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The Leader in Polar Adventures: & Antarctic Voyages 2015.16

New for 2015.16 Introducing the A Day in the Life, Stand-up A new ship, fl y- Shackleton Club South Georgia Paddleboarding cruise and a new land-based Find out about our new Arctic adventure Edition Antarctic-style loyalty program A snapshot of a typical day Quark brings this craze PAGE 10 PAGE 8 in this wildlife paradise to the 7th PAGE 50 PAGE 69 THE ’S MOST REMOTE AND PRISTINE PLACES ARE WAITING FOR YOU. Polar expeditions are for the curious, global traveler; one thrilled by the unexpected. It is for those who want to revel in the humbling beauty of the Polar . Your expedition starts here, in the pages of this brochure. So what are you waiting for? Come join our fraternity of Polar adventurers.

CONTENTS

3 The Leader in Polar Travel 4 Quark’s Polar Firsts 5 Letter from the President 6 Quark Cares 8 The Shackleton Club 10 New for 2015.16 12 Meet the Expedition Team 14 Talk to the Polar Travel Experts 16 Special Guests and Experts 17 Join the Quark Community 18 The Arctic A chinstrap 20 A Day in the Life gives us his best profi le 22 The Norwegian ON THE COVER: and Arctic A Zodiac explores the 30 32 36 The Canadian Arctic 40 The North Pole 42 Arctic Watch: Land Adventure 46 Arctic Trip Extensions 48 Antarctica 50 A Day in the Life 52 Antarctic Peninsula 56 Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia and Antarctica 60 Fly & Cruise 64 Antarctic Trip Extensions 66 Adventure Options 70 Our Fleet 78 Arctic 2015 Dates & Rates 80 Antarctic 2015.16 Dates & Rates 82 Experts in Expedition Travel 84 Terms and Conditions 90 How to Dress for Polar Travel

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Arctic The Leader in Polar Travel

Arctic (see page 18)

SVALBARD GREENLAND 1 2 3 4 5

North Pole Iceland ARCTIC CIRCLE East Greenland All aboard the world’s The Arctic’s wildlife Spectacular fj ords, Geologically diverse Northern lights and most powerful icebreaker playground, most notable mountains and the with some of the most the world’s largest bound for 90° North. for its polar bear spotting. midnight sun. dramatic scenery you’ll fj ord system. ever witness. NORWAY ICELAND 6 7 8 9 10 CANADA UNITED KINGDOM NORTH AMERICA Baffi n Island Somerset Island West Greenland Northern North , the Home to Arctic Watch Home to the glacier Greenland: Near the Arctic Circle, Atlantic ‘ capital of the Lodge, a world-class Ilulissat, a UNESCO Thule/Qaanaaq Scotland’s Orkney Ocean world’ and , beluga watching site. World Heritage Site. and Shetland Islands considered to be one Qaanaaq, formerly boast well-preserved of Canada’s ‘jewels of known as Thule, is one historic sites. the north’. of the northernmost towns on the planet. Antarctic Region (see page 48)

SOUTH 11 12 13 14 15 AMERICA

Buenos Aires, Punta Arenas, Cape Horn Ushuaia, Falkland Islands South Chile Home to a UNESCO Argentina (Islas Malvinas) Atlantic CHILE A culturally and Our gateway for World Biosphere The southernmost city An outdoor paradise Ocean artistically passionate Antarctic fl y/cruise Reserve and revered by in the world, with a sub- for nature lovers, city, strongly infl uenced sailors the world over. polar oceanic climate. wildlife photographers ARGENTINA expeditions. by European culture. and birders. 16 17 18 Map is not to scale Southern ANTARCTIC CIRCLE Ocean South Georgia King George Antarctic An astonishing Island Peninsula concentration of wildlife The largest of the South The most readily accessible ANTARCTIC and the fi nal resting Shetland Islands and and northernmost stretch of PENINSULA place of Sir Ernest domain of a massive land on the 7th continent. Shackleton. ANTARCTICA population of .

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Polar adventure specialist Quark Expeditions® launches and embarks on its fi rst North Pole voyage 1991 Quark performs the fi rst-ever tourism Quark off ers fi rst transit of the Northeast Passage, the non-scientifi c visits to historic route across the Russian Arctic emperor penguin rookeries 1992 Quark Expeditions® deploys the Helicopters aboard Kapitan Khlebnikov fl y Quark icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov Expeditions® passengers to previously inaccessible to the far side of Antarctica, McMurdo Dry Valleys, in the sector of Antarctica 1993 a fi rst in expedition travel The Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge, , Canada First-ever attempt to circumnavigate Greenland – diffi cult ice thwarts the attempt with only a Quark Expeditions® begins a circumnavigation of quarter of the expedition remaining Antarctica, the fi rst-ever passenger voyage of its kind Quark Expeditions® retraces the legendary voyage of 1996 First circumnavigation of Antarctica for commercial , a fi rst for commercial passengers passengers completed Dear Traveler, Quark passengers aboard the icebreaker 1999 First circumnavigation Over the last quarter century, Quark Expeditions® has become Kapitan Khlebnikov are the fi rst to of the witness a total eclipse of the sun aboard Kapitan Dranitsyn the defi nitive leader in Polar adventures. From a single ship in Antarctica’s and a dream to reach the North Pole, we’ve evolved to off er Lynne Cox, the world’s premier 2002 cold-water open-water swimmer, partners more voyages and choice of vessels to the Polar Regions than Our newest ship, with Quark Expeditions® for the fi rst the Ocean Endeavour Antarctic one-mile swim in history Quark fi rst to confi rm most northerly any other tour operator in the world. 2004 emperor penguin rookery near Snow Hill Island in the , Antarctica The coming year brings many “fi rsts” for Quark passengers, whether it’s your fi rst In the Bay of Whales, Ross Sea, voyage with us or the latest of many. Quark breaks Roald Amundsen’s 100-year old record for 2006 Our fi rst land-based expedition to Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge brings adventurers to most southerly latitude Maiden voyage on Somerset Island, 500 miles north of the Arctic Circle in Nunavut, Canada. This unique lodge of any surface vessel the world’s largest and most powerful nuclear experience features all-inclusive adventure options, gourmet food and wine, and one of the 2008 icebreaker 50 Years of greatest beluga whale-watching opportunities on the planet. Victory to the North Pole Three Arctic Islands voyage voted one of National Geographic Antarctic passengers can choose to travel aboard the remodeled Ocean Endeavour, the only Traveler’s 50 Tours of a Lifetime 2011 Polar adventure ship in the region with a special focus on health and wellness. Enjoy healthy Quark Expeditions® celebrates Quark launches fi rst-ever meals, yoga and stretching classes, massage therapy and access to the sauna or gym after its 20th anniversary CarbonNeutral® voyages to a day spent exploring the seventh continent. Antarctica aboard Ocean Diamond 2012 Past passengers have shared with us how helpful it was to speak with someone who’s been there Quark hosts Jonathan Shackleton First tour operator to and Falcon Scott, descendants successfully off er passenger (page 14) before embarking on the trip of a lifetime. Get in touch with our experienced of famed explorers, as hot air ballooning at the Polar Travel Advisers and we’ll help you plan to make the most of your expedition! Jonathan they walk and camp on the North Pole Shackleton 7th Continent together 2013 I wish you all safe and happy travels in what is sure to be another fantastic year of Polar travel. First-ever Floating Polar Film Festival hosted aboard Quark’s Sea Spirit Quark off ers fi rst land-based 2014 adventure in the Canadian Falcon High Arctic: Arctic Watch Scott Quark and CarbonNeutral® Wilderness Lodge off er passengers pay-as-you-fl y Hans Lagerweij Ocean Endeavour launches ® carbon off setting program for 2015.16 season as the only President, Quark Expeditions for international and 2015 health and wellness-focused domestic fl ights ship in Antarctica P.S. Your feedback, comments and suggestions are always appreciated; Paddle-boarding comes to the please contact me at [email protected]. Antarctic as a new, exciting adventure option for Quark passengers

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As a long-time, active member of both the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) and the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO), Quark adheres to stringent guidelines designed to ensure the Polar Regions remain pristine for generations to come.

HEALTH & SAFETY OUR SUSTAINABILITY CHARITABLE WORK • The only expedition cruise INITIATIVES • Each season, we dedicate a number company awarded the British • Quark is the fi rst operator to off er of berths to practicing researchers Standard BS8848, an externally inclusive CarbonNeutral® voyages in order to facilitate scientifi c accredited health and safety on the Ocean Diamond and research in the Polar Regions program Ocean Nova for environmentally • Quark has been a proud Polar • Lifeboat capacity always exceeds conscientious passengers and all Regions ambassador since 1991. the number of people onboard team air travel is carbon off set Together with our passengers and • Immersion suits are provided • Quark’s fl ights on the Fly-Cruise staff , Quark’s onboard auctions for all passengers program are off set and help the have raised an average of $175,000 conservation of 38,000 hectares each season for charities dedicated • Two doctors onboard each ship, of native forest in the Magallanes to sustainability and conservation one of whom is hired by Quark Region of Chile in the places we visit. This year, because of their international Quark will continue to support medical experience • Ships burn low-emission marine gas oil (MGO) the following charities: • Expedition staff members are certifi ed in CPR and life-saving skills • All ships comply with international waste disposal regulations • Mandatory for staff to pass the and policies IAATO and AECO industry tests • We serve only sustainable seafood • A documented Safety Management System which sets out Quark’s • The Quark team uses eco-friendly policy, procedures and standards laundry chemicals and cabin for all Quark vessels and all amenities Expedition Operations • Every passenger receives a • A comprehensive incident reusable water bottle management plan • Only recycled, acid-free paper For more information on Quark’s Health, Safety • Quark has created an international available onboard and paper use and Sustainability practices, accreditation program and is limited visit the About Quark section standard operating procedures • In collaboration with the at QuarkExpeditions.com for all expedition activities CarbonNeutral® Company in and download the brochure: (Zodiac operations, adventure the UK, Quark Expeditions® is now options, wildlife interaction, pleased to off er our passengers a landing sites, etc.) pay-as-you-fl y carbon off setting • Quark has a staff to passenger program for international and ratio of 1 to 9.5, one of the best domestic fl ights in the industry

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Explore the wondrous Polar Regions with Quark and earn valuable travel rewards doing it! Beginning November 2014, Quark passengers can sign up to become a member of The Shackleton Club for access to exclusive benefi ts and value add-ons to personalize their trip.

Ocean camp, Weddell Sea, Antarctica: Sir (far left) with

Named for one of the most famous explorers of all, Sir Ernest Shackleton, Quark’s loyal passengers will qualify for bronze, silver or gold levels and be eligible for discounts JOIN TODAY! on future travel, combinable with other in-market promotions. Membership is open Other benefi ts include complimentary onboard internet to all Quark passengers or satellite calling cards to help passengers stay in touch For more information visit: with loved ones at home and last-minute cabin upgrades for QuarkExpeditions.com/ShackletonClub Silver and Gold members*. Contact us: [email protected] or 1.844.560.9646 *Please note that upgrades are not guaranteed and are based on availability of higher class cabins.

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Speak to someone who’s been there! ANTARCTIC QuarkExpeditions.com ARCTIC 1.888.979.2061 NEW FLY-CRUISE TO SOUTH GEORGIA This season, Quark is pleased to bring & FALKLANDS (MALVINAS) you many new Arctic voyages and (see page 63) a new ice-strengthened ship to help For those who want to visit all three Antarctic archipelagos better sail through ice in the North. but don’t have a lot of time, Quark now off ers a new Fly-Cruise voyage that visits the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, the ‘Galapagos of the Poles,’ and the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas).

King penguins, South Georgia ARCTIC WATCH GREENLAND’S THE ORKNEYS, ICELAND (see page 42) FAR NORTH SHETLANDS AND CIRCUMNAVIGATION (see page 35) NORWAY’S FJORDS (see page 31) For the fi rst time, Quark (see page 24) off ers a land-based program. Greenlandic communities Quark off ers a complete Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge are like no other; the TROMSØ, circumnavigation of is located on Somerset Island further north you travel BEAR ISLAND & “the land of fi re and ice.” in Nunavut, Canada, and up the country, the LONGYEARBYEN Sail around the island for an is home to thousands of more they have to (see page 25) immersive experience of this beluga whales. off er in terms of culture, Taken in two legs, or as beautiful Arctic country. traditions, arts and one longer voyage, these handicrafts, and of two new itineraries off er course Arctic wildlife. NEW an immersive Land-based taking you from Scotland program! and its sub-Arctic island, across the Arctic Circle to Norway and then Spitsbergen, domain of the polar bear.

NEW ship! THE OCEAN ENDEAVOUR OCEAN NOVA, QUARK’S NEW JOINS QUARK FLEET (see page 75) ARCTIC VESSEL (see page 74) Meet Endeavour, the only health and wellness-focused Carrying a maximum of 84 passengers, our smallest, most ship in Antarctica, featuring an ice-strengthened hull, nimble Arctic adventure ship has a high ice-class rating generous deck space, and contemporary furnishings. to take on the most challenging ice, and navigate narrower straights and fj ords for the best photo opportunities.

