Verdensopdager

The Polar Plunge is scheduled once during each voyage. Throughout the journey, the Expedition Leader and Captain constantly monitor conditions in order to choose the optimal time and location. The Polar Plunge sometimes takes place onshore or, in many cases, from the gangway or Zodiac. All participants wear a tethered harness and plunge into the polar waters from the side of Zodiac or safety of the gangplank cheered on, of course, by fellow passengers and Expedition Team.

Safety is paramount—the onboard physician always attends the Polar Plunge. Guides in survival gear circle the area in Zodiacs as guests take their turn jumping or cannon-balling into the polar waters.

Stand-up Paddleboarding, popularly known as SUPing, originated in Hawaii. Quark Expeditions is the first company to bring this watersport all the way to Antarctica.

SUPing combines the immersive experience of kayaking but in a standing position. Participants, if they prefer, can kneel, sit or even lie down and stare up at the azure Antarctic sky. Because of their wide base and tail fins, SUP boards are quite stable, enabling participants – after a bit of practice – to stop staring at their feet and admire the surrounding scenery. Imagine seeing Gentoo penguins gliding below you, or making eye contact with a Weddell seal lying on a piece of ice as you paddle by.

Guests receive on-ship and on-water instruction from a qualified SUP guide. In addition, a safety driver (in a Zodiac) stays within range to offer assistance.

Explore the ocean from a more intimate vantage point on a sit-on-top kayak. No experience is required to manoeuvre these very stable kayaks, allowing you to enjoy an unforgettable experience on the water, taking in breathtaking landscapes and wildlife. Whether it’s your first time in a kayak or you want greater flexibility to try other Adventure options, this shorter excursion is for you.

Paddling in the Polar Regions is highly weather-dependent and a one-time experience. Your kayak guides will attempt to take you out on the water for 1-1.5 hours of paddling. Offered on most voyages, spaces are limited. All equipment, guides and instructions are provided by Quark.

Pricing subject to change based on season. Please proceed to checkout or contact a Polar Travel Adviser for more details. 

Imagine for a moment, staring at the stars in the indigo glow of an Antarctic night as you bed down for the night outside in the elements. The buzz of your daily life becomes a distant memory as you listen to the bray of penguin, the ethereal calls of the Weddell sea – even the exhalation of a humpback whale. And then you fall asleep.

Antarctic Camping with Quark Expeditions is an unforgettable experience. After dinner onboard, you'll be escorted ashore by Zodiac to camp out on the snow for the night in your ready-to-roll bivy sack (tents can be used upon request). Once you decide on your spot, you set up camp and enjoy the peace as the Antarctic night unfolds.

Camping in Antarctica is limited to 50 participants, all of whom will be briefed beforehand on the principals of basic camping. Prior to you settling down for the night, Quark Expeditions staff will prepare the site, including setting up a perimeter in safe, flat to gently-sloping and beautiful site. You’re free to choose where (within the perimeters) you want to settle down for the night.  

Hiking in the polar regions differs from your typical trail experience. Here, in a tree-less terrain, you are the tallest figure on the landscape as you walk over spongy tundra, crusty snow or sandy beaches in remotes parts of the Arctic and Antarctica. Stepping ashore anywhere in the polar regions means you’re not a distant observer.

Our organized hikes range from short jaunts to the top of lookouts or visits to see wildlife or longer walks of several kilometers over ice and rock and snow. Hiking excursions may last from two to three hours with plenty of time for photographs of wildlife, learning moments from your experienced guides, or just time to stand back and admire the incredible polar surroundings.

No experience is necessary but participants should be able to get in and out of a Zodiac and walk on uneven terrain. Hiking options are tailored to all interests and abilities, from those who want to contemplate the landscape in silence to photographers who want that perfect image to energetic travelers who want to summit a peak in the hopes of seeing wildlife in their natural habitat.

