arctic accommodations

Cruise to the Arctic frontiers and North Pole on the newest addition to the Quark Expeditions fleet. the 50 Years of Victory is the largest, most sophisticated, and powerful icebreaker ever constructed.

This ship is exceptionally stable, yet maneuverable. External stabilizers and a built-in trimming system provide exceptional stability for your Arctic adventure cruise.

The ship is small, nimble, and ice-strengthened, capable of reaching the nooks and crannies of the Arctic that many larger ships cannot.

The Kapitan Khlebnikov is a powerful polar class icebreaker, which has sailed to extremely remote corners of the globe with adventurous travelers since 1992. No other expedition vessel has navigated more polar waters. The Khlebnikov accommodates 112 guests in 54 first class cabins.

The spectacular 78-passenger Antarctic Dream offers beautiful outside cabins with private bath. It features a helicopter for unforgettable flight-seeing over Antarctica. There are also observation decks, lecture room, spa, sauna, massage, library, medical clinic and more.

The Akademik Ioffe is widely recognized as the best expedition-style cruise vessel operating in Polar waters. As the ship was built to perform delicate and sensitive hydro-acoustic work, it is also designed to run very quietly.

The M/V Professor Molchanov is a ice-strengthened Russian research vessel. The vessel is ideally suited for expedition cruising, carrying a maximum of just 52 passengers in comfortable twin and triple cabins, all outside and each with a desk and ample storage space. Public areas include a lounge and bar, small library, infirmary and a sauna.

The National Geographic Endeavour carries 110 guests and is superbly designed for expedition trips and cruises in the Arctic, Svalbard and beyond. It has top Expedition Leaders and naturalists, a fleet of Zodiacs and

The National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art expedition ship accommodating 148 guests in 81 outside cabins. It is fully stabilized, enabling it to navigate polar passages while providing comfort. Building upon a spirit of exploration and discovery, the National Geographic Explorer will house technology for sea exploration, such as Zodiacs, kayaks, hydro-phones, underwater HD cameras and a Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV).

The ice-strengthened, 112-passenger, Plancius is one of the most comfortable, expeditionary-style vessels in the Arctic. Spacious observation deck with bar and panoramic views. Choice of 3 different cabins types from shared triple to superior, all featuring outside view and private bathroom. All cabins offer lower berths only, except for the Triples. Spacious public areas with two starboard gangways for swift zodiac logistics.

The ‘Noorderlicht' now has a well-balanced two-masted schooner rig and is capable of sailing the seven seas.

The Yamal is a powerful and sophisticated icebreaker which has sailed to extremely remote corners of the globe with adventurous travelers since 1993. The Yamal accommodates 100 guests in 50 first class outside cabins and suites.