Quark Expeditions recently hosted a travel advisor FAM trip featuring the winners of its 2024 Arctic Sweepstakes.

A group of 10 travel advisors and their guest joined business development manager Chris Catanzariti, business development manager on a cruise through the Arctic aboard Ultramarine. The ships sailed to 82 degrees north latitude, the farthest north it¡¯s ever been. Quark also recently unveiled the 2025 sweepstakes winners.

¡°Our FAM voyages are designed to expand horizons, both literally and professionally,¡± says Catanzariti. ¡°Standing on the deck at 82¡ã North or witnessing wildlife few ever encounter gives advisors a perspective no brochure can capture. They return with a depth of understanding that allows them to guide clients with authenticity and passion, shaped by their own firsthand polar experiences.¡±?

Travel advisors got to experience the Quark Expeditions brand from every angle. They participated in a pre-voyage inspection to learn about Ultramarine¡¯s design, joined an exclusive meet-and-greet with the expedition team, participated in a seminar about Antarctica and enjoyed onboard credits at the Tundra Spa and wellness facilities.

They also participated in the polar plunge, watched a polar bear feed on a whale carcass and visited Alkefjellet and Jan Mayen.

¡°Truly, getting firsthand experience makes all the difference in any product I sell,¡± says Amy Angeli, a travel advisor with Savanti Travel. ¡°I was able to organically fall in love with Quark through my experience. [The] Quark team goes above and beyond in everything they do to make such a lasting impression on their guests.¡±

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