Polar regions of Earth

Quark Expeditions Introduces M/V Ocean Explorer to its Polar Fleet

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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SEATTLE, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark Expeditions, the global leader in polar adventures, is excited to announce the latest addition to its industry-leading fleet: the Ocean Explorer.

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  • SEATTLE, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark Expeditions, the global leader in polar adventures, is excited to announce the latest addition to its industry-leading fleet: the Ocean Explorer.
  • With its distinctive X-Bow design and remarkable two-story forward lounge, Ocean Explorer sets a striking stage for unforgettable polar expeditions.
  • Quark Expeditions is currently taking bookings on Ocean Explorer for the Antarctic 2024/2025, Arctic 2025 and Antarctic 2025/2026 sailing seasons.
  • For more information on Ocean Explorer, please click here to visit the ship information page on the Quark Expeditions website.

Quark Expeditions Introduces M/V Ocean Explorer to its Polar Fleet

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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SEATTLE, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark Expeditions, the global leader in polar adventures, is excited to announce the latest addition to its industry-leading fleet: the Ocean Explorer.

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  • SEATTLE, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark Expeditions, the global leader in polar adventures, is excited to announce the latest addition to its industry-leading fleet: the Ocean Explorer.
  • With its distinctive X-Bow design and remarkable two-story forward lounge, Ocean Explorer sets a striking stage for unforgettable polar expeditions.
  • Quark Expeditions is currently taking bookings on Ocean Explorer for the Antarctic 2024/2025, Arctic 2025 and Antarctic 2025/2026 sailing seasons.
  • For more information on Ocean Explorer, please click here to visit the ship information page on the Quark Expeditions website.

Kids Go Free in Arctic '23 with Quark Expeditions

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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For a limited time (June 1 to September 20, 2023), kids, adolescents and teens travel free with their families on all Arctic 2023 voyages.

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  • For a limited time (June 1 to September 20, 2023), kids, adolescents and teens travel free with their families on all Arctic 2023 voyages.
  • "Taking your children into the Arctic wilderness is one of the most educational and life-changing experiences you can provide your child," said Andrew White, President of Quark Expeditions.
  • Exploring the Arctic deepened their connection to nature and created family memories that we still talk about more than a decade later.
  • For a limited time (June 1 to September 20, 2023), kids, adolescents ad teens travel free with their families on all Arctic 2023 voyages to Greenland, the Canadian High Arctic and Spitsbergen.

Kids Go Free in Arctic '23 with Quark Expeditions

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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For a limited time (June 1 to September 20, 2023), kids, adolescents and teens travel free with their families on all Arctic 2023 voyages.

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  • For a limited time (June 1 to September 20, 2023), kids, adolescents and teens travel free with their families on all Arctic 2023 voyages.
  • "Taking your children into the Arctic wilderness is one of the most educational and life-changing experiences you can provide your child," said Andrew White, President of Quark Expeditions.
  • Exploring the Arctic deepened their connection to nature and created family memories that we still talk about more than a decade later.
  • For a limited time (June 1 to September 20, 2023), kids, adolescents ad teens travel free with their families on all Arctic 2023 voyages to Greenland, the Canadian High Arctic and Spitsbergen.

QUARK EXPEDITIONS OFFERS 45% SAVINGS AND OTHER HIGH-VALUE PERKS IN ESCAPE SALE

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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"We're very excited about our recently-launched Escape Sale as it enables a cross-section of travelers to take advantage of deep savings that match their travel tastes," said Thomas Lennartz, Vice-president of Sales for Quark Expeditions.

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  • "We're very excited about our recently-launched Escape Sale as it enables a cross-section of travelers to take advantage of deep savings that match their travel tastes," said Thomas Lennartz, Vice-president of Sales for Quark Expeditions.
  • Lennartz emphasized that the itineraries featured in the Escape Sale include some of the more popular voyages within Quark Expeditions' portfolio.
  • Departures featured in Quark Expeditions' Escape Sale include:
    Three Arctic Islands: Spitsbergen, Greenland and Iceland (Southbound).
  • Departure: July 30, 2023
    For full list of eligible departures, visit Quark Expeditions' Escape Sale

QUARK EXPEDITIONS OFFERS 45% SAVINGS AND OTHER HIGH-VALUE PERKS IN ESCAPE SALE

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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"We're very excited about our recently-launched Escape Sale as it enables a cross-section of travelers to take advantage of deep savings that match their travel tastes," said Thomas Lennartz, Vice-president of Sales for Quark Expeditions.

