Quark Expeditions opens 2027 Arctic and 2027/2028 Antarctic seasons early, and adds a new Weddell Sea voyage and expanded Science and Discovery options. To celebrate the announcement, Quark is also offering an early booking bonus for select departures for a limited time until December 31st, 2025. This bonus includes up to $2000 USD off per person, plus an additional 15% off if paid in full upon confirmation.
For the first time ever, Quark Expeditions’ Arctic 2027 and Antarctic 2027/28 seasons are unveiled together, slated for October 21st, 2025. The decision to open booking early reflects a strong demand and underscores the company’s growth and continued strength in polar-only expeditions. Quark offers unmatched off-ship access, seasoned polar expertise and the widest range of guest activities currently available in market.
The Arctic 2027 season introduces a range of new immersive voyages:
- Scotland to Spitsbergen: Puffins, Sea Ice and Wildlife (17 days)
Departs May 2nd , 2027 onboard Ultramarine
- West Greenland: Discovering Massive Icebergs and Inuit Communities (North and Southbound, 11 days)
Departs August 17th and August 25th 2027 onboard Ocean Explorer
- West Greenland: Exploring the Far North (16 days)
Departs September 2nd, 2027 onboard Ocean Explorer
The Antarctic 2027-2028 season introduces two brand new itineraries as well, including:
- Falkland Islands and South Georgia: 20-Day Wildlife Adventure (20 days)
Departs October 19th, 2027 onboard Ultramarine
- Antarctic Peninsula: A Rare Exploration of the Weddell Sea (12 days)
Departs December 18th, 2027 onboard Ocean Explore
To celebrate the announcement, Quark is also offering an early booking bonus for select departures for a limited time until December 31st, 2025. This bonus includes up to $2000 USD off per person, plus an additional 15% off if paid in full upon confirmation.
In addition, travellers can enjoy new experiences, such as Tundra to Table: Iceland, a culinary journey inspired by Arctic traditions, and an expanded Science and Discovery program onboard Ultramarine, now available on select Arctic and Antarctic voyages.
Returning favourites from Svalbard in Spring: Sea, Ice, Pristine Snow and Wildlife, to the iconic Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: A Rite of Passage, offer guests endless ways to connect with the polar regions.
Arctic 2027 and Antarctic 2027/2028 will be open for booking beginning October 21, 2025. Trade partners can access full itineraries, dates, and pricing via the Quark Expeditions Agent Portal. Travellers can speak with a Polar Travel Advisor for tailored recommendations.
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Terms and Conditions:
EARLY BOOKING BONUS – Up to $2000 off on all departures in Arctic 2027 and Antarctic 2027-2028 Season
Offer valid for all new bookings made between October 14th, 2025 – December 31st, 2025, on any Arctic 2027 and Antarctic 2027-2028 voyages. The value of the bonus is subject to the number of cruise nights onboard on the voyage. This offer applies to all cabin categories. Based on cabin availability at the time of booking. The Early Booking Bonus is combinable with all in-market promotional offers. Not applicable to transfer packages, adventure options, additional hotel accommodations, pre/post tours, insurance, flights, or group bookings. Quark Expeditions has the right to limit, change, or discontinue promotion at any time without notice. No cash value. Name changes are not allowed.
PROMO SAVINGS – 10% off all Arctic 2027 and Antarctic 2027-2028 departures
Indicates the discount percent offer in effect at the time this record that was updated. Each passenger’s full name is required at time of booking in order to initiate a hold, or to process a confirmed booking. Offer applies to voyage only, not applicable to transfer packages, adventure options, additional hotel accommodations, pre/post tours, insurance, flights, or group bookings. Quark Expeditions® has the right to limit, change or discontinue the promo savings discount offer at any time without notice. If combined with a dollar value discount, this offer will be applied afterwards. Only a hold booking or a confirmed booking can guarantee the offer. No cash value. Brochure Terms and Conditions apply: QuarkExpeditions.com/En/Expedition-Terms-and-Conditions
PAYMENT IN FULL (PIF) – 5% off all Arctic 2027 and Antarctic 2027-2028 departures
Indicates the additional discount in effect at the time this record was updated, if full payment is received at the time of booking confirmation. Where indicated, guests will receive additional savings on the voyage fare, calculated after other combinable promotions are applied. Full payment includes the voyage fare and any outstanding balances on the booking (air, hotels, transfers, adventure options, pre/post tours and insurance). When full payment is not received at the time of booking confirmation, the discount will not be applied. Quark Expeditions® has the right to limit, change or discontinue the additional payment in full discount offer any time without notice. Only a hold booking or a confirmed booking can guarantee the offer. No cash value. Brochure Terms and Conditions apply: QuarkExpeditions.com/En/Expedition-Terms-and-Conditions