DOCTOR

Quark provides an English-speaking doctor on board who manages a medical clinic stocked with a supply of common prescription medicines and basic first aid equipment. If you are under regular treatment for any ailment, you must bring a sufficient supply of medicine for yourself. We cannot accept responsibility for not having a specific brand or type of drug on board. Should you fall ill, the doctor will refer to the medical forms that you completed and returned to us; therefore it is vital that the information you provide is complete and accurate.

MEDICAL CLINIC

The Clinic is located on Deck 4. In case of emergency, the doctor is available 24 hours a day, and can be contacted through reception or any member of the Expedition Team.

At Have På Ombord

• Behageligt afslappet tøj som lette skjorter, bukser eller jeans osv. (til når skibet bliver varmt)
• Komfortable, skridsikre lukkede sko uden hæl (flipflops, sandaler eller slip-on sko bør ikke bæres ombord af sikkerhedshensyn)
• Træningstøj (til fitnesscentret og andre indendørs aktiviteter)
• Badetøj (til Polar Plunge! Nogle skibe har også pool, jacuzzi, sauna og/eller dampbad. Se dit skibsmanual for detaljer.)

En lille påmindelse: Der kræves ikke formelt aftentøj på vores rejser! (men hvis du ønsker det, kan du medbringe noget lidt mere festligt til kaptajnens velkomst- og afskeds-cocktailfester)

Yderligere Genstande

• Pas, visa, vaccinationskort, rejsedokumenter osv. efter behov
• Kameraudstyr komplet med oplader, lagermedie, transport- og rengøringssæt (linseklud osv.) samt ekstra batterier
• Vandtæt mobilcover eller regnslag til kamera
• Ørepropper og sovemaske
• Spændingsomformere og stikadaptere (se skibsmanual for detaljer)
• Fugtighedscreme til ansigt og hænder (mod tør hud pga. vind og temperaturændringer)
• Lægemidler mod søsyge, fordøjelsesbesvær, hovedpine eller andre behov
• En mindre mængde lokal valuta (se pre-departure bogen for flere detaljer)
• Insektmiddel
• Myggenet

Til Landudflugter & Vandreture

Ud over de obligatoriske udstyrskrav (som ovenfor) til transport fra skib til land anbefales det at medbringe:

• Indgåede vandrestøvler: Mens muck-støvler stilles til rådighed og anbefales til de fleste landudflugter, kan ekstra vandrestøvler (Goretex-for eller lignende vandtætte vandrestøvler) øge din komfort, især hvis du er en ivrig vandrer
• (Smart) uld- eller syntetiske vandresokker til ovenstående fodtøj (medbring et ekstra par)
• Lette, hurtigtørrende trekkingbukser, som eventuelt kan lynes af til shorts* (*afhængigt af din termoregulation)
• Åndbare, vandtætte bukser* og regnjakke** til udendørs aktiviteter i dårligt vejr (*kan være det samme par, du bruger til Zodiac-operationer / ** kan være yderlaget på den medfølgende Quark 3i1 Parka)
• Behagelig lang- eller kortærmet skjorte til vandring, enten syntetisk/quick-dry eller merinould (smart uld)
• (Vandre) handsker (medium tykkelse, helst vandtætte)
• Hat, buff eller tørklæde (til beskyttelse mod vind og vejr)
• UV-beskyttelse (hat, polariserede solbriller, solcreme, læbepomade)
• Sammenklappelig vandrestav til ture (hvis nødvendigt). Der findes lånemuligheder på alle skibe.
• Ekstra genanvendelig termoflaske eller vandflaske (udover den sammenklappelige vandflaske, der stilles til rådighed)

Til Sø- & Luftrejser

Alle overførsler fra skib til land, helikopterflyvninger & Zodiac-/skibskrydstogter

