Quark Expeditions Cancellation Policy

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Last Updated: September 2026 | Reviewed by: Daniela Cervantes, Staff Writer

Cancellation Updates:
Recent updates have been made to cancellation schedules and refund guidelines for various cruise lines. Contact your Sales Agent or our Customer Service department online, via email, or by phone at 1-888-766-6420 and ask about potential opportunities for flexible cancellation policies, rebooking opportunities and other options.

All requests for cancellation must be submitted in writing directly to Quark Expeditions or your authorized travel advisor. The effective date of cancellation is defined as the business day on which written notification is received. Because polar expedition logistics require early operational commitments, cancellation charges are assessed based on the advance notice provided prior to Day 1 of the expedition.

Cancellation penalties apply to the total booking amount, including expedition cruise fare, adventure option add-ons (such as kayaking or camping), pre/post-expedition hotel stays, and mandatory charter flight transfer packages. If full payment has not been received at the time of cancellation, the guest remains liable for the full applicable penalty. Purchasing comprehensive travel insurance with cancellation protection is strongly advised for all polar voyages.

Cancellation Policy

Days Prior to Departure	Cancellation Charge Per Guest
120+ - Days	Loss of full deposit
119 - 90 Days	50% of total booking amount
89 - 60 Days	75% of total booking amount
59 - 0 Days	No refund

Last Modified: 09/10/2026

Cancellations cannot be processed online. All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to your travel advisor or directly to Quark Expeditions during regular business hours.

Cancellation Policies are subject to change by the cruise line. For the most current Quark Expeditions and Refund Policies, please refer to the Quark Expeditions website or a Quark Expeditions brochure.

Link to Quark Expeditions cancellation policies:
http://www.quarkexpeditions.com/en/terms-and-conditions

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