Arctic & Antarctic Voyages 2014-15

New Trips for 2014.15Canadian Arctic and Antarctica’s Scotia ArcPAGE 4

Special GuestsTravel with the Polar world’s most fascinating expertsPAGE 9

A Day in the Life, Arctic EditionWalk a mile in our Muck bootsPAGE 12

Off the Beaten TrackKayaking, camping and more!PAGE 52

The Leader in Polar Adventures: Arctic & Antarctic Voyages 2014.15

CONTENTS 2 Health & Safety, Sustainability and Charity 3 A Message from the President 4 New for 2014.15 6 Our Expedition Team 8 Join the Quark Community 9 Special Guests 10 The Arctic 12 A Day in the Life: Spitsbergen Explorer 14 Spitsbergen and Iceland 20 Greenland and the Canadian Arctic 26 North Pole 28 Arctic Trip Extensions 30 Antarctica 32 A Day in the Life: Antarctic Explorer 34 Antarctic Peninsula 38 Fly & Cruise 42 Falklands (Malvinas) and South Georgia 48 Antarctic Trip Extensions52 Adventure Options56 Our Ships62 Arctic 2014 Dates and Rates64 Antarctic 2014.15 Dates and Rates66 How to Dress for Polar Travel68 Terms and Conditions72 More Savings

“ I HAD A DREAM WHEN I WAS 22 THATSOMEDAY I WOULD GO TO THE REGION OF ICE AND SNOW AND GO ON AND ON TILL I CAME TO ONE OF THE POLES OF THE EARTH.”

Ernest Shackleton

The world’smost remote and pristine places arewaiting for you.Polar expeditions are for the curious,global traveler; one thrilled by theunexpected. It is for those who want to revel in the humbling beauty of the Polar Regions.

Your expedition starts here, in the pages of this brochure. So what are youwaiting for? Come join our fraternity of Polar adventurers.

Ocean Diamond sails through the Lemaire Channel, Antarctic Peninsula

ON THE COVER: A stellar photographic opportunity presents itself; Spitsbergen, Svalbard

TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: 1.888.979.0437 32 QUARKEXPEDITIONS.COM

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

HEALTH & SAFETY• The only expedition cruise company awarded British Standard

BS 8848, an externally accredited health & safety program• Lifeboat capacity always exceeds the number of people onboard• Immersion suits are provided for all passengers• Two doctors are onboard each ship, one of whom is hired by

Quark because of their international medical experience• Expedition staff members are certifi ed in CPR & life-saving skills

For more information visit QuarkExpeditions.com/US200

OUR SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES• We are the fi rst operator to off er inclusive CarbonNeutral®

voyages on all Ocean Diamond trips• Quark’s fl ights on the Fly-Cruise program are off set and help

the conservation of 38,000 hectares of native forest in the Magallanes Region of Chile

• All Quark team air travel is carbon off set• Our ships burn low-emission marine gas oil (MGO)• We conform to all international waste disposal regulations and policies• We serve only sustainable seafood • We use eco-friendly laundry chemicals & cabin amenities• We provide every passenger with a reusable water bottle• We use only recycled, acid-free paper onboard and limit paper use


CHARITABLE WORKQuark has been a proud ambassador of the Polar Regionssince 1991. Together with our passengers and staff , Quark’sonboard auctions have raised an average of $150,000 eachseason for charities dedicated to sustainability and conservationin the places we visit. This year, Quark will continue to supportthe following charities:

Dear Traveler,

For almost 25 years, Quark has been taking passengers to two of the most extraordinary and inaccessible regions in the world.

Expedition travel by nature is for curious people who want to activelyexplore these pristine environments, embrace the unexpected and haveamazing personal encounters with untamed wildlife at its best.

Traveling with Quark means you’ll be accompanied by like-mindedadventurers and led by a passionate veteran expedition team who willenrich your understanding, ensure you get the most of your experience and have amazing memories to share.

As you prepare for your expedition, be sure to pack your sense of adventurealong with a fl exible attitude. We know the Quark Expeditions experience will both exceed your expectations and possibly even give you a whole newperspective on life.

As always, I encourage anyone with questions, comments or suggestionsto contact me directly at [email protected].

Safe and happy travels,

Hans LagerweijPresident, Quark Expeditions

Pack your sense ofadventure along with a flexible attitude.

QUARK EXPEDITIONS:THE LEADER IN POLARADVENTURES

Quark has set many fi rsts inexpedition travel by passengervessel. Here are just a few:

August 1991 First-ever tourism transit of theNortheast Passage, the historic route across the Russian Arctic

November 1992Quark off ers fi rst non-scientifi c visits to emperor penguin rookeries

November 1997First circumnavigation of Antarcticafor commercial passengers completed

July 1999First circumnavigation of the Arctic Ocean

2004Quark fi rst to confi rm most northerlyemperor penguin rookery near SnowHill in the Weddell Sea, Antarctica

June 2008Quark off ers maiden voyage on nuclearicebreaker 50 Years of Victory to theNorth Pole

April 2011Three Arctic Islands trip voted one of National Geographic Traveler’s 50 Tours of a Lifetime

November 2012Quark launches fi rst-ever CarbonNeutral®

voyages to Antarctica aboard Ocean Diamond

February 2013Quark hosts Jonathan Shackleton(Ernest Shackleton’s cousin) andFalcon Scott (Robert Falcon Scott’sgrandson) as they walk (and camp) on 7th Continent together

November 2013Quark teams with Hot Docs to off erthe fi rst-ever Floating Polar FilmFestival onboard the Sea Spirit

NEW! ANTARCTICA’S SCOTIA ARC: THE ULTIMATE INSIDER’S VOYAGEQuark’s newest Antarctic expedition takes you deeper into the Southern Ocean. Walk among volcanoes and the largest chinstrap penguin colonies in the world. One departure, starting at $19,595(see page 46)

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND FOR THE 2014.15 SEASONCROSSING THE CIRCLE VIA FALKLANDS (MALVINAS) AND SOUTH GEORGIA: EPIC ANTARCTICA Two departures, starting at $18,995(see page 45)


New for 2014.15QUARK’S NEWEST FLOATINGHOME AWAY FROM HOME

Sea Explorer Joins QuarkThe Sea Explorer, formerly the Corinthian II and sister ship to the Sea Spirit, will be operating our three new itineraries in theCanadian Arctic in 2014. This will be Quark’s second ice-strengthened, all-suites, small luxury expedition ship operating in the north.

(see page 59)

Epic Ways to See AntarcticaExplore the Southern Ocean in more depth with Quark

Quark Returns to CanadaQuark is heading back to the Canadian Arctic in 2014 with three new itineraries aboard the Sea Explorer

ARCTIC QUEST:GREENLAND TOCHURCHILLTwo departures, starting at $7,995(see page 23)

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OFFRANKLIN: GREENLAND ANDCANADA’S HIGH ARCTICOne departure, starting at $5,995(see page 24)

EPIC HIGH ARCTIC:BAFFIN ISLAND EXPLORERVIA FURY AND HECLAOne departure, starting at $5,495(see page 25)

A view of the icebergs from the Jakobshavn glacierin Ilulissat, Greenland

Speak tosomeone who’s

been there!QuarkExpeditions.com

1.888.979.0437

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Meet the Expedition Team:Leaders in Polar AdventuresOver 100 years of combined experience. Over 800 combined expeditions to the Polar Regions.

Passionate, impressive, knowledgeable, and simply the best, are just some of the words our passengershave used to describe the men and women who guide and lead our voyages to the world’s most remote regions. Among Quark’s team of Polar experts are some of the most recognized and respectedscientists, naturalists, historians, ornithologists, marine biologists and glaciologists anywhere.

Our team leaders maintain the highest industry safety accreditations, including STCW, IAATO and AECO and are members of some of the most select and distinguished institutions around theglobe. Their expertise and passion is truly unsurpassed.

For more information on our expedition team, visit QuarkExpeditions.com/US202

“ IF YOU HAVE MEN WHO WILL ONLY COME IF THEY KNOW THERE IS A GOOD ROAD, I DON’T WANT THEM. I WANT MEN WHO WILL COME IF THERE IS NO ROAD AT ALL.”

David Livingstone (Scottish missionary/explorer, 1813-1874)

LAURIE DEXTERExpedition LeaderLaurie grew up in Scotland and has livedin northern Canada since 1970, includingBaffi n Island where he learned thesurvival skills of the Inuit and speakstheir language. Laurie has skied from

Russia to Canada through the geographic North Pole, skied and sled-hauled to the South Pole, and traversed the ice caps of Greenland, Baffi n Island, and King George Island in Antarctica. Laurie holds an honorary Doctor of Laws, is a Fellow of the Explorers Club, a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, a member of the Arctic Club, and in recognition of his international contribution the Canadian Government has honored Laurie with the Order of Canada.

SHANE EVOYExpedition LeaderShane was born and raised on GeorgianBay, Ontario, Canada. Destined to live on the water, Shane worked for 36 yearsat the family marina which he eventuallytook over. Shane is an experienced leader;

his passion for Antarctica and respect for the environment is evident in his expedition leadership. His objective on any trip is to make sure passengers have the “trip of a lifetime.”

FABRICE GENEVOISOrnithologistFor over 20 years, Fabrice has worked as a fi eld guide and lecturer leading Frenchgroups in the Antarctic Peninsula, SouthShetland Islands, the Amundsen andBellingshausen Seas and the Sub-Antarctic

islands of the Southern Ocean. In the North he has worked in the Northwest and Northeast Passages, the Canadian High Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, Svalbard, Franz Josef Land and the geographic North Pole. When not working in the Polar Regions, Fabrice leads natural history trips to the Galapagos Islands, West Africa, South America and Polynesia, and conducts fi eld research on birds with the Museum of Natural History in Paris.

SOLAN JENSENExpedition LeaderBorn and raised in coastal Alaska, Solanworks as a wilderness ranger, expeditionleader, kayak guide, and marine mammalemergency responder. His passion forwild places started at university where

he received a degree in Philosophy which led him directly to an expedition guiding career in the Polar Regions. In 2002, Solan worked at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station where he fi rst experienced the awesome Antarctic environment as an ironworker. The last 10 years as a kayak guide and leader, Solan has grown an enduring reverence for the unparalleled wilderness of Antarctica.

DR. TIMUR KOULIEVExpedition Doctor*Timur trained in Emergency Medicine inthe U.S. and Canada, and has practicedmedicine on all seven continents. His past experiences include medical practice and research in remote parts

of the world, helicopter and fi xed-wing medical missions, management of remote medical clinics, and standardization of services across remote or otherwise diffi cult locations. Timur has been organizing doctors for the Olympic Games since 2008. In addition to his native language of Russian, Timur speaks English, French, Chinese, Spanish and Japanese.

*Quark Expeditions has an Expedition Doctor on every vessel, in addition to the ship doctor.

CHELI LARSENExpedition LeaderA Kiwi born and bred, Cheli’s whole life has been spent on water in both itsliquid and solid states. She worked in theski and scuba industries before venturinginto expedition cruising where she

has spent the past 13 years working in the South Pacifi c, Japan, Russia’s Far East, Australia, New Zealand, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Svalbard, the British Isles and Antarctica. She managed New Zealand’s largest dive training facility, and skippered dive and fi shing charter vessels — invaluable experience when leading Polar expeditions.

NORM LASCAGeologistDr. Lasca is Professor Emeritus of Geologyat the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.He holds degrees from Brown Universityand the University of Michigan. Widelytraveled, he has worked extensively in the

Arctic and Sub-Arctic areas surrounding the Arctic Ocean and Antarctica for over 50 years. He is a widely published scholar and editor whose expertise lies in Earth-surface processes, especially those related to glaciers and glaciation. He serves on several national and international geological commissions, on non-profi t boards and on technical advisory committees for various municipal and state agencies. He is a licensed Professional Geologist and Professional Hydrologist, and is a Fellow of the Geological Society of America.

ALEX McNEILExpedition LeaderSince Alex joined Quark in 2007, hiscontagious passion for Polar history,anthropology, geopolitics, wildlife and exploration has enriched theexperience of our guests. A fellow of

the Royal Geographical Society, Alex was born in England and raised in Canada. He is fl uent in Spanish and for the last four years has been a tireless student of Russian. Alex has nearly 100 voyages under his belt and extensive experience in almost every corner of the Polar Regions.

DAMIEN SANDERSHistorianDamien fi rst came to Antarctica in1979 with the British Antarctic Surveyas a diving offi cer as part of their on-shore marine biological program.During this time he experienced three

Antarctic summers and two winters on bases at Signy Island, South Orkneys, and at Grytviken, South Georgia. Damien was stranded on South Georgia during the Argentine occupation in the Falklands Confl ict and was evacuated after British forces recaptured the Island. Since 2006 he has lived in Brittany, France, where he divides his time between marine archaeology, writing and working on Polar expedition ships.

DAVID “WOODY” WOODExpedition LeaderWoody comes to the Polar Regionsvia a strange path. He spent timeworking in a major pediatric hospital,has degrees in political science andlaw, and chooses to spend as much

time as possible onboard a ship heading into the ice! His love of the ocean and the wild places at the extremes of the planet has resulted in a lifetime at sea either in the North or South for the last decade. He is passionate about the landscapes, ice, wildlife and history of these special places and delights in sharing his interests with passengers.

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Meet our Special GuestsTravel with scientists, photographers, and descendants of Polar explorers to add an extra layer of interest and insight to your Polar expedition. These best-in-class guests will aff ord passengers the opportunity to explore and rub shoulders with Polar personalities, both as fellow guests and in the intimate and conversational context of an expedition.

