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NORTHWEST
PASSAGE
In the
Footsteps
of Franklin
ARCTIC 2021 | INAUGURAL SEASON
Contents 1 Overview 2 Itinerary 5 Arrival and Departure Details 7 Your Ship 9 Included Activities 11 Adventure Options 12 Dates & Rates 13 Inclusions & Exclusions 14 Your Expedition Team 15 Meals on Board 16 Possible Excursions 19 Packing Checklist
Overview
Northwest Passage: In the Footsteps of Franklin
Winding your way through the icy channels of the legendary Northwest Passage EXPEDITION IN BRIEF
is history brought to life. On this compelling 17-day journey aboard our game-
Experience highlights of Greenland
changing new vessel Ultramarine, passengers retrace the steps of the intrepid and the Canadian Arctic
Franklin Expedition, which left the shores of England in 1845 in search of the
Explore colorful Greenlandic
last unexplored section of the Northwest Passage—only to become permanently villages and shop for traditional
icebound. Its discovery more than a century and a half later was a much-celebrated Inuit handicrafts
moment in polar history. View iconic Arctic wildlife, such
On Ultramarine, guests benefit from two twin-engine helicopters that will provide as whales, walrus and muskoxen
spectacular aerial views of the Arctic landscape, the most extensive portfolio of Hike the colorful tundra
adventure options in the industry, more outdoor wildlife viewing spaces than Cruise in a Zodiac to get up close to
any other expedition ship its size, and 20 quick-launching Zodiacs to get you glaciers, fjords, icebergs and more
closer to ancient glaciers, dramatic fjords and towering icebergs. Explore colorful Enjoy flightseeing and heli landings
Greenlandic villages, and shop for traditional Inuit handicrafts. Hike the endless with Ultramarine’s two onboard
Arctic backdrop and marvel at the vast, colorful tundra. Keep your eyes peeled for helicopters
the elusive and majestic creatures that make their home in this wilderness, such as
whales, walrus, muskoxen and polar bears. Come aboard Ultramarine, follow in the
footsteps of Franklin’s legendary Arctic voyage, and return home with memories
to last a lifetime.
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Itinerary
DAY 1 | ARRIVE IN DAY 3 AND 4 | EXPLORING
TORONTO, CANADA WEST GREENLAND
Your Arctic expedition begins in Cruising around the remote regions
Toronto. Explore this vibrant city on of Greenland and the Canadian Arctic Resolute
GREENLAND
Beechey
your own before spending the night aboard Ultramarine, the newest ship Island
Dundas
at your well-appointed hotel. in our fleet, you’ll navigate the same Harbour
Fort
icy inlets, channels and bays that Ross
DAY 2 | FLY TO KANGERLUSSUAQ, Pond Inlet
fascinated legendary explorers of long
GREENLAND, AND EMBARK Baffin Bay
ago. Designed to give polar adventurers Sam Ford
After breakfast, board your charter TO
TORONTO Fjord
unprecedented access to the hardest-
flight to Kangerlussuaq, a small seaside ARCTIC
Qikiqtarjuaq
Kangerlussuaq
to-reach places on the planet—and CIRCLE Baffin
community that’s your gateway to Island
Pangnirtung
equipped with two onboard twin-engine
Greenland. Enjoy your first Zodiac
helicopters for unparalleled access to
ride as you’re transferred from shore Davis Strait
areas only Quark Expeditions can bring
to ship. Out on deck, take in your new FROM
you—this one-of-a-kind ship, in its TORONTO
surroundings before you set sail on
inaugural year, will take you beyond the
your Arctic adventure.
familiar in polar exploration. Throughout
your journey, your Expedition Team
NORTHWEST PASSAGE
In the Footsteps of Franklin
Onboard the Ultramarine
Flights from Toronto to and from ship
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will keep an eye toward immersing you DAY 5 | AT SEA for visitors, a colorful Pang hat will keep
in the best the Arctic has to offer at the Say goodbye to Greenland’s shores as you warm during the remainder of your
top of the world. Locals call Maniitsoq you traverse the Davis Strait in pursuit Arctic voyage. You’ll also visit nearby
the Venice of Greenland, as it’s situated of the Canadian Arctic. Presentations by Kekerten, an uninhabited island that was
in an archipelago intersected by natural on-board experts will prepare you for the a major whaling destination in the 1800s.
canals. Soaring, snow-capped mountains adventures that lie ahead.
