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Arctic Expeditions

Save up to 35% on Quark Expeditions’ 2023 adventures

There’s nothing more exhilarating than an Arctic expedition. If you’ve been waiting for just the right time, it’s here! Quark Expeditions – a leader in polar adventures for 30+ years –is offering a special promotion for its 2023 season. Save up to 35% on these featured departures from the United Kingdom, Finland, and Iceland and enjoy free charter flights and hotel accommodation before or after your voyage.

Cruise into the New Year with WAVE Season Offers!

Experience Includes:
  • Up to 45% savings on a polar voyage
  • Single supplements waived on multiple voyages
  • Free pre- or post-trip hotel accommodations and charter flights on multiple voyages
  • Additional savings by paying in full when booking (valid for select sailings)
  • Free transfer packages on select Arctic departures
Book by April 3, 2023

Featured sailings

Aberdeen, United Kingdom to Helsinki, Finland

Arctic Saga – Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroes and Jan Mayen (14 Days)

Ocean Adventurer departs May 15, 2023
 

Ideal for first-time guests to the polar regions, this voyage allows you to venture to some of the most remote islands on Earth, observe fascinating history and culture, and experience the dreamlike wonder of the midnight sun. Sailing across the North Atlantic, you will be immersed in the Arctic’s rugged beauty, highlighted by visits to the unspoiled destinations of Fair Isle, the Faroe Islands, Jan Mayen and Spitsbergen.


VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT:​
  • $250 shipboard credit per person

Virtuoso fares FROM $7,891 per person
(includes 20% savings plus 10% savings for paying in full at booking,
plus a $695 hotel and charter flight package)

  
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Round-trip from Helsinki, Finland

Spitsbergen Highlights – Expedition in Brief (7 Days)

Ocean Adventurer departs July 2, 2023
 

On this extraordinary journey, you will pack all the excitement of an epic Arctic cruise into just seven days, cruising through pack ice along the west coast of Spitsbergen, retracing the steps of explorers from centuries past. Towering cliffs and fjords play host to a thriving and diverse ecosystem. Spot the walrus with its long tusks and distinctive whiskers, the resilient Arctic birds, and the most iconic of Arctic creatures, the polar bear.
 

VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT:​
  • $250 shipboard credit per person

Virtuoso fares FROM $5,311 per person
(includes 25% savings plus 10% savings for paying in full at booking,
plus a $995 hotel and charter flight package)

 
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Round-trip from Reykjavík, Iceland

Essential Greenland – Southern Coasts and Disko Bay (15 Days)

Ultramarine departs June 29, 2023
 
Enjoy an ultra-immersive exploration of Greenland’s most remote regions, sailing the icy waters of the rarely traveled southeast coast, traveling down to the lush southern tip, and stopping to visit local communities and observe imposing glaciers of the west coast. Visits to picturesque villages and Norse ruins will provide guests with an intimate look into Greenland’s distinct culture and history.
 
VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT:​
  • $250 shipboard credit per person

Virtuoso fares FROM $10,459 per person
(includes 25% savings plus 10% savings for paying in full at booking,
plus a $1,295 hotel and charter flight package)
  
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Expeditions Include

  • Leadership throughout the voyage by experienced expedition leaders, including shore landings and other activities
  • All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
  • All shore landings per the daily program
  • Select beer and wine during dinner
  • Photographic journal documenting expedition
  • Pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
  • Official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
  • All luggage handling aboard the ship
  • Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of $500,000 per person

Expert Tip

Eager to check the Seventh Continent off your list? Quark offers expeditions to Antarctica too.

Even carefully planned trips may be disrupted by Covid-19. Connect with your Virtuoso travel advisor for current travel restrictions and health and safety guidelines.

See full offer terms from Quark Expeditions here. All offers and products may not be available in all markets. All prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated. Fares do not include taxes or other fees unless otherwise stated. Fares, schedules, Virtuoso exclusive amenities, experiences, and benefits are subject to availability, blackout dates, international currency fluctuations, and may change without notice. Virtuoso Voyages benefits are available to the first two guests per stateroom or suite. Virtuoso Voyages shore experiences require a minimum/maximum number of participants and may not be combinable with other offers. Space is limited and other restrictions may apply. See your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details and applicable restrictions. Virtuoso assumes no responsibility for the presentation confirmed within, including errors in pricing. The trademarks VIRTUOSO, the Globe Swirl Logo, SPECIALISTS IN THE ART OF TRAVEL, WANDERLIST, and ORCHESTRATE DREAMS are registered trademarks of Virtuoso, Ltd. Virtuoso, Ltd. has a U.S. copyright registration for the Globe Swirl Logo, ©2000. All rights reserved. California CST# 2069091-50; Washington UBI # 601 554 183. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. 6823103 USCAN 03/23