10 QUARKEXPEDITIONS.COM TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: 1.888.979.2061 11 CHELI LARSEN DAVID “DUTCH” WILLMOTT Meet the Expedition Team: Expedition Leader Expedition Leader Cheli has worked in the expedition Dutch has always loved the ocean cruise industry for the past 16 years, and wild places; living in Leaders in Polar Adventures specializing in the Polar Regions, but gives him plenty of chances to visiting locations including the South pursue these passions. After years Pacifi c, Japan, ’s , Australia, New Zealand, of sailing the and exploring the world’s wilderness, Over 100 years of combined experience. Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Svalbard, Antarctica and the in 2000, he found the perfect pairing of his ocean Over 800 combined expeditions to the Polar Regions. British Isles. She was a PADI Master Instructor, teaching and wilderness pursuits in Antarctica. After his fi rst part-time for four years and full-time for six years. As iceberg, he was hooked; Dutch spent the next Passionate, knowledgeable and simply amazing. The men and women who guide and lead our a commercial launch master, Cheli was skipper of dive seven summers there and has completed over forty voyages to the most remote regions are among some of the best in the world. Among Quark’s and fi shing charter vessels part-time for two years during expedition voyages down south. weekends. She also worked as a fi eld assistant for the TVNZ team of Polar experts are some of the most recognized and respected scientists, naturalists, In 2004, he turned his compass north to start his Natural History unit and on a number of documentaries. historians, ornithologists, marine biologists and glaciologists anywhere. Our team leaders maintain Arctic journey, and has returned every year since the highest industry safety accreditations, including STCW, IAATO and AECO and are members to explore and share the wonders of the high north of some of the most select and distinguished institutions around the globe. Their expertise and on more than forty Arctic voyages. A self-professed ALEX McNEIL passion is truly unsurpassed. Polar addict, Dutch loves the challenge of the Expedition Leader northern latitudes and fi nds the vast wilderness, Alex is one of many Canadians working people, history, ice and wildlife there unbeatable. with Quark Expeditions® in the Polar Regions. Born in England and raised in Toronto, Alex has worked with DAVID “WOODY” WOOD Quark for the better part of the last decade on over 100 Expedition Leader “ THE QUALITY OF THE EXPEDITION STAFF MEANT expeditions as co-ordinator, logistics manager, historian, Our Australian historian known THAT THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF THE AREA, ITS Zodiac driver and expedition leader. as “Woody” has an unquenchable STRUCTURE, HISTORY AND WILDLIFE GAVE AN EXPERIENCE WAY BEYOND MY EXPECTATION.” A skilled boat handler and mechanic, he has worked in passion for traveling through and Gerald William, Quark Traveler some of the most challenging conditions. Alex has a strong sharing the marvels of the Polar passion for these regions and a keen interest in many fi elds Regions. He comes to the Polar Regions via a strange including geology, ornithology and marine biology but path, having spent time working in a major pediatrics spends most of his time reading about the great explorers of hospital and possessing degrees in political science the Antarctic. When not in the high latitudes, Alex enjoys and law. Still, Woody chooses to spend as much time SHANE EVOY SOLAN JENSEN canoeing and camping in Temagami, Ontario. His goal is as possible onboard a ship heading out into the ice! Expedition Leader Expedition Leader to make your Polar experience one you will never forget. His love of the ocean and the wild extremes of Born and raised on Georgian Bay, Born and raised in coastal Alaska, the planet have resulted in a lifetime at sea, either Ontario, Shane was destined to Solan works as a wilderness ranger, in the north or south, for the last nine years. He is work on water. He worked at his expedition leader, kayak guide, HADLEIGH MEASHAM passionate about the landscapes, ice, wildlife and father’s marina 36 years before boat builder, and marine mammal Expedition Leader history of these special places and delights in sharing running his own. Shane’s love of Antarctica is clear in emergency responder. His passion for wild places Hadleigh has worked for Quark since his interests with passengers. Woody invites you to his welcoming speeches on board and in his passion started at university, where he received a degree in 2008 in the roles of expedition leader, join him and be astonished, amazed and enchanted for the environment. philosophy which led him directly to a guiding career coordinator, guide and historian. He by the Polar Regions. in the Polar Regions. An experienced leader with over 125 expeditions has also managed expedition operations and seventeen years under his belt, he has led trips In 2002, he worked at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole from Quark’s headquarters in . for the past twelve years and counts the remote Station, where he fi rst experienced the awesome Raised in England, he has recently lived in Canada and the islands of the South Pacifi c in his travel log. Antarctic environment as an ironworker. During the last USA and traveled extensively, most notably in the Arctic His objective on any trip is to make sure 10 years as a kayak guide and expedition leader, Solan and Antarctic. He has completed over fi fty expeditions you have the “trip of a lifetime.” has grown an enduring reverence for the unparalleled to the Polar Regions, including three traverses of the wilderness of Antarctica. He fi rmly believes it is a Northwest Passage, expeditions to East and West privilege to visit and work in the Antarctic and lives this Greenland, Baffi n Island, Svalbard, the Falkland Islands philosophy every day. Solan advocates for Polar visitors (Malvinas), islands of the Sea and Antarctica. conducting themselves with humility and restraint, out of respect and celebration for these magnifi cent and Hadleigh is a certifi ed NAUI Divemaster and, when he gets extreme places. He takes pride in helping passengers time off , likes to dive and explore the underwater world. get close to it, learn about it and experience it. He also enjoys the heights of alpine mountaineering.

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What trips have you been on with Quark? What trips have you been on with Quark? Polar Travel Experts Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent (pg. 54) Spitsbergen Explorer: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic (pg. 27) Antarctic Express: Fly and Cruise (pg. 60) Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent (pg. 54) Introduction to Spitsbergen: Polar Bear Safari (pg. 26) What is your favorite voyage memory? When you choose Quark, you’ll be looked after by the best travel What is your favorite voyage memory? I have two favorite memories: I bent down Watching and hearing an iceberg calve from to fi x my pant leg and two seconds later three advisers in the expedition world. From your fi rst inquiry to your a Zodiac and witnessing the power of nature. penguin chicks surrounded me trying to get “bon voyage” call, we are delighted to share everything we know on my lap; I saw two humpbacks (mother and love about these unique and beautiful regions. and calf) breech for 50 minutes off the bow of the ship. Incredible!

RICHARD ANGELIDIS RAAKHE KAPILA Working at Quark since Feb. 2009 Working at Quark since Sept. 2012

What trips have you been on with Quark? What trips have you been on with Quark? Spitsbergen Explorer: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic (pg. 27) Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent (pg. 54) Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent (pg. 54) Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge: Adventure and Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition (pg. 55) Wildlife at 74º N (pg. 42) North Pole: The Ultimate Arctic Adventure (pg. 41) What is your favorite voyage memory? MARK WEBER What is your favorite voyage memory? Tough question! It’s hard to single out Working at Quark since Sept. 2013 Standing on the bow of the world’s most one favorite memory from the collection powerful nuclear icebreaker, as it crushes of spectacular experiences. What trips have you been on with Quark? through nine feet of ice at the top of the . Was it the fi rst time I laid eyes on the beautiful glaciers Antarctic Express: Fly and Cruise (pg. 60) in Ciera Cove? Or perhaps, it was the time I took a walk What is your favorite voyage memory? with a penguin? Taking the Polar plunge at Danco Island on the CARA NUNNENMACHER There are so many, including when I hiked to the top of Antarctic Peninsula. The water temperature Working at Quark since Dec. 2008 the ridge at Neko Harbour, and of course, when I bravely was a mere 1.4° C! (Also, taking this selfi e while did the Polar plunge! That’s a hard one to answer! standing on a glacier at Portal Point, on the What trips have you been on with Quark? Antarctic continent.) North Pole: The Ultimate Arctic Adventure (pg. 41) Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent (pg. 54) What is your favorite voyage memory? My fi rst Antarctic Explorer voyage and our post-trip Iguazú Falls extension.

14 QUARKEXPEDITIONS.COM TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: 1.888.979.2061 15 Meet our Special Guests To learn which voyages feature Join the Quark Community special guests, visit and Experts QuarkExpeditions.com #QuarkExpeditions When you travel with Quark, you get access to the best expedition team in the Polar Regions, • Learn about off ers, contests and giveaways who are fl anked by leading scientists, glaciologists, kayak masters and descendants of the great Polar explorers. You can look forward to the opportunity to explore and rub shoulders with Polar • Read live tweets and reports from the fi eld personalities, both as fellow guest and in the intimate and conversational contest of an expedition. • Prepare yourself with packing tips and tricks • Get the inside scoop on Polar travel

Facebook.com/QuarkExpeditions YouTube.com/QuarkExpeditions

Twitter.com/QuarkExpedition Jonathan Falcon Pinterest.com/QuarkExp Shackleton Scott Twitter.com/QuarkAtSea (updates from the ship)

HISTORY RESEARCH Back by popular demand, Jonathan Shackleton Dr. Tom Hart has a passion for wildlife in extreme QuarkExpeditions.com/blog Google.com/+quarkexpeditions (cousin of Sir Ernest Shackleton) and Falcon Scott environments and is working hard to conserve them. (grandson of Captain Robert Falcon Scott) will speak Tom has a PhD in penguin foraging behavior, but has since of their ancestors’ famed expeditions to the South, diversifi ed into genetics and camera-based monitoring. Instagram.com/quarkexpeditions their own experiences on the 7th Continent and He runs the Penguin Lifelines project at Oxford University much more! Join these passionate men as they and the Zoological Society of . Through this, recount stories of old and new Antarctica. he monitors Antarctic wildlife using time-lapse cameras, Dennis O’Connor: I don’t think I was Mark Vogler: One of the amazing things about prepared for the sensory overload of Antarctica. volunteer photos and population genetics. Tom will be The enormity of it, the beauty, the wildlife researching penguins’ adaptation to a changing environment Polar travel is you fi nd yourself in completely alien environments, doing things you never was beyond explanation or expectation. and is always a great source of penguin anecdotes. imagined, literally at the ends of the earth.

Dave & Deb from The Planet D: Massive ice beyond our expectations, fascinating culture and extraordinary landscapes made Greenland shoot to the top of our list as a must see destination. Go before everyone fi nds out about it.

Marybeth Bond: I have visited 7 and GLACIOLOGIST KAYAK GUIDE over 100 countries and our Quark expedition to Antarctica surpassed all my expectations. Wolfgang Blümel is one of Quark’s geologist/ Valerie Lubrick is one of Quark’s skilled Kayak Guides People ask “Why” and my husband and I ask glaciologist and has been a lecturer and travel guide and hails from Canada, land of the polar bear and ourselves, “Why did we wait so long”? since 2005, in both Arctic and Antarctic regions. the maple leaf. Val fell in love at a young age with His fi elds of experience are geology, ethnography, the Canadian outdoors and made the obsession her Kellie Netherwood: Arriving in Antarctica feels like stepping into a landscape painting, created and some Polar history. Wolfgang’s work has taken vocation. An avid kayaker, climber, camper and tree with a palette limited to blue and white hues. him to to study its indigenous peoples, which hugger, Val enjoys helping others discover the magic Macaroni penguins, It’s simply magical and you will feel like you are allows him to apply his learning doing volunteer work of Antarctica and the Arctic by kayak. South Georgia in a dream you don’t want to wake up from. for human rights organizations. Wolfgang hails from She has spent many years helping others stretch their Munich (Oktoberfest!), Germany. When he is not sailing, boundaries and step out of their comfort zone through Wolfgang works as a writer, journalist and lecturer. personal development work. When not on a ship, she lives between New Zealand and Canada, where she teaches children and teachers to hug trees and save the world.

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Arctic hare THE NORTH POLE Arctic wolf AND FRANZ JOSEF LAND The Arctic Bearded, harp & ringed seals PG. 40 Beluga whale Spanning eight countries above the Arctic Circle, Minke, fi n & humpback whales and part of three continents, the Arctic is one Musk ox of the most diverse regions in the world. Here’s Narwhal a glance at the regions and sites where you may GREENLAND’S Polar bear encounter wildlife on your expedition. FAR NORTH Puffi n PG. 35 /Caribou Map is not to scale Walrus

Arctic Ocean FRANZ JOSEF SVALBARD LAND PGS. 25 – 29 THE CANADIAN ARCTIC & THE NORTHWEST Arctic Ocean PASSAGE SPITSBERGEN PGS. 36 – 39 GREENLAND

ARCTIC WATCH LAND EASTERN GREENLAND PROGRAM Novaya PG. 42 PGS. 29, 33, 34 Zemlya SHETLANDS, ORKNEYS AND NORWAY’S FJORDS Baffi n Island PG. 24

ARCTIC CIRCLE

ICELAND SWEDEN

FINLAND NORWAY RUSSIA ICELAND PG. 29 – 31 CANADA

Atlantic Ocean U.K.

18 QUARKEXPEDITIONS.COM U.S.A. TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: 1.888.979.2061 19 ARCTIC A Day in the Life: 12:00 p.m. Eastern Greenland LUNCH BUFFET An afternoon BBQ on the deck of the ship. Relax and have fun! Wondering what to expect on your Arctic voyage? Though no two voyages are ever the same, here’s a look at a day in the life of our popular East Greenland: Northern Lights expedition.

8:00 a.m. ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL DAY Wake up to water as still as you’ve ever seen. A quick photo on the top observation deck before breakfast.

2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. LOCAL ART AND CULTURE AN AFTERNOON HIKE An exhibit in Ittoqqortoormiit, the Explore the lush with most isolated town in Greenland. diff erent levels of hiking.

10:00 p.m. NORTHERN LIGHTS The skies dazzle us with a supernatural light show.

10:00 a.m. ZODIAC CRUISING Polar bear sighting! We spy the Arctic’s most iconic animal while on a Zodiac cruise.

7:00 p.m. EVENING RECAP Before dinner, the expedition team review the day’s highlights and prepare us for tomorrow’s outings.

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The New trips for 2015.16! Two sub-Arctic itineraries exploring the and Arctic Svalbard: culture and heritage of Scotland and Norway Essential Arctic (see pages 24 and 25)

These expeditions through remote sub-Arctic and Arctic seafaring destinations are linked for eternity by their Viking legacy and experience unique World Heritage sites. Explore the less-visited islands of the , follow Norway’s fj ord-carved coast and the North Cape, or immerse yourself in the beautiful Arctic Svalbard, home to polar bears, walrus and rich bird life.