• Vandtætte bukser (obligatorisk til alle Zodiac- og helikopterture. For Ultramarine-gæster, der deltager i helikopterflyvninger, anbefales løstsiddende regnbukser frem for tætsiddende skibukser. Du skal også bære en tørdragt, som vores team hjælper dig med at klargøre ombord.)
• Uld- eller syntetisk baselag overdel*
• Uld- eller syntetisk baselag underdel*
• Varm mellemlagsoverdel eller fleece*
• Varm mellemlagsunderdel eller fleece*
• Varm hue, der dækker ørerne (medbring et ekstra eksemplar)
• Tørklæde, buff eller anden ansigtsbeskyttelse
• Varme uld- eller syntetiske sokker (hav et tørt par i tasken og medbring ekstra til lag-på-lag)
• Vandtætte handsker eller luffer (medbring et ekstra, lettere par til vandreture)
• Handskenet*
• Hånd- og fodvarmere*
• Kikkert
• Polariserede solbriller med UV-beskyttelse (medbring et ekstra par)
• Solcreme
• Skibriller (til Zodiac-krydstogter på sne- eller blæsende dage)
• Vandtæt, let rygsæk eller tørpose og/eller regnslag til kamera eller vandtæt mobilcover (for at holde kamera og udstyr tørt)

To protect the health and safety of its guests, Quark Expeditions® maintains a no smoking or vaping policy in the interior of the ship including cabins, near Zodiacs and on landings. Smoking or vaping on the ship is permitted in the designated smoking area only, which your Expedition Team members will be happy to point out for you. Always make sure to extinguish cigarettes properly and dispose of them in the proper receptacle. Please, never throw cigarettes overboard.

Hvis du ikke spiser kød, er der et bredt udvalg af grøntsager, pasta, korn og frugt til rådighed. Quark Expeditions® kan imødekomme de fleste særlige kostbehov, så længe du tydeligt har angivet dine ønsker på de nødvendige ekspeditionsformularer, da du bookede din rejse.

Menuerne vil være tydeligt mærket med vegetariske og glutenfri muligheder, men vi beder dig venligst informere din tjener om de kostrestriktioner, du har angivet på din formular. Vi beklager, at koshermad ikke kan tilberedes.

Quark Expeditions welcomes passengers age of 8 and above on all trips with a signed waiver by a parent prior to trip commencement. There are however some caveats and restrictions to be aware of:

Children on Ship-based trips

Quark Expeditions welcomes passengers age of 8 and above and under the age of 16 at time of travel with a signed waiver by a parent prior to commencement on any Quark Expeditions trip, provided they meet height and weight requirements (weight of 64lbs or 29kg and 48" or 1.2 m. tall). Children under 8 years old at the time of travel are not allowed to participate in the trip.

Children Ship-based Adventure Options

Adventure Options on ships are available for all persons over the age of 16. Children under the age of 16 are not allowed to participate in Adventure Options. Parents must be with children under the age of 16 at all times, so the parent’s participation in Adventure Options may be limited.

Hvordan er livet på en ekspedition? Under dagene til søs vil du nyde foredrag og workshops præsenteret af vores Expedition Team og tilbringe tid på dækket med at spejde efter havfugle og hvaler. Andre dage er fyldt med flere landinger, Zodiac-ture og aktiviteter. Uanset om det er udmattende eller afslappende, er smilene mange, ligesom de udsøgte måltider fra dine ombordværende kokke! Vi har en række politikker og procedurer, der sikrer, at alt forløber gnidningsfrit ombord på World Explorer, så tag et kig nedenfor for at få mest muligt ud af din tid ombord.

ÆNDRINGER I PROGRAMMET

Selvom et dagligt program vil blive opslået, kan nye muligheder opstå med kort varsel – så forvent det uventede og nyd at vide, at personalet altid er til stede for at sikre, at din ekspedition bliver så mindeværdig og fornøjelig som muligt!

SIKKERHED OMBORD OG PÅ LAND

Din sikkerhed og tryghed er en topprioritet for vores Expedition Team og besætning. At vide, hvordan du sikkert bevæger dig rundt på skibet, opfører dig på land og håndterer både våde og tørre landinger, vil hjælpe med at sikre, at din ekspedition forløber uden problemer. Tag dig venligst tid til at læse instruktionerne i denne vigtige sikkerhedssektion.