HISTORYBack by popular demand, Jonathan Shackleton(cousin of Sir Ernest Shackleton) and Falcon Scott(grandson of Captain Robert Falcon Scott) will speak of their ancestors’ famed expeditions to the South,their own experiences on the 7th Continent andmuch more! Join these passionate men as theyrecount stories of old and new Antarctica.

PIONEERSIn 1990, Lars Wikander founded Quark Expeditionsalong with his friend, Mike McDowell. Their idea forQuark Expeditions was born after the collapse of the Soviet Union, when many Russian ships becameavailable for charter as they were purpose-built for thePolar Regions. A year later, Erica Wikander joined both Lars and Mike as they built their Polar expeditioncompany, and became members of IAATO and AECO,and attended many Antarctic Treaty meetings. In 1998,Lars took over sole operation of Quark Expeditionsuntil it was sold in 2007 to First Choice.

Join the Quark Community• ‘Virtually’ meet your fellow travelers• Learn about off ers, contests and giveaways• Read live tweets from our expedition teams• Prepare yourself with packing tips and tricks• Get the inside scoop on Polar travel

@rossmackenzie:@QuarkExpedition Antarcticawithout the Drake Shake ischeating. :-)

@nlcondit: @QuarkExpedition told friendwho traveled with you a few years ago we were traveling w/Quark. He responded“Only the best for you as always”.

@JoostBoZ: Time is fl ying by...Only 6 months left until our trip to Argentina and Antarctica with @QuarkExpedition.Preparations can slowly begin!

To learn which voyages feature special guests,visit QuarkExpeditions.com/US203

Jonathan Shackleton

FalconScott

@DestnUnknown: I’m heading to the Arctic in July, so lookingforward to another adventurewith @QuarkExpedition !!

Reka Ponyai: I’m so happy, I won the autographed copy of Shackleton, An Irishman inAntarctica! Thank you, Quark!

PHOTOGRAPHY Paul Nicklen is a Canadian marine biologist with aspecialty in polar bears and Arctic ecosystems and has been working for National Geographic Magazine forover a decade, producing 15 stories for the publication.His work focuses on the delicate relationship betweenhealthy ecosystems and marine wildlife and was recentlynamed one of the World’s 40 Most Infl uential OutdoorPhotographers by BBC Magazine. For more information,visit PaulNicklen.com or SeaLegacy.org.

RESEARCHDr. Tom Hart has a passion for wildlife in extremeenvironments and is working hard to conserve them.Tom has a PhD in penguin foraging behavior, but hassince diversifi ed into genetics and camera-basedmonitoring. He runs the Penguin Lifelines project atOxford University and the Zoological Society ofLondon. Through this, he monitors Antarctic wildlifeusing time-lapse cameras, volunteer photos andpopulation genetics. Tom will be researching penguins’adaptation to a changing environment and is always a great source of penguin anecdotes.

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Eve A. Baker: Thanks Quarkfor the experience of a lifetime,one I hope to share with mykids in a few years.


“WE SHALL NOT CEASE FROM EXPLORATIONAND THE END OF ALL OUR EXPLORING WILL BE TO ARRIVE WHERE WE STARTED AND KNOW THE PLACE FOR THE FIRST TIME.”

T.S. Eliot

The Arctic

Village in Heimaey, Iceland



A Day in the Life:Spitsbergen ExplorerNot sure what to expect on your Arctic expedition? Here’s a look into a day in the life on a recent Spitsbergen Explorer voyage.

Watch the video at QuarkExpeditions.com/US204

ARCTIC

8:00 a.m.MORNING JAVAEnjoy a free-trade cup ofcoff ee on the deck or fromyour balcony while enjoyingthe Arctic scenery, before youhead down for breakfast.

9:00 a.m.SAFETY FIRSTRemember to put your life jacketson before heading out on yourZodiac cruise.

10:00 a.m.ZODIAC CRUISINGA ride through the calm waters allowsus to view the beautiful glaciers upclose (but not too close) and personal.

11:00 a.m.POLAR BEAR SIGHTINGThe moment we’ve all been awaiting!

12:00 p.m.LUNCH BUFFETA beautiful afternoon BBQ on the deck of the ship. Silly hats are optional!

2:30 p.m.HERD WATCHCamera shutters frantically capture a pod of walrus on the beach.

3:00 p.m.HISTORYMassive whale bones line our path during our afternoon hike.

6:30 p.m.EVENING RECAPBefore dinner, the expedition team take us through the events of the dayand prepare us for tomorrow’s journey.

GREENLAND(Kalaallit Nunaat)

SVALBARD

ARCTIC CIRCLE

ICELAND

NORWAY

SWEDENREYKJAVIK

AKUREYRI

LONGYEARBYEN

OSLO

SCORESBYSUND

Franz Josef Land

Spitsbergen

Atlantic Ocean

Denmark Strait

Greenland Sea

Spitsbergen and Iceland: Essential ArcticPolar bears hunt on ice, walrus bob in the water and puffi ns soar in the sky. Continuous daylight off ers travelers endless opportunities to explore this magical land, while nunataks poking out of the ice-covered mountains guide you along your journey.

ARCTIC

“ IT’S THE PEOPLE THAT MAKE THE TRIP WONDERFUL. EVERYONE — ALL OF THE STAFF AND THE PASSENGERS TOO — WERE FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL.”

Sarah Weinberg, Quark Traveler


A polar bear considers a swim off the coast of Spitsbergen

polar bear humpback whale

JULY:

• polar bears

• walruses

• harp seals

• guillemots

• kittiwakes

AUGUST:

• polar bears

• Minke & fi n whales

• bearded & ringed seals

• puffi ns

• Arctic hares

• kittiwakes

• Arctic terns

• guillemots

JUNE:

• polar bears

• walruses

• bearded seals

• reindeers

• Arctic foxes

• puffi ns

• Arctic terns

• guillemots

Meet two of the Polar Big 5!

WHEN TO GO? Here’s what you might see:



ARCTIC

ABOVE: Atlantic puffi n BELOW: Resting dovekies (a.k.a. little auks) RIGHT: Polar bear and cub

9 DAYS2 Departures: Jun 2 and Jun 30, 2014

Ship: Sea Spirit

Per person prices from

$4,295**See page 62 for detailed pricing.

HIGHLIGHTS• Iconic Arctic wildlife: polar bears,

walruses, reindeers, puffi ns and more• 24-hour daylight• Tundra hiking and Zodiac cruising

A perfect introductory voyage to the Svalbard archipelago, this 9-day expedition will satisfy those short on time while still promising Arctic fl ora, fauna and icescapes.

Introduction to SpitsbergenPolar Bear Safari

Possible Landing Sites:• 14th of July Glacier• Smeerenburg• Alkhornet

Possible Landing Sites:• Phippsøya• Alkefj ellet • Hinlopen Straight

Contact a Quark Polar Travel Adviser:

1.888.979.0437

Spitsbergen ExplorerWildlife Capital of the Arctic

A journey fi t for the Arctic explorer with a little more time. Located above the Arctic Circle, Spitsbergen welcomes travelers from around the world to visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

ARCTIC

*See page 62 for detailed pricing.


walruses, Arctic foxes, reindeers and more

• Historical site honoring whalers of the 17th & 18th Century

• Frequent shore landings andZodiac cruises

11 DAYS2 Departures: Jun 10 and Jun 20, 2014

Ship: Sea Spirit


$5,795*

Snowshoeing in Spitsbergen ABOVE: Zodiac cruise BELOW: Walrus and calf

“ SEEING THE POLAR BEARS ON THE ICE AND IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT WAS A DREAM COME TRUE.”

Elizabeth Forslund, Quark Traveler

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Adventure Options

KAYAKING

SNOWSHOEING

Adventure Options

KAYAKING

SNOWSHOEING

SVALBARD(Region of Norway)

Spitsbergen

Nordaustlandet

LONGYEARBYENEdgeøya

Arctic Ocean

Greenland Sea

Actual itinerary may vary based on weather conditions and voyage length.


Spitsbergen

Nordaustlandet


Arctic Ocean

Greenland Sea



ARCTIC

Bearded seal relaxes on ice fl oe

13 DAYS2 Departures: Jul 8 and Jul 20, 2014

Ship: Sea Spirit



HIGHLIGHTS• Enjoy the same highlights as the

Spitsbergen Explorer• More Iconic Arctic wildlife: harp seals,

Arctic hares, Minke whales and more• Visit Monaco Glacier, hike through

the Arctic tundra and Polar desert

The complete in-depth Svalbard experience takes you aroundSpitsbergen, the Seven Islands, Edgeøya, Nordaustlandet andthe smaller outlying islands of the archipelago.

Spitsbergen CircumnavigationBig Island, Big Adventure

Possible Landing Sites:• Ny-London• Kapp Lee, Edgeøya• Kvitøya

Possible Landing Sites:• Scoresbysund, Greenland• Monaco Glacier, Svalbard• Lilliehöök Glacier, Svalbard


1.888.979.0437

Three Arctic IslandsIceland, Greenland, Spitsbergen

Voted one of the Top 50 Tours of a Lifetime by National GeographicTraveler, our award-winning expedition is highly recommendedfor those who want to experience the contrasting beauties ofthree diverse Arctic countries.

ARCTIC


HIGHLIGHTS• Spitsbergen, Greenland, Iceland• Arctic wildlife: polar bears, musk ox,

reindeers, walruses and more• Glaciers, icebergs and fj ords

14 DAYS1 Departure:Aug 1, 2014

Ship: Sea Spirit


$7,995*

ABOVE: Church in Ittoqqortoormiit BELOW: Reindeer in Spitsbergen RIGHT: Hiking in Frederiksdal (Frederik Valley), deep in Nordbukten (North Bay) in the northern part of Scoresbysund

“ GREAT PLUNGE INTOPOLAR EXPERIENCE.”

Owen de Vriers, Quark Traveler


Adventure Options

KAYAKING

SNOWSHOEING


Spitsbergen

Nordaustlandet

KvitøyaPhippsøya

Moff en


Arctic Ocean

Greenland Sea


Adventure Options

KAYAKING


ICELAND NORWAY


Spitsbergen

LONGYEARBYEN

AKUREYRI

ARCTIC CIRCLE

Atlantic Ocean


SCORESBYSUND


ICELAND

ARCTIC CIRCLE

KANGERLUSSUAQ

Hudson’s Bay

Davis Strait

Atlantic Ocean

Baffi n Bay

CANADA

USA

Baffi n Island

OTTAWA

Devon Island

Beechey Island

RESOLUTE

CHURCHILL

SCORESBYSUNDQAANAAQ

ILULISSAT

CORAL HARBOUR

CAPE DORSET

REYKJAVIK

TORONTO

MONTREAL

Greenland and theCanadian Arctic: Epic Voyages in the Far Reaches of the NorthGo from the single largest island in the world, to the tens of thousands in the Canadian Arctic,and take in the history and beauty of these magical Northern wonderlands. In the glow of the early summer’s continuous daylight, Arctic culture busies your camera, and on a clear fall’s night, the green, yellow and white of the Northern Lights (Aurora borealis) entertain above.

ARCTIC

SEPTEMBER:

• polar bears

• narwhals

• musk ox

• ravens

• gulls

• ringed seals

• northern lights

• walruses

Arctic hare relaxingin the sun

polar bear

JULY/AUGUST:

• polar bears

• musk ox

• beluga whales

• Arctic hares

• ringed seals

• snow buntings

• northern lights

• walruses

Meet two of the Polar Big 5!



walrus



ARCTIC

ABOVE: Musk ox BELOW: Inuit girl in traditional dress RIGHT: Northern lights (aurora borealis)

14 DAYS1 Departure: Sep 22, 2014

Ship: Sea Spirit



HIGHLIGHTS• Northern lights* (aurora borealis)• Iconic Arctic wildlife: Arctic foxes,

musk ox, and a variety of whales and seabirds

• Northeast Greenland National Park:the world’s largest and most northerly park

*weather permitting

The east coast of Greenland is renowned the world over for thebest displays of this super natural light show! The Greenlandicpeople believe when the Northern Lights dance, it’s their “ancestors’spirits playing football [soccer] in the sky.”

East GreenlandNorthern Lights

Possible Landing Sites:• Ittoqqortoormiit (Scoresbysund)• Sydkap• Ymer Island

Adventure Options

KAYAKING

Possible Landing Sites:• Sisimuit, Greenland• Akpatok Island, Canada• Walrus Island, Canada


1.888.979.0437

Arctic QuestGreenland to Churchill

Our most in-depth Arctic voyage, this expedition off ers wildlife,history, culture and tradition for those interested in an immersiveArctic experience!

ARCTIC



whales, seals and more• Ilulissat Icefj ord, a UNESCO

World Heritage Site• Fishing villages, Inuit settlements,

traditional kayak demonstrations

16 DAYS2 Departures:Jul 29 and Aug 11, 2014

Ship: Sea Explorer


$7,995*

Leaving ice-choked Nordbugten after a hike in Frederiksdal, Greenland National Park


NEW for

2014.15!ICELAND

Scoresbysund

REYKJAVIK


ARCTIC CIRCLE

Atlantic Ocean

SYDKAP



CANADA

Hudson’s Bay

Baffi nBay

DavisStrait

CHURCHILL

KANGERLUSSUAQ

CAPE DORSET

Baffi nIsland

CoralHarbourWalrus

Island


Adventure Options

KAYAKING

“ EVERYONE FROM THE CAPTAIN TO THE ROOM ATTENDANTS WERE INCREDIBLE WITH THEIR BIG SMILES AND ‘NOTHING IS TOO MUCH TROUBLE’ SERVICE.”