“A WELL-ORGANIZED VOYAGE, STAFF AND EXPEDITION LEADERS DID THEIR UTMOST TO ENSURE WE SAW SO MUCH OF THE WILDLIFE AND EXPERIENCE THE GEOLOGY AND TUNDRA OF SPITSBERGEN, A MEMORABLE TRIP.” Elizabeth Ellis, Quark Traveler

Polar bear, near Spitsbergen, Svalbard

22 QUARKEXPEDITIONS.COM TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: 1.888.979.2061 23 ARCTIC ARCTIC NEW for NEW 2015.16! for The Orkneys, Shetlands 14 DAYS Tromsø, Bear Island 2015.16! 12 DAYS and Norway’s Fjords: from $7,995* and Longyearbyen: from $6,995* Across the Arctic Circle *Per person. See page 78 for detailed pricing. Fjords and Bears *Per person. See page 78 for detailed pricing. TROMSØ SVALBARD This mystical expedition of the northern Atlantic off ers a fascinating Follow Norway’s majestic fj ord-lined coast from Tromsø to the (Region of Norway) blend of Scottish and Norse history and rich cultural experiences, North Cape, the nearest accessible location to Europe’s northernmost LONGYEARBYEN including the medieval art, architecture and archeology of Britain’s ARCTIC point, en route to the wildlife-rich Svalbard archipelago. Barents CIRCLE Sea northernmost archipelagos. Experience the rugged beauty of Norway’s Bear fj ords and the picturesque port of Bergen. HIGHLIGHTS Island Shetland NORWAY Islands • Unique Arctic wildlife: polar bears, walrus, reindeer and more RUSSIA TROMSØ Atlantic BERGEN • Polar exploration Norwegian HIGHLIGHTS Ocean Sea • Neolithic sites of the Orkneys and Shetlands • Norway’s Northern Cape NORWAY ABERDEEN • Optional kayak adventure • Enjoy amazing bird life, including UNESCO-protected Vega Island ARCTIC SWEDEN • Sail north across the Arctic Circle UNITED CIRCLE KINGDOM FINLAND • Combine this voyage with Tromsø, Bear Island and See full itinerary and detailed voyage map at QuarkExpeditions.com Longyearbyen: Fjords and Bears Actual itinerary may vary based on weather Actual itinerary may vary based on weather conditions and voyage length. conditions and voyage length. See full itinerary and detailed voyage map at QuarkExpeditions.com 1 Departure: 1 Departure: May 27, 2015 Jun 9, 2015 Ship: Ocean Nova “I LEAVE WITH A FAR BETTER Ship: Ocean Nova UNDERSTANDING OF THE ARCTIC AND Possible Landing Sites: Possible Landing Sites: • Orkney Islands, UK GRATEFUL FOR THE EXPERIENCE.” • Hammerfest • Shetland Islands, UK Jeanette Morris, Quark Traveler • Nordkapp • Bergen and Vega, Norway • Lilliehöök Glacier • Smeerenburg Adventure Options: Adventure Options: KAYAKING KAYAKING

SNOWSHOEING

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Geiranger fj ord, Norway ABOVE, FROM LEFT: Scottish pipers; Tromsø, Norway Snowshoeing in Spitsbergen RIGHT: Nordkapp, Norway

24 QUARKEXPEDITIONS.COM TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: 1.888.979.2061 25 ARCTIC ARCTIC Introduction to Spitsbergen: 9 DAYS Spitsbergen Explorer: 11 DAYS Polar Bear Safari from $4,995* Wildlife Capital of the Arctic from $5,995* *Per person. See page 78 for detailed pricing. *Per person. See page 78 for detailed pricing. A perfect introductory voyage to the Svalbard archipelago, this A journey fi t for the Arctic explorer with a little more time. Located 9-day expedition will satisfy those short on time while still promising above the Arctic Circle, Spitsbergen welcomes travelers from around Arctic Arctic Arctic fl ora, fauna and icescapes. Ocean the world to visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ocean Nordaustlandet Nordaustlandet HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS • Iconic Arctic wildlife: polar bears, walruses, • Look out for polar bears, walruses, Arctic foxes, and more Spitsbergen Spitsbergen reindeers, puffi ns and more • Historical site honoring whalers of the 17th and 18th Century • Experience the midnight sun • Extended hiking opportunities ashore and Zodiac cruising • Explore via hiking, kayaking and Zodiac cruising LONGYEARBYEN LONGYEARBYEN Greenland Edgeøya Greenland Edgeøya Sea See full itinerary and detailed voyage map at QuarkExpeditions.com Sea See full itinerary and detailed voyage map at QuarkExpeditions.com SVALBARD SVALBARD (Region of Norway) (Region of Norway)

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2 Departures: 2 Departures: Jun 14 and Jul 18, 2015 Jun 26 and Aug 4, 2015 Ship: Sea Adventurer Ship: Sea Adventurer, Ocean Nova Possible Landing Sites: Possible Landing Sites: • 14th of July Glacier • Phippsøya • Monaco Glacier • Hinlopen Straight • Alkhornet • Hornsund • Ny London Adventure Options: KAYAKING Adventure Options: KAYAKING SNOWSHOEING SNOWSHOEING Contact a Quark Polar Travel Adviser: 1.888.979.2061

“ OUR TRIP INVOLVED PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, SIZES AND NATIONALITIES. WHATEVER THEIR AGE OR FITNESS LEVEL, PASSENGERS COULD ENJOY EVERY ASPECT OF THE VOYAGE.” Ben Muller, Quark Traveler

Kayaking a safe distance off Monaco Glacier, Spitsbergen ABOVE: Polar bear cub Walrus herd ABOVE, FROM LEFT: Polar bear; Reindeer

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Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: 13 DAYS Three Arctic Islands: 13 or 14 DAYS Big Island, Big Adventure from $7,995* Iceland, Greenland and from $6,995* *Per person. See page 78 for detailed pricing. *Per person. See page 78 for detailed pricing. The complete in-depth exploration of Svalbard takes you around the island Spitsbergen

to experience its massive ice sheets and deep fj ords, including the Seven Arctic Phippsøya Spitsbergen Kvitøya Islands, Edgeøya, Nordaustlandet — its ice cap one of the largest in the Ocean Voted one of the Top 50 Tours of a Lifetime by National Geographic Moff en Traveler, our award-winning expedition is highly recommended for GREENLAND Arctic — as well as the smaller outlying islands of the archipelago. Nordaustlandet (Kalaallit Nunaat) those who want to experience three contrasting jewels of the Arctic. LONGYEARBYEN SVALBARD HIGHLIGHTS (Region of Norway) Spitsbergen HIGHLIGHTS Atlantic • Enjoy the same highlights as the Spitsbergen Explorer Ocean • Explore wildlife-rich Spitsbergen, the less-visited east coast with more historical sites to visit SCORESBYSUND of Greenland and an introduction to Iceland • Search for polar bears, reindeer, walrus, and Arctic fox Greenland LONGYEARBYEN Sea Edgeøya • Be on the lookout for musk ox, reindeers, walruses and more • Remote and rarely visited corners of Svalbard ARCTIC • Explore fj ords, glaciers and via Zodiac CIRCLE • Experience the land of the midnight sun SVALBARD (Region of Norway) ICELAND See full itinerary and detailed voyage map at QuarkExpeditions.com REYKJAVIK See full itinerary and detailed voyage map at QuarkExpeditions.com NORWAY Actual itinerary may vary based on weather conditions and voyage length. Actual itinerary may vary based on weather conditions and voyage length.

2 Departures: 2 Departures: Jun 20 and Jul 23, 2015 Jul 26 and Aug 14, 2015 “ IT’S THE PEOPLE THAT MAKE THE TRIP Ship: Ocean Nova WONDERFUL. EVERYONE — ALL OF THE Ship: Sea Adventurer, Ocean Nova STAFF AND THE PASSENGERS TOO — Possible Landing Sites: WERE FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL.” Possible Landing Sites: • Kapp Lee, Edgeøya Sarah Weinberg, Quark Traveler • Scoresbysund, Greenland • Kvitøya • Lilliehöök Glacier, Svalbard • Nordaustlandet ice cap • Alkefj ellet, Svalbard Adventure Options: Adventure Options: KAYAKING KAYAKING SNOWSHOEING Contact a Quark Polar Travel Adviser: 1.888.979.2061

Kvitøya, Svalbard RIGHT: Black-legged kittiwake Nordfj ord in Greenland National Park ABOVE: Impressive icebergs at Danmark Island, Scoresbysund

28 QUARKEXPEDITIONS.COM TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: 1.888.979.2061 29 ARCTIC ARCTIC NEW for 2015.16! Iceland Circumnavigation: 12 DAYS Iceland: Ultimate Fire and Ice from $6,995* *Per person. See page 78 for detailed pricing. Explore all the geological diversity of this small island, including Land of Supernatural volcanoes and lava fi elds, ice sheets, waterfalls and geysers. Iceland’s GREENLAND people, their unique cultural heritage and the island’s incredible (Kalaallit Nunaat) birdlife will leave you wanting more. Denmark Extremes Strait HIGHLIGHTS AKUREYRI ARCTIC CIRCLE • Visit the Golden Circle’s Thingvellir National Park, We bring you the land of fi re and ice in all its glory. From geysers and hot springs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site to dormant volcanoes, Iceland has something for everyone. ICELAND • Visit the highland lava desert and sulfur pits of Husavik REYKJAVIK • Experience Icelandic culture, art and food

• Arctic bird life and great whale watching See full itinerary and detailed voyage map at QuarkExpeditions.com

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1 Departure: Aug 26, 2015 Ship: Ocean Nova Landing Sites: • Hofn • Grundarfj örður • Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon • Heimay and Surtsey Islands Adventure Options: KAYAKING

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“ ICELAND IS ONE OF THOSE PLACES THAT WHEN YOU LOOK OUT OVER THE LANDSCAPE YOUR MOUTH DROPS OPEN IN AWE.” Dave and Deb of The Planet D, bloggers and Quark Travelers

The spectacular blue glow of ice Jökulsárlón, Iceland ABOVE, FROM LEFT: Atlantic puffi n; View of Mount Esna from Reykjavik

30 QUARKEXPEDITIONS.COM TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: 1.888.979.2061 31 ARCTIC ARCTIC East Greenland: 14 DAYS Greenland: Northern Lights from $7,295* *Per person. See page 78 for detailed pricing. The east coast of Greenland is renowned the world over for the best Kingdom of Ice and Light displays of this supernatural light show. On one of our most active journeys you’ll take tundra hikes, explore iceberg choked fj ords and Greenland, the single largest island in the world, is full of rich history experience the Arctic wildlife of Greenland National Park. Scoresbysund SYDKAP and rugged beauty. Experience the culture, art, awesome light displays and ARCTIC GREENLAND CIRCLE icescapes this unique Arctic land has to off er. HIGHLIGHTS (Kalaallit Nunaat) • Scoresbysund Fjord, the world’s largest fj ord system AKUREYRI • Sightings of grazing musk ox and a variety of whales and seabirds ICELAND • Northeast Greenland National Park: the world’s largest Historic trapper and hunter’s cabin and most northerly park • Spectacular light displays courtesy of the aurora borealis* Atlantic in Greenland National Park Ocean *weather permitting

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2 Departures: Sep 5 and Sep 17, 2015 “ WE HAD NORTHERN LIGHTS — FROM HORIZON TO HORIZON, RIGHT OVER THE TOP OF THE SHIP. Ship: Ocean Nova WE WERE ENVELOPED IN GREEN SHIMMERING CURTAINS OF LIGHT.” Possible Landing Sites: David “Dutch” Willmott, Expedition Leader • Ittoqqortoormiit (Scoresbysund) • Sydkap • Ymer Island Adventure Options:

KAYAKING

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LEFT: Northern lights (aurora borealis) RIGHT: Quark passenger, Ittoqqortoormiit

32 QUARKEXPEDITIONS.COM TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: 1.888.979.2061 33 ARCTIC ARCTIC NEW for 2015.16! Greenland Explorer: 15 DAYS Greenland’s Far North: 16 DAYS Valleys and Fjords from $6,995* Ultimate Thule from $8,995* *Per person. See page 78 for detailed pricing. *Per person. See page 78 for detailed pricing. From the Fjord of Eternity to the Arctic ghost town of Skoldungen, Explore the Thule region, synonymous with ‘the true Greenland’ for Greenland’s west coast remains largely untouched by humans and its untouched icescapes and sparsely populated Inuit communities. ideally suited for expedition travel by ship. Immerse yourself in Denmark Experience magnifi cent nature where seals, walruses and humpback Strait QAANAAQ , learn about Greenlandic traditions and experience GREENLAND whales await. GREENLAND (Kalaallit Nunaat) ICELAND (Kalaallit Nunaat) some of the best whale watching in the world. UPERNAVIK HIGHLIGHTS EQUIP SERMIA REYKJAVIK HIGHLIGHTS Baffi n • Visit the fj ords of West Greenland and traditional Baffi n ILULISSAT Bay Bay • Visit traditional Greenlandic communities and meet the locals Greenlandic communities KANGERLUSSUAQ SKOLDUNGEN • Spot herds of musk ox • Ilulissat — a UNESCO World Heritage Site Baffi n CANADA Island • Historic sites from Norse and Viking eras ARCTIC NUUK • Optional kayak adventure ARCTIC CIRCLE CIRCLE • Ilulissat — a UNESCO World Heritage Site Davis Atlantic Ocean See full itinerary and detailed voyage map at QuarkExpeditions.com Hudson’s Strait See full itinerary and detailed voyage map at QuarkExpeditions.com Bay

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1 Departure: 1 Departure: Aug 6, 2015 Aug 3, 2015 Ship: Sea Adventurer Ship: Sea Explorer Possible Landing Sites: Possible Landing Sites: • Nuuk, capital of Greenland • Start and end in Kangerlussuaq • Tasermiut Fjord, the • Upernavik “Arctic ” • Qaanaaq • Sisimuit, Greenland Adventure Options: Adventure Options: KAYAKING KAYAKING Contact a Quark Polar Travel Adviser: 1.888.979.2061 “A SUPERB ITINERARY IN A MAGNIFICENT AREA OF GREENLAND.” Shu Ying, Quark Traveler

FROM TOP: Musk ox; Nuuk, western Greenland RIGHT: Greenlandic boots A view of the icebergs from the Jakobshavn glacier in Ilulissat, Greenland RIGHT: Herifoness, Greenland

34 QUARKEXPEDITIONS.COM TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: 1.888.979.2061 35 ARCTIC ARCTIC In the Footsteps of Franklin: 13 DAYS The Canadian Arctic: Greenland and Canada’s from $7,995* High Arctic *Per person. See page 78 for detailed pricing. The True North GREENLAND Sail north along Greenland’s western coast towards Canada’s High Arctic (Kalaallit Nunaat) QAANAAQ Canada’s High Arctic off ers much to satisfy the needs of to see spectacular limestone bird cliff s, the prehistoric musk ox, and rich history dating back thousands of years. RESOLUTE today’s explorer. Revel in the tales of exploration history Devon UPERNAVIK Island and the fated Franklin expedition, visit with local communities Baffi n HIGHLIGHTS Bay ILULISSAT to purchase art and handicrafts, or snap photos of musk ox POND • Iconic Arctic wildlife: polar bears, walruses, whales INLET and other Arctic animals. KANGERLUSSUAQ and massive sea bird colonies Baffi n CANADA Island • Traditional Canadian Inuit and Greenlandic communities ARCTIC CIRCLE • Beechey Island, the historic site of the Franklin Expedition Davis Strait Hudson’s See full itinerary and detailed voyage map at QuarkExpeditions.com Bay

Actual itinerary may vary based on weather conditions and voyage length. “THE WILDERNESS BEAUTY WE HAVE SEEN IN THE ARCTIC 1 Departure: REGION WAS FAR BEYOND Aug 16, 2015 ANY EXPECTATION.” Dick Verboom-Schellevis, Quark Traveler Ship: Sea Explorer Possible Landing Sites: • Ilulissat, Greenland • Qaanaaq, Greenland • Prince Leopold Island, Canada • Resolute, Canada Adventure Options:

KAYAKING

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Moments of contemplation are inevitable when confronted by the vast Arctic landscape

