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In 1991, adventurers Lars Wikander and Mike McDowell had a dream of visiting one of the few places on Earth they hadn’t explored: The North Pole. Once there, they were struck by its pristine beauty and inspired to share their experience with fellow explorers. Not long after this pioneering journey, Quark Expeditions launched their first-ever tourist transit of the Northeast Passage. Today, Quark Expeditions is all about polar adventures, specializing in expeditions to Antarctica and the Arctic. With a diverse fleet of small expedition ships that go where others can’t, we offer travelers unparalleled access to the most remote places on earth, filled with unforgettable off-ship adventures led by our experienced team of polar experts. The spirit of exploration runs deep in our polar pedigree, and we are passionate about creating life-changing experiences for our fellow polar explorers.

Since 1975, we have operated authentic and unique adventure travel holidays with a genuine focus on taking our travellers along the paths less travelled. We are the pioneers in designing ground-breaking itineraries and many say our trips start where others end. As the leaders in thoughtful travel, our 'BIG adventures, small footprint' philosophy was recognised in 2019 when we were crowned the best in adventure travel by our industry peers, winning the Adventure Travel Wholesaler of the Year at The Travel Awards in Sydney. While safety is core to how we operate, we’re also focused on the fun factor and suitably challenging you to reach that great sensation of personal achievement while enjoying the camaraderie of like-minded travellers. QUICK LIST OF FIRSTS 🥇 1977 - cycling in India 1978 – cycling in China 1980 – trekking in Mongolia 1981 – trekking in Tibet 1995 – Larapinta trail walks 2013 – Great Himalaya Traverse, 6 month trek across Nepal

Coral Expeditions is Australia’s pioneering cruise line, specialising in a unique style of immersive adventures by small expedition ship. With humble beginnings hosting cruises on the Great Barrier Reef, the company has grown into a borderless fleet of three ships carrying between 72 and 120 guests. For almost four decades, Coral Expeditions has operated with a single purpose – to take small groups of like-minded explorers to remote places with expert guidance and warm Australian hospitality.