Robert Pearson, Quark Traveler


ARCTIC

ABOVE: Walrus BELOW: Arctic fox RIGHT: Polar bear

13 DAYS1 Departure: Aug 24, 2014

Ship: Sea Explorer




walruses, whales and massive sea birdcolonies

• Traditional Canadian Inuit andGreenlandic communities

• Beechey Island, the historic site of the Franklin Expedition

Sail north along Greenland’s western coast towards Canada’s High Arctic to see spectacular limestone bird cliff s, the prehistoricmusk ox, and rich history dating back thousands of years.

In the Footsteps of FranklinGreenland and Canada’s High Arctic

Adventure Options

KAYAKING

Possible Landing Sites:• Ilulissat, Greenland• Qaanaaq, Greenland• Prince Leopold Island, Canada• Resolute, Canada

Adventure Options

KAYAKING

Possible Landing Sites:• Iqaluit• Foxe Basin• Igloolik

Epic High ArcticBaffi n Island Explorer via Fury and Hecla

This is our most comprehensive Canadian expedition and one that visits remote National Historic Sites of Canada, settlements from 4,000 year-old cultures and sails through the rarely traversedFury and Hecla Strait.

ARCTIC



narwhals, ringed seals and massivesea bird colonies

• Traditional Inuit communities andthe Inuit art of Cape Dorset

• An abandoned Hudson’s BayTrading Post

13 DAYS1 Departure:Sep 3, 2014

Ship: Sea Explorer


$5,495*

The last outpost opened by the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1937


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Hudson’s Bay

Baffi nBay

DavisStrait

Baffi n Island

KANGERLUSSUAQ

CANADA

RESOLUTE

QAANAAQ

ILULISSAT

Devon Island


Hudson’s Bay

Baffi nBay

DavisStrait

Baffi n Island

IQALUIT

CANADA

RESOLUTE

CAPE DORSET

FORT ROSS

IGLOOLIK

NEW for

2014.15!

NEW for

2014.15!




Possible Landing Sites:• Cape Flora, Northbrook Island• Apollonov Island• Bell Island

North PoleThe Ultimate Arctic Adventure

ARCTIC


HIGHLIGHTS• Crack through dense, multi-year ice • The largest, most powerful nuclear-

powered icebreaker in the world• Champagne toast at 90°N• Helicopter sightseeing at the top

of the world

14 DAYS2 Departures:Jun 19 and Jun 30, 2014

Ship: 50 Years of Victory


$24,995*

CLOCKWISE, TOP LEFT: Helicopter sightseeing; Arctic plunge; onboard helicopter landing pad;50 Years of Victory nestled in ice at the North Pole

See full itinerary and detailed voyage map at QuarkExpeditions.com/US213

ARCTIC

On top of it all at 90º North

North Pole: The World’s Most Exclusive Arctic ExpeditionWalk. Fly. Plunge. Celebrate at the top of the world. This is the stuff Polar dreams are made of. Located at 90°N, in the middle of the frozen Arctic Ocean, only 50 Years of Victory can take a select few passengers to the top of the world!

“ THE TRIP EXCEEDED MYEXPECTATIONS — ESPECIALLYTHE CREW AND THE NUCLEAR-POWERED SHIP.”

Leslia Marvin, Quark Traveler


RUSSIA

RUSSIA


ARCTIC CIRCLE

FranzJosefLand

Novaya Zemlya

North Pole

MURMANSK

Greenland Sea

BarentsSea

Arctic Ocean



ARCTIC ARCTIC

Extend Your Stay: Arctic Pre- and Post-trip OptionsAt Quark we’ll make sure all aspects of your trip are a delight —before, during and after your adventure! Contact our Polar TravelAdvisers to fi nd out about some of the amazing options we haveto extend and enhance your adventure.

Iceland ExperiencePackageFrom the charming city of Reykjavik, to the therapeutic waters of the Blue lagoon,and the bubbling hot springs of ThingvellerNational Park, you’ll be mesmerized by theunique beauty and striking geography of thisNordic island. Iceland off ers adventures forevery activity and skill level — ask aboutother options available to enjoy the fresh airand explore the dramatic landscape.

Discover Oslo PackageEnjoy an extra night in Norway’s vibrantcapital city where you’ll be guided aroundthis modern, beautifully situated town.Extend the package to fi ve days and take theunforgettable Flåm Railway past picturesquefj ords and snow-capped mountains on yourway to Bergen.

Explore HelsinkiPackageThis package includes an extra night andtour of Helsinki, a capital with extraordinaryarchitecture and an intriguing blend ofeastern and western infl uences. Experiencea Finnish sauna and visit their spectacularchurch carved into a giant rock. Extend this package to fi ve days and take the ferryacross the Gulf of Finland to visit Tallinn,Estonia’s medieval, walled capital.

Toronto and Niagara Falls PackagesBefore heading to the Arctic, why not visitthe Toronto and the Niagara region? Spend a few days exploring the vibrant downtownand many culturally diverse neighborhoodsof Toronto, take in a live show or see thesights before adding an optional visit to the Niagara region. Here, you’ll stay inquaint, picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake and have a chance to visit some of its manywineries. You’ll also visit Niagara Falls andhave a chance to dine overlooking thisfabulous spectacle.

Comfort or Luxury packages

To book, for information regarding pricing, or for custom itineraries contact a Quark Polar Travel Adviser at 1.888.979.0437 or +1.802.490.1798


Glaciers and icebergs abound in Antarctica

Antarctica“ IF ANTARCTICA WERE MUSIC IT WOULD BE MOZART.ART, AND IT WOULD BE MICHELANGELO.LITERATURE, AND IT WOULD BE SHAKESPEARE. AND YET IT IS SOMETHING EVEN GREATER; THE ONLY PLACE ON EARTH THAT IS STILL AS ITSHOULD BE. MAY WE NEVER TAME IT.”

Andrew Denton



A Day in the Life:Antarctic ExplorerNot sure what to expect on your Antarctic expedition? Here’s a look into a day in the life on a recent Antarctic Explorer voyage.

ANTARCTICA


11:00 a.m.MARCH OF THE PENGUINSPenguins everywhere; it’s hard not to fall in love.

3:00 p.m.PRIVATE GUIDESOur very own Antarctic guides have arrivedto escort us along our Zodiac cruise.

9:00 a.m.ZODIACSZodiac cruising after breakfast —what a great way to start the day.

10:00 a.m.TAKING IT ALL INAlways remember to put your cameraaway and soak up the experience.

5:00 p.m.SHOPBrowse the Polar Boutique forsome souvenirs before dinner.

11:00 p.m.SUNSETEvery day seems like theperfect day, until the next.

4:00 p.m.POLAR PLUNGENothing says exploration liketaking part in a Polar plunge.

ANTARCTIC CIRCLE

Atlantic Ocean

Drake Passage

Lemaire Channel

Weddell Sea

ARGENTINA

ANTARCTICA

CHILE

South Georgia

SouthShetlandIslands

Deception Island

Paulet IslandAnvers Island

Adelaide Island

Paradise Harbour

Falkland Islands(Islas Malvinas)

USHUAIA

CAPE HORN

AntarcticPeninsula

PUNTAARENAS

ANTARCTICA

“ MY LONG-AWAITED TRIP TO ANTARCTICA EXCEEDED ALL EXPECTATIONS. WORDSCANNOT DESCRIBE THE SCENERY,IT WAS UNBELIEVABLE.”

Aileen Norman, Quark Traveler

Climbing the ridge at Orne Harbouron the Antarctic Continent

Meet one of the Polar Big 5!

NOVEMBER: • penguin courtship displays, nest building

and stone stealing• pristine snow and big ice• seals breeding

DECEMBER-JANUARY: • longer days with more daylight (midnight sun late Dec.)• fi rst penguin chicks hatching• Weddell seals molting ashore• Minke, humpback and Antarctic orca whales arriving

FEBRUARY-MARCH:• less ice and snow• more in-depth exploration south along the Peninsula• best whale watching of the season• penguin rookeries at their busiest• fur seals along the Peninsula



Antarctic Peninsula: The 7th and Final ContinentAntarctica: the coldest, driest and least populated continent on the planet, where penguins, seals and birds are the only permanent residents. These voyages off er classic itineraries to the beautiful Antarctic Peninsula. There, you’ll gaze up at magnifi cent icebergs, explore islands covered with chinstrap, gentoo and Adélie penguins, and be entertained by whales and seals.

humpback whale



ANTARCTICA

ABOVE: Blue-eyed shags BELOW: Gentoo penguin RIGHT: A leopard seal relaxing on an ice fl oe

11 & 12 DAYS13 Departures:Nov 4, 2014 to Mar 4, 2015

Ship: Sea Adventurer, Sea Spirit, Ocean Diamond


$5,595*

HIGHLIGHTS• Cross the infamous Drake Passage• Iconic Antarctic wildlife:

gentoo and chinstrap penguins,humpback whales, leopard seals,blue-eyed shags and more

• Mail a postcard from an Antarctic base with an offi cialAntarctic stamp

A perfect introductory voyage to the 7th continent, this expeditionwill have you gliding around spectacular icebergs by Zodiac, andwalking along beaches covered with thousands of penguins.

Antarctic ExplorerDiscovering the 7th Continent

Adventure Options

Possible Landing Sites:• Neko Harbour• Danco Island• Lemaire ChannelContact a Quark Polar Travel Adviser:

1.888.979.0437

Crossing the CircleSouthern Expedition

This voyage will take you farther south than many Antarctic visitorswill go, and off ers the most in-depth exploration of the AntarcticPeninsula. Experience a frozen region of massive blue icebergs and the continent’s greatest variety and concentration of wildlife.

ANTARCTICA


HIGHLIGHTS• Celebrate at 66°33’S with a glass

of champagne!• Iconic Antarctic wildlife:

Adélie and gentoo penguins,humpback and Minke whales,Weddell and leopard seals,albatross, and more

• Visit Adelaide Island, inside theAntarctic Circle

13 & 15 DAYS2 Departures:Jan 7 and Feb 8, 2015

Ship: Ocean Diamond, Sea Adventurer


$9,295*

Enjoying a beautiful Antarctic sunset before a night of camping


See full itinerary and detailed voyagemap at QuarkExpeditions.com/US215

Adventure Options

KAYAKING

CAMPING

SNOWSHOEING

PHOTOGRAPHY

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

MOUNTAINEERING

Possible Landing Sites:• Aitcho Islands• Deception Island• Cape Horn (select voyages)

SNOWSHOEING

KAYAKING

CAMPING


PHOTOGRAPHY

ARGENTINA

CHILE

Antarctic Peninsula

Deception Island

Paradise Harbour

South Shetland Islands

USHUAIA


ANTARCTIC CIRCLE

WeddellSea

Lemaire Channel

DrakePassage

AtlanticOcean

ARGENTINA

CHILE

Antarctic Peninsula

Deception Island

Paradise Harbour

Adelaide Island


USHUAIA


ANTARCTIC CIRCLE

WeddellSea

Lemaire Channel

DrakePassage

AtlanticOcean

“ I GOT BACK FROM THE CROSSING THE CIRCLEVOYAGE ON THURSDAY. I CAN’T EXPRESS HOW INCREDIBLE IT WAS IN WORDS. BEAUTIFUL.AMAZING. LIFE-CHANGING.”

Christopher Paul, Quark Traveler


Adventure Options

Possible Landing Sites:• Brown Bluff • Melchior Islands• Paradise Harbour


1.888.979.0437

Antarctic ExpressFly the Drake

This voyage lets you experience Antarctica in the most compact style: fl y both ways over the mythical Drake Passage.

ANTARCTICA


HIGHLIGHTS• Enjoy the same highlights as

the Antarctic Explorer • Land on King George Island,

South Shetland Islands, after a short three-hour fl ight fromPunta Arenas, Chile

• Iconic Antarctic wildlife: penguins,seals, whales and sea-birds

8 DAYS1 Departure:Jan 20, 2015

Ship: Sea Adventurer


$8,995*

Humpback whale welcomes Zodiac passengersLanding on King George Island, South Shetland Islands


KAYAKING

Antarctica Direct: Fly and Cruise to the7th ContinentShort on time? Save up to four days at sea and maximize your time in the Peninsula. Our Fly-Cruise program off ers four great voyages to help you make the most of your Antarctic adventure.

ANTARCTICAARGENTINA

CHILE

Antarctic Peninsula

Deception Island

Paradise Harbour

Anvers Island


PUNTA ARENAS


ANTARCTIC CIRCLE

WeddellSea

Lemaire Channel

DrakePassage

AtlanticOcean

“ I DARE SAY NOTHING IN THIS BIG BEAUTIFULWORLD COULD TOP ‘THE 7TH CONTINENT!’ I CAN’T IMAGINE HAVING THIS EXPERIENCEWITH A COMPANY OTHER THAN QUARK.”

Randolph Huey Houston, Quark Traveler

You must book fl ight cancellation/interruption insurance for all Quark voyages, due to possible weather delays.


ANTARCTICA

Taking a moment to enjoy the nearby company of local gentoos

Cruise South, Fly North

9 DAYS1 Departure:Jan 6, 2015




Fly South, Cruise North

9 DAYS1 Departure:Feb 2, 2015




An increasingly popular way to get to Antarctica. Make the mostof your precious time on the great white continent while stillclaiming your badge of honor for a traditional ship crossing ofthe mythical Drake Passage.

Antarctic ExpressCruise South, Fly Northor Fly South, Cruise North

Adventure Options

Possible Landing Sites:• Antarctic Circle• Melchior Islands• Damoy Point

Antarctic ExpressCrossing the Circle

Venture deep into Antarctica and cross the Circle in less time by taking a short fl ight over the Drake Passage.

ANTARCTICA


HIGHLIGHTS• Enjoy the same highlights as

the Crossing the Circle: SouthernExpedition voyage

• More iconic Antarctic wildlife:chinstrap penguins, crabeater andWeddell seals, gulls and skuas

• Visit historic research stations in Marguerite Bay

11 DAYS2 Departures:Jan 12 and Jan 25, 2015



$10,995*

LEFT: Playful chinstrap penguins RIGHT: Kayaking in Antarctica is one of the most intimate ways to explore this majestic place




KAYAKING

SNOWSHOEING

KAYAKING

CAMPINGHIGHLIGHTS• The perfect short, introductory

expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula• Iconic Antarctic wildlife: penguins,

whales, seals and birds• Daily Zodiac cruising and landings

Possible Landing Sites:• Half Moon Island• Port Lockroy• Cuverville Island

Adventure Options

KAYAKING

Adventure Options

“ I FELT SAFE AND CARED FOR AT ALL TIMES.”

Leanne Drodul, Quark Traveler



ARGENTINACHILE

Antarctic Peninsula

Deception Island

Paradise HarbourAnvers Island


PUNTA ARENAS

USHUAIA

Actual itinerary may vary based on weather conditionsand voyage length.

ANTARCTIC CIRCLE

Lemaire Channel

DrakePassage

AtlanticOcean

Cruise South, Fly NorthFly South, Cruise North

ARGENTINA

CHILE

Antarctic Peninsula

Deception Island

Paradise Harbour

Anvers Island

AdelaideIsland



ANTARCTIC CIRCLE

WeddellSea

Lemaire Channel

DrakePassage

AtlanticOcean

PUNTA ARENAS

ANTARCTIC CIRCLE

Atlantic Ocean

Drake Passage

Lemaire Channel

Weddell Sea

ARGENTINA

ANTARCTICA

CHILE

South Georgia

The South Sandwich Islands

SouthShetlandIslands

SouthOrkneyIslands

Deception Island

Paulet IslandAnvers Island

AdelaideIsland

Paradise Harbour


USHUAIA

STANLEY

AntarcticPeninsula

BUENOS AIRES

Falklands (Malvinas) and South Georgia:A Wildlife ParadiseExperience 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 ADVENTURE HAS BEEN ONEOF THE MOST AWE-INSPIRING ANDAMAZING OF MY LIFE. I FOUNDTHAT EVERY DAY WAS SOMEHOWBETTER THAN THE LAST.”

Nicole Huhn, Quark Traveler

King penguins andchicks enjoy a beautifulSouth Georgia day

albatross humpback whale king penguin

Meet three of the Polar Big 5!


NOVEMBER: • fur seal courtship on South Georgia• spring fl owers blooming in the Falklands (Malvinas)• Rookeries with 200,000 king penguins

DECEMBER-JANUARY: • fi rst penguin chicks hatching• over 5 million fur seals on the beaches• longer days with more daylight (midnight sun

in late December)• great viewing of rockhopper penguins and

albatross chicks

FEBRUARY-MARCH:• playful young fur seals• penguin rookeries at their busiest• king penguins relaxing and chicks fl edging• best whale watching of the season• best viewing of crabeater and leopard seals


FALKLAND ISLANDS (ISLAS MALVINAS) AND SOUTH GEORGIA



LEFT: Amongst king penguins and their chicks in Salisbury Plain, South Georgia RIGHT: Wandering albatross on its nest on Prion Island, South Georgia

20 & 23 DAYS3 Departures:Nov 14, 2014 to Feb 19, 2015

Ship: Ocean Diamond, Sea Spirit,Sea Adventurer



HIGHLIGHTS• Visit three distinct regions

of the Southern Ocean, each a haven for bird watchers

• Visit the friendly town of Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands(Islas Malvinas)

• Iconic Antarctic wildlife: king and rockhopper penguins, fi n and humpback whales, Antarctic fur seals

Experience the best of the Southern Ocean with this 20- or 23-dayexpedition. Delve into vast wildlife spectacles including a king penguincolony stretching as far as the eye can see.

Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia and AntarcticaExplorers and Kings


1.888.979.0437

Crossing the Circle viaFalklands (Malvinas) andSouth GeorgiaEpic Antarctica

The ‘do it all’ Antarctic adventure for those who appreciate a variety of landscapes, wildlife and historic landing sites.


HIGHLIGHTS• Iconic Antarctic wildlife:

king and macaroni penguins,southern elephant seals, and more

• Cross the Antarctic Circle and celebrate at 66°33’S

• Visit South Georgia, the‘Galapagos of the Poles’

23 DAYS2 Departures:Dec 16, 2014 and Jan 29, 2015

Ship: Sea Adventurer, Ocean Diamond


$18,995*

Jousting elephant seal beachmasters weighing up to 4 tons each. Gold Harbour, South Georgia



FALKLAND ISLANDS (ISLAS MALVINAS) AND SOUTH GEORGIA FALKLAND ISLANDS (ISLAS MALVINAS) AND SOUTH GEORGIA

Adventure Options

KAYAKING

SNOWSHOEING

PHOTOGRAPHY

Adventure Options

KAYAKING

SNOWSHOEING

CAMPING

Possible Landing Sites:• Stanley, Falkland Islands

(Islas Malvinas)• Grytviken, South Georgia• Antarctic Sound,

Antarctic Peninsula

ARGENTINA

CHILE

Antarctic Peninsula

South Orkney Islands

SouthGeorgia

Paulet Island



USHUAIA

STANLEY


ANTARCTIC CIRCLE

WeddellSea

DrakePassage

AtlanticOcean

ARGENTINA

CHILE

Antarctic Peninsula


SouthGeorgia

Paulet Island

Adelaide Island



USHUAIA

STANLEY


ANTARCTIC CIRCLE

WeddellSea

DrakePassage

AtlanticOcean

Possible Landing Sites:• West Point Island, Falkland

Islands (Islas Malvinas)• Stromness, South Georgia• Neko Harbour,

Antarctic Peninsula • Adelaide Island,

Antarctic Circle

“ THIS TRIP, PUT PLAINLY, WAS THE GREATESTEXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE. THANK YOU!”

Gary Kappes, Quark Traveler


Possible Landing Sites:• Zavadovski Island,

South Sandwich Islands• Coronation Island,

South Orkney Islands• Salisbury Plain, South Georgia• Paulet Island, Antarctic

Peninsula

Antarctica’s Scotia ArcThe Ultimate Insider’s Voyage


HIGHLIGHTS• Tour the remote South Sandwich,

South Orkney and South Shetlandarchipelagos

• Iconic Antarctic wildlife: king, chinstrap, Adélie, macaroni,Magellanic and gentoo penguins,leopard and fur seals, sea-birds and much more

• Walk in the shadow of activevolcanoes

25 DAYS1 Departure:Dec 15, 2014

Ship: Sea Spirit


$19,595*

The largest chinstrap penguin colony is found in the South Sandwich Islands

South Georgia king penguinsmoulting in the sun


Adventure Options

KAYAKING

CAMPING

ARGENTINA

CHILE

Antarctic Peninsula


SouthGeorgia

Paulet Island



USHUAIA

STANLEY


ANTARCTIC CIRCLE

WeddellSea

DrakePassage

AtlanticOcean

The South Sandwich

Islands

NEW for

2014.15!Antarctica’s Scotia Arc:The Ultimate Insider’s VoyageThis expedition will follow the Scotia Arc, a sub-marine mountain range which extends from the southernmost Andes all the way through to the Antarctic Peninsula. We’ll take you off the beaten track to rare and seldom-visited sites for a true insider’s journey to Antarctica.

FALKLAND ISLANDS (ISLAS MALVINAS) AND SOUTH GEORGIA FALKLAND ISLANDS (ISLAS MALVINAS) AND SOUTH GEORGIA


ANTARCTICA

Extend Your Stay: Antarctic Pre- and Post-tripOptionsGetting to the Antarctic can be just as much fun as being there, and we have a variety of packages that will help you to get the mostout of your adventure. Contact our friendly Polar Travel Advisers to learn more about the incredible experiences we off er.

ExperienceIguazú Falls PackageOne of the great natural wonders of the world, thegrandeur of Iguazú Falls includes over 274 cascadesspread over nearly two miles of the Iguazú River. This package includes a guided tour of the Argentineanside of the falls, with an option to visit the Brazilian side.You’ll also experience a day in Buenos Aires, and becaptivated by its European-inspired charm.

Introduction to Buenos Aires PackageSavor a spectacular bottle of Malbec wine with a fi ne Argentinesteak, explore street art in colorful San Telmo or experience world-class shopping on Avenida Florida. Discover the elegant beauty of Buenos Aires, a city that melds European charm with the frenziedpace of Latin life. This package includes a guided tour of the city’s impressive highlights, from the quaint, cobbled plazas to its most sophisticated neighborhoods. In the evening, you’ll enjoy a spectacular dinner and tango show with a live orchestra.

Santiago Head Start PackageAfter an amazing day touring the national capital, you’llhead to Chile’s garden city by the sea, Viña del Mar for alunch overlooking the Pacifi c Ocean. Your driver will thenhead through the Casablanca Valley to Valparaiso, Chile’sbest known seaside resort, for a visit to the old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Explore Easter Island PackageTake a fi ve-hour fl ight from Santiago to Easter Island, one of the world’s most remote inhabited islands. A single,massive (though extinct) volcano rising over 10,000 feetfrom the Pacifi c Ocean fl oor, Easter Island is famous forits enormous statues carved from the tough stone of theRano Raraku, the island’s volcano. Your package includestours of the statues, tombs and volcanoes of the island.This luxurious package off ers guests three nights’accommodation at Explora Rapa Nui, where all meals, daily explorations and drinks are included.

Discover Montevideo PackageTake a short ferry ride from Buenos Aires to Uruguay’scapital city, Montevideo, where there is much to see and do. Explore the city’s vibrant, eclectic and rich culturallife as well as its plazas and parks. Be sure to leave sometime to admire Montevideo’s interesting and diversearchitecture, from colonial to art deco. Add an extra dayand take in the historic quarter in Colonia, a UNESCOWorld Heritage Site.

Patagonia Birding PackageJoin a small group adventure in Southern Argentina insearch of condors, Magellanic woodpeckers, Australpygmy-owls, steamer ducks, caracaras, Austral parakeets,thorn-tailed rayaditos, spectacled ducks and others — over200 species can be found. An expert local guide will helpyou fi nd and identify the rich bird life available in thebeautiful Tierra del Fuego area.

ANTARCTICA

To book, for information regarding pricing, or for custom itineraries contact a Quark PolarTravel Adviser at 1.888.979.0437 or +1.802.490.1798

Extendyour

adventure!


Experts in Expedition TravelA collection of inspiring adventureson seven continentsThree world leaders in expedition travel — International Expeditions, Quark Expeditions and Zegrahm Expeditions — have a portfolio of incredible journeys to cover every corner of the world. The common thread that runs through all these companies is dedication to the highest levels of service, and mind-expanding and heart-stirring journeys.

For 33 years, discerning travelers have trusted theirescorted journeys to the nature travel experts atInternational Expeditions. Now you can join IE’s expertlocal naturalist guides to discover the world’s legendarywaters, inspiring landscapes, fascinating wildlife andengaging cultures. Chart a course to adventure andexplore Earth’s remote regions while enjoying fi ve-starservice, imaginatively crafted itineraries and modernamenities aboard their award-winning small-groupadventure and expedition cruises!

Visit www.ietravel.com/US#or call 800.633.4734 to learn more

Zegrahm Expeditions is a company of explorersand adventurers. We love to share our passionfor unique experiences with like-mindedtravelers by weaving together the world’s most inspiring and remote destinations — on all seven continents — into one-of-a-kinditineraries. Our small-ship expeditions provide a comprehensive look at an entire region, while our overland adventures off er in-depthexploration of a single destination.

Visit www.zegrahm.com/US# or call 800.628.8747 to learn more

Here are just a few inspiring, hand-pickedexpeditions to some of the world’s greatest destinations.

International Expeditionswww.ietravel.com/US#

PATAGONIA: REMOTE WILDERNESS OF CHILE & ARGENTINAJan 21–31, 2014 | Feb 13–23, 2014 | Nov 2–12, 2014 | Dec 21–31, 2014

Patagonia stands as the very defi nition of wildness: fi eldsof ice and glaciers as old as time; and forests, lakes andskies brimming with wildlife. On IE’s exclusive itineraryspanning Argentina and Chile, you sample traditional food during lunch with Patagonian natives and hike along the tundra. Wildlife enthusiasts enjoy a rare opportunityto visit Tierra del Fuego’s Porvenir, home to the world’s most accessible colony of king penguins in the wild. Plus, travel to El Calafate in Argentina for a full-dayexploration of Los Glaciares National Park.

AMAZON VOYAGEYear-round weekly departuresAboard the new La Estrella Amazonica

Discover the mist-shrouded Amazon of your imaginationon a small-ship cruise aboard IE’s NEW custom-designedriverboat, La Estrella Amazonica! Each day is a newadventure with kayaking, hiking and small-boatexcursions, and IE’s seasoned naturalist guides tailor each journey. Watch the passing jungle from your private balcony or head to the Amazon’s largest observation deck for stargazing. Complimentary Peruvian cocktails are coupled with music from the ship’s band during nightly guides’ receptions.

