Quark Expeditions
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| Founded | 1991 |
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| Headquarters | Seattle, United States |
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Andrew White, CEO |
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| Parent | Travelopia |
| Website | www.quarkexpeditions.com |
Quark Expeditions® is the leader in Arctic and Antarctic expedition travel. The adventure travel company offers Polar Region expeditions aboard purpose-built small expedition ships and icebreakers carrying fewer than 200 passengers, and on unique land-based adventures. Each polar expedition ship features ice-strengthened hulls for superior navigation in ice-packed polar waters, and Zodiacs (inflatable landing craft) for safe, comfortable transfers ship to shore, allowing passengers to reach some of the world’s most remote places. Expedition team members are experts in various disciplines including polar history, biology, geology, photography, ornithology, glaciology and more. Additionally, many expeditions feature renowned special guests and speakers. Adventure activities are offered on each expedition.
Quark Expeditions was founded in 1991 by Lars Wikander and Mike McDowell, specializing in expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic aboard purpose-built expedition vessels. In 1998, Lars Wikander became the majority owner of the company. Three years later Lars became Chairman of the Board, when Patrick Shaw joined the company as President and Chief Executive Officer.
On May 2007, Quark Expeditions became part of the UK-based TUI Travel PLC Group of Companies.
On June 2015, Quark Expeditions celebrated its 25th anniversary.
On May 2016, Quark Expeditions became part of Travelopia, a division comprising select brands from the former TUI Specialist Group.
Andrew White is the current President and CEO of Quark Expeditions.
The company have recently been featured in popular culture with an expedition involving internet personalities and YouTube creators including Ben Brown and Tim Kellner led by retired Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield on an arctic expedition.
On July 2017, the company will host The North Pole Summit, a 14-day sailing event featuring 7 renowned guest speakers from the worlds of science, exploration, conservation, politics, and education.
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