Ultramarine's Twin Airbus H145 Helicopters, Heli-Hiking & 100% Polar-Focused Heritage. Vincent Vacations is proud to be a preferred booking partner for Quark Expeditions, offering our clients unadvertised Signature Travel Network amenities, direct executive line access, and comprehensive concierge planning with zero agency fees.
Why Choose Quark Expeditions for Your Antarctica Expedition?
Every polar operator brings a distinct philosophy to the ice. Quark Expeditions has engineered its fleet and onboard guest experience to deliver extraordinary polar immersion:
Fleet Profile & Hardware Capabilities
Antarctic Fleet: Ultramarine (PC6) & World Explorer
Vessel Hardware: Polar Class 6 ice-strengthened hull, two onboard twin-engine Airbus H145 helicopters operating from dual helidecks, 20 quick-deploy Zodiacs launched from four internal embarkation points in under 20 minutes, advanced water filtration and heat recycling systems, panoramic sauna.
Typical Itineraries Offered by Quark Expeditions
- Classic Antarctic Peninsula (10–12 Days): Round-trip sailing from Ushuaia or Punta Arenas exploring the South Shetland Islands, Gerlache Strait, and Lemaire Channel.
- Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands (18–22 Days): The ultimate wildlife odyssey to Salisbury Plain's 400,000 King Penguins, Shackleton's grave at Grytviken, and the White Continent.
- Crossing the Antarctic Circle: Deep-south sailings pushing past latitude 66°33'S into untouched pack ice.
Exclusive Signature Travel Network Perks with Vincent Vacations
When you reserve your Quark Expeditions expedition through Vincent Vacations (a Top 20 Agency with Signature Travel Network), you receive valuable amenities at no additional charge:
Exclusive Included Amenities:
Signature Travel Network exclusive shipboard credit, waived single supplements on select departures, complimentary helicopter flightseeing excursions included on Ultramarine, and Shackleton Club past-passenger loyalty benefits.
Ready to Secure Your Antarctica Expedition?
Don't leave the trip of a lifetime to generic call centers. Work directly with our certified polar specialists to secure exclusive Signature Travel Network perks, preferred staterooms, and zero agency fees.
Plan Your Antarctica Expedition
Receive customized expedition proposals, unadvertised Signature perks (up to $1,000 shipboard credit), and direct 1-on-1 guidance from certified polar specialists with $0 agency fees.
Joe Merendino
Active Expedition & IAATO C1 Small-Ship MasterA veteran polar adventure advisor holding direct certifications with Quark, Lindblad-National Geographic, and HX Hurtigruten. Joe focuses exclusively on ships carrying under 200 guests to guarantee his clients spend maximum hours ashore under IAATO regulations, coordinating active kayaking, alpine trekking, and polar plunge logistics.
