Quark Expeditions Launches Svalbard Sweepstakes for Travel Advisors
By incentivizing travel advisors with a Svalbard expedition sweepstakes, Quark Expeditions aims to deepen trade partnerships and enhance authentic Arctic expertise in the travel sector.
Quark Expeditions has launched a trade-only Summer in the Arctic Sweepstakes, giving travel advisors a two-week window to enter for a chance to win free cabins on the 11-day Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway voyage. This initiative aims to reward advisors for their sales efforts and provide firsthand experience of the Arctic’s rugged beauty, reinforcing their ability to market these expeditions to prospective travelers.
Two-Week Deadline for Advisor Sweepstakes
The deadline to submit entries is approaching, and the company is urging advisors to finalize their registrations as the contest window closes soon. Six winners will be chosen to embark on the Svalbard Explorer, which sets sail May 29 to June 8, 2026. Each winner receives a complimentary cabin and may bring one guest.
Prize Details and Svalbard Explorer Itinerary
The Svalbard Explorer voyage focuses on wildlife-rich Spitsbergen, where polar bears, walruses, and reindeer roam under the Midnight Sun. Stretching from late May into early June, the expedition highlights extended daylight for photography, Zodiac cruises through ice-filled fjords, and guided tundra hikes. Educational sessions led by polar experts cover Arctic ecology, geology, and history. The sailing is operated on the purpose-built polar expedition ship Ultramarine, offering specialized features for off-ship exploration.
Entry Mechanics and Promotion Offers
To enter, advisors must complete a registration form and accrue entries via Arctic bookings made between April 7 and June 30, 2025. One entry is awarded per passenger booked on any Arctic 2026 voyage, while three entries apply per passenger booked on any Arctic 2025 voyage. Group bookings automatically qualify, and higher passenger counts boost an advisor’s chance of winning.
Quark Expeditions has also introduced a limited-time offer for clients on select Arctic 2025 departures, with up to 40% off plus a $2,500 flight credit. This promotion, ending June 15, 2025, is designed to make Arctic voyages more attainable while also amplifying advisors’ sweepstakes entries.
Industry Perspective
“This sweepstakes is an exciting way to engage with our advisor community,” said Sebastian Canape, director of trade marketing at Quark Expeditions. “It not only rewards their hard work but also gives them firsthand insight into the unforgettable experiences they’re selling to clients.”
Canape also noted that advisors who experience these voyages personally are more adept at promoting them, underscoring how immersive knowledge of the Arctic environment can translate into stronger sales. Combined with value-added client promotions, the initiative may spark broader interest among travelers seeking remote, nature-oriented expeditions.
With the booking period and discounts in effect, Quark Expeditions is aligning incentives for trade partners and travelers alike, highlighting Spitsbergen’s pristine landscapