Quark Expeditions has announced its July Savings Event with up to $9,000 off Antarctic 2025/26 and Arctic 2026 voyages, a huge sale until 14 July on a select number of cabins delivering exceptional savings on expeditions to less-frequented destinations.
Among the standout offers is Antarctica by Helicopter, with $6,774 in savings for a limited time. This first-of-its-kind itinerary takes full advantage of the cutting-edge capabilities of Ultramarine and its two twin-engine helicopters, granting unprecedented access to the rarely visited eastern Antarctic Peninsula, including the Antarctic Sound, Erebus and Terror Gulf, and the Weddell Sea.
Over 12 days, travellers can enjoy at least two helicopter flightseeing excursions and one heli-landing, in addition to Zodiac cruises and land-based adventures, ensuring they experience Earth’s last great wilderness from every angle. Rich in wildlife, these remote areas offer the chance to spot seals, whales, and even Emperor Penguins.
For those eager to travel farther south than ever imagined, the Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle voyage aboard Ocean Explorer is the ultimate adventure. This itinerary combines Quark’s popular Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition with a round-trip charter flight from Chile, bypassing the Drake Passage to maximise time spent exploring off ship.
Beginning the voyage at King George Island, the expedition heads south along the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula before crossing the legendary 66°33′ south latitude and entering the Antarctic Circle. From there, guests may have the rare opportunity to paddle below this iconic boundary and traverse southern Antarctic lands before traveling north for two more days of exploration.
Another standout offering is Essential Patagonia, a journey that showcases Ultramarine at its finest, navigating uncharted fjords and offering breathtaking aerial views of glaciers and rugged landscapes from twin-engine helicopters. Guests will land atop mountain peaks, explore an 85,000-hectare private estancia, delve into Puerto Natales’ rich heritage, and encounter the region’s diverse wildlife, including guanacos, Andean foxes, whales, pumas, and Magellanic penguins.
In the Arctic 26 season, adventurers can select from a range of expeditions offered, including wildlife spotting on the Spitsbergen Circumnavigation or Svalbard Explorer voyages, as well as the chance to chase the northern lights on Adventures in Northeast Greenland.