At the southern tip of the Cumberland
surround the small, rocky town, whose
DAYS 6 TO 15 | EXPLORING Sound, Cape Mercy was named by
name means “the uneven place.” Playful
CANADA’S HIGH ARCTIC British explorer John Davis (yes, he of
humpback whales spend summer in the
Visit towering fjords, historical sites the Davis Strait), who sailed through it
waters around here.
and traditional Inuit communities as in 1585. The site of an old Distant Early
The Greenlandic capital of Nuuk is a you follow in the footsteps of famous Warning Line installation, it’s an ideal
haven for history and culture lovers. explorers from long ago in the Canadian spot to go ashore for a hike.
Stroll down to the waterfront to see the High Arctic.
As icebergs travel down the Davis Strait,
Hans Egede Church and Hans Egede
The picturesque Inuit hamlet of they’re naturally trapped at Qikiqtarjuak
statue, named for the missionary who
Pangnirtung, nicknamed the Switzerland of (formerly known as Broughton Island),
established the settlement in 1728. Marvel
the Arctic, is nestled beneath the jagged the iceberg capital of the world. The icy
at the famous remains of 500-year-old
peaks of Mount Duval. An artist’s hub, waters here are sometimes also home
fully dressed mummies, discovered under
Pang is renowned for its traditional Inuit to narwhals, beluga and right whales,
a rock outcrop in 1972 by two brothers
arts and crafts, especially lithographs and and ring and harp seals. A hike up to the
out hunting, at the Greenland National
intricate tapestries. At the Uqqurmiut hilltop inukshuk (a stone figure made by
Museum. The Nuuk Art Museum and
Centre for Arts & Crafts, watch the Inuit) rewards with spectacular views
Katuaq Culture Centre
craftspeople in the tapestry studio and of the community.
are also worth visiting.
pick up a limited-edition print. A must
Cruising farther north along the east
coast of Baffin Island, we’ll approach
Isabella Bay, an important summer and
fall feeding area for a large population of
bowhead whales.
Stacked side by side, the dozens of
soaring cliffs of Sam Ford Fjord make
for a majestic site as you sail by. One of
the most isolated places on the planet,
the big-wall playground attracts climbers
eager to scale the sheer rock faces that
shoot straight out of the sea.
At the northern tip of Baffin Island, near
the eastern entrance to the Northwest
Passage, is the picturesque hamlet of
Pond Inlet. Spend some time exploring
this traditional Inuit community that’s
surrounded by scenic mountains, fjords,
glaciers and icebergs.
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The area around Lancaster Sound affords expedition. Roald Amundsen landed here DAY 17 | DEPART TORONTO
several hiking opportunities. At Dundas in 1903, during the first successful voyage Today, make your way to the airport to
Harbour, on Devon Island, you’ll visit by ship through the Northwest Passage. catch your homeward flights, or spend
an abandoned beachside outpost of the the day exploring this fascinating city.
Sailing down the east coast of Somerset
Royal Canadian Mounted Police. At
Island, you may be fortunate to spot
nearby Croker Bay, cruise in a Zodiac
beluga whales and narwhals, as they feed
(at a safe distance) along the face of an IMPORTANT REMINDER
on the large numbers of Arctic char that
actively calving glacier. Your Expedition Embracing the unexpected is part
enter Creswell Bay in late summer. An
Team will also keep its eyes peeled of the legacy—and excitement—of
Important Bird Area, the bay also attracts
for the muskoxen and walrus that are expedition travel. When traveling
such species as black-bellied plovers, king
known to visit the bay. A hike to a nearby in extremely remote regions, your
eiders and white-rumped sandpipers.
archaeological site is another possible Expedition Team must consider the
You’ll also have time to explore Fort
excursion. Farther west, some of the best sea, ice and weather to guide the route
Ross, where the Hudson’s Bay Company
ancient Thule remains in the Arctic are at and itinerary details. This itinerary is
established a now-abandoned trading post a tentative outline of what you may
Radstock Bay, beside the soaring Caswell
in 1937. At the midpoint of the Bellot Strait, experience on this voyage; please be
Towers, a polar bear observation site.
a narrow channel that separates Somerset aware that no specific itinerary can be
Exploring the area, you’ll gain insight into
Island from mainland North America, guaranteed. By the same token, wildlife
how these pre-Inuit people lived.
you’ll reach the northernmost area of the encounters as described are expected,
At the western end of Devon Island, the continental landmass, Zenith Point. but not guaranteed. Your Expedition
windswept Beechey Island might be Team will use their considerable
DAY 16 | DISEMBARK IN RESOLUTE, experience to seek out wildlife in
small, but it’s steeped in history. Named
CANADA & FLY TO TORONTO known habitats, but the presence
after famed British explorer Frederick
After disembarking in Resolute, you’ll of any particular species of bird or
William Beechey, it’s a Canadian National
be transferred to your charter flight to marine wildlife is not guaranteed.