SIKKERHED PÅ DÆKKET

Vær forsigtig, når du går rundt på de ydre dæk, da underlaget kan være glat. Brug altid gelænderne og bær passende lukkede, skridsikre sko. Slip-on sandaler, tøfler eller flip-flops er hverken sikre eller egnede til brug ombord.

TRAPPER & DØRE

Der er høje trin i mange døråbninger, der fører til de ydre dæk, så vær opmærksom på dine skridt og fortsæt med forsigtighed. Når du passerer gennem døre eller går rundt i dit kahyt, må du ikke placere hænderne på dørens kanter. Vær opmærksom på, at hvis døre ikke er lukket eller fastgjort korrekt, udgør de en fare og kan åbne eller lukke voldsomt og uventet, når skibet bevæger sig over havet.

SIKKERHEDSINFORMATION & REDNINGSBÅDSØVELSE

Efter international søfartslovgivning skal du deltage i en nødsituationstræning inden for 24 timer efter afsejling. Ved ombordstigning vil du få en sikkerhedsbriefing, der gennemgår korrekt opførsel ombord og nødprocedurer. Derefter gennemføres en øvelse for at gøre dig fortrolig med din redningsbåd, redningsvest og evakueringsrute. Denne obligatoriske øvelse planlægges hurtigst muligt af Expedition Leader. Du vil modtage alle detaljer efter ombordstigning.

OPFØRSEL PÅ LAND

• Af sikkerhedsmæssige årsager må du aldrig gå alene på land. Rejs altid sammen med en anden eller som del af en gruppe.
• Hvis vejret forværres, vil kaptajnen give signal om tilbagevenden til skibet (kontinuerlige korte hornstød). Hører du dette, skal du straks vende tilbage til landingsområdet eller følge personalets instruktioner.
• Efterlad ikke affald. Tag kun billeder og efterlad kun fodspor.
• Vær punktlig, da rettidig ombordstigning og effektive landinger giver os mere tid til at udforske ved kommende landinger.

WATER

All passengers receive an eco-friendly, reusable water bottle in their cabin upon arrival. You can refill your water bottle at any of the bars on board, or at the self filling stations on Deck 4 across from the Polar Boutique, or on Deck 3 in the mudroom.

ON BOARD ACCOUNTS

To make things as stress-free as possible, items you purchase from the Polar Boutique, lounge or bar (including drinks) are charged to your ship account. Cabin charges can also include laundry, postage, communication charges and adventure options booked onboard (space permitting). Payments of shipboard accounts are made towards the end of the expedition, at the reception area. The US dollar is the standard currency on board. You can use cash, Visa or MasterCard credit cards to pay your shipboard account. Personal checks are not accepted.

Note: If you are sharing a cabin and would like separate accounts, you must advise reception.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements over the ship’s public address system will alert you to wildlife sightings, itinerary changes, and landing instructions for going ashore. Announcements can be heard in cabins and all public spaces.

On some voyages, where Quark Expeditions Language Programs are scheduled, announcements in English will be repeated in other languages. Out of courtesy to other travelers, we ask that you remain quiet during all announcements – even those made in languages that are not your own.

BRIDGE VISITS

During your voyage you may be given access to the Bridge, where you can observe how the Captain and officers sail and navigate the ship. However, the Captain and Bridge officers do restrict access during arrivals and departures from port and during times of complicated navigation. As the Bridge is an important working area on the ship, we ask that you keep noise to a minimum to avoid distracting the officers from conducting their jobs efficiently. Understandably, Bridge etiquette includes a ‘no eating, drinking or smoking’ policy.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Help us take care of our environment! To keep our land and waters clean, kindly use all trash receptacles on board. Never throw anything over the side of the ship. Due to the complicated process of desalinating sea water for use on board, guests are asked to practice water conservation at all times.

BATTERY DISPOSAL

Please do not throw old batteries in your cabin garbage. Kindly bring them to reception for proper disposal.