Zegrahm Expeditions www.zegrahm.com/US#

UGANDA: A PRIMATE PARADISEJuly 2014 and Aug 2015 | Overland Adventure

Uganda calls to nature lovers with a vast diversity of ecosystems that support lions, leopards, elephants,Cape buff alo, Nile crocodiles, the world’s largestconcentrations of hippos, and numerous species ofprimates. Among the many highlights of this expedition,you will spend three days in Bwindi National Park where you may have the privilege of observing Uganda’siconic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat; oftendescribed as the most profound natural historyexperience in the world.

CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF NEW GUINEAVoyage I: Mar 8–23, 2014 | Voyage II: Mar 19–Apr 5, 2014Aboard Caledonian Sky

Join Zegrahm for a two-part voyage circumnavigating the world’s second largest island, New Guinea. Whether taken separately, or in combination, thisitinerary exposes travelers to a region rarely visited by Westerners, off ering unique opportunities to interactwith remote villagers and explore one of the mostbiodiverse underwater worlds. Voyage I visits the outerislands of Papua New Guinea, while highlights of Voyage II include exploring Raja Ampat and the Asmat.

Meet locals as they paddle dug-outcanoes along the Amazon River

Blue and gold macaw

Laughlan Islands,Papua New Guinea

Torres del Paine,Patagonia

Gorilla trekking in Uganda

Baining Tribesmen,Rabaul Island


Ramp Up Your ExpeditionEvery Quark voyage includes great daily outdoor activities including Zodiac cruises, hiking and even snowshoeing. But the more discerning adrenaline junkies can also choosefrom a range of optional adventure activities with varying exertion levels.

Contact a Quark Polar Travel Adviser to learn more about adventure options, including physical requirements.

“ THE KAYAKING EXCURSIONS WERE MYFAVORITE PART. EACH DAY AND LOCATIONWAS SO DIFFERENT, AND I FELT I HAD AUNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE ANTARCTICABY PADDLING THROUGH IT.”

Carly Yearsley, Quark Traveler

A tranquil paddle amongst Minke whales in Antarctica


KayakingImagine gliding along the surface of a bay in thepresence of icebergs and glaciers! Our kayakingadventures are the best way to feel at one with the sea. Taken in small groups of 10-16 people,multiple times per voyage, kayaking adventures are only done during calm weather conditions. Werequire you to have some prior kayaking experience,including the capability to do a wet exit.

Per person: $595 Arctic / $950 Antarctic


Space is limited. Book early!


CampingLooking for an intimate and personal way to connect with the Antarctic continent? Who can say they’ve slept on the 7th continent? Treat yourself to an overnight camping adventure andseize the opportunity to sleep under the midnight sunand revel in the silence of the land. Our popular camping options are limited to 30 people on our expeditions, 60 on board the Ocean Diamond.

Per person: $250 Antarctic only


MountaineeringGeared towards our more adventurous passengers,mountain climbing in Antarctica is among the most rewarding and addicting outdoor endeavors.To climb in Antarctica is a special memory that will last forever. Our mountaineering adventures are full-day activities that can last up to 5 hours and require you to complete a fi tness waiver toparticipate in this challenging option.



Cross-Country SkiingCross-country skiing is one of the most effi cient waysto travel on snow-covered ground, enabling you toexperience Antarctica the same way that pioneeringexplorers like Amundsen and Shackleton did.

With journeys taking a few hours, it is imperative to be in good physical shape. Ideally, you’ll have cross-country skiing experience to partake in thisactivity, however exceptions may be made for thosedeemed physically capable.



SnowshoeingA novel way to experience the beauty of the Polarlandscape, and to discover remote alcoves and hiddenvalleys. Walking atop the snow, we’ll be able to visit new places that are inaccessible on foot.

This traditional means of transport across the deepsnow comes from the indigenous people of NorthAmerica. While you can appreciate a connection withthe past, the snowshoes we use today are much lighterand more forgiving than the old wood-weave snowshoesused during the days of the North American fur trade.


PhotographyAntarctica is one of the most incredibly photogenicdestinations in the world. Penguins amble acrosspebbled beaches, whales spy-hop from the blue sea andsparkling icebergs tower in this serene, yet dramaticenvironment.

Whether you own a serious SLR or a simple point-and-shoot, our on-board photography expert provides youwith hands-on instruction and technical tips to ensurethat you capture the best of your Antarctic experience.


INCLUDED OPTIONS ON SELECT VOYAGES (Antarctic only)

OCEAN DIAMOND COMBO:

Kayaking & camping package available on the Ocean Diamond

$1,050per person


SHIP FEATURESHelicopter for aerial sightseeing • Full fi tness facilities includinggym, basketball court, sauna and small swimming pool • All-inclusive bar and beverages • All cabins have en-suite bath • Onboard Polar Boutique • Polar library

50 Years of VictoryA former Russian scientifi c vessel and the most powerful icebreaker on Earth; what Victory lacks in luxury she makes up for in her authenticity and amenitiesFor more information visit QuarkExpeditions.com/US229

SHIP SPECIFICATIONS

Staff & Crew 140

Guests 132

Lifeboats 4, fully enclosed

Ice Class LL1 (the highest rating possible)

Registered Russia

Year Built 2007

A cabin lounge and heli-landingTwin

Victory

Mini Suite

Arktika

Suite

Meet QuarkExpeditions’ FleetTraveling 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 andenvironmental standards.

Quark off ers a diverse fl eet of small ice-class vessels, including a nuclear-powered icebreaker that heads to the North Pole, and four ice-strengthened ships. These modern ships off erpassengers a range of expedition travel styles combining comfort with lower carbon emissions.

Welcome aboard.

Gliding through theLemaire Channel in theAntarctic Peninsula


SHIP FEATURESAll-inclusive bar and beverages • Every suite has an exterior view and en-suite bath • In-room satellite phone • In-room fl atscreen TV and DVD player • Bar • Gym • Onboard Polar Boutique • Wi-Fi • Polar library • Top suites with private balconies

Sea SpiritOur luxury, ‘all-suites’ expedition vessel features all-inclusive beveragesFor more information visit QuarkExpeditions.com/US230

SUN DECK

SPORTS DECK

CLUB DECK

OCEANUS DECK

MAIN DECK

SHIP SPECIFICATIONS

Staff & Crew 80

Guests 114

Lifeboats 4, partially enclosed

Ice Class 1D, ice-strengthened hull

Registered Bahamas

Year Built 1991

Sea Spirit comfort and the ship’s library

Triple Cabin

Main Deck Suite

Classic Suite

Superior Suite

Deluxe Suite

Premium Suite

Owner’s Suite

SHIP FEATURESAll-inclusive bar and beverages • Every suite has an exterior view and en-suite bath • Gym • In-room fl at screen TV and DVD player • Wrap-around sun deck • Wi-Fi • Onboard Polar Boutique • Polar library

Sea ExplorerSea Spirit’s sister ship, this is Quark’s newest all-suitesluxury vessel for Arctic travelFor more information visit QuarkExpeditions.com/US231

SHIP SPECIFICATIONS

Staff & Crew 85

Guests 111


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Registered Marshall Islands

Year Built 1991

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SHIP FEATURESAll cabins have exterior views and en-suite bath • In-room fl at screen TV and DVD player • Experts-in-Residence program • Onboard PolarBoutique • Wi-Fi • Large Polar library • Yoga • Two dining rooms • Suites with private balconies • Glass observation lounge • Gym

Ocean DiamondQuark’s largest, fastest, ‘Super Yacht’ featuresunparalleled comfort and stabilityFor more information visit QuarkExpeditions.com/US232

Balcony Suite

Single Obstructed View

Twin Obstructed View

Twin Window

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Triple

SHIP SPECIFICATIONS

Staff & Crew 106

Guests 189

Lifeboats 2, fully enclosed

Ice Class 1D, ice-strengthened hull

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Year Built 1986

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SHIP FEATURESOutside cabins featuring en-suite facilities • TV and DVD player in every cabin • Onboard Polar Boutique • Wi-Fi • Polar library

Sea AdventurerAff ordable value expedition ship with comfortable cabinsand a wide range of creature comfortsFor more information visit QuarkExpeditions.com/US233

SHIP SPECIFICATIONS

Staff & Crew 83

Guests 117


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Arctic 2014 Dates & Rates

* Price per person is based on triple occupancy. Charter fl ights are mandatory. All prices in USD. ** This is a twin price — no triple accommodations on Victory.

Number Price per CharterPg. Dates of Days Ship Person* Flight

Adventure OptionsEmbarkation Disembarkation

INTRODUCTION TO SPITSBERGEN Polar Bear Safari

16 Jun 2 – Jun 10, 2014 9 Sea Spirit Longyearbyen Longyearbyen • • $4,295

16 Jun 30 – Jul 8, 2014 9 Sea Spirit Longyearbyen Longyearbyen • • $4,995

SPITSBERGEN EXPLORER Wildlife Capital of the Arctic



NORTH POLE The Ultimate Arctic Adventure

26 Jun 19 – Jul 2, 2014 14 50 Years of Victory Helsinki Helsinki $24,995** $1,690

26 Jun 30 – Jul 13, 2014 14 50 Years of Victory Helsinki Helsinki $24,995** $1,690

SPITSBERGEN CIRCUMNAVIGATION Big Island, Big Adventure

18 Jul 8 – Jul 20, 2014 13 Sea Spirit Longyearbyen Longyearbyen • • $7,295

18 Jul 20 – Aug 1, 2014 13 Sea Spirit Longyearbyen Longyearbyen • • $7,295

ARCTIC QUEST Greenland to Churchill

23 Jul 29 – Aug 13, 2014 16 Sea Explorer Copenhagen Toronto • $7,995 $1,750

23 Aug 11 – Aug 26, 2014 16 Sea Explorer Toronto Copenhagen • $7,995 $1,750

THREE ARCTIC ISLANDS Iceland, Greenland, Spitsbergen

19 Aug 1 – Aug 14, 2014 14 Sea Spirit Longyearbyen Reykjavik • $7,995

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF FRANKLIN Greenland and Canada’s High Arctic

24 Aug 24 – Sep 5, 2014 13 Sea Explorer Copenhagen Toronto • $5,995 $1,750

EPIC HIGH ARCTIC Baffi n Island Explorer via Fury and Hecla

25 Sep 3 – Sep 15, 2014 13 Sea Explorer Toronto Montreal • $5,495 $1,750

EAST GREENLAND Northern Lights

22 Sep 22 – Oct 5, 2014 14 Sea Spirit Reykjavik Reykjavik • $6,995

Kayaking$595 /person

SnowshoeingIncluded

ARCTIC 2014 ADVENTURE OPTIONS

ON ALL SHIPS, RATES INCLUDE:• Shipboard accommodation with daily

housekeeping• All breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks

on board throughout your voyage (Pleaseinform us of any dietary requirements as farin advance as possible. Unfortunately, theships’ galleys cannot prepare kosher meals.)

• All shore landings per the daily program• Leadership throughout the voyage by our

experienced Expedition Leader, includingshore landings and other activities

• All Zodiac transfers and cruising per thedaily program

• Formal and informal presentations by ourExpedition Team & Special Guests as scheduled

• Photographic Journal on DVD, documentingthe voyage

• Life jackets and immersion suits• A pair of waterproof expedition (Muck) boots

on loan for shore landings• An offi cial Quark Expeditions parka to keep• Coff ee, tea and cocoa available around the clock• A complimentary selection of alcoholic and

non-alcoholic beverages• Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin• Comprehensive pre-departure materials,

including a map and an informative Arctic Reader• All miscellaneous service taxes and port

charges throughout the program• All luggage handling aboard ship• Emergency Evacuation Insurance for all

passengers to a maximum benefi t of US$100,000 per person

ALSO INCLUDED DURING EXPEDITIONSTHAT EMBARK AND DISEMBARK IN SPITSBERGEN:• Transfer from Longyearbyen airport to your

hotel if you arrive on the day of or one dayprior to embarkation

• On embarkation day, transfer from yourhotel or Longyearbyen airport to the ship

• On disembarkation day, a group transferfrom the ship to your hotel or to theLongyearbyen airport

ALSO INCLUDED DURING EXPEDITIONSTHAT EMBARK IN SPITSBERGEN ANDDISEMBARK IN AKUREYRI:• Transfer from Longyearbyen airport to your

hotel if you arrive on the day of or one dayprior to embarkation

• On embarkation day, transfer from yourhotel or Longyearbyen airport to the ship

• On disembarkation day, fl ight from Akureyrito the domestic airport in Reykjavik andtransfer to downtown Reykjavik

ALSO INCLUDED DURING EXPEDITIONSTHAT EMBARK AKUREYRI ANDDISEMBARK IN REYKJAVIK:• One complimentary night pre-expedition hotel

accommodation in Reykjavik with breakfast, asindicated in the itinerary (The number of guestsper room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board areaccommodated in standard rooms at the hotel.)

• On embarkation day, fl ight from Reykjavikto Akureyri, followed by transfer to the ship

• On disembarkation day, group transfer fromthe ship to downtown Reykjavik

ALSO INCLUDED DURING EXPEDITIONSTHAT EMBARK IN KANGERLUSSUAQ ANDDISEMBARK IN CHURCHILL:• One complimentary night pre-expedition

hotel accommodation in Copenhagen and onenight post-expedition hotel accommodationat Toronto airport with breakfast as indicatedin the itinerary (The number of guests perroom is the same as cabin occupancy on theship. Due to limited availability, travelers whoreserve a suite on board are accommodatedin standard rooms at the hotel.)