Beechey Island, Canada RIGHT, FROM TOP: Walrus; Male King Eider

36 QUARKEXPEDITIONS.COM TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: 1.888.979.2061 37 ARCTIC ARCTIC Epic High Arctic: 13 DAYS Northwest Passage: 20 DAYS Baffi n Island Explorer from $7,995* Franklin’s Legend from $11,995* *Per person. See page 78 for detailed pricing. *Per person. See page 78 for detailed pricing. (with Greenland) Venture through the heart of the Northwest Passage and experience fi rst-hand those islands, waterways and wilds that still yield a gratifying This expedition has wildlife viewing opportunities as well as cultural GREENLAND sense of achievement for all those who make the voyage. GREENLAND Beechey (Kalaallit Nunaat) (Kalaallit Nunaat) and historic site visits including remote National Historic Sites Island Beechey Island UPERNAVIK of Canada, settlements from 4,000 year-old cultures and Greenland’s RESOLUTE HIGHLIGHTS Ilulissat — a UNESCO World Heritage site. • Be on the watch for Arctic wildlife: musk ox, polar bears and more Baffi n Baffi n Bay ILULISSAT • Colorful Greenlandic villages and traditional Inuit handicrafts Bay HIGHLIGHTS Baffi n • Ilulissat — the UNESCO World Heritage Site Baffi n Island Island • Iconic Arctic wildlife: polar bears, walrus, ringed seals CANADA QIKIQTARJUAQ CANADA KANGERLUSSUAQ • Traditional Inuit communities See full itinerary and detailed voyage map at QuarkExpeditions.com KANGERLUSSUAQ ARCTIC Davis • Franklin expedition historical sites including Beechey Island CIRCLE Strait Davis Strait Hudson’s Bay Hudson’s See full itinerary and detailed voyage map at QuarkExpeditions.com Bay

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1 Departure: 1 Departure: Aug 26, 2015 Aug 18, 2015 Ship: Sea Explorer Ship: Sea Adventurer Possible Landing Sites: Landing Sites: • Beechey Island, Canada • Itilleq and Sisimuit, Greenland • Ilulissat, Greenland • Uummannaq, Greenland • Qikiqtarjuaq, Canada • , Canada • Disembark in Kugluktuk Adventure Options: (Coppermine), Canada KAYAKING Adventure Options: Contact a Quark Polar Travel Adviser: KAYAKING 1.888.979.2061

Ilulissat, Greenland RIGHT: Polar bear Ilulissat, Greenland ABOVE, FROM LEFT: Arctic hare; An Inuit girl in traditional dress

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North Pole: 14 or 15 DAYS The North Pole: The Ultimate Arctic from $25,995* Adventure *Per person. See page 78 for detailed pricing. GREENLAND Voyage to the (Kalaallit Nunaat) Greenland Arctic Walk. Fly. Balloon. Plunge. Celebrate at the top of the world. Sea Ocean

This is the stuff Polar dreams are made of. Located at 90º N, in the North Pole SVALBARD Top of the World middle of the frozen Arctic Ocean, only 50 Years of Victory can take (Region of Norway) a select few passengers to the top of the world! Franz In 2008, Quark off ered 50 Years of Victory’s maiden voyage to the North Pole. Josef HIGHLIGHTS Land After eight great seasons, the world’s largest and most powerful icebreaker • Crack through dense, multi-year ice continues to off er one of the most exclusive expeditions in the world. • The largest, most powerful nuclear-powered icebreaker in the world MURMANSK • Champagne toast at 90º N Novaya Zemlya • Helicopter sightseeing RUSSIA ARCTIC RUSSIA • Ride a hot air balloon at the top of the world CIRCLE

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“AN INTERESTING, VARIED AND 3 Departures: UNBELIEVABLE VOYAGE TO SUCH Jun 3, Jun 15 and Jun 26, 2015 A REMOTE AREA WHERE FOR CENTURIES EXPLORERS STROVE Ship: 50 Years of Victory TO REACH.” Possible Landing Sites: Michael Marlow, Quark Traveler • Cape Flora, Northbrook Island • Apollonov Island • Bell Island Adventure Options: HOT AIR BALLOONING

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Capturing a moment of a lifetime at 90º N

CLOCKWISE, TOP LEFT: A circle of guests from around the world; Time to celebrate; Victory’s own helicopter

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“ I HAVE BEEN STRUGGLING TO FIND THE RIGHT WORDS AND NOW REALIZE THAT ALL Arctic Watch: THE SUPERLATIVES — AMAZING TIME, ONCE IN A LIFETIME TRIP, AWESOME, DON’T DO JUSTICE TO THE ARCTIC WATCH EXPERIENCE. Quark’s First Land-Based FOR ME, I THINK “MAGICAL” COMES CLOSE.” Adventure Liz R., Arctic Watch guest

Quark Expeditions® introduces our fi rst-ever land-based expedition. Arctic Watch Lodge: Adventure and Wildlife at 74° N, is a week-long adventure camp experience in Nunavut, Canada, running from July through August each year. With a maximum occupancy of 26 guests per departure, it’s Quark’s most intimate Arctic program with diff erent activities daily, and all-inclusive adventure options which will have you witnessing the raw beauty of this land and its rare wildlife.

View of Cunningham Inlet from Arctic Watch Lodge

FROM LEFT: Arctic fox pups; The main lodge; Musk ox FROM LEFT: Kayaking amongst belugas; Cheese course; Polar bear

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“THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL PLACE. THE HIKING, ATV RIDES, NEW Arctic Watch for 10 DAYS KAYAKING, IT ALL MAKES YOU FEEL THAT YOU ARE PART 2015.16! OF THE ARCTIC. WE WILL NEVER FORGET THIS TRIP from $7,995* AND THE LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN.” Wilderness Lodge: *Per person. See page 78 for detailed pricing. Jurs and Aneke, Arctic Watch guests Adventure and Wildlife at 74ºN

A short fl ight from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, this ARCTIC WATCH unique High Arctic lodge off ers a week-long program of fully guided Baffi n Victoria Bay activities that give you access to the stunning natural sites and wildlife- Island spotting opportunities, including some of the best beluga whale watching Baffi n Island available anywhere in the world. ARCTIC CIRCLE YELLOWKNIFE HIGHLIGHTS • Experience one of the foremost destinations for beluga whales CANADA • Search for musk ox, arctic fox, arctic hares and birds Hudson’s • Explore the island via all-inclusive adventure activities: Bay ATVs, kayaking, tundra hiking and more • Enjoy excellent dining fi nely paired with the best wine Actual itinerary may vary based on weather from Canada’s Okanagan Valley conditions and voyage length.

See full itinerary at QuarkExpeditions.com 6 Departures: Jul 2 to Aug 6, 2015 Location: Somerset Island, Nunavut, Canada Adventure Options (included):

KAYAKING

HIKING Adventure ATV options included! FISHING

RAFTING

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Afternoon hike to a nearby waterfall

Beluga whales TOP, FROM LEFT: Arctic saxifrage; Picnic lunch RIGHT: Snowy owl

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Discover Oslo Package Enjoy an extra night in Norway’s vibrant capital city where you’ll be guided around this modern, beautifully situated town. Extend the package to fi ve days and take the unforgettable Flåm Railway past picturesque fj ords and snow-capped mountains on your way to Bergen.

Extend Your Stay: Optional Arctic Trips Explore Helsinki Package Comfort Let Quark’s Polar experts book your Tour Helsinki, a capital with or Luxury extraordinary architecture that blends entire journey for you with lots of friendly packages eastern and western infl uences. regional tips and tricks along the way. Extend this package to fi ve days and take the ferry across the Gulf We’ll make sure all aspects of your trip are a delight — of Finland to visit Tallinn, Estonia’s before, during and after your adventure. Contact our Polar medieval, walled capital. Travel Advisers to fi nd out about some of the amazing options we have to extend your stay. To book, for information regarding pricing, or for custom itineraries contact us at 1.888.979.0437 or +1.802.490.1798

Reykjavik Highlights Toronto and Package Niagara Falls From the therapeutic waters of the Packages Blue Lagoon, to the bubbling hot springs of Thingveller National Park, Explore the many diverse neighborhoods you’ll be mesmerized by the unique of Toronto, take in a live show or add beauty and striking geography of an optional visit to the Niagara region. this Nordic island. Ask about options Stay in picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake, to enjoy the fresh air and explore visiting some of its many wineries, the dramatic landscape. see Niagara Falls, and dine overlooking this fabulous spectacle.

46 QUARKEXPEDITIONS.COM TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: 1.888.979.2061 47 Buenos Aires, Argentina ARGENTINA Antarctica CHILE Antarctica — the seventh and fi nal continent, where penguins, seals and birds are the Atlantic Ocean FALKLAND ISLANDS only permanent residents. Here’s a snapshot (Islas Malvinas) Stanley of what you might see when you visit the diff erent areas within the . Punta Arenas Map is not to scale Ushuaia

SOUTH THE FALKLAND ISLANDS GEORGIA Cape Horn (ISLAS MALVINAS) Atlantic Ocean PGS. 58, 59, 63

SOUTH GEORGIA PGS. 58, 59, 63 KING GEORGE ISLAND ELEPHANT ANTARCTIC ISLAND LEGEND PENINSULA Adélie penguin PGS. 54, 55, 59, 61, 62 DECEPTION Albatross ISLAND Antarctic orca ANVERS ISLAND Port Commersons dolphin Lockroy Paradise Bay Crabeater seal Elephant seal

ANTARCTIC CIRCLE Lemaire Channel Fin whale Fur seal

Gentoo penguin CROSSING Humpback whale THE CIRCLE PGS. 55, 61 Antarctic Peninsula Weddell Sea Southern Ocean ISLAND

Magellanic penguin

Rockhopper penguin

Weddell seal

ANTARCTICA

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Our Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia and Antarctica voyage is by far our most 11:00 p.m. comprehensive and diverse. Here we outline a typical day in the wildlife haven of MINGLE WITH THE KINGS We get up close and personal with South Georgia, known as the “Galapagos of the Poles.” thousands of king penguins. Watch the day-in-the-life video on Quark’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/QuarkExpeditions

9:00 a.m. EN ROUTE TO SHACKLETON’S GRAVE We transfer from the ship to Zodiacs for our historical walk on shore.

1:00 p.m. HANG OUT WITH 5:00 p.m. AN ELEPHANT SEAL POLAR PLUNGE A pre-lunch visit with the southern elephant An expedition rite of passage: seal, the “beachmaster” of South Georgia. the Polar Plunge!

10:00 a.m. DISCOVERING 6:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. THE WILDLIFE SHOP SUNSET A photo op with a Time to browse the Polar We enjoy a late-season sunset black-browed albatross. Boutique before dinner. and bid goodnight to the kings.

50 QUARKEXPEDITIONS.COM TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: 1.888.979.2061 51 ANTARCTICA Antarctic Peninsula: “ THE BEST DAY AT THE “OFFICE” JUST GOT BETTER. The 7th and Final Continent BLUE SKIES AND 50 WHALES WITHIN SIGHT, 2 HUMPBACK BREACHING 10 METERS FROM TWO All of Quark’s Antarctic expeditions visit the Peninsula. These itineraries off er the greatest number of ZODIACS AND A POD OF ORCAS IN THE BAY...I HAVE departure dates and ships. You’ll be exploring this region in more depth, visiting a variety of penguin species, NEVER HAD THIS ENCOUNTER WITH SO MUCH seeing whales and seals, and marveling at the amazing landscapes and ice structures. ACTIVE WILDLIFE. IT WAS SUCH A SPIRITUAL DAY.” Shane Evoy, Expedition Leader

Portal Point, Antarctic Peninsula

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Antarctic Explorer: 11 or 12 DAYS Crossing the Circle: 14 DAYS Discovering the 7th Continent from $5,495* Southern Expedition from $7,795* *Per person. See page 80 for detailed pricing. *Per person. See page 80 for detailed pricing. The perfect introductory voyage to the 7th continent and a classic itinerary Venture farther south than many Antarctic visitors will go on this

that will delight those seeking immersive wildlife encounters and the ARGENTINA extended, in-depth exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience ARGENTINA iconic landscapes that make this one of the world’s most pristine and CHILE a frozen region of massive blue icebergs and the continent’s greatest CHILE Atlantic Atlantic unforgettable natural environments. Ocean variety and concentration of wildlife. Ocean

HIGHLIGHTS USHUAIA HIGHLIGHTS USHUAIA South Shetland South Shetland • Encounter magnifi cent wildlife: gentoo and chinstrap penguins, Drake Islands • Abundant Antarctic wildlife: Adélie and gentoo penguins, humpback Drake Islands Passage Passage humpback whales, leopard seals, blue-eyed shags and more Deception Island and minke whales, Weddell and leopard seals, and much more Deception Island Lemaire Lemaire • Witness dramatic Antarctic landscapes: glowing ice structures Channel Paradise Harbour • Camp under the midnight sun Channel Paradise Harbour

and majestic mountains Weddell • Cross the Antarctic Circle at 66°33’S and celebrate with Adelaide Island Weddell Sea Sea • Cross the legendary Drake Passage ANTARCTIC a glass of champagne! ANTARCTIC CIRCLE CIRCLE

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18 Departures: 4 Departures: Nov 7, 2015 to Feb 24, 2016 Dec 31, 2015 to Mar 1, 2016 Ship: Ocean Diamond, Ship: Ocean Diamond, Ocean Endeavour* Ocean Endeavour*, Sea Adventurer Possible Landing Sites: Possible Landing Sites: • Neko Habour • Aitcho Islands • Danco Island • Deception Island • Lemaire Channel • Cape Horn (select voyages) Adventure Options: Adventure Options: “FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE FACILITATED BY A WELL-RUN KAYAKING KAYAKING ORGANIZATION OF STAFF AND CREW. EVERYTHING CAMPING RAN SMOOTHLY, AND FOR THIS SIZE AND COMPLEXITY CAMPING OF OPERATION THAT IS OUTSTANDING.” PHOTOGRAPHY Ray Triplett, Quark Traveler CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING SNOWSHOEING * Voyages operated on the Ocean Endeavour MOUNTAINEERING start and end in Buenos Aires. PHOTOGRAPHY

STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING

Contact a Quark Polar Travel Adviser: 1.888.979.2061 “THE CREW AND EXPEDITION STAFFS WERE ALL EXTREMELY PROFESSIONAL AND ENTHUSIASTIC. THEY * Voyages operated on the Ocean Endeavour CLEARLY LOVE THEIR JOBS AND WORK HARD TO MAKE start and end in Buenos Aires. IT A PLEASURABLE AND MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE.” Elise Ralph, Quark Traveler

Paradise Harbour ABOVE, FROM LEFT: Mountaineering; A salutes the sunset Lemaire Channel ABOVE, FROM LEFT: Adélie penguins; Kayaking at Danco Island RIGHT: A quintet of gentoo penguins

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King penguins on the Falklands (Malvinas), beach in South Georgia South Georgia and Antarctica: Three Distinct Regions, Two Epic Voyages

Experience the awe-inspiring king penguin rookeries of South Georgia, the ‘Galapagos of the Poles’, as well as the incredible wealth of wildlife in the unique and diverse archipelagos of the Southern Ocean.

