-- Pioneering new polar expedition vessel set to go beyond the expected in 2021 
with unrivalled innovation and sublime comfort 

Quark Expeditions(R), the leader in polar adventures, today announced that 
their much-anticipated polar vessel, Ultramarine, is ready for booking during 
an inaugural Arctic season with voyages to Spitsbergen, Greenland, the Canadian 
Arctic. This season will include many new, inspiring excursions and amenities 
exclusive to Ultramarine 
(https://www.quarkexpeditions.com/en/our-ships/ultramarine ) and Quark 
Expeditions.    

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"Ultramarine is a game changing new ship setting the industry standard for 
polar expeditions," said Andrew White, president of Quark Expeditions. "For 
example, our brand-new Greenland Adventure is the perfect expedition to 
showcase her phenomenal capabilities. Guests on our exclusive Greenland 
Adventure will go further into Greenland's remote wilderness than ever before, 
to enjoy a wide range of new adventure options and wilderness experiences 
including heli-hiking, alpine kayaking, mountain biking and an authentic 
Greenland camp experience." 

Ultramarine's inaugural Arctic season ushers in a new era for Quark Expeditions:

    -- Built to meet the demands and sensitivities of the polar regions 
       In a league of her own, Ultramarine combines leading-edge technology
       and advanced safety systems to optimize the polar expedition
       experience. And, in keeping with Quark Expedi¬tions' Polar
       Promise 
(https://www.quarkexpeditions.com/en/about-quark/our-sustainability-initiatives 
)
       sustainability framework, Ultramarine will include technical features
       that will minimize the ship's environmental footprint to an extent
       previously unseen for a vessel of this size.   

    -- All-new itineraries to some of the world's most remote destinations
       New itineraries for Arctic 2021 made possible by Ultramarine's unique
       capabilities include Greenland Adventure; Arctic Express Canada: The
       Heart of the Northwest Passage, which offers the most efficient way to
       experience the majesty of Canada's Arctic in nine days; and Canada's
       Remote Arctic: Northwest Passage to Ellesmere and Axel Heiberg
       Islands. 

    -- The most adventure options in the industry 
       In addition to what is already the broadest portfolio of adventure
       options in the industry, Quark Expeditions will offer even more
       exciting off-ship activities with Ultramarine and her two twin-engine
       helicopters, including  heli-hiking, heli-landing, flightseeing,
       alpine kayaking, a Greenland camp experience, mountain biking, and an
       ice sheet experience. Ultramarine will also house 20 Zodiacs in a
       hangar close to the waterline, allowing guests to get off the ship in
       half the time of that of industry averages, to enjoy more spontaneous
       adventures than previously possible.

Supported by a multichannel marketing campaign called, "Q the Adventure," 
Ultramarine will join Ocean Adventurer in a season that will feature a wide 
range of destinations including Spitsbergen, Greenland, Iceland, Canada's 
Northwest Passage and Russia's most remote high Arctic.

For more information on these awe-inspiring voyages from Quark Expeditions 
visit https://travel.quarkexpeditions.com/ultramarine

About Quark Expeditions: Specializing in expeditions to Antarctica 
(https://www.quarkexpeditions.com/en/antarctic ) and the Arctic 
(https://www.quarkexpeditions.com/en/arctic ), Quark Expeditions(R) has been 
the leading provider of polar adventure travel for three decades. With a 
diverse fleet of specially equipped small expedition vessels and icebreakers, 
Quark Expeditions offers travelers unparalleled access to the most remote 
places on Earth. Led by passionate and seasoned expedition teams, including 
scientists, naturalists and researchers, the onboard program focuses on guest 
interaction to educate and enrich the passenger experience.

About Travelopia: Travelopia is one of the world's leading specialist travel 
groups. A pioneer in the experiential travel sector with a portfolio consisting 
of more than 50 independently operated brands, most of which are leaders in 
their sector. From sailing adventures, safaris and sports tours, to Arctic 
expeditions, each brand is diverse and focused on creating unforgettable 
experiences for customers across the world. www.travelopia.com.

SOURCE Quark Expeditions

CONTACT: Amanda Gadaleta, amanda.gadaleta@ketchum.com