Hey there,
I am Nicolas, the Community Manager at Quark Expeditions and I've asked one of my colleagues who also traveled solo to help me answer your post. Here's their response: Quark Expedition specializes in trips to the Polar Regions and are guided by a highly qualified and passionate Expedition Team. We have over 30 years of expertise earned and our invested interest is safety, off-ship experience and education.
Our Guides consists of lectures who specialize in Marine Biology, Ornithology, History, Geology, and more! In addition, we also have onboard Photography Guides who will be helping you capture your voyage and would be available to answer any of your questions. The Expedition team is very interactive and accompany your journey throughout your voyage; both onboard and off the ship (including on Zodiac excursions!).
The daily program aims to offer 2 excursions per day. This will include zodiac landings, zodiac cruising and in some cases, a combination of both. We also have plenty of zodiacs (typically 20-22) that are available to use and extra's in the event any get damaged.
We have many solo travelers come explore with us. This is why we have the option for shared cabins and designated solo cabins (select ships). You will find that if you choose to share a cabin, you are amidst people who are like minded travelers. This makes a significant difference in the overall experience of this type of expedition.
When deciding whether to share or take your own cabin is dependent on your preference. For example, if you are a light sleeper, then it is recommended to invest in a designated solo cabin.
As a solo traveler myself, I was pleased to say that I never felt I was traveling solo once and in fact, ended up meeting people who share a common love for the Polar Regions and became friends + future travel partners.
Please let me know if I can help you with anything else! I'd also be happy to connect you with Raakhe, the colleague that helped me answer this question, if you'd like to have a chat with her! 🙂