“ THIS WAS UNDOUBTEDLY AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME! WELL DONE TO QUARK ON AN AMAZING EXPEDITION WITH HIGH ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS.” Bruce Mann, Quark Traveler

56 QUARKEXPEDITIONS.COM TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: 1.888.979.2061 57 ANTARCTICA ANTARCTICA Falklands (Malvinas), 20 DAYS Crossing the Circle 23 DAYS South Georgia and Antarctica: from $10,995* via Falklands (Malvinas) from $17,995* Explorers and Kings *Per person. See page 80 for detailed pricing. and South Georgia: *Per person. See page 80 for detailed pricing. ARGENTINA ARGENTINA Experience the best of the Southern Ocean with this 20-day expedition. Atlantic Atlantic CHILE Falkland Islands Ocean Epic Antarctica CHILE Falkland Islands Ocean Visit the grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton and take in vast wildlife spectacles (Islas Malvinas) (Islas Malvinas) STANLEY STANLEY including a king penguin colony stretching as far as the eye can see. South The ‘do it all’ Antarctic adventure for those who want to experience our South Georgia longest, most comprehensive voyage and the full variety of landscapes, Georgia USHUAIA USHUAIA HIGHLIGHTS South Shetland wildlife and historic landing sites. There is also the personal achievement South Shetland Drake Islands Drake Islands • Visit three distinct regions of the Southern Ocean, each Passage South Orkney of crossing the Antarctic Circle. Passage South Orkney Paulet Islands Paulet Islands a haven for bird watchers Island Island • Visit the locals in the friendly town of Port Stanley in the HIGHLIGHTS Adelaide Weddell Island Weddell Sea Sea Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) ANTARCTIC • View a rich array of Antarctic wildlife: king and macaroni penguins, ANTARCTIC • Iconic South Georgia wildlife: king and rockhopper penguins, CIRCLE southern elephant seals, albatross, and more CIRCLE fi n and humpback whales, Antarctic fur seals Antarctic • Cross the Antarctic Circle and celebrate with a champagne toast at 66°33’S Antarctic Peninsula Peninsula • Visit South Georgia, the ‘Galapagos of the Poles’ See full itinerary and detailed voyage map at QuarkExpeditions.com Actual itinerary may vary based on weather Actual itinerary may vary based on weather conditions and voyage length. conditions and voyage length. See full itinerary and detailed voyage map at QuarkExpeditions.com

2 Departures: 1 Departure: Nov 22 and Dec 13, 2015 Dec 18, 2015 Ship: Ocean Diamond, Ocean Endeavour* Ship: Sea Adventurer Possible Landing Sites: Possible Landing Sites: • Stanley, Falkland Islands • West Point Island, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) (Islas Malvinas) • Grytviken, South Georgia • Stromness, South Georgia • Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula • Neko Harbour, Antarctic Peninsula • Detaille Island Adventure Options: KAYAKING Adventure Options: KAYAKING CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING SNOWSHOEING MOUNTAINEERING

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* Voyages operated on the Ocean Endeavour start and end in Buenos Aires.

Kayaking past the elephant seal beachmasters ABOVE, FROM LEFT: Sketching king penguins, St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia; King penguins, South Georgia RIGHT: Shackleton gravesite, Gryviken, South Georgia Zodiac cruising Iceberg Alley RIGHT: Argentine station, Almirante Brown in Paradise Harbour

58 QUARKEXPEDITIONS.COM TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: 1.888.979.2061 59 ANTARCTICA ANTARCTICA Antarctic Express: 10 DAYS Antarctica Direct: Crossing the Circle from $11,995* *Per person. See page 80 for detailed pricing. Enjoy the same highlights as the Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition

Fly and Cruise to the voyage in four fewer days by fl ying over the Drake Passage. ARGENTINA CHILE Atlantic HIGHLIGHTS Ocean 7th Continent • Visit historic research stations and explore Marguerite Bay • Walk amongst penguin colonies, see crabeater and PUNTA ARENAS South Shetland Weddell seals, gulls and skuas Drake Islands Short on time? Our fl y/cruise expeditions off er three diff erent itineraries enabling you to Passage • Kayaking adventure option Anvers Deception Island maximize your time exploring Antarctica, while still taking in all the wonders and optional Island Lemaire Paradise Harbour adventure activities, such as kayaking. You’ll also have the unique experience of fl ying You must book fl ight cancellation/interruption insurance Channel for all Quark voyages, due to possible weather delays. Adelaide Weddell in or out of King George Island, South Shetlands. Island Sea ANTARCTIC CIRCLE See full itinerary and detailed voyage map at QuarkExpeditions.com Antarctic Peninsula

“OUR ADVENTURE WAS BRILLIANT! Actual itinerary may vary based on weather MAGIC! THANKS FOR ALL YOUR conditions and voyage length. HARD WORK AND ENTHUSIASM.” Anne and Alan Slade, Quark Travelers 2 Departures: Feb 12 and Feb 19, 2016 Ship: Sea Adventurer Possible Landing Sites: • Antarctic Circle • Melchior Islands • Damoy Point Adventure Options: KAYAKING

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Quark passengers boarding charter fl ight to Antarctica from Punta Arenas, Chile Snowshoeing in Antarctica ABOVE, FROM LEFT: ; Kayaking in Orne Harbour RIGHT: Gentoo penguins

60 QUARKEXPEDITIONS.COM TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: 1.888.979.2061 61 ANTARCTICA ANTARCTICA NEW for Antarctic Express: 10 DAYS Antarctic Express: 2015.16! 17 DAYS Cruise South, Fly North from $11,395* Fly South, Cruise the Peninsula, from $19,995* *Per person. See page 80 for detailed pricing. *Per person. See page 80 for detailed pricing. Visit many sites of the great white continent in less time, while South Georgia and the still claiming your badge of honor for a traditional ship crossing of ARGENTINA Falkland Islands the mythical Drake Passage. ARGENTINA (Islas Malvinas) Atlantic CHILE Falklands (Malvinas) CHILE STANLEY Ocean

South HIGHLIGHTS USHUAIA Atlantic Take in the highlights of the Southern Ocean and all its diversity with Georgia Ocean this new fl y/cruise voyage, exclusive to Quark. Cut three days off the PUNTA ARENAS • The perfect short, introductory expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula PUNTA • Antarctic wildlife: penguins, whales, seals and seabirds ARENAS full voyage duration and marvel at the incredible wildlife, including up South Shetland South Drake Islands Passage Drake Shetland to seven diff erent penguin species as well as famous historical sites. • Southbound Drake Passage crossing with a Northbound fl ight Islands Passage Anvers Deception Island You must book fl ight cancellation/interruption insurance Island for all Quark voyages, due to possible weather delays. HIGHLIGHTS Anvers Island Weddell Paradise Harbour • Witness Antarctic wildlife: Adélie and king penguins, southern elephant Sea Lemaire ANTARCTIC Channel CIRCLE See full itinerary and detailed voyage map at QuarkExpeditions.com and leopard seals, orca and minke whales, albatross and much more Antarctic ANTARCTIC Peninsula CIRCLE Antarctic Peninsula • The unique experience of fl ying out of Stanley, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) • Zodiac cruising and optional kayaking Actual itinerary may vary based on Cruise South Actual itinerary may vary based on Cruise weather conditions and voyage length. Fly North You must book fl ight cancellation/interruption insurance weather conditions and voyage length. Fly for all Quark voyages, due to possible weather delays. 1 Departure: 1 Departure: See full itinerary and detailed voyage map at QuarkExpeditions.com Feb 5, 2016 Feb 26, 2016 Ship: Sea Adventurer Ship: Sea Adventurer Possible Landing Sites: Possible Landing Sites: • Half Moon Island • Port Lockroy, Antarctic Peninsula • Port Lockroy • Salisbury Plain, South Georgia • Cuverville Island • Port Stanley, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) Adventure Options: KAYAKING Adventure Options: KAYAKING

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Zodiac cruise at Pleneau Bay ABOVE, FROM LEFT: Port Lockroy; Mingling with gentoo penguins at Paradise Harbour Sea Adventurer, Antarctica RIGHT: Audience with a king in Gold Harbour

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Santiago Head Start Extend Your Package Tour Chile’s national capital, then travel to the Stay: Optional garden city by the sea, Viña del Mar, for a lunch overlooking the Pacifi c Ocean. Journey through the Casablanca Valley to Valparaiso, for a visit to the Antarctic Trips old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The journey to the Antarctic can be just as much fun as being there, and we have Experience a variety of packages that will help you to Iguazú Falls Package get the most out of your adventure. One of the world’s natural wonders, the Iguazú River cascades over nearly two miles of cliff s, creating Contact our friendly Polar Travel Advisers to nearly 300 individual waterfalls in the process. learn more about some of the shorter trips we Included is a tour of the Argentinean side, with off er in the region. an option to visit the Brazilian side.

Explore Easter Island Package Extend To book, for information regarding pricing, or for custom itineraries contact a Fly from Santiago to Easter Island, famous for its your Quark Polar Travel Adviser at 1.888.979.0437 enormous statues carved from the tough stone of adventure! or +1.802.490.1798 Rano Raraku, the island’s volcano. Tour the statues, tombs and volcanoes, with a package off ering three nights at the all-inclusive Explora Rapa Nui.

Machu Picchu Package Rio de Janeiro Package Since the “discovery” of this famous Inca citadel by the Spend a few days exploring Brazil’s “Marvelous City.” American historian Hiram Bingham in 1911, its complex and Visit Christ the Redeemer, atop Corcovado Mountain mysterious architecture has since been attracting tourists and ride the cable car to the summit of Sugarloaf from around the world. Travel by train from Cuzco, Peru Mountain, for a breathtaking view of the city. to Aguas Calientes to explore this incredible UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site by day, and overnight at the fabulous Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo.

Introduction to Patagonia Birding Package Buenos Aires Package Join a small group in Southern Argentina in search of condors, Magellanic woodpeckers, Austral Discover the beauty of Buenos Aires, a city that pygmy-owls, caracaras, Austral parakeets, and melds European charm with the frenzied pace of others. An expert local guide will help you fi nd Latin life. Enjoy a tour of the city’s impressive and identify the rich bird life available in beautiful highlights, and in the evening, you’ll enjoy a . spectacular dinner and tango show.

64 QUARKEXPEDITIONS.COM TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: 1.888.979.2061 65 Ramp Up Your Expedition Every Quark voyage includes great daily outdoor activities including “ THE KAYAKING EXCURSIONS WERE MY Zodiac cruises, hiking and even snowshoeing. But the more discerning NEW FAVORITE PART. EACH DAY AND LOCATION adrenaline junkies can also choose from a range of optional adventure for 2015.16: activities with varying exertion levels. Stand-up WAS SO DIFFERENT, AND I FELT I HAD A Paddleboarding! Contact a Quark Polar Travel Adviser to learn more about UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE ANTARCTICA adventure options, including physical requirements. BY PADDLING THROUGH IT.” Space is limited. Book early! Carly Yearsley, Quark Traveler

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Kayaking beside the sea ice, south of the Lemaire Channel, Antarctica

66 QUARKEXPEDITIONS.COM TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: 1.888.979.2061 67 Kayaking Exclusive Hot Air Ballooning to Quark! Imagine gliding along the surface of a bay in the If reaching the North Pole isn’t a big enough thrill, presence of icebergs and glaciers! Our kayaking be one of a select group of Quark passengers to soar adventures are the best way to feel at one with above the sea-ice in a hot air balloon, with a 360° view the sea. Taken in small groups of 10-26 people, to all points south. This option brings you a whole multiple times per voyage, kayaking adventures new perspective on the North Pole! are only done during calm weather conditions. Rising as high as 40 meters, your birds-eye view of Per person: $595 Arctic / $950 Antarctic the ship and Arctic will be something you’ll remember forever. Book onboard your North Pole voyage. DIAMOND Per person: $295 North Pole only COMBO: Kayaking & camping package available on Camping the Ocean Diamond Stand-up Paddleboarding NEW and exclusive to Quark! Looking for an intimate and personal way $1,050 Combining surfi ng with kayaking or canoeing, stand-up per person On Ocean Endeavour to connect with the Antarctic continent? paddleboarding will give you a very personal and unique voyages only Who can say they’ve slept on the 7th continent? perspective on Antarctica. Excursions are guided by Treat yourself to an overnight camping adventure and experienced staff , and taken in small groups in good seize the opportunity to sleep under the midnight sun weather conditions, on calm bays and harbors. Reservations and revel in the silence of the land. Our popular camping for 10 paddleboarders will be taken at time of booking. options are limited to 30 people on our expeditions, Other paddleboarding opportunities will be off ered via 60 on board the Ocean Diamond and Ocean Endeavour. sign-up, onboard ship, on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. Per person: $250 Antarctic only Per person: $150 Antarctic Ocean Endeavour voyages only

Mountaineering INCLUDED OPTIONS ON SELECT VOYAGES (Antarctic only) Geared towards our more adventurous passengers, mountain climbing in Antarctica is among the most rewarding and addicting outdoor endeavors. Snowshoeing To climb in Antarctica is a special memory that A novel way to experience the beauty of the Polar will last forever. Our mountaineering adventures landscape, and to discover remote alcoves and hidden are full-day activities that can last up to 5 hours valleys. Walking atop the snow, we’ll be able to visit and require you to complete a fi tness waiver to new places that are inaccessible on foot. participate in this challenging option. This traditional means of transport across the deep Per person: $575 Antarctic only snow comes from the indigenous people of North America. While you can appreciate a connection with the past, the snowshoes we use today are much lighter and more forgiving than the old wood-weave snowshoes Cross-Country Skiing used during the days of the North American fur trade. Cross-country skiing is one of the most effi cient ways to travel on snow-covered ground, enabling you to Photography experience Antarctica the same way that pioneering explorers like Amundsen and Shackleton did. Antarctica is one of the most incredibly photogenic With journeys taking a few hours, it is imperative destinations in the world. Penguins amble across to be in good physical shape. Ideally, you’ll have pebbled beaches, whales spy-hop from the blue sea and cross-country skiing experience to partake in this sparkling icebergs tower in this serene, yet dramatic activity, however exceptions may be made for those environment. deemed physically capable. Whether you own a serious SLR or a simple point-and- shoot, our on-board photography expert provides you Per person: $575 Antarctic only with hands-on instruction and technical tips to ensure that you capture the best of your Antarctic experience.

