Quark Expeditions Cruise Reviews

A expedition to Antarctica does not have to be Rough, something I learned on my trip on the Ocean Diamond. The Captain and the expedition leader made choices of site landings and lengths of stays based on their ...

Sail Date February 2019

Kadismom

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Better than we ever expected

My husband and I dreamed of going to Antarctica. After much research, we chose to go on Quark Expeditions Ocean Endeavor trip to the Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica. We made our reservations a year in ...

Sail Date December 2018

Danistarr

1 Review Written

9 Helpful Votes

Rude and lying staff member, skipping multiple ports of call, mold in room

1. The staff didn't seem to prioritise our seeing and experiencing as much as possible. We felt that we were treated like sheep rather than sentient clients who had spent a lot of money for a unique and remote ...

Sail Date November 2018

Where will I go next

1 Review Written

10 Helpful Votes

Fly the Drake to Antarctica with Quark Expeditions on Ocean Adventurer

Flying the Drake is the obvious solution if you don't have a lot of time and get sea sick. Unfortunately we had to wait 48 hours until we were able to fly to King George Island due to the weather conditions. As a ...

Sail Date December 2018

drlorimom

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Warning: Know before you go!!!

If you plan to visit Antarctica, be aware that no matter which ship you take, YOU MAY GET STUCK IN ICE and NO ONE will be coming to rescue you unless there is a dire emergency…in which case you might be airlifted ...

Sail Date January 2018

JN Cruiser

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Great expedition - poor service - Noble Caledonian

Ocean Diamond

Europe - British Isles & Western

This ship was contracted by Noble Caledonia to circumnavigate Iceland. Nobel Caledonia would have to be the worst organised cruise ship company I have dealt with. Their systems were clunky, they could cope with two ...

Sail Date June 2018

Bucks Birder

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

The Cruise was operated by Noble Caledonia a very good trip

Ocean Nova

I have travelled with Noble Caledonia before and on this ship The Hebrides are always interesting the islands are all different some are spectacular and the weather is different too Some islands are easier to get ...

Sail Date May 2018

Marianne Michele

1 Review Written

12 Helpful Votes

Antarctica is Amazing

The Quark expedition staff onboard the Ocean Endeavor were all very good with one exception. The exception seemed popular with the other staff members, but she was horrible with the clients. For the rest of the ...

Sail Date January 2018

starcluster2

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

An amazing adventure

I have been on quite a few cruises and ships but this one was special. The organization, (can't say enough about how good the organization of the adventure was), quality of the excursions, sea (zodiac) and landings ...

Sail Date November 2017

Train lover

4 Reviews Written

16 Helpful Votes

Ocean Endeavour Out of the North West passage with Adventure Canada

Cruise chosen because of its itinerary through the legendary North West Passage. This ship is owned by Adventure Canada and used also by Quark Expeditions. We were dur to fly from Edmonton to Coppermine but as the ...

Sail Date September 2017

Ken from Missouri

1 Review Written

25 Helpful Votes

Antarctic (Peninsula) Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

I recently completed an Antarctic adventure by Quark Expeditions aboard the Ocean Endeavor. Our trip to Antarctica was unforgettable; it truly is the last slightly untouched, unspoiled, except for the effects of ...

Sail Date December 2016

Jan_O_Essex

1 Review Written

7 Helpful Votes

To say it was an adventure is an understatement

This was a long time ambition and doing so joined the 7th Continent Club. The expedition team and crew worked tirelessly and enthusiastically from beginning to end of the voyage. I don't believe there was a minute ...

Sail Date November 2016

Calgary Explorer

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Ultimate Northwest Passage Expedition Issues - September, 2016

Kapitan Khlebnikov

Embarkation from Resolute Bay was a bit of a melee as our Arctic clothing, needed to wear between the airport and the KK Icebreaker, was delivered to the airport in bulk packages. Passengers had to remember what ...

Sail Date September 2016

Hoopla21

1 Review Written

38 Helpful Votes

Great Experience in Antarctica, December 2016

I chose Quark Expeditions for my trip to Antarctica due to the good, though few, reviews that I found online, the appealing itinerary and the voyage options that fit my time frame. I researched Antarctic ...

Sail Date December 2016

msuesli

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Khleb no longer a myth

Kapitan Khlebnikov

Cruise: Svalbard to Eastern Greenland, West Greenland coast, Canadian Arctic, Northwest Passage (duration about 2 months), corner suite (most expensive cabin on Khleb). We had been on the Khleb before for 3 voyages: ...

Sail Date August 2016

Mbandeko

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Interesting icebreaker ship experience on Russian Arctic islands

Kapitan Khlebnikov

Two days delay at the departure , 4 days "lost" because have to go 36 hours in Murmansk for Russian territory check-out (at least what have been said to pax ) Quark staff does best as he can do onboard - Many ...

Sail Date July 2016

Marion30

1 Review Written

39 Helpful Votes

A well run cruise!

I have never been on a cruise ship before, so have nothing to compare this to. I was there for one thing; to see Antarctica. I had no other expectations, as this is an adventure cruise. We had an absolute blast ...

Sail Date January 2016

sunrise@sea

2 Reviews Written

37 Helpful Votes

1st Class Destination on a 2nd Class Ship

I always wanted to make a trip to Antarctica but put it off because of the cost. It was time so I chose Quark because of the itinerary and the marketing drew me in. Long-story-short, the destinations of ...

Sail Date December 2015

Weyoun5

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Failed to deliver advertised itinerary

World Explorer (Quark Expeditions)

The voyage was billed as an amazing trip to the Antarctic Circle, the South Shetland islands, and the east side of the peninsula. We only did the east side. We were stuck in ice for the rest of the voyage, almost a ...

Sail Date January 2018

IloveitwhenwereCruisin

1 Review Written

Exceeded expectations! Except maybe for the food.