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  • "We're very excited about our recently-launched Escape Sale as it enables a cross-section of travelers to take advantage of deep savings that match their travel tastes," said Thomas Lennartz, Vice-president of Sales for Quark Expeditions.
  • Lennartz emphasized that the itineraries featured in the Escape Sale include some of the more popular voyages within Quark Expeditions' portfolio.
  • Departures featured in Quark Expeditions' Escape Sale include:
    Three Arctic Islands: Spitsbergen, Greenland and Iceland (Southbound).
  • Departure: July 30, 2023
    For full list of eligible departures, visit Quark Expeditions' Escape Sale

THE PRINCE ALBERT II OF MONACO FOUNDATION ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD: 'HUMANITY & WILDLIFE' EXHIBITION

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in conjunction with its presentation in November of Monaco's national ballet company, Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, will showcase 32 poignant images that have competed for the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation's Environmental Photography Award 2021, focusing on the theme 'Humanity & Wildlife: Crossed Destinies, Shared Territories.'

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  • "I am honored that photographs from the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation's Environmental Photography Award are displayed in this major international artistic institution, The Kennedy Center, within the framework of the Monegasque cultural program organized by the Embassy of Monaco in Washington, D.C.
  • The complete virtual exhibition and the 2022 edition are available at www.exposition.fpa2.org
    WHAT: The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Environmental Photography Award Exhibition, 32 images on the theme 'Humanity & Wildlife: Crossed Destinies, Shared Territories'.
  • WHEN: October 26 November 20, 2022 Free & Open to the Public Daily, 10:00am 12 midnight
    The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Environmental Photography Award was launched in 2021, to mark the Foundation's 15th anniversary.
  • The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation has 10 international branches including in the United States since 2008, chaired by Mr. John B. Kelly, President, with Monaco's Ambassador to the Unites States, Maguy Maccario Doyle, as Vice-President.

Trio Of Sustainable Power Sources To Drive Royal Caribbean Group's Next Class Of Ships Into The Future

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Friday, October 22, 2021
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"Silversea's newest ship class is a significant leap forward in our commitment to sustainable ship design and our journey to reduce our environmental footprint," said Richard Fain,Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group.

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  • "Silversea's newest ship class is a significant leap forward in our commitment to sustainable ship design and our journey to reduce our environmental footprint," said Richard Fain,Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group.
  • "Incorporating fuel cells into our ships now is one example of how Royal Caribbean Group is preparing to use new technologies as we move to a non-carbon-based future," Fain continued.
  • Royal Caribbean Group is already known for a robust portfolio of technologies enhancing energy efficiency, waste treatment, and water management.
  • It will drive The Group's future as alternative, non-carbon-based solutions become available to support its overall decarbonization journey.

Trio Of Sustainable Power Sources To Drive Royal Caribbean Group's Next Class Of Ships Into The Future

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Friday, October 22, 2021
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MIAMI, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The cruise industry's first hybrid powered ship is set to debut summer 2023 as part of Royal Caribbean Group's (NYSE: RCL) ultra-luxury brand Silversea Cruises. The new class of ships, known as 'Project Evolution,' will operate using a trio of power sources including a fuel cell system, battery technology and dual fuel engines using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as the main fuel. This hybrid solution, using fuel cell technology, allows the ship to be free of local emissions while at port — another industry first.

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  • "Silversea's newest ship class is a significant leap forward in our commitment to sustainable ship design and our journey to reduce our environmental footprint," said Richard Fain,Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group.
  • "Incorporating fuel cells into our ships now is one example of how Royal Caribbean Group is preparing to use new technologies as we move to a non-carbon-based future," Fain continued.
  • Royal Caribbean Group is already known for a robust portfolio of technologies enhancing energy efficiency, waste treatment, and water management.
  • It will drive The Group's future as alternative, non-carbon-based solutions become available to support its overall decarbonization journey.

Quark Expeditions' Guests to Become Part of Polar History on the Inaugural Voyage of Ultramarine

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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It will be an unrivalled operational base for polar adventures," said Andrew White, President of Quark Expeditions.

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  • It will be an unrivalled operational base for polar adventures," said Andrew White, President of Quark Expeditions.
  • What our guests will experience in our Total Solar Eclipse voyage (November 25 to December 14) can never be recreated in this lifetime.
  • This one-of-a-kind voyage is an opportunity for our guests be part of polar history in the making."
  • Learn more about Solar Eclipse 2021: Totality in Antarctica, with South Georgia and Falkland Islands on the inaugural voyage of Ultramarine.