Historic Site. You’ll visit the small marked
Toronto, where you’ll spend the night at
graves of three crew members who died
your included hotel.
during Sir John Franklin’s tragic 1845–46
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Arrival & Departure Details
Arrival Day and Embarkation
ARRIVING IN TORONTO
You may arrive in Toronto at any time during Day 1 of the itinerary and make your
own way to the included hotel, near the airport.
On arrival at the hotel, you will receive a welcome letter outlining the departure
information for the following day’s flight. An agent representing Quark Expeditions®
will be available in the lobby of the hotel this evening to answer any questions
about the charter flight(s) scheduled for the following morning.
PLEASE NOTE
EMBARKATION IN RESOLUTE
There is a strict luggage limit of 44 lbs
Your flight to the Arctic is expected to depart from Toronto to Resolute on Day 2
(20 kg) checked luggage and 11 lbs (5 kg)
of the itinerary in the morning. The scheduled flight time will be communicated in cabin baggage on the flights between
your welcome letter, and you will be transferred from your hotel to check in at the Toronto and Resolute. Should you have
airport. Upon arrival in Resolute, you will be transferred to the ship by Zodiac. additional luggage, it can be stored
at the hotel in Toronto. There is NO
option to pay for additional luggage.
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Final Day and Included Hotel Arrival and Departure
Departure Accommodations Transfers
DISEMBARKATION IN RESOLUTE Your included accommodation begins on TORONTO AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Your ship is scheduled to arrive in Day 1 of your itinerary, and the specific Arrival and departure transfers in
Resolute between 7am and 8am local hotel(s) will be indicated in your final Toronto are not included; however, if
time. After breakfast, and once the ship voyage confirmation. If you are arriving you like, your Polar Travel Adviser can
has anchored, you will have time to bid prior to Day 1 of your expedition or are arrange them for you.
farewell to your Expedition Team and staying after the disembarkation day and In order to facilitate your transfers, we request
shipmates before taking one last Zodiac would like help booking a pre- or post- that you provide your flight details to Quark
ride to shore. After disembarkation, you stay, please contact your Polar Travel Expeditions® at least 30 days prior to traveling.
will be transferred to the airport for the Adviser or travel professional for hotel
return charter flight to Toronto. options. As accommodation space is
limited, you are encouraged to request
DEPARTING FROM TORONTO
any extra nights as early as possible.
Upon arrival in Toronto, there will be a
group transfer to your included post-
expedition hotel. After breakfast the
following morning, you may make your
way to the airport to connect with your
homeward flight, or stay longer if you
have booked additional accommodation.
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Your Ship: Ultramarine
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8Included Activities
Ready for a little adventure beyond your
ship? Each Quark Expeditions® voyage HELI-LANDING
offers a variety of recreational activities You will be transferred from Ultramarine’s
to enhance your polar experience. heli-decks via our two twin-engine
helicopters to a pre-selected Arctic
FLIGHTSEEING destination. You’ll have time to explore
While polar landscapes are spectacular the location, accompanied by Quark
from the sea, they’re even more stunning Expeditions team members, after which
from the air, a view you can enjoy while you’ll be picked up by the helicopters
seated in one of the two twin-engine in the same location and returned to
helicopters stationed on Ultramarine. Ultramarine. Note: heli-landings are
Typically in groups of 7 to 9, you will dependent on weather conditions and
experience an unforgettable aerial tour logistics.
of the Arctic during a 10- to 15-minute
ZODIAC CRUISING
flightseeing excursion that’s included
Zodiacs are the workhorses of polar
in the cost of the voyage. Additional
expeditions, taking you to places the
helicopter activities may also be available
ships can’t access, allowing you to
for purchase onboard. Please note: all
reach remote shorelines, explore shallow
helicopter operations are weather- and
inlets and search for unique wildlife.
logistics-dependent.