68 QUARKEXPEDITIONS.COM TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: 1.888.979.2061 69 50 Years of Victory Your Home Away A former Russian scientifi c vessel and the most powerful icebreaker on Earth, From Home what “Victory” lacks in luxury she makes up for in her authenticity and amenities

Traveling to some of the most remote regions on Earth places a unique set of demands on ships. Quark Expeditions® ensures its fl eet exceeds the highest possible safety and environmental standards. Quark off ers a diverse fl eet of small vessels, including a nuclear-powered icebreaker that heads to the North Pole, and fi ve ice-strengthened ships. These modern ships off er passengers a range of expedition travel styles combining comfort with lower carbon emissions. Welcome aboard.

SHIP FEATURES Helicopter for aerial sightseeing • Full fi tness facilities including gym, basketball court, sauna and small swimming pool • All-inclusive bar and beverages • All cabins have en suite bath • A view of the Lemaire Channel Onboard Polar Boutique • Polar library on board the Sea Adventurer SHIP SPECIFICATIONS Staff & Crew 140 Guests 132 Lifeboats 4, fully enclosed Ice Class LL1 (the highest rating possible) Registered Russia Year Built 2007

Twin Arktika Victory Suite FROM LEFT: Ocean Endeavour’s Meridian Club; A hearty snack; A lunchtime BBQ on the Sea Adventurer A cabin lounge and heli-landing Mini Suite

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The observation lounge; The main lounge and a suite SHIP FEATURES all cabins have exterior views SHIP FEATURES All cabins have exterior views and en suite bath • Outside cabins featuring en suite facilities • In-room fl at screen TV and DVD player • TV and DVD player in every cabin • Onboard Experts-in-Residence program • Onboard Polar Polar Boutique • Wi-Fi • Polar library Boutique • Wi-Fi • Large Polar library • OBSERVATION DECK BRIDGE Two dining rooms • Suites with private balconies • View obstruction from lifeboats SHIP SPECIFICATIONS Glass observation lounge • Gym Staff & Crew 83 Guests 117 SHIP SPECIFICATIONS Lifeboats 4, partially enclosed Staff & Crew 106 CAPTAIN’S DECK* CAPTAIN’S DECK View obstruction from lifeboats Ice Class 1A, ice-strengthened hull Guests 189 Registered Bahamas Lifeboats 2, fully enclosed Year Built 1975 Ice Class 1D, ice-strengthened hull UPPER DECK* Registered Bahamas UPPER DECK Year Built 1986 419 417 415

MAIN DECK MAIN DECK

LOWER DECK

Balcony Suite Suite LOWER DECK Single Obstructed View Single with Porthole Twin Obstructed View Triple Triple Main Deck twin porthole Superior Twin Window Lower Deck twin Main Deck twin window Deluxe Suite *Some “window” cabins may have partially obstructed views.

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Upper deck twin; Dining room Top deck twin; Sauna changeroom SHIP FEATURES SHIP FEATURES All cabins have exterior views and en suite bath • Exterior view cabins with en suite bath • Glass-enclosed observation lounge and Interior single occupancy cabins with en suite bath • MERIDIAN CLUB presentation room • Lounge and bar • In-room fl at screen TV and DVD player • Onboard Polar Boutique • Library • Wi-Fi Experts-in-Residence program • Onboard Polar DECK 9 (yoga room) Boutique • Wi-Fi • Polar library • Spa and Wellness AUDITORIUM BAR OBSERVATION ZODIAC DECK program • Dining rooms • Wellness cafe and SHIP SPECIFICATIONS DECK 8008 8006 M DAY-

juice bar • Observation lounge • Gym and saunas 8002 Staff & Crew 38 SPA SAUNA

TOP DECK W 8003 8004 8001 Guests 86 SHIP SPECIFICATIONS 8007 8005 CAPTAIN BRIDGE Lifeboats 4, fully enclosed LOUNGE DECK 8 (spa, sauna and gym) 402 406 404 412 408 416 414 410 Staff & Crew 124 Ice Class 1B (Hull 1A) 1

LIBRARY 1 401 405 403 415 413 409 4 407 Guests 199 Registered Nassau, Bahamas 7022 7020 7018 AURORA LOUNGE 7016 7014 7012 7010 7008 7006 7004

BRIDGE DECK 7000 7002 Lifeboats 6 7019 7017 7015 7013 7011 Year Built 1992 7009 7007 7005 7003 Ice Class 1B 7001 OFFICE Registered Marshall Islands DECK 7 (hot tub) 320 318 316 314 312 308 310 306 304 302 DINING ROOM Year Built 1982 BUFFET 317 321 319 315 313 311 309 307 305 303 301 POOL NAUTILUS LOUNGE POLARIS RESTAURANT UPPER DECK Triple COMPASS CLUB Single DECK 6 (wellness café and pool) BOOT ROOM ZODIAC OFFICERS’ CABINS ACCESS Twin Porthole CLINIC

Twin Porthole Plus 1 5018 5010 5002 5080 5072 5068 5060 5052 5048 5044 5040 5036 5032 5028 5026 CHIEF Twin Porthole Plus 2 ENGINEER OFFICERS’ CABINS Twin Window 5146 5142 5138 5134 5126 5122 5120 5116 5114 5112 5108 5106 5104 5139 5135 5131 5125 5123 5121 5117 5115 5111 5109 5103 MAIN DECK Twin Window Plus 1 5105 5019 5013 5007 5001 5079 5071 5067 5059 5051 Twin Window Plus 2 5045 5041 5037 5033 Triple Cabin DECK 5 SHOP Upper Deck Twin Upper Deck Twin Cabin Superior Twin 4060 4060A 4060B 4084 4080 4078 4074 4070

STERN BOW 4064 4088 4058 4050 Bridge Deck Twin Cabin Top Deck Twin 4042 4038 4030 4026 4018 4014 4006 Upper (Lower Berth) Cabin Junior Suite MUD ROOM 4156 4153 4147 Quad Cabin LOWER DECK Owner’s Suite 4100 4077 4073 4071 4067 4063 4021 4013 4005 4055 4045 4025 4035 DECK 4

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SHIP FEATURES FEATURES All-inclusive bar and beverages • Every suite has an All-inclusive adventure activities • Double or single cabins exterior view and en suite bath • Gym • In-room fl at screen with sink and marine toilet • Polar library • Wi-Fi • TV and DVD player • Wrap-around sun deck • Wi-Fi • EXPLORER DECK Main lounge • Shower tent • Dining room • Wine service Onboard Polar Boutique • Polar library with dinner

SHIP SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Staff & Crew 85 Staff 14 Guests 111 ERICKSON DECK Guests 26 Lifeboats 4, partially enclosed Location Somerset Island, Nunavut, Canada Ice Class 1C, ice-strengthened hull Registered Marshall Islands Year Built 1991 MARCO POLO DECK

COLUMBUS DECK

MAGELLAN DECK

Penthouse Suite Window Suite Veranda Suite Porthole Suite Superior Suite Triple Well-appointed and comfortable suites FROM TOP: Main lodge; Twin cabin; The main lodge great room Deluxe Suite

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Number Adventure Price per Transfer ON ALL SHIPS, RATES INCLUDE: ALSO INCLUDED IN THREE ARCTIC ISLANDS: ALSO INCLUDED IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF Pg. Dates of Days Ship Person* Package Embarkation Disembarkation Options • Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping • Transfer from Longyearbyen airport to hotel if you FRANKLIN – GREENLAND AND CANADA’S HIGH • All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners on board throughout arrive one day prior to embarkation and have booked ARCTIC TRANSFER PACKAGE ($1,825): THE ORKNEYS, SHETLANDS AND NORWAY’S FJORDS Across the Arctic Circle your voyage. (Please inform us of any dietary additional accommodation (not included) • One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation 24 May 27 – Jun 9, 2015 14 Ocean Nova Aberdeen Tromsø • $7,995** requirements as far in advance as possible. Unfortunately, • On embarkation day, transfer from the hotel or at Copenhagen airport hotel and breakfast the ships’ galleys cannot prepare kosher meals.) Longyearbyen airport to the ship • Flight from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq NORTH POLE The Ultimate Arctic Adventure • All shore landings per the daily program, weather permitting • On disembarkation day group transfer to • Transfers to and from ship 41 Jun 3 – Jun 17, 2015 15 50 Years of Victory Murmansk Murmansk • $26,995† $1,750 • Leadership throughout the expedition by our downtown Reykjavik • Charter fl ight from Resolute to Toronto at end experienced Expedition Leader, including shore of journey 41 Jun 15 – Jun 28, 2015 14 50 Years of Victory Murmansk Murmansk $25,995† $1,750 • landings and other activities ALSO INCLUDED IN ICELAND CIRCUMNAVIGATION • Transfer from charter terminal to airport hotel † 41 Jun 26 – Jul 9, 2015 14 50 Years of Victory Murmansk Murmansk • $25,995 $1,750 • A daily program of lectures by noted naturalists, – ULTIMATE FIRE AND ICE: • One night post-expedition hotel accommodation in historians and scientists • One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation Toronto at airport hotel and breakfast TROMSØ, BEAR ISLAND AND LONGYEARBYEN Fjords and Bears • All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program in Reykjavik with breakfast 25 Jun 9 – Jun 20, 2015 12 Ocean Nova Tromsø Longyearbyen • • $6,995** • Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition • On embarkation day, transfer to the ship in Reykjavik ALSO INCLUDED IN EPIC HIGH ARCTIC ($1,825): Team and Special Guests as scheduled • On disembarkation day, group transfer from ship to • One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation INTRODUCTION TO SPITSBERGEN Polar Bear Safari • Photographic journal, including photographs, airport in Akureyri at Toronto airport hotel and breakfast • On embarkation day, transfer from hotel at Toronto 26 Jun 14 – Jun 22, 2015 9 Sea Adventurer Longyearbyen Longyearbyen $4,995 daily expedition reports, maps and more • Charter fl ight from Akureyri to Reykjavik • • • A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for domestic airport airport for charter fl ight to Resolute 26 Jul 18 – Jul 26, 2015 9 Sea Adventurer Longyearbyen Longyearbyen • $4,995 shore landings • Group transfer from the airport to downtown Reykjavik • Transfers to and from ship • An offi cial Quark Expeditions® parka to keep • Charter fl ight from to Montreal at end of journey SPITSBERGEN CIRCUMNAVIGATION Big Island, Big Adventure • Life jackets and immersion suits ALSO INCLUDED IN EASTERN GREENLAND – • Transfer from airport to included post-expedition 28 Jun 20 – Jul 2, 2015 13 Ocean Nova Longyearbyen Longyearbyen • • $7,995** • Coff ee, tea and cocoa available around the clock NORTHERN LIGHTS: hotel night in Montreal and breakfast 28 Jul 23 – Aug 4, 2015 13 Ocean Nova Longyearbyen Longyearbyen • $7,995** • Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin • One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation • Comprehensive pre-departure materials, including in Reykjavik with breakfast ALSO INCLUDED IN NORTH POLE ABOARD THE 50 YEARS OF VICTORY: SPITSBERGEN EXPLORER Wildlife Capital of the Arctic a map and an informative Arctic Reader • Transfer from hotel to airport on embarkation day • All miscellaneous service taxes, cruise passenger taxes • Flight from Reykjavik to Akureyri, followed by • Group helicopter transfers and sightseeing fl ights 27 Jun 26 – Jul 6, 2015 11 Sea Adventurer Longyearbyen Longyearbyen $5,995 • • and port charges throughout the program transfer to the ship included in the daily program (weather dependent) 27 Aug 4 – Aug 14, 2015 11 Ocean Nova Longyearbyen Longyearbyen • $6,495** • All luggage handling aboard ship • On disembarkation day, return fl ight to Reykjavik • A selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages • Emergency Evacuation Insurance for all passengers and group transfer from the airport to North Pole Transfer Package ($1,750): THREE ARCTIC ISLANDS Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen to a maximum benefi t of USD $100,000 per person downtown Reykjavik • One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation 29 Jul 26 – Aug 7, 2015 13 Sea Adventurer Longyearbyen Reykjavik • $6,995 in Helsinki at airport hotel ON THE LAND PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDED IN TROMSØ, BEAR ISLAND 29 Aug 14 – Aug 27, 2015 14 Ocean Nova Longyearbyen Reykjavik $8,295** • Flight from Helsinki to Murmansk and return • ARCTIC WATCH LODGE, RATES INCLUDE: AND SPITSBERGEN – FJORDS AND BEARS: • Transfers to and from ship • On embarkation day, transfer from our recommended GREENLAND’S FAR NORTH Ultimate Thule • Daily accommodation • Transfer from airport to hotel in Helsinki at • All breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks hotel (not included) to the ship end of journey 35 Aug 3 – Aug 18, 2015 16 Sea Explorer Kangerlussuaq Kangerlussuaq • $8,995 $1,825 throughout the week • On disembarkation day, group transfer from the • One night post-expedition hotel accommodation • Complimentary Wi-Fi ship to the airport in Helsinki GREENLAND EXPLORER Valleys and Fjords • All activities per the daily program, 34 Aug 6 – Aug 20, 2015 15 Sea Adventurer Reykjavik Kangerlussuaq • $6,995 $1,450 e.g. ATV, kayaking, fi shing ALSO INCLUDED IN THE ORKNEYS, RATES SPECIFICALLY DO NOT INCLUDE: • Leadership throughout the expedition by our SHETLANDS AND NORWAY’S FJORDS – • For some specifi ed departures, the purchase of IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF FRANKLIN Greenland and Canada’s High Arctic experienced Expedition Leader and guides ACROSS THE ARCTIC CIRCLE: transfer package including charter or domestic fl ights 37 Aug 16 – Aug 28, 2015 13 Sea Explorer Kangerlussuaq Resolute • $7,995 $1,825 • Formal and informal presentations by the Expedition • On embarkation day, transfer from our in conjunction with the expedition is mandatory. Team and Special Guests as scheduled recommended hotel (not included) to the ship The applicable per-person cost is indicated on the NORTHWEST PASSAGE Franklin’s Legend • Photographic journal, documenting the expedition • On disembarkation day, group transfer from the Dates and Rates summary ship to our recommended hotel • International airfare 39 Aug 18 – Sep 6, 2015 20 Sea Adventurer Kangerlussuaq Kugluktuk $11,995 $1,950 • A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan • • An offi cial Quark Expeditions® parka to keep Optional Edinburgh Transfer Package • Passport and any applicable visa expenses • Government arrival and departure taxes ICELAND CIRCUMNAVIGATION Ultimate Fire and Ice • Coff ee, tea, water and juice available around the clock (from $450 per person) (no soft drinks) • One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation in • Any meals ashore with the exception of breakfast 31 Aug 26 – Sep 6, 2015 12 Ocean Nova Reykjavik Akureyri • $6,995** • Comprehensive pre-departure materials, including Edinburgh with breakfast at the host hotel, when applicable a map and an informative Arctic Reader • Edinburgh sightseeing • Baggage, cancellation, interruption, and (mandatory) EPIC HIGH ARCTIC Baffi n Island Explorer (with Greenland) • All miscellaneous service taxes throughout the program • Touring as indicated and transfer to Aberdeen port medical travel insurance 38 Aug 26 – Sep 7, 2015 13 Sea Explorer Resolute Kangerlussuaq • $7,995 $1,825 • All luggage handling at the airport and at the lodge in a deluxe, air-conditioned coach • Excess baggage charges • Emergency Evacuation Insurance for all passengers • English-speaking tour guide • Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges, EAST GREENLAND Northern Lights to a maximum benefi t of US $100,000 per person unless specifi ed • Telecommunications charges 33 Sep 5 – Sep 18, 2015 14 Ocean Nova Akureyri Akureyri • $7,295** Arctic Watch Transfer Package ($1,690): ALSO INCLUDED IN GREENLAND EXPLORER TRANSFER PACKAGE ($1,450): • The voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage 33 Sep 17 – Sep 30, 2015 14 Ocean Nova Akureyri Akureyri • $7,295** • Group transfer (airport shuttle) from airport to for staff and crew the hotel on arrival in Yellowknife • One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Reykjavik with breakfast • Any extra overnight accommodation required All prices in USD. ARCTIC 2015 ADVENTURE OPTIONS • One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation due to fl ight connections * Price per person based on triple occupancy. in Yellowknife and breakfast • Transfers to and from ship • Flight from Kangerlussuaq to Copenhagen • Pre- and post-expedition hotel accommodation, ** Price per person based on quad occupancy. Kayaking Snowshoeing Hot Air Ballooning • Group transfer (airport shuttle) from hotel to the except where explicitly stated. Where hotel nights are † This is a twin price — no triple accommodation on Victory. at end of journey $595 /person Included $295 /person airport for your charter fl ight and return included, the number of guests per room is the same as • Charter fl ight from Yellowknife to Arctic Watch Lodge • Post-expedition airport hotel night in Copenhagen and breakfast cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, and return travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated • Post-expedition hotel night in Yellowknife ALSO INCLUDED IN GREENLAND’S FAR NORTH in standard rooms at the hotel. Number Price per Transfer and breakfast Pg. Dates of Days Location Embarkation Disembarkation Activities Person* Package TRANSFER PACKAGE ($1,825): • Adventure options on ship expeditions (all weather • One night pre- and one night post-expedition dependent) that are not included in the cost of the ALSO INCLUDED DURING EXPEDITIONS THAT hotel accommodation at Copenhagen airport hotel voyage (e.g. kayaking, helicopter excursions, etc.) ARCTIC WATCH WILDERNESS LODGE Adventure and Wildlife at 74° N EMBARK AND DISEMBARK IN LONGYEARBYEN: and breakfast • At the Arctic Watch Lodge – wine with dinner 45 Jul 2 – Jul 11, 2015 10 Arctic Watch Lodge Yellowknife Yellowknife $7,995 $1,690 • Transfer from Longyearbyen airport to hotel if you • • • • • • Flight from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq and return • On 50 Years of Victory, any private helicopter fl ying arrive one day prior to embarkation and have booked 45 Jul 9 – Jul 18, 2015 10 Arctic Watch Lodge Yellowknife Yellowknife $8,995 $1,690 • Transfers to and from ship time that may be available for optional fl ights can be • • • • • additional accommodation purchased at an hourly rate to be announced on board 45 Jul 16 – Jul 25, 2015 10 Arctic Watch Lodge Yellowknife Yellowknife • • • • • $8,995 $1,690 • On embarkation day, transfer from the hotel or ALSO INCLUDED IN NORTHWEST PASSAGE • On 50 Years of Victory – Ballooning at the North Pole Longyearbyen airport to the ship 45 Jul 23 – Aug 1, 2015 10 Arctic Watch Lodge Yellowknife Yellowknife • • • • • $8,995 $1,690 TRANSFER PACKAGE ($1,950): • On disembarkation day, a group transfer from the • One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation 45 Jul 30 – Aug 8, 2015 10 Arctic Watch Lodge Yellowknife Yellowknife • • • • • $8,995 $1,690 ship to the Longyearbyen airport or local designated at Copenhagen airport hotel and breakfast drop-off location 45 Aug 6 – Aug 15, 2015 10 Arctic Watch Lodge Yellowknife Yellowknife • • • • • $8,995 $1,690 • Charter fl ight from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq • Transfers to and from ship All prices in USD. Kayaking Hiking ATV Fishing Rafting • Charter fl ight from Kugluktuk to Edmonton at * Price per person based on twin occupancy. Included Included Included Included Included end of journey • Post expedition hotel night in Edmonton at airport hotel and breakfast 78 QUARKEXPEDITIONS.COM TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: 1.888.979.2061 79 Antarctica 2015.16 Dates & Rates Antarctica 2015.16 Inclusions

