to making the voyage so special. A full circumnavigation of Spitsbergen with abundant wildlife sightings is exactly the kind of experience we hope every guest takes home. We hope to welcome you back onboard for another adventure soon! 🙌 Thank you, The Quark Expeditions Team

Hi Dakshakumari, Thank you for sharing your kind words! We're so pleased to hear that you had a great experience and that our Expedition Team and Hospitality Team made such a positive impression throughout your voyage. We hope to welcome you back on board for another adventure soon! Thank you, The Quark Expeditions Team

Hi Erwin, Thank you for such a wonderful review of your Svalbard expedition! We're so glad the team was able to get your adventure underway smoothly despite the delayed arrival in Longyearbyen. And what an incredible array of wildlife to experience — four polar bears, walruses, belugas, reindeer, an Arctic fox, and thousands of birds, all set against the glaciers and stillness of the Arctic. It sounds like Svalbard truly put on a show! 🙌 We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to the Expedition Team and crew, whose passion and dedication make these journeys so special. Thank you for the wonderful recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on board soon! Thank you, The Quark Expeditions Team

Hi Sanjula, Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful and detailed reflection on your Svalbard expedition. What a way to start a voyage — witnessing a polar bear hunt on day one is the kind of moment that reminds us all why Arctic travel is so extraordinary! 🙌 We will be sure to pass along your warm words to Ryan, Frank, Dave, Ryan Munro, Fabrice, Artie, Nick, Miko, and Yvonne. It's wonderful to hear how much the daily hikes, conversations, history sessions, and ice lessons added to your experience. And a special mention to Kelly for making your paddling excursion so memorable, and to Gordo for bringing so much warmth and humor to the voyage 💛 We'll also make sure Paz, Chef Nendi, Jansen, Leo, and Roselyn know how much their care and hospitality meant to you. They'll be thrilled to hear it. We can't wait to welcome you back for your Antarctic adventure! 🐧 Thank you, The Quark Expeditions Team

Hi David, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that the expedition itself exceeded expectations and that our guides, lecturers, and Hospitality Team all contributed to such a positive voyage. We appreciate your feedback regarding evening attire. While we don't currently enforce a formal dress code at dinner, we understand how the ambiance of the dining experience matters and that guest expectations around this can vary. Your comments have been shared with our onboard leadership team as we continue to review the overall guest experience. Thank you, The Quark Expeditions Team

Hi Nicole, Thank you for such a wonderful review of your Svalbard Explorer voyage aboard Ultramarine! Polar bears, walruses, Arctic foxes, reindeer, what an incredible variety of wildlife! It sounds like every element of the voyage came together beautifully, from the Zodiac adventures and expert guide talks to the onboard hospitality and food. We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to our Expedition Team, crew, and Hospitality Team. Thank you, The Quark Expeditions Team