• On embarkation day, group transfer charterfl ight to ship. Embarkation will take place by Zodiac

• On disembarkation day, group transfer from the ship to airport for charter fl ight toToronto, followed by transfer to group hotelat Toronto airport

ALSO INCLUDED DURING EXPEDITIONSTHAT EMBARK IN CHURCHILL ANDDISEMBARK IN KANGERLUSSUAQ:• One complimentary night pre-expedition hotel

accommodation at Toronto airport and onenight post-expedition hotel accommodationin Copenhagen with breakfast as indicated inthe itinerary (The number of guests per roomis the same as cabin occupancy on the shipDue to limited availability, travelers whoreserve a suite on board are accommodatedin standard rooms at the hotel.)

• On embarkation day, transfer from grouphotel at Toronto airport for charter fl ight to Churchill, followed by transfer to pier.Embarkation will take place by Zodiac

• On disembarkation day, group transfer from the ship to airport for charter fl ight toCopenhagen

ALSO INCLUDED DURING EXPEDITIONSTHAT EMBARK IN KANGERLUSSUAQ ANDDISEMBARK IN RESOLUTE:• One complimentary night pre-expedition hotel

accommodation in Copenhagen and onecomplimentary post-expedition hotelaccommodation at Toronto airport with breakfastas indicated in the itinerary (The number of guestsper room is the same as cabin occupancy on theship. Due to limited availability, travelers whoreserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel.)

• On embarkation day, group transfer to ship.Embarkation will take place by Zodiac

• On disembarkation day, group transfer from the ship to airport for charter fl ight to Toronto, followed by transfer to grouphotel at Toronto airport

ALSO INCLUDED DURING EXPEDITIONSTHAT EMBARK IN RESOLUTE ANDDISEMBARK IN IQALUIT:• One night complimentary pre-expedition

hotel accommodation in Toronto and onenight complimentary post-expedition hotelaccommodation in Montreal with breakfast as indicated in the itinerary (The number ofguests per room is the same as cabin occupancyon the ship. Due to limited availability, travelerswho reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel.)

• On embarkation day, transfer from grouphotel at Toronto airport for charter fl ight to Resolute. Embarkation will take place by Zodiac

• On disembarkation day, group transfer from the ship to airport for fl ight toMontreal, followed by transfer to grouphotel in Montreal

ALSO AVAILABLE ABOARD THE 50 YEARS OF VICTORY:• One night pre- and one night post-expedition

hotel accommodation in Helsinki as specifi edin the itinerary (The number of guests perroom is the same as cabin occupancy on theship. Due to limited availability, travelers whoreserve a suite on board are accommodatedin standard rooms at the hotel.)

• On embarkation day, a transfer from thegroup hotel to the Helsinki airport and fromthe Murmansk airport to the ship

• On disembarkation day, a transfer from theship to the Murmansk airport and from theHelsinki airport to the group hotel

• All helicopter aerial sightseeing according to each day’s program

RATES SPECIFICALLY DO NOT INCLUDE:• For some specifi ed departures, the purchase

of a transfer package including charter ordomestic fl ights, and hotels where specifi ed,in conjunction with the expedition ismandatory. The applicable per-person cost isindicated on the Dates and Rates summary

• Passport and any applicable visa expenses• Government arrival and departure taxes• Any meals ashore with the exception of

breakfast at the host hotel beforeembarkation, when applicable

• Baggage, cancellation, interruption, andmedical travel insurance

• Excess baggage charges• Laundry and other personal charges• Telecommunications charges• The voluntary gratuity at the end of the

voyage for shipboard staff and crew • On 50 Years of Victory, any private helicopter

fl ying time that may be available for optionalfl ights can be purchased at an hourly rate tobe announced on board

• Adventure options that are not included in the cost of the voyage

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Antarctica 2014.15 Dates & Rates

ANTARCTIC EXPLORER Discovering the 7th Continent

36 Nov 4 – Nov 15, 2014 12 Ocean Diamond Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • • $5,595

36 Nov 7 – Nov 18, 2014 12 Sea Spirit Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • $7,595

36 Nov 16 – Nov 27, 2014 12 Sea Adventurer Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • $5,995

36 Nov 26 – Dec 7, 2014 12 Sea Adventurer Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • $6,995

36 Dec 2 – Dec 12, 2014 11 Ocean Diamond Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • • • • $5,995

36 Dec 5 – Dec 16, 2014 12 Sea Spirit Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • $10,595**

36 Dec 6 – Dec 17, 2014 12 Sea Adventurer Ushuaia Ushuaia • $6,995

36 Dec 11 – Dec 21, 2014 11 Ocean Diamond Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • • • • $5,995

36 Dec 20 – Dec 30, 2014 11 Ocean Diamond Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • • • • $6,995**

36 Dec 29, 2014 – Jan 8, 2015 11 Ocean Diamond Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • • • • $6,995

36 Jan 7 – Jan 18, 2015 12 Sea Spirit Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • $10,595**

36 Feb 4 – Feb 15, 2015 12 Sea Spirit Ushuaia Ushuaia • • $10,595**

36 Mar 4 – Mar 15, 2015 12 Sea Spirit Ushuaia Ushuaia • $7,595**

FALKLANDS (MALVINAS), SOUTH GEORGIA & ANTARCTICA Explorers and Kings

44 Nov 14 – Dec 3, 2014 20 Ocean Diamond Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • $12,995

44 Nov 17 – Dec 6, 2014 20 Sea Spirit Ushuaia Ushuaia • • $15,595

44 Feb 19 – Mar 13, 2015 23 Sea Adventurer Ushuaia Buenos Aires • $15,995

ANTARCTICA’S SCOTIA ARC The Ultimate Insider’s Voyage

46 Dec 15, 2014 – Jan 8, 2015 25 Sea Spirit Ushuaia Ushuaia • • $19,595

CROSSING THE CIRCLE VIA FALKLANDS (MALVINAS) & SOUTH GEORGIA Epic Antarctica

45 Dec 16, 2014 – Jan 7, 2015 23 Sea Adventurer Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • $18,995

45 Jan 29 – Feb 20, 2015 23 Ocean Diamond Ushuaia Ushuaia • • $19,995

ANTARCTIC EXPRESS Cruise South, Fly North

40 Jan 6 – Jan 14, 2015 9 Sea Adventurer Ushuaia Punta Arenas • • $7,995

CROSSING THE CIRCLE Southern Expedition

37 Jan 7 – Jan 21, 2015 15 Ocean Diamond Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • • $9,995

37 Feb 8 – Feb 20, 2015 13 Sea Adventurer Ushuaia Ushuaia • $9,295

ANTARCTIC EXPRESS Crossing the Circle

41 Jan 12 – Jan 22, 2015 11 Sea Adventurer Punta Arenas Punta Arenas • • $10,995

41 Jan 25 – Feb 4, 2015 11 Sea Adventurer Punta Arenas Punta Arenas • • $10,995

ANTARCTIC EXPRESS Fly the Drake

39 Jan 20 – Jan 27, 2015 8 Sea Adventurer Punta Arenas Punta Arenas • $8,995

ANTARCTIC EXPRESS Fly South, Cruise North

40 Feb 2 – Feb 10, 2015 9 Sea Adventurer Punta Arenas Ushuaia • $7,995

Number Price per Pg. Dates of Days Ship Person*

Adventure Options or Special InterestEmbarkation Disembarkation

* Price per person is based on triple occupancy. All prices in USD. ** via Cape Horn

ON ALL SHIPS, RATES INCLUDE:• One night pre-expedition hotel

accommodation with breakfast in Ushuaia,Argentina, or Punta Arenas, Chile asindicated in the itinerary (The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limitedavailability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standardrooms at the hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)

• Shipboard accommodation with dailyhousekeeping

• All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on boardthroughout your voyage (Please inform usof any dietary requirements as far in advanceas possible. Unfortunately, the ships’ galleyscannot prepare kosher meals.)

• All shore landings per the daily program• Leadership throughout the voyage by our

experienced Expedition Leaders, includingduring shore landings and other activities

• All Zodiac transfers and cruising per thedaily program

• Snowshoes available on loan for shoreexcursions on designated voyages

• Formal and informal presentations by ourexpedition team and guest speakers asscheduled

• Photographic Journal on DVD, documentingthe voyage

• A pair of waterproof expedition (Muck)boots on loan for shore landings

• An offi cial Quark Expeditions parka to keep• Life jackets and immersion suits• Coff ee, tea and cocoa available around

the clock• Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin• Comprehensive pre-departure materials,

including a map and an informativeAntarctic reader

• A group transfer upon disembarkation inUshuaia from the ship to the local airport

• All miscellaneous service taxes and portcharges throughout the program

• All luggage handling aboard the ship• Emergency evacuation insurance for all

passengers to a maximum benefi t of US$100,000 per person

ALSO INCLUDED DURING EXPEDITIONS THAT EMBARK IN USHUAIA:• Group transfers in Ushuaia from the

airport to any local hotel• Group transfers from a designated location

in Ushuaia to the ship on embarkation day

ALSO INCLUDED IN ‘ANTARCTIC EXPRESS’ PROGRAMS DEPARTING FROM AND RETURNING TO PUNTA ARENAS, CHILE:• All fl ights between Punta Arenas (PUQ) and

Antarctica (KGI) as specifi ed in the itinerary• One pre-night (group dinner included) and one

post-night expedition hotel accommodationwith breakfast in Punta Arenas

• A group arrival transfer in Punta Arenasfrom the airport to the included hotelfor passengers arriving on day 1 of theprogram only

• Included lunch in Punta Arenas prior toboarding, or on the charter fl ight toAntarctica

• Group transfers between the hotel andairport in conjunction with the charterfl ight to/from Antarctica

ALSO INCLUDED IN ‘ANTARCTIC EXPRESS: CRUISE SOUTH, FLY NORTH’:• Pre-expedition night hotel in Ushuaia

including breakfast• Group transfers in Ushuaia from the airport

to any local hotel • Group transfers from a designated location

in Ushuaia to the ship on embarkation day• Flight from Antarctica (KGI) to Punta Arenas

(PUQ) as specifi ed in the itinerary• Group transfer between the airport and

hotel in conjunction with the charter fl ightfrom Antarctica

• One night post-expedition hotelaccommodation in Punta Arenas withbreakfast as indicated in the itinerary

ALSO INCLUDED IN ‘ANTARCTIC EXPRESS: FLY SOUTH, CRUISE NORTH’:• Pre-expedition hotel night (group dinner

included) in Punta Arenas includingbreakfast

• A group transfer in Punta Arenas from theairport to the included hotel for passengersarriving on day 1 of the program only

• A group transfer from the hotel to theairport in conjunction with the charterfl ight to Antarctica

• Flight from Punta Arenas (PUQ) toAntarctica (KGI) as specifi ed in the itinerary

• A group transfer upon disembarkation inUshuaia from the ship to the local hotel

• One night post-expedition hotelaccommodation in Ushuaia with breakfastas indicated in the itinerary

ALSO INCLUDED DURING EXPEDITIONS ON THE SEA SPIRIT:• Fine dining and an “open bar” off ering

unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks(some premium brands will be at anadditional charge)

• A 10 MB card providing internet access viathe ship’s wireless connection

ALSO INCLUDED DURING EXPEDITIONSON THE OCEAN DIAMOND:• Access the world’s largest fl oating collection

of Polar books and DVDs in many languages• Yoga classes for all levels• A comprehensive photography program

that includes the services of a residentphotography instructor, a program oflectures on photography and digital imagemanipulation and photography-focusedexcursions at landing sites

• CarbonNeutral® voyages for all passengers

RATES SPECIFICALLY DO NOT INCLUDE:• Any airfare unless otherwise specifi ed in

the itinerary• Passport and visa expenses• Government arrival and departure taxes,

including Argentina’s Reciprocity Fee• Any meals ashore with the exception of

breakfast at the host hotel beforeembarkation and lunch/dinner on specifi edfl y-cruise programs

• Baggage, cancellation, interruption andmedical travel insurance

• Excess baggage charges• Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal

charges unless specifi ed• Telecommunications charges• The voluntary gratuity at the end of the

voyage for shipboard staff and crew• Massage services• Adventure options that are not included in

the cost of the voyage

Antarctica 2014.15 Inclusions

Kayaking$950 /person

SnowshoeingIncluded

PhotographyIncluded

ANTARCTICA 2014.15 ADVENTURE OPTIONS

Camping$250 /person

Cross-Country Skiing$575 /person

Mountaineering$575 /person


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Terms and Conditions of Sale: Arctic 2014 and Antarctic 2014.15The purchase of any travel services off eredby Quark Expeditions, Inc. (hereinafter with its affi liates, owners, offi cers, agents and employees collectively referred to as “Quark” or “QEI”) creates a contractualrelationship between QEI and you, thecustomer/participant in the travel package byQEI and represents your acceptance of theterms and conditions of your travel packageset out herein (the “Terms and Conditions”).Please read the following informationcarefully. In order for your tour reservationto be completed, you must indicate youracceptance of the Terms and Conditions bychecking the appropriate box when payingyour deposit for online reservations or, forreservations made by telephone, by signingand returning the Acknowledgment Formsent to you by Quark. You are advised tocheck on the Quark website located atwww.quarkexpeditions.com or to requestthe latest version of the Terms andConditions from Quark prior to bookingyour travel package.

RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTCurrencyQuark Expeditions accepts payment in 4 currencies US dollars (US$), AustralianDollars (AU$), Euro (€) and Pound Sterling (£).The currency will be applied based on thelocation of the client. Once initial deposit/paymenthas been paid, all subsequent fees/charges will be applied in the same currency. Quarkreserves the right to adjust prices based onexchange rates without notice.

RESERVATIONS BY TELEPHONEDepositsTo confi rm reservations on all Quark products,a deposit of 20% of the gross, non-discountedrate (minimum US$1000, AU$1000, £650, €800per person) is required at time of booking.The deposit may be paid by bank wiretransfer, check, money order or major creditcard. For any booking within 120 days ofdeparture full payment is required.