Number Price per Transfer ON ALL SHIPS, RATES INCLUDE: ALSO INCLUDED IN ANTARCTIC EXPRESS – ALSO INCLUDED DURING EXPEDITIONS Pg. Dates of Days Ship Embarkation Disembarkation Adventure Options Person* Package • Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping CRUISE SOUTH, FLY NORTH: ON THE SEA ADVENTURER: • All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board • Group transfer from the airport in Ushuaia to • Snowshoes available on loan for shore excursions ANTARCTIC EXPLORER Discovering the 7th Continent throughout your voyage. (Please inform us of any the pre-expedition hotel on Day 1 of the itinerary on designated voyages 54 Nov 7 – Nov 17, 2015 11 Ocean Endeavour Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • • • $5,495 $800 † dietary requirements as far in advance as possible. (or 1 day prior) Unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare • One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation in ALSO INCLUDED ON EXPEDITIONS ABOARD 54 Nov 16 – Nov 26, 2015 11 Ocean Endeavour Ushuaia Ushuaia $5,495 $800 † • • • • • • • kosher meals.) Ushuaia with breakfast (Note: the number of guests THE OCEAN ENDEAVOUR: † 54 Nov 25 – Dec 5, 2015 11 Ocean Endeavour Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • • • • • $5,495 $800 • All shore landings per the daily program, per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. • Access to the wellness café, spa facilities, juice bar 54 Nov 28 – Dec 9, 2015 12 Sea Adventurer Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • $6,995 weather permitting Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite • Yoga classes and onboard wellness program 54 Dec 4 – Dec 14, 2015 11 Ocean Endeavour Ushuaia Ushuaia $5,495 $800 † • Leadership throughout the voyage by our on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the • A comprehensive photography program that includes • • • • • • • experienced Expedition Leader, including shore hotel, for example.) the services of a resident photography instructor, 54 Dec 8 – Dec 19, 2015 12 Sea Adventurer Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • $6,995 landings and other activities • Group transfer from hotel to ship on embarkation a program of lectures on photography and digital 54 Dec 10 – Dec 20, 2015 11 Ocean Diamond Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • $5,995** • A daily program of lectures by noted naturalists, day in Ushuaia image manipulation, photography focused excursions 54 Dec 19 – Dec 29, 2015 11 Ocean Diamond Ushuaia Ushuaia $6,795 historians and scientists • Flight from Antarctica to Punta Arenas as specifi ed at landing sites • • • • All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the in the itinerary 54 Dec 28, 2015 – Jan 7, 2016 11 Ocean Diamond Ushuaia Ushuaia $6,795 • • • daily program • Group transfer between the airport and hotel upon ALSO INCLUDED DURING EXPEDITIONS 54 Jan 6 – Jan 16, 2016 11 Ocean Diamond Ushuaia Ushuaia • • $6,795 • Formal and informal presentations by our return of the charter fl ight from Antarctica ON THE OCEAN DIAMOND: 54 Jan 12 – Jan 23, 2016 12 Ocean Endeavour Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • • $5,995 $800 † Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled • One night post-expedition hotel accommodation • Snowshoes available on loan for shore excursions • Photographic journal, including photographs, in Punta Arenas with breakfast (Note: the number 54 Jan 26 – Feb 6, 2016 12 Sea Adventurer Ushuaia Ushuaia • • $7,995 on designated voyages daily expedition reports and maps, and more of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on • Access the world’s largest fl oating collection of 54 Jan 27 – Feb 6, 2016 11 Ocean Diamond Ushuaia Ushuaia • • $6,795 • A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who Polar books and DVDs in many languages 54 Feb 3 – Feb 13, 2016 11 Ocean Endeavour Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • $5,995 $800 † for the duration of your voyage reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard • An offi cial Quark Expeditions® parka to keep rooms at the hotel, for example.) 54 Feb 12 – Feb 22, 2016 11 Ocean Endeavour Ushuaia Ushuaia $5,995 $800 † RATES SPECIFICALLY DO NOT INCLUDE: • • • • Life jackets and immersion suits • Any airfare unless otherwise specifi ed in the itinerary 54 Feb 15 – Feb 25, 2016 11 Ocean Diamond Ushuaia Ushuaia $6,795 • Coff ee, tea and cocoa available around the clock ALSO INCLUDED IN ANTARCTIC EXPRESS – • • Passport and visa expenses (Chilean visas for Cape † • Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin 54 Feb 21 – Mar 2, 2016 11 Ocean Endeavour Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • $5,995 $800 CROSSING THE CIRCLE: Horn and other departures starting/ending in Chile • Pre-departure materials, including a map and an 54 Feb 24 – Mar 5, 2016 11 Ocean Diamond Ushuaia Ushuaia $6,795 • Group transfer to hotel upon arrival in Punta Arenas may be required for some nationalities) • informative Antarctic Reader on Day 1 of the itinerary (or 1 day prior) • Government arrival and departure taxes • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges FALKLANDS (MALVINAS), SOUTH GEORGIA & ANTARCTICA Explorers and Kings • One pre-night hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas (eg. Argentinean reciprocity fee, Chilean departure throughout the program with breakfast included (Note: the number of guests tax, etc. specifi c to your nationality) 58 Nov 22 – Dec 11, 2015 20 Ocean Diamond Ushuaia Ushuaia • $12,795 • All luggage handling aboard ship per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. • Any meals ashore unless otherwise specifi ed 58 Dec 13, 2015 – Jan 1, 2016 20 Ocean Endeavour Ushuaia Ushuaia $10,995 $800 † • Emergency Evacuation Insurance for all passengers to • • • • • Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite • Baggage, cancellation, interruption, and a maximum benefi t of USD $100,000 per person on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the CROSSING THE CIRCLE VIA FALKLANDS (MALVINAS) & SOUTH GEORGIA Epic Antarctica (mandatory) medical travel insurance hotel, for example.) • Excess baggage charges ALSO INCLUDED IN THE BUENOS AIRES 59 Dec 18, 2015 – Jan 9, 2016 23 Sea Adventurer Ushuaia Ushuaia • • $17,995 • A briefi ng dinner on arrival day to prepare you • Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges FLIGHT & HOTEL PACKAGE ($800) ON for your trip unless specifi ed CROSSING THE CIRCLE Southern Expedition VOYAGES ABOARD OCEAN ENDEAVOUR: • Group transfer from Punta Arenas hotel to airport • Telecommunications charges 55 Dec 31, 2015 – Jan 13, 2016 14 Ocean Endeavour Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • • $7,795 $800 † • One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation to board the charter fl ight • The voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage in Buenos Aires, with breakfast • Flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island and for shipboard staff and crew 55 Jan 15 – Jan 28, 2016 14 Ocean Diamond Ushuaia Ushuaia • • $8,795 • Group transfer from the hotel to the airport return as specifi ed in the itinerary † • Any extra overnight accommodation required 55 Jan 22 – Feb 4, 2016 14 Ocean Endeavour Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • • $7,795 $800 in Buenos Aires • Group transfer from Punta Arenas airport to hotel due to fl ight connections 55 Mar 1 – Mar 14, 2016 14 Ocean Endeavour Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • $7,795 $800 † • Charter fl ight from Buenos Aires International upon return from the charter fl ight post-expedition • Any optional adventure activities (eg. kayaking, Airport (Ezeiza/EZE) to Ushuaia, and return • One night post-expedition hotel accommodation paddleboarding, mountaineering, etc.), weather ANTARCTIC EXPRESS Cruise South, Fly North • Group transfer from Ushuaia airport to the in Punta Arenas with breakfast included dependent ship, and return (Note: the number of guests per room is the same 62 Feb 5 – Feb 14, 2016 10 Sea Adventurer Ushuaia Punta Arenas • $11,395 • Transfer from airport to hotel upon arrival in (Note: Transfer on arrival in Buenos Aires from airport as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited Buenos Aires at beginning of the journey (for voyages ANTARCTIC EXPRESS Crossing the Circle to hotel at the beginning of the journey is not included. availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board departing from Buenos Aires) Please make your way to the included hotel.) are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel, 61 Feb 12 – Feb 21, 2016 10 Sea Adventurer Punta Arenas Punta Arenas $11,995 • Transfers from post-expedition hotel in Punta Arenas • for example.) to the local airport 61 Feb 19 – Feb 28, 2016 10 Sea Adventurer Punta Arenas Punta Arenas • $11,995 ALSO INCLUDED DURING EXPEDITIONS • Spa services available for onboard purchase aboard THAT EMBARK AND DISEMBARK IN ALSO INCLUDED IN ANTARCTIC EXPRESS – Ocean Endeavour ANTARCTIC EXPRESS Fly South, Cruise the Peninsula, South Georgia and the Falklands (Malvinas) USHUAIA ABOARD THE SEA ADVENTURER FLY/CRUISE ANTARCTICA, SOUTH GEORGIA • Massage services available for purchase 63 Feb 26 – Mar 13, 2016 17 Sea Adventurer Punta Arenas Punta Arenas • $19,995 AND OCEAN DIAMOND: AND THE FALKLANDS: aboard all ships • Group transfer in Ushuaia from the airport to • Group transfer from the airport to the pre-expedition All prices in USD. the pre-expedition hotel on Day 1 of the itinerary hotel on Day 1 of the itinerary (or 1 day prior) * Price per person based on triple occupancy. (or 1 day prior) • One pre-night hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas ** via Cape Horn. • One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation with with breakfast included (Note: the number of guests breakfast (Note: the number of guests per room is the per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. † Includes one night in Buenos Aires, group transfers from hotel to airport for charter fl ight, charter fl ight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia (return), group bus tour in Ushuaia, and group transfer same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite to and from the ship in Ushuaia. availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the Book your accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel, for hotel, for example.) trip of a lifetime example.) • A briefi ng dinner on arrival day to prepare ANTARCTICA 2015.16 ADVENTURE OPTIONS • Group transfer from hotel to ship on you for your trip today! embarkation day • Group transfer from Punta Arenas hotel to airport Kayaking Camping Cross-Country Skiing Snowshoeing to board the charter fl ight $950 /person $250 /person $250 /person Included • Flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island • Group transfer from ship to airport in Stanley • Group space on commercial fl ight from Stanley Mountaineering Photography Stand-up Paddleboarding to Punta Arenas • Group transfer from airport in Punta Arenas $575 /person Included $575 /person to hotel • One night post-expedition hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas with breakfast included (Note: the number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel, for example.)