LOST & FOUND

If you find any misplaced items, please bring them to reception or give them to a member of the Expedition Team. If you lose anything yourself, advise our staff so that they can assist you

Når du ikke er optaget af at udforske de naturlige skønheder i Polområderne, kan du ønske at forbinde dig med familie og venner derhjemme for at dele nogle af højdepunkterne fra din rejse. Gæster på Quark Expeditions kan nu nyde gratis Wi-Fi som en del af vores program "Skål og hold forbindelsen gratis". Denne komplementære Wi-Fi-service tillader grundlæggende internetbrowsing og stemmeapplikationer.

Bemærk venligst, at vi rejser til nogle af verdens mest afsidesliggende områder. Da vi benytter satellitudstyr til vores forbindelse, kan Wi-Fi-signalet være ustabilt.

For at få adgang til e-mail eller internet på din personlige computer, tablet eller smartphone, skal du forbinde til netværket på din enhed, hvor du kan benytte vores gratis plan eller købe Priority Wi-Fi.

Gratis Wi-Fi

• Lavere hastigheder
• Velegnet til grundlæggende internetbrowsing, sms og taleopkald via tekst- og taleapps
• Nogle websteder filtreres
• Ingen omkostninger
• Én enhed logget ind ad gangen

Priority Wi-Fi

• Højere hastigheder
• Velegnet til apps med større datamængder, videoopkald, videostreaming (i lavere opløsninger) osv.
• Se priser ved login
• Én enhed logget ind ad gangen

SHOWERS AND TOILETS

Each cabin has a private bathroom with shower, toilet and wash basin. L’Occitane shampoo, conditioner and shower gel are provided for your use. The toilet system is very sensitive and can only handle toilet paper. Please do not deposit any tissues, paper towels, feminine products, etc. in the toilet. 

ELECTRIC CURRENT

The electrical supply on board is dual voltage 220/110 volts. You will find standard European round-pin and North American flat-pin electrical outlets as well as USB outlets in your cabin and around the ship.

Please be aware that the electricity supply may not be sufficient to power your electronic devices at all times. It is recommended that you check the voltage of your device before plugging it in, as the device may be damaged if the incoming voltage is higher than that for which it is manufactured. Please see QuarkExpeditions.com/en/termsand-conditions for more information.

HAIRDRYERS

There is a hair dryer included in each cabin.

BATHROBES

The bathrobes in your cabins are on loan for you to enjoy for the duration of your expedition.

VALUABLES

Please store your valuables in the safe in your cabin. We recommend you travel with as few valuables as possible.

CABIN TEMPERATURE – CLIMATE CONTROL

You may control your cabin temperature by adjusting the thermostat. If you are sharing a cabin with other travelers, please be considerate of their temperature preferences as well.

SHARED CABIN COURTESY

Many travelers elect to share a cabin with passengers they may not have previously met. All passengers have their own schedules and preferences. Please be courteous towards the needs of your fellow cabin mates.

HOUSEKEEPING SERVICE

Your cabin will be cleaned on a daily basis. Your towels will be changed along with your bed sheets every third day, subject to the length of the voyage and in accordance with Quark Expeditions®’ sustainability practices. If you would like your towels changed more frequently, please inform your cabin attendant. Leaving a towel on the rack indicates you will be using it again, while putting a towel on the floor or in the shower or sink means you would like it to be washed.

LAUNDRY

A complete list of laundry fees will be provided on board. Request forms and bags are provided in your cabin. Laundry is collected each morning; please allow 48 hours for your laundry to be returned. Ironing services are also available at a minimal charge. We encourage you to take advantage of the laundry services, as it will mean you can pack fewer articles of clothing.

If you prefer to hand wash small items in your cabin, please remember to bring environmentally friendly detergent.

SPRINKLER SYSTEM

The sprinkler heads located throughout the ship, and in your room, are very sensitive. They can be activated by even the slightest touch. Please do not hang any items from the sprinkler heads, or smoke anywhere on the ship outside the designated smoking area. Guests activating the sprinkler system may be responsible for damages that occur.

LIFE JACKETS

Each cabin is equipped with orange SOLAS life jackets. These life jackets are to be used in case of a ship emergency and during emergency lifeboat drills.