Expedition staff make stepping in and
out of them safe and comfortable.
9HIKING
Led by experienced staff, exploring on
foot is the best way to appreciate the
polar landscapes. Our guides are able
to accommodate a range of skill levels
to suit every passenger. Walking poles
are provided at each landing for your
convenience. As there are a limited
number of poles available, please bring
your own if you require them on every
landing, as some landing sites will offer
more demanding options than others.
PRESENTATIONS
Enjoy daily chats with and presentations
from our world-class onboard polar
experts—guides, scientists, naturalists,
historians and other special guests who
will introduce you to the fascinating
history, biology, ornithology, and
glaciology of the region, and much,
much more.
POLAR PLUNGE
This rite of passage, scheduled only once
per expedition, gives you the chance
to jump safely into the bracing Arctic
waters under the watchful eye of our
staff—and just about every single camera
on board!
PHOTOGRAPHY
Documenting your voyage so you can
take the memories home is a rewarding
experience. Our photography guides will
help you hone your skills to capture the
beauty of the polar regions.
Contact your Polar Travel Adviser or your
Travel Professional for more information
about your Included Activities and Adventure
Options, including the necessary experience,
physical requirements and cost.
10Adventure Options
SEA KAYAKING PADDLING EXCURSION
Imagine gliding across the surface of If you’re interested in kayaking but
a bay in the presence of icebergs and would like to try something a bit less
glaciers. Our Sea Kayaking program is demanding than Sea Kayaking, you’re
a great way to intimately explore your the perfect candidate to sign up for a
surroundings. A small group of kayakers one-time paddle on our stable sit-on-top
will plan to go out multiple times per kayaks—perfect for anyone with minimal
voyage as an alternative to shore landings or no kayaking experience. Rotating
or Zodiac cruises. groups of passengers will be taken out on
calm days, with our expert guides always
The number of opportunities to kayak
present to provide instruction and help
is weather dependent, and will be
connect you with the polar sea.
conducted only during calm conditions.
Prior kayaking experience is required,
and you must be able to do a wet exit PLEASE NOTE
to participate. Beginners interested in For all paid activities pre-booking is
kayaking should consider participating required. We recommend booking early
in the Paddling Excursion. as spaces fill quickly. Please see your
pre-departure book for a list of provided
gear for each Adventure Option.
11Dates
Northwest Passage: In the Footsteps of Franklin
ULTRAMARINE
Dates Days Start / End
ARCTIC 2021
AUG 2 – 18, 2021 17 Toronto
12Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions Exclusions
RATES INCLUDE: RATES SPECIFICALLY
• Leadership throughout your voyage by our • Formal and informal presentations by our DO NOT INCLUDE:
experienced Expedition Leaders, including shore Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled • Mandatory Transfer Package*
landings and other activities • A photographic journal documenting the expedition • International airfare
• All Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily • A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for • Arrival and departure transfers, except where
program landings and Zodiac cruising excursions listed in the Mandatory Transfer Package
• All shore landings as per the daily program • An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep • Passport and visa expenses
• Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping • Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin • Canadian eTA required for non-Canadian or U.S.
• All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges visa-exempt passengers
throughout your voyage (Please inform us of any throughout the program • Government arrival and departure taxes not
dietary requirements as far in advance as possible. • All luggage handling aboard the ship mentioned above
Unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare
• Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers • Meals ashore unless otherwise specified
kosher meals.)
to a maximum benefit of USD $500,000 per person • Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical
• Beer and wine during dinner; and coffee, tea and
• Greenland voyages cruise passenger tax travel insurance—strongly recommended
cocoa available around the clock
• Excess-baggage fees on international flights
• Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac
*MANDATORY TRANSFER PACKAGE INCLUDES: cruising, or any other gear not mentioned
• One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Toronto • Laundry, bar and other personal charges unless
• Group transfer from the Toronto hotel to the airport on Day 2 specified
• Charter flight from Toronto to Kangerlussuaq • Phone and Internet charges
• Group transfer from the Kangerlussuaq airport to the ship on embarkation day • Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for
• Group transfer from the ship to the Resolute airport on disembarkation day shipboard staff and crew
• Charter flight from Resolute to Toronto • Additional overnight accommodation
• Group transfer from Toronto airport to hotel • Adventure Options not listed in Included
Activities
• One night’s post-expedition hotel accommodation in Toronto
PACKAGE PRICE: $2,895 USD
13Your Expedition Team
Our Expedition Leaders and their teams bring diverse expertise in subjects as varied
as polar history, marine biology, glaciology, ornithology and photography. Their
knowledge and enthusiasm will greatly enhance your immersion into the polar
environment and further deepen your connection to the Arctic.
