Quark Expeditions expands Arctic sailings for 2024

Travelopia polar cruise brand Quark Expeditions has released its 2024 Arctic season of sailings.

A new 12-day itinerary along the west coast of Greenland features together with Svalbard and the Canadian Arctic region.

Many of the journeys are will be on technologically-advanced new ship Ultramarine, one of four expedition vessels in the fleet in addition to a pair of icebreakers.

Shore trips include heli-skiing and hiking using the ship’s two helicopters, sea kayaking and mountain biking.

Marketing vice president Wendy Batchelor said: “At the core of our exciting Arctic 2024 season is the incredible range of immersive polar experiences that no one else offers, all guided by our amazing expedition team.

“We’ve refined our portfolio of off-ship adventure options to match the tastes of every type of traveller.

“We’ve also introduced a novel new itinerary in west Greenland, and – based on guest feedback – we’re welcoming back favourite voyages to Spitsbergen and the Canadian High Arctic.”