Final PaymentsBalances are due 120 days prior to departure.Final payment can be made by calling Quark Expeditions and may be paid by bankwire transfer, check, money order or majorcredit card.

Deposits and payments for Pre and Post travel options are specifi c to each item and are explained and communicated at time of purchase.

BOOKING ONLINEDepositsTo confi rm reservations on all Quark productsa deposit of 20% of the gross, non-discountedrate (minimum US$1000, AU$1000, £650, €800per person) is required at time of booking. Thedeposit must be paid by major credit card. For any bookings within 120 days of departurefull payment is required.

Final PaymentsBalances are due 120 days prior to departure.Final payment can be made by calling QuarkExpeditions (fi nal payment cannot be madeonline) and may be paid by major credit card,bank wire, money order or check. Deposits andpayments for pre-expedition and post-expeditionservices are specifi c to each item and areexplained and communicated at time ofpurchase.

Late Payments All late payments are subject to a penalty of1.5% interest per month, or 18% per annum.Quark reserves the right to cancel any bookingthat is not paid within 120 days of departure or deny boarding on any unpaid balances.

Special Requests Quark Expeditions will always try toaccommodate special requests, but will notguarantee such things as cabin number,bedding type, special meals and airline seats.Please ensure all special requests are conveyedto your booking agent at time of reservation.

EMERGENCY EVACUATIONINSURANCEEmergency evacuation insurance, to a maximumbenefi t per paying traveler of US$100,000, isincluded in the cost of Quark Expeditionsvoyages from Travelex insurance company.Included coverage is applicable only to traveloccurring between the fi rst and last day of theexpedition purchased from Quark Expeditions.Additional days of travel prior to the expeditionand/or after the expedition, including pre- andpost-packages/hotels/fl ights, purchased fromQuark Expeditions or from suppliers other thanQuark Expeditions are not covered by theincluded emergency evacuation insurance.

TRAVEL INSURANCEDue to the remoteness of where we travel,an adequate medical facility could be up to72 hours away or more, dependant onweather. We do have a ship doctor on boardand basic medical facilities. Emergencymedical evacuation can be delayed orunavailable in certain areas.It is a condition of the booking that you andall members of your party have comprehensivetravel insurance coverage.

Due to the remoteness of the areas in whichwe travel, travelers must have a minimumUS$50,000 (or equivalent) of emergencymedical coverage. Quark Expeditions requiresproof of coverage prior to embarkation. Thetravel insurance policy should also cover tripcancellation insurance, trip delay (interruptionor after departure coverage), baggage andrepatriation. Quark Expeditions will not beheld responsible for delays due to forcemajeure. Any additional costs accrued will be the responsibility of the traveler.Please book your travel insurance athttp://www.quarkexpeditions.com/travel-insurance or with your Polar Travel Adviser.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDSAll requests for cancellation must be receivedin writing. Cancellations received 180 days ormore prior to departure, are refunded less anadministrative fee of minimum US$1000,AU$1000, £650, €800 per person. If cancellationis received between 179 days and 120 days, thedeposit is forfeited. If cancellation occurs lessthan 120 days prior to departure, all paymentsare forfeited. If full payment has not yet beenreceived, the full penalty will still apply and anyunpaid balance is due immediately. To protectthe traveler’s investment, we recommend thatyou obtain adequate trip cancellation insurance.Cancellations cannot be made online.

Changes Quark Expeditions begins planning ourvoyages many months or even years inadvance of departure. Occasionally, we haveto make changes both before and afterbookings have been confi rmed. Quark reservesthe right to change any service; including butnot limited to transfer packages (ground orair), group hotel nights and the voyage itself;prior to departure without compensation.

Adventure OptionsPrices quoted are based on group participationand no refunds will be made for any part of the program in which you choose not toparticipate, including kayaking, camping, skiing,mountaineering or ballooning (if applicable and which, at the discretion of the Captain andExpedition Leader, may or may not be used). It is understood that refunds cannot be made totravelers who do not complete the services forany reason whatsoever. All adventure optionsrequire a signed Adventure Option waiver,which will be sent to you once you havebooked your adventure option. This form MUST be completed prior to you taking part in the adventure option. The Expedition staff reserve the right to deny participation to any client who has not signed the adventure option waiver, does not follow the rules set out by expedition staff or is not medically/ physically able to participate safely.

ChildrenQuark Expeditions welcomes passengersabove the age of 8 and under the age of 16 attime of travel with a signed waiver by a parentprior to embarkation on any Quark vessel,provided they meet height and weightrequirements (weight of 64lbs or 29kg and 48’’or 1.2 m. tall) as well as the adult/child ratioon board. Children under 8 years old are notallowed to participate in the trip and childrenunder 18 years old cannot participate inadventure options. Parents must be on boardwith children under the age of 18 at all times,so participation in adventure options may belimited. If children do not meet theserequirements on embarkation, QuarkExpeditions reserves the right to refuseboarding without compensation or refund.

Pre- and Post-TravelPre- and Post-travel options arranged by Quark Expeditions may not be changeable or refundable after booked, please consultyour Polar Travel Adviser for full terms andconditions. Cancellations received less than 120 days before departure are 100% non-changeable and non-refundable.

CANCELLATION BY QUARK EXPEDITIONSQuark Expeditions begins planning ourvoyages many months in advance ofdeparture. Occasionally, we have to makechanges both before and after bookings havebeen confi rmed. Quark reserves the right tocancel any service prior to departure, in whichcase payment will be refunded withoutfurther obligation on our part. Please notethat in the event of cancellation, QuarkExpeditions will not be responsible for thecost of any additional travel arrangementsbeyond the voyage or other items notpurchased through Quark Expeditions. Due tothe nature of Quark’s Antarctic Express (FlySouth, Cruise North; Fly the Drake; Crossingthe Circle; and Cruise South, Fly North)programs QUARK EXPEDITIONS WILL NOTOFFER PASSENGERS A REFUND IN THEEVENT OF TRIP CANCELLATION IF THECHARTER FLIGHT IS NOT ABLE TO TAKEOFF BY 1400 HRS ON DAY 4 (Travel insuranceis STRONGLY recommended. The Travelex travelinsurance sold via Quark Expeditions would covera cancellation due to weather on the charterfl ight.) The cancellation policy for Quark’sAntarctic Express (Fly South, Cruise North;Fly the Drake; Crossing the Circle; andCruise South, Fly North) programs are setforth in the Contingency Plan below.

Please book your travel insurance athttp://www.quarkexpeditions.com/travel-insurance or with your Polar Travel Adviser.

AMENDMENTS TO BOOKINGSQuark Expeditions will make every eff ort to assist in changing your reservation; however,changes must be submitted in writing a minimumof 120 days prior to departure. If the amendment is possible it will be subject to minimum US$250, AU$250, £150, €200 per person fee plus any diff erence in fare if applicable.

TRANSFERS OF DEPOSITS ORPAYMENTS TO ALTERNATE VOYAGESShould travelers be unable to take theexpedition they originally booked but would like to travel on an alternate date, it may bepossible to transfer deposits or payments fromthe original booking to an alternate booking,subject to the following conditions: The newexpedition must occur within one year of theoriginal expedition date and a request to transfermust be made in writing to Quark Expeditionsmore than 120 days prior to the departure of the original voyage. Quark Expeditions reservesthe right to prohibit transfers on any of itsvoyages. Should a transfer request be granted, a fee of minimum US$1000, AU$1000, £650,€800 per person will be charged.

2014.15 QUARK’S ANTARCTIC EXPRESS(Fly South, Cruise North; Fly the Drake;Crossing the Circle; and Cruise South, Fly North) Programs Contingency Plan. Quark Expeditions will make every eff ort toensure the Antarctic Express programs takeplace, but due to weather conditions, fl ying inthis region can be diffi cult and is beyond thecontrol of Quark Expeditions. We stronglyrecommend that all expedition guestspurchase a travel insurance policy includingtrip delay, cancellation and interruptioninsurance. Please ask your Polar TravelAdviser about travel Insurance. In the unlikelyevent that the charter fl ight is unable to fl y onday 2 or day 3 due to weather delays, QuarkExpeditions will provide an additional night(s)hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas.

On day 4 should the charter fl ight not be ableto take off by 1400hrs, Quark Expeditions will offi cially cancel the voyage and provideletters for all clients to submit to their travel insurance providers under the tripdelay/interruption and cancellation clause.

QUARK EXPEDITIONS WILL NOT OFFER PASSENGERS A REFUND IN THEEVENT OF TRIP CANCELLATION. QUARK EXPEDITIONS WILL NOT OFFERPASSENGERS COMPENSATION IN THEEVENT OF A DELAY.

IF THE CHARTER FLIGHT IS NOT ABLE TOTAKE OFF BY 1400 HRS ON DAY 4. QuarkExpeditions will make every eff ort to assistpassengers with rebooking hotels or fl ights,but this will be at the cost of the passengers,and Quark Expeditions strongly recommendsthat all clients contact their insuranceprovider prior to changing any reservations.

Passengers on board the ship during thesedelays will remain on board with no additionalcost until the time in which the charter fl ightis able to arrange transport. Quark Expeditionsadvises all clients to book changeable airlines tickets along with cancellation andinterruption insurance to assist with additionalairline change fees. We advise all passengers to have fl exible travel arrangements upondisembarkation of the voyage if delays arise. Quark Expeditions will not be held

responsible for any change/cancellation fees due to weather related delays or anyother delays arising from force majeure. FOR CANCELLATION DUE TO ALL OTHEREVENTS OF FORCE MAJEURE, THESTANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF QUARK EXPEDITIONS SHALL APPLY.Please book your travel insurance athttp://www.quarkexpeditions.com/travel-insurance or with your Polar Travel Adviser.

MEDICAL FORMSMedical forms will be sent to you via email link once the deposit has been received. Youmust review, complete and submit the formsimmediately if required. Questions that relate to your physical or mental suitability must becompleted by a medical practitioner. QuarkExpeditions cannot off er medical advice.Medical forms must be fi lled out in full,honestly and accurately, and disclose all medicalhistory and information. Should your medicalsituation change after submitting the medicalforms, it is your responsibility to advise QuarkExpeditions immediately. Quark Expeditionswill review the information submitted andreserves the right to ask for further information,clarity on information, or for documentationfrom your medical practitioner. QuarkExpeditions reserves the right to deny passageto any traveler on reasonable medical grounds.For travelers that book within 120 days ofdeparture, completed medical forms must bereceived within 7 days of making payment.Quark Expeditions reserves the right to denyboarding, without refund or resulting expenses,to any traveler at the pier for any reason at itssole discretion, including but not limited to the event that the on board medical offi cerdetermines that the traveler has not disclosedaccurate medical information.

ADVENTURE OPTIONSAll adventure options require a signedAdventure Option Waiver, which will be sent to you once you have booked your adventureoption. This form MUST be completed prior to you taking part in the adventure option. The Expedition staff reserve the right to denyparticipation, without refund or compensation, to any client who has not signed the adventureoption waiver, does not follow the rules set outby expedition staff or is not medically/physicallyable to participate safely.

ITINERARYThe itinerary described is subject to change at the discretion of the ship’s Master andQuark Expeditions’ Expedition Leader. This is an expedition to a remote part of the worldand Quark Expeditions reserves the right tochange the itinerary due to weather conditions,availability of anchorages, political conditionsor other factors beyond its control, withoutconsulting the travelers. It is understood that such decisions will be made in the bestinterests of all travelers aboard and with regard to the safety of the vessel.


Travelers have no right to any refund or otherconsiderations in the event of these itinerarychanges. Nothing in this brochure or websiteis meant to signify the use of any specifi cdesign or model of helicopter. The imagesfeatured are inspirational in character and do not necessarily depict the exact people,animals and places encountered by travelers.The traveler must be in possession of a validpassport and any visas, permits and certifi catesthat are required for the duration of theservices provided by Quark Expeditions andshall arrange such vaccinations as are normallyrecommended for the countries throughwhich they intend to travel. Information about these matters and climate, clothing,baggage, gear, and similar items is given ingood faith but without responsibility on the part of Quark Expeditions.

RATESAll fares are quoted in US dollars (US$),Australian dollars (AU$), Euro (€) and poundsterling (£). Rates for voyages, fl ights, as well as optional pre-expedition and post-expedition extensions are based on tariff s and exchange rates in eff ect at the time ofprinting and are subject to change prior todeparture. Substantial changes in tariff s,exchange rates and the price of fuel, servicesand labor sometimes increase the cost ofexpedition arrangements signifi cantly. Quarkreserves the right to alter prices or introducesurcharges accordingly, even if payment hasbeen received in full. All travelers are requiredto pay for their excursion and additionalpurchases in conjunction with their excursionin the same currency.

DISCOUNTS AND PROMOTIONSQuark Expeditions has the right to limit,withdraw or change any and/or all discountsand promotions without notice and/orcompensation.

SCHEDULED FLIGHTS Tours do not include international airfare orany other fl ights unless mentioned in theinclusions.

QuotesAll quotes are in US dollars, unless otherwisestated.

Price ChangesUntil tickets are issued, Quark Expeditionsreserves the right to change prices for anyreason including but not limited to, airfareswrongfully quoted due to system error, theprice of fuel and/or currency fl uctuations orgovernment taxes or levies, or any otherreasonable cause.

Full PaymentFull payment must be received by QuarkExpeditions before the Option period expiresto guarantee the fl ight reservation at quotedprice. A guarantee of payment by the Clientis an acceptance of the travel arrangements as requested at the total price quoted.