With over 30 years of experience bringing passengers to remote polar regions and an
industry leading staff-to-guest ratio, we know how to safely handle the unexpected.
Ensuring this hard earned experience is passed on, our new expedition staff
receive comprehensive training in Quark Academy, which provides hands-on polar
expedition training prior to any staff member’s first voyage as well as ongoing training
for experienced staff.
14Meals on Board
If there is one constant on board, it is that you’ll enjoy delicious meals daily. While
meal times may change due to landings and wildlife encounters, you’ll always
be served three well-prepared meals per day. Most dietary restrictions can be
accommodated by letting us know prior to your expedition.
Breakfasts and lunches are normally served buffet style, while dinners are served
plated. À la carte meals are made at the time of your order, allowing our chefs to
prepare each dish to your individual needs, ensuring you receive top-quality meals
during the course of your expedition.
Soft drinks and juices are available during meals and when the bar is open; beer
and wine are served with dinner; and coffee, tea and water stations are available
around the clock – all included in the cost of your package. Spirits, premium wines
and champagne are available at extra cost which can be billed to your shipboard
account. The well-stocked bars on the ship are open to enjoy with your fellow
shipmates in late morning, afternoon and evening.
15Possible Excursions
When traveling in extremely remote from the 1950s onwards. Other exhibits
regions, your Expedition Team must include the world’s oldest rocks (approx.
consider the sea, ice and weather to 3.8 billion years found close to Nuuk),
guide the route and itinerary details. and the Qilakitsoq exhibit displaying
The following sites are a sample of the mummified remains of 15th century
what you may experience on your Inuit women and a six-month old child.
expedition, whether by ship, Zodiac The Katuaq Culture Centre and Nuuk Art
cruise, or shore landing. Museum are also worth exploring.
West Greenland Canada
KANGERLUSSUAQ ARCTIC BAY
Kangerlussuaq and the Kangerlussuaq This traditional community has
Fjord in West Greenland present colorful periodically been occupied by Inuit
buildings and the potential for glimpses hunters during the past 5,000 years. The
of Arctic wildlife such as muskoxen and protective high hills and sheltered shores
caribou. Lush mountainous landscapes of this hamlet make for an ideal nesting
provide a great backdrop to this port, and habitat for various Arctic birds, including
whales may be spotted at sea. thick-billed murres, snow geese,
kittiwakes, ivory gulls and Ross’s gulls.
NUUK
Seals, narwhals and bowhead whales call
Home to 15,000 people, Nuuk is the
the waters here home.
capital of Greenland and is the largest
settlement on the island. A particular BEECHEY ISLAND
highlight is the Greenland National Named after Frederick William Beechey,
Museum, which offers an insight into an explorer with the Royal Navy, this is
social change affecting the country one of Canada’s most important Arctic
16sites and has been deemed a Canadian known as Cape Mercy, it’s the site of a
National Historic Site. During the dramatic glacial fjord. Polar bears have
Franklin expedition of 1845–46, two of been spotted ashore here.
Franklin’s ships, HMS Erebus and HMS
CROKER BAY
Terror, anchored here with perilous
A nearby glacier actively calves off
results. Three of Franklin’s crew died
chunks of ice, creating a birthing place
here and are buried at a marked gravesite.
for icebergs at Croker Bay. The bay was
BELLOT STRAIT a popular stop during the 1800s, when a
The 1.2 mile (2 km) wide Bellot Strait path to the Pacific (the Northwest Passage)
separates Somerset Island from the was at the forefront of Arctic exploration.
Boothia Peninsula. During the transit,
FORT ROSS
you sail past the northernmost point of
In 1937, the Hudson’s Bay Company
mainland North America.
established a trading post, named Fort
CAPE MERCY Ross, on the coast of Somerset Island.