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Any additional CHARTER FLIGHT IS NOT ABLE TO TAKE 3 due to weather delays, Quark Expeditions® for online reservations or, for reservations Final Payments The Expedition staff reserve the right to deny costs accrued will be the responsibility of the OFF BY 1400 HRS ON DAY 4. (Travel insurance will provide an additional night(s) hotel made by telephone, by signing and returning Balances are due 120 days prior to departure. participation to any client who has not signed traveler. Please book your travel insurance is STRONGLY recommended. The Travelex travel accommodation in Punta Arenas. the Acknowledgment Form sent to you by Final payment can be made by calling the adventure option waiver, does not follow ® at http://www.quarkexpeditions.com/travel- insurance sold via Quark Expeditions would cover a Quark. You are advised to check on the Quark Quark Expeditions® (fi nal payment cannot the rules set out by expedition staff or is not On day 4 should the charter fl ight not be able insurance or with your Polar Travel Adviser. cancellation due to weather on the charter fl ight.) be made online) and may be paid by major to take off by 1400hrs, Quark Expeditions® will website located at www.quarkexpeditions.com medically/physically able to participate safely. The cancellation policy for Quark’s Antarctic credit card, bank wire, check or money order. Due to the remoteness of where we travel, offi cially cancel the voyage and provide letters or to request the latest version of the Terms Express programs (Crossing the Circle; Fly Deposits and payments for pre-expedition an adequate medical facility could be 72 hours for all clients to submit to their travel insurance and Conditions from Quark prior to booking South, Cruise Antarctica, South Georgia & and post-expedition services are specifi c to away or more, and emergency evacuation providers under the trip delay/interruption and your travel package. Falklands; and Cruise South, Fly North) are each item and are explained and communicated and adequate medical treatment may be cancellation clause. set forth in the Contingency Plan below. at time of purchase. delayed or unavailable in certain areas. There is a doctor on board as well as basic Please book your travel insurance at http:// medical facilities. www.quarkexpeditions.com/travel-insurance or with your Polar Travel Adviser.

84 QUARKEXPEDITIONS.COM TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: 1.888.979.2061 85 Terms and Conditions of Sale: Arctic 2015 and Antarctic 2015.16 (continued) Flight Reconfi rmation (including death), loss, expense, damage, the purchaser of these services and/or passage. deviation, delay, curtailment or inconvenience By accepting the ticket, the traveler also agrees Quark Expeditions® strongly recommends caused to or suff ered by any person or their to its terms and conditions. fl ight times and numbers to be verifi ed property, howsoever arising, which may occur or reconfi rmed at least 72 hours prior or be incurred by any organization or person, to departure. Quark Expeditions® is not ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISK ® even though such act, default, injury, loss, QUARK EXPEDITIONS WILL NOT MEDICAL FORMS RATES responsible for any change to airline schedules OFFER PASSENGERS A REFUND IN THE expense, damage, deviation, delay, curtailment You understand and acknowledge that your Medical forms will be sent to you via email All fares are quoted in US dollars (US$), or fl ight numbers after tickets have been issued. EVENT OF TRIP CANCELLATION. QUARK or inconvenience may have been caused travel in connection with and participation link once the deposit has been received. You Australian dollars (AU$), Euro (€) and Pound EXPEDITIONS® WILL NOT OFFER PASSENGERS Baggage or contributed to: (a) by the act, neglect or in the tour arranged at your request by must review, complete and submit the Sterling (£). Rates for voyages, fl ights, as well COMPENSATION IN THE EVENT OF A DELAY. All airline tickets come with baggage default of QEI, or of any persons for whom it QEI may involve risk and potential exposure forms immediately if required. Questions that as optional pre-expedition and post-expedition restrictions or no free baggage allowance. would otherwise be responsible, or (b) defects to injury. You also realize and acknowledge IF THE CHARTER FLIGHT IS NOT ABLE relate to your physical or mental suitability extensions are based on tariff s and exchange Please check directly with your airline for or failures of any aircraft, vessel, automotive that risk and dangers may be caused by TO TAKE OFF BY 1400 HRS ON DAY 4. must be completed by a medical practitioner. rates in eff ect at the time of printing and up to the minute baggage rules as additional vehicle or other equipment or instrumentality the negligence, fault or wrongdoing of the Quark Expeditions® will make every eff ort Quark Expeditions® cannot off er medical are subject to change prior to departure. fees may apply and are the responsibility under the control of independent suppliers. In owners, directors, employees, contractors, to assist passengers with rebooking hotels advice. Medical forms must be fi lled out in Substantial changes in tariff s, exchange rates of the passenger. issuing tickets for transportation of the travel subcontractors, offi cers or agents of QEI or fl ights, but this will be at the cost of the full, honestly and accurately, and disclose all and the price of fuel, services and labor by any means and making arrangements for or of other participants, contractors and/or passengers, and Quark Expeditions® strongly medical history and information. Should your sometimes increase the cost of expedition Airline Tickets travel, hotel or other accommodation, QEI is subcontractors to QEI. You also recognize and recommends that all clients contact their medical situation change after submitting arrangements signifi cantly. Quark reserves the Once issued, all airline tickets are non- not acting as principal but only as agent for acknowledge that risk and dangers may arise insurance provider prior to changing the medical forms, it is your responsibility right to alter prices or introduce surcharges transferable and are valid only for the dates the companies, corporations, owner, public from foreseeable and unforeseeable causes. any reservations. ® to advise Quark Expeditions immediately. accordingly, even if payment has been received and routings shown. If an airline ticket is carriers or persons providing or off ering the You fully understand and acknowledge that the ® Passengers on board the ship during Quark Expeditions will review the information in full. All travelers are required to pay for lost, the client is responsible for the full cost means of transportation and accommodation. aforementioned risks, dangers and hazards are these delays will remain on board with no submitted and reserves the right to ask for their excursion and additional purchases of a new ticket and any changes that may You further understand that QEI neither owns a potential in connection with your travel and additional cost until the time in which the further information, clarity on information, in conjunction with their excursion in the occur in replacement. nor operates such third party suppliers and recreational activities which may take place charter fl ight is able to arrange transport. or for documentation from your medical same currency. Some products may only accordingly, agree to seek remedies directly during your journey. ® Airline, Airport or Weather Delays Quark Expeditions® advises all clients to practitioner. Quark Expeditions reserves be quotes in US dollars (US$) due to where and only against those suppliers and not hold the right to deny passage to any traveler on the transaction takes place. Quark Expeditions® will not be held responsible book changeable airlines tickets along with QEI responsible for their acts or omissions. In EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND cancellation and interruption insurance to reasonable medical grounds. For travelers that for any additional expenses or loss that may no event will QEI be responsible for incidental, book within 120 days of departure, completed RESPONSIBILITY/PARTICIPATION assist with additional airline change fees. We DISCOUNTS AND PROMOTIONS arise from airline, airport or weather delays. consequential or special damage or advise all passengers to have fl exible travel medical forms must be received within 7 days Quark Expeditions® will not reimburse for any loss suff ered by any person. QEI’s maximum In recognition of the inherent risk of the ® Quark Expeditions® has the right to limit, arrangements upon disembarkation of the of making payment. Quark Expeditions additional expenses incurred by the Client liability, for any reason whatsoever, will travels and related activities in which you are withdraw or change any and/or all discounts ® voyage if delays arise. Quark Expeditions® reserves the right to deny boarding, without as a . Quark Expeditions will not refund be limited to the amount paid to QEI for its intending to engage, you confi rm that you are and promotions without notice and/or will not be held responsible for any change/ refund or resulting expenses, to any traveler any unused portion of air tickets purchased services. Without limitation, QEI is not physically and mentally capable of participating compensation. cancellations fees due to weather related at the pier for any reason at its sole discretion, in the event of such delays due to conditions responsible for any negligent acts or omissions in the activity, that you are willingly and delays or any other delays arising from force including but not limited to in the event beyond its control. of itself or of any persons for whom it would knowingly electing to participate in this tour in that the on board medical offi cer determines majeure. FOR CANCELLATION DUE TO ALL SCHEDULED FLIGHTS For scheduled fl ights, the fare rules otherwise be responsible, or acts which are spite of the potential risk of danger, and OTHER EVENTS OF FORCE MAJEURE, THE that the traveler has not disclosed accurate beyond its control, including but not limited you willingly and voluntarily assume full Tours do not include international airfare of the airline carrier, including payment STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF medical information. to acts of God or force majeure, weather responsibility for any injury, loss or damage or any other fl ights unless mentioned in and cancellation conditions apply. QUARK EXPEDITIONS® SHALL APPLY. emergencies, breakdown, or failure of diving suff ered by you or caused by you, whether the inclusions. caused in whole or in part by the negligence, Please book your travel insurance at http:// ITINERARY or mechanical equipment, government actions, Quotes CHARTER FLIGHTS inclement weather, sickness, attacks by fault or wrongdoing, whether expected or not, www.quarkexpeditions.com/travel-insurance The itinerary described is subject to change All quotes are in US dollars, unless Charter fl ights are at an additional cost unless animals, availability of emergency evacuation, of the owners, directors, agents, offi cers, or with your Polar Travel Adviser. at the discretion of the ship’s Master and otherwise stated. otherwise stated. Quark Expeditions® reserves medical care or the adequacy of the same, employees, contractors, or subcontractors of Quark Expeditions®’ Expedition Leader. This the right to change charter fl ight costs based on criminal activity of any kind, terrorism, war, QEI or of other participants. You understand is an expedition to a remote part of the world Price Changes ARCTIC WATCH fuel surcharges or increased charter hire rates. civil disturbance, sanitary conditions, and acknowledge that due to the remoteness and Quark Expeditions® reserves the right to ® WILDERNESS LODGE Until the tickets are issued, Quark Expeditions quality or sanitation of food, quarantine, of where we travel, emergency evacuation change the itinerary due to weather conditions, reserves the right to change prices for any and/or search and rescue may be delayed Quark Expeditions® will make every eff ort to customs, regulations, epidemics, strikes, hotel availability of anchorages, political conditions reason including, but not limited to, airfares COMPENSATION or unavailable and that medical facilities and ensure the Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge overbooking, safety and/or security standards or other factors beyond its control, without wrongfully quoted due to system error, supplies may be limited and you acknowledge charter fl ights take place but due to weather Compensation for personal injury is limited at hotels, accommodations or otherwise, or consulting the travelers. It is understood the price of fuel and/or currency fl uctuations that it is your responsibility to assess the conditions, fl ying in this region can be in accordance with the provisions of any for any other reason beyond the control of that such decisions will be made in the best or government taxes or levies, or any impact such limitations may have on any diffi cult and is beyond the control of Quark applicable International Conventions. These QEI. You understand, agree with, and agree interests of all travelers aboard and with regard other reasonable cause. existing medical condition(s). You understand Expeditions®. We strongly recommend that all include, for example, in the course of road to be legally bound by the terms of the release to the safety of the vessel. Travelers have and acknowledge that QEI reserves the right to expedition guests purchase a travel insurance Full Payment travel, air travel, rail travel, sea travel, or and waiver of liability set forth herein. no right to any refund or other considerations accept or reject any participant for any reason, policy including trip delay, cancellation Full payment must be received by Quark hotel accommodation and are limited to QEI shall not be responsible for any injury in the event of these itinerary changes. and QEI or its guide has the right to disqualify and interruption insurance. Please ask your Expeditions® before the Option period expires the provisions of, respectively, the Geneva to person (whether or not resulting in death) Nothing in this brochure or website is meant you from any trip activity, if in QEI’s or such Polar Travel Adviser about travel Insurance. to guarantee the fl ight reservation at quoted Convention 1973, the Warsaw Convention or damage to property arising out of any act of ® to signify the use of any specifi c design or guide’s judgment, you are incapable of that QUARK EXPEDITIONS WILL NOT OFFER price. A guarantee of payment by the Client as amended by the Hague Protocol 1955, war, insurrection, revolt or other civil uprising model of helicopter. The images featured are activity and/or your continued participation in PASSENGERS A REFUND IN THE EVENT is an acceptance of the travel arrangements the 1961 Berne Convention, the 1974 Athens or military action occurring in the countries inspirational in character and do not necessarily the tour will endanger yourself or the safety OF TRIP CANCELLATION. QUARK as requested at the total price quoted. Convention and the 1962 Paris Convention. of origin, destination or passage. of the group. It is your responsibility and EXPEDITIONS® WILL NOT OFFER depict the exact people, animals and places Cancellation fees will apply if the Client In case of a medical problem arising during the obligation to inform QEI, at the time your PASSENGERS COMPENSATION IN THE encountered by travelers. subsequently decides to cancel after ticket LIMITATION OF LIABILITY voyage, either on board or on shore, which reservation is made, of any medical or physical EVENT OF A DELAY. The traveler must be in possession of a valid has been issued. results in costs for evacuation, use of aircraft disability or limitation that might disable you or passport and any visas, permits and certifi cates QEI purchases transportation, hotel Changes & Cancellations: or repatriation, the responsibility for payment render you unable to perform or safely that are required for the duration of the accommodations, and other services from of these costs belongs solely to the traveler if complete the tour or any activity on the tour. services provided by Quark Expeditions® and Unless otherwise stated, airline tickets are various independent suppliers that are costs incurred are above that of the Emergency You further acknowledge that you are the best shall arrange such vaccinations as are normally 100% non-changeable & non-refundable once not subject to its control. Neither QEI, its Evacuation Insurance. The conditions of judge of your own conditions and limitations recommended for the countries through which tickets have been issued. Changes made affi liates, owners, offi cers, agents, employees, carriage in use by the carriers concerned and that it is incumbent upon you to fully they intend to travel. Information about these prior to ticket issuance may be applied at contractors, nor any associate organization ® (when issued) shall constitute the sole contract disclose the full extent of any such conditions matters and climate, clothing, baggage, gear, and Quark Expeditions ’ discretion, and will also shall be held liable for any act, default, injury between the transportation companies and or limitations to QEI. similar items is given in good faith but without be subject to Administrative Fees. responsibility on the part of Quark Expeditions®.

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