Cancellation fees will apply if the Clientsubsequently decides to cancel after ticket has been issued.

Changes & CancellationsUnless otherwise stated, airline tickets are100% non-changeable & non-refundable oncetickets have been issued. Changes made priorto ticket issuance may be applied at QuarkExpeditions’ discretion, and will also besubject to Administrative Fees.

Flight Reconfi rmationQuark Expeditions strongly recommendsfl ight times and numbers be verifi ed orreconfi rmed by the traveler at least 72 hoursprior to departure. Quark Expeditions is not responsible for any change to airlineschedules or fl ight numbers after tickets have been issued.

Airline TicketsOnce issued, all airline tickets are non-transferable and are valid only for the datesand routings shown. If an airline ticket is lost,the client is responsible for the full cost of a new ticket and any changes that may occurin replacement.

Airline, Airport or Weather DelaysQuark Expeditions will not be held responsiblefor any additional expenses or loss that mayarise from airline, airport or weather delays.Quark Expeditions will not reimburse for anyadditional expenses incurred by the Client as a result. Quark Expeditions will not refundany unused portion of air tickets purchased in the event of such delays due to conditionsbeyond its control.

For scheduled fl ights, the fare rules of theairline carrier, including payment andcancellation conditions, apply.

CHARTER FLIGHTSCharter fl ights are at an additional cost unlessotherwise stated. Quark Expeditions reservesthe right to change charter fl ight costs based onfuel surcharges or increased charter hire rates.

COMPENSATIONCompensation for personal injury is limited in accordance with the provisions of anyapplicable International Conventions. Theseinclude, for example, in the course of roadtravel, air travel, rail travel, sea travel, or hotel accommodation and are limited to theprovisions of, respectively, the GenevaConvention 1973, the Warsaw Convention as amended by the Hague Protocol 1955, the 1961 Berne Convention, the 1974 AthensConvention and the 1962 Paris Convention.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITYQEI purchases transportation, hotelaccommodations, and other services fromvarious independent suppliers that are notsubject to its control. Neither QEI, itsaffi liates, owners, offi cers, agents, employees,nor any associate organization shall be heldliable for any act, default, injury (includingdeath), loss, expense, damage, deviation,delay, curtailment or inconvenience caused to

or suff ered by any person or their property,howsoever arising, which may occur or beincurred by any organization or person, eventhough such act, default, injury, loss, expense,damage, deviation, delay, curtailment orinconvenience may have been caused orcontributed to: (a) by the act, neglect ordefault of QEI, or of any persons for whoseacts it would otherwise be responsible, or (b) defects or failures of any aircraft, vessel,automotive vehicle or other equipment orinstrumentality under the control ofindependent suppliers. In issuing tickets fortransportation of the travel by any means andmaking arrangements for travel, hotel or otheraccommodation, QEI is not acting as principalbut only as agent for the companies,corporations, owner, public carriers orpersons providing or off ering the means oftransportation and accommodation. Youfurther understand that QEI neither owns noroperates such third party suppliers andaccordingly, agree to seek remedies directlyand only against those suppliers and not holdQEI responsible for their acts or omissions. In no event will QEI be responsible forincidental, consequential or special damage orloss suff ered by any person. QEI’s maximumliability, for any reason whatsoever, will belimited to the amount paid to QEI for itsservices. Without limitation, QEI is notresponsible for any negligent acts, or actswhich are beyond its control, including butnot limited to acts of God or force majeure,weather emergencies, breakdown, or failure of diving or mechanical equipment,government actions, inclement weather,sickness, attacks by animals, availability ofmedical care or the adequacy of the same,criminal activity of any kind, terrorism, war,civil disturbance, sanitary conditions, qualityor sanitation of food, quarantine, customs,regulations, epidemics, strikes, hoteloverbooking, safety and/or security standardsat hotels or other accommodations, or for any other reason beyond the control of QEI.You understand, agree with, and agree to belegally bound by the terms of the release andwaiver of liability set forth herein. QEIreserves the right (at their discretion) to alter or omit any part of the itinerary orchange any reservation, feature and/or meansof conveyance without notice and for anyreason whatsoever, without allowance orrefund and with extra costs, if any, resulting,said changes being paid by the travelers. We reserve the right to cancel any servicesprior to departure, in which case payment will be refunded without further obligation onits part. QEI shall not be responsible for anyinjury to person (whether or not resulting indeath) or damage to property arising out ofany act of war, insurrection, revolt or othercivil uprising or military action occurring inthe countries of origin, destination or passage.

In case of a medical problem arising duringthe voyage, either on board or on shore,which results in costs for evacuation, use ofaircraft or repatriation, the responsibility for

payment of these costs belongs solely to thetraveler if costs incurred are above that of theEmergency Evacuation Insurance. The travelercontract in use by the carriers concerned(when issued) shall constitute the sole contractbetween the transportation companies and the purchaser of these services and/or passage.By accepting the ticket, the traveler also agreesto its terms and conditions.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISK You understand and acknowledge that yourtravel in connection with and participation inthe tour arranged at your request by QEI mayinvolve risk and potential exposure to injury.You also realize and acknowledge that risk and dangers may be caused by the negligenceof the owners, directors, employees,contractors, subcontractors, offi cers or agentsof QEI or the negligence or participation ofother participants, contractors and/orsubcontractors to QEI. You also recognize andacknowledge that risk and dangers may arisefrom foreseeable and unforeseeable causes,including weather and other acts of nature.You fully understand and acknowledge thatthe aforementioned risks, dangers and hazards are a potential in connection withrecreational activities which may take placeduring your journey.

By payment of your deposit, you certify thatyou do not have any mental, physical or othercondition or disability that would create ahazard for yourself or other travelers and youconfi rm that you are physically and mentallycapable of participating in the activity andwillingly and knowingly elect to participate inyour travel package in spite of the potentialrisk of danger. By payment of your deposit,you certify that you willingly and voluntarilyassume full responsibility for any injury, lossor damage suff ered, whether caused in wholeor in part by the negligence of the owners,directors, agents, offi cers, employees,contractors or subcontractors of QEI. QEIreserves the right to remove a passenger or cancel or withdraw any reservation at any time at its sole discretion.

EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK ANDRESPONSIBILITY/PARTICIPATIONIn recognition of the inherent risk of thetravels and related activities in which you are intending to engage, you confi rm that you are physically and mentally capable ofparticipating in the activity, that you arewillingly and knowingly electing to participatein this tour in spite of the potential risk ofdanger, and you willingly and voluntarilyassume full responsibility for any injury, lossor damage suff ered by you or caused by you,whether caused in whole or in part by thenegligence of the owners, directors, agents,offi cers, or employees of QEI. You understandand acknowledge that due to the remotenessof where we travel emergency evacuationand/or search and rescue may be delayed orunavailable and that medical facilities may belimited and you acknowledge that it is your

responsibility to assess the impact suchlimitations may have on any existing medical condition(s). You understand andacknowledge that QEI reserves the right to accept or reject any participant for anyreason, and QEI or its guide has the right todisqualify you from any trip activity, if in QEI’sor such guide’s judgment, you are incapable of that activity and/or your continuedparticipation in the tour will endangeryourself or the safety of the group. It is yourresponsibility and obligation to inform QEI, at the time your reservation is made, of any medical or physical disability or limitation that might disable you or render you unable to perform or safely complete the tour or anyactivity on the tour. You further acknowledgethat you are the best judge of your ownconditions and limitations and that it isincumbent upon you to fully disclose the full extent of any such conditions or limitationsto QEI.

RELEASE OF LIABILITYIn consideration of the services andarrangements provided by QEI, you, foryourself and for your heirs, personalrepresentatives or assigns, do hereby release,waive, discharge, hold harmless and agree to indemnify QEI, and its owners, offi cers,directors, employees and affi liates from anyand all claims, actions, or losses for bodilyinjury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services, lost profi ts, consequential,exemplary, indirect or punitive damages orotherwise which may arise out of or occurduring your travel in connection with thescheduled travel package and any activitiesconducted in conjunction therewith. YOUSPECIFICALLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREETHAT YOU ARE RELEASING, DISCHARGINGAND WAIVING ANY CLAIMS OR ACTIONSTHAT YOU MAY HAVE PRESENTLY OR IN THE FUTURE FOR THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR CONDUCT OF THE OWNERS,DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES,AGENTS OR AFFILIATES OF QEI.

EXPRESS WAIVER OFCONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGESRegardless of the situation or circumstancesgiving rise to a claim, you waive any right toseek consequential, punitive or exemplarydamages against QEI its owners, offi cers,directors, agents, contractors and employees,for any reason whatsoever.

ARBITRATIONAny controversy or claim arising out of orrelating to these Terms and Conditions or theperformance there under, including withoutlimitation any claim related to bodily injury,property damage or death, shall be settled by binding arbitration in Atlanta, GA, USA in accordance with the rules of the AmericanArbitration Association then existing, andjudgment on the arbitration award may beentered in any court having jurisdiction over

the subject matter of the controversy. Thisagreement to arbitrate does not waive ormodify the liability release contained in thisdocument. Such proceedings will be governedby substantive Delaware law. The dispute willbe resolved by a single arbitrator who must be a lawyer admitted to practice in the courtsof at least one state in the United States andhave a minimum of fi fteen years of experiencein civil litigation. The arbitrator so describedwill be selected by the American ArbitrationAssociation. Each party to the dispute shallhave the right on a single occasion to veto thedesignation of an arbitrator so selected. Theparties waive the right to rely on any state lawor statute which creates an exception toenforcement of the requirement that disputesbe resolved pursuant to arbitration in themanner set forth herein.

EXCLUSIVE GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTIONThese Terms and Conditions and any actionsand proceeding brought hereunder shall begoverned by the laws of the State of Delawarewithout regard to confl ict of laws principles. If the right to seek arbitration is for anyreason waived by both parties, or if judicialreview of any arbitration decision is sought,any action or legal proceeding to enforce anyprovision hereof, or based on any right arisingout of, these Terms and Conditions shall beexclusively in the courts of the State ofDelaware, or if it has or can acquire jurisdiction,in the United States District Court for theDistrict of Delaware, and all of the parties heretohereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction ofsuch courts and of the appropriate appellatecourts in any such action or legal proceedingand waive any objection to venue or jurisdictionin connection therewith.

WAIVER OF JURY TRIALIn connection with any action or legalproceeding arising out of this agreement, theparties hereby specifi cally and knowinglywaive any rights that either party might haveto demand a jury trial.

USE OF LIKENESSTravelers extend Quark Expeditionspermission to take their photograph duringthe voyage, and release all rights over thoseimages understand and consent that QEI mayuse any likeness taken of you and any of yourcomments while on your tour for futurepublicity and promotional material. Travelerswho do not wish to be photographed duringthe voyage must inform Quark Expeditions in writing prior to the voyage.

IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ: Your purchaseis subject to your acceptance of these Termsand Conditions. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TOTHE TERMS AND CONDITIONS YOU WILLNOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN YOURTOUR. Should you have any questions, pleasecall your Polar Travel Adviser.


PAST PASSENGERDISCOUNTIf you’ve traveled withQuark Expeditionsbefore, you are eligiblefor extra savings on your next trip. Best ofall, this discount can be combined with anyother off er available atthe time of booking.

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QUARK EXPEDITIONS 2014.15 PHOTO CREDITS

Clayton Anderson • Yu Baohua • Marty Beare • Karine Bengualid •Gerald Blumenfeld • Michael & Malcolm Boswell • Naomi Box • Song China • Steve Chong • Jimmy Chu • Erik Claesson • Adrian Costin •Samantha Crimmin • Alison Davies • Laurie Dick (cover) • Sergey Dolya •Bryant Duncan • Geoff Edwards • Cedric Favero • Janet Forder • Uri Golman • Tom Hart • Ken Kaminesky • Paddy Kemner • Dr. Albert Knapp • Filip Kulisev, Master QEP, FBIPP • Hans Lagerweij • Aimee Lilliehokbreen • Eric Lindberg • Kyle Marquardt • Luc Meriochaud • Sophy Morley • Alex Penguino • Peter & Beverly Pickford • John Rickwood •Jonathan Rossouw • Vladimir Seliverstov • Josh Trevarthen • Heidi Vestergaard • Claudio Vidal • John Weller • Phil Wickens

Quark Expeditions thanks all our passengers who contributed theirphotography to the voyage DVDs.

This brochure is printed on Sterling Ultra Gloss for the Text, Sterling PremiumGloss for the Cover. Both papers are manufactured by New Page in the U.S.A.65% of the energy used to manufacture this paper is from renewable carbon-neutral biomass fuel. Both papers carry a minimum of 10% post consumerrecycled fi ber (PCW), are Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) and are Tri-Certifi ed:

· Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certifi ed· Sustainable Forest Initiative (SFI) certifi ed· Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certifi cation (PEFC) certifi ed

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTTrees Used: 343Net Energy: 581 million BTU’s (equivalent of six homes a year)Greenhouse Gases: 104,839 lbs. CO2 (equivalent of 10 cars a year)Wastewater: 370,274 gallons (equivalent of one Olympic size swimming pool)Solid waste 40,662 lbs. (equivalent of one garbage truck load)

Environmental impact estimates were calculated using the Environmental Paper Network Paper Calculator. For more information visit www.papercalculator.org

PROJECT POTICO — RESTORING BALANCE TO THE GLOBAL ECOSYSTEMSProject POTICO (Palm Oil, Timber, Carbon Off set) is a bold initiative fully funded by New Page and other responsible companies in support of the World Resources Institute’s sustainable forestry imitative to preserve endangered virgin rainforests in Indonesia. To learn more visitwww.projectpotico.org

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