In June 1585, British explorer John Davis Due to the harsh conditions and isolation
(he of the Davis Strait) embarked on the of the post, it was closed in 1948. The
first of three voyages to search for the store and manager’s house still stand.
legendary Northwest Passage. In August
PANGNIRTUNG
1585, he reached this area at the northern
When the Hudson’s Bay Company built
entrance to the Cumberland Sound and
a trading post in Pangnirtung in 1926,
named it Cape of God’s Mercy. Now
local Inuit families moved to the tiny
17settlement. A Royal Canadian Mounted PRINCE LEOPOLD ISLAND RESOLUTE
Police detachment was established two Impressive, near perfectly vertical cliffs One of Canada’s most northern
years later. A hospital opened in 1929, surround part of this small island. This settlements, Resolute has everything
but it wasn’t until 1962 that most of the creates an ideal environment for nesting from a grocery store and cable TV to a
Inuit who lived on Cumberland Sound seabirds, and they nest here in vast Royal Canadian Mounted Police station
relocated to Pang. The community has numbers—more than 500,000 strong! and a handful of hotels. It also has an
become internationally renowned for Thick-billed murres, black guillemots airport, which is your gateway back
the tapestries and prints by local artists. and northern fulmars are most home. About 200 people live in Resolute
commonly seen here. throughout the year. Hunting is a major
POND INLET
source of income, while in the summer
Europeans have been visiting Pond QIKIQTARJUAQ
months, tourism contributes to the
Inlet since the 1600s. The first visitors Known until 1998 as Broughton Island,
community’s stability.
arrived seeking the Northwest Passage. Qikiqtarjuaq boasts the highest mountains
In the 1800s, whalers brought wood and in North America east of the Rocky SAM FORD FJORD
barter goods to the community. These Mountains. From the cape, multitudes This fjord is a rock climber’s dream.
visitors were Johnny-come-latelies, as of icebergs can be seen coming down Tempting some of the most famous
the indigenous peoples had been living the Davis Strait, while whales, seals and mountaineers and adventurers, its sheer
in the region for thousands of years, narwhals cavort off its shores. rock faces form a severe barrier against
according to archeological evidence. the sea. The formations and contrasts
make for stunning photographs.
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Embracing the unexpected is part
of the legacy—and excitement—of
expedition travel. When traveling
in extremely remote regions, your
Expedition Team must allow the sea,
the ice and the weather to guide
route and itinerary details. This
itinerary is a tentative outline of what
you’ll experience on this voyage;
please be aware that no specific
itinerary can be guaranteed. By the
same token, wildlife encounters as
described are expected, but not
guaranteed. Your Expedition Team
will use their considerable experience
to seek out wildlife in known habitats,
but the presence of any particular
species of bird or marine wildlife is
not a guarantee.
18Packing WEATHER CONDITIONS & TEMPERATURES
Weather is very variable; temperatures may hover
around the freezing mark and winds can be strong.
The continuous daylight warms sheltered areas so
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that you may sometimes find it warm enough for
t-shirts. However, you may encounter snow squalls,
fog and white-outs during an expedition and should
be ready for any conditions.
WHAT TO BRING! Packing for the polar regions doesn’t have to be daunting, and to make it easier for you, all Quark
voyages include an expedition parka to keep, and a loan of appropriate polar boots. Additional suggested items include:
FOR SHORE LANDINGS SUGGESTED ITEMS
Base layers (wool, synthetic or a blend) Waterproof, lightweight backpack or dry sack
Mid-layer warm/fleece top Swimsuit (for the polar plunge!)
Mid-layer warm/fleece pant Binoculars
Wool and synthetic sock (3 to 4 pairs) Camera with extra batteries
Extra memory cards
Neck warmer or balaclava
Earplugs (in case of noisy cabinmates)
Warm hat that covers ears
Eye masks for sleeping
Waterproof pants
Seasickness, indigestion, headache
Waterproof gloves and glove liners
or other medicine
Sunscreen
Voltage converters and plug adapters
Sunglasses with UV protection (220V/European outlets)
Spare set of gloves Ski goggles (for Zodiac cruising)
Bug spray and bug nets
FOR ON BOARD
Comfortable casual clothing
(pants/jeans, shirts, sweaters)
Lighter shirts (in case the ship gets warm)
Comfortable non-slip closed-toed unheeled shoes
(NOTE: Flip flops or sandals should not be worn on board
due to safety concerns)
19TO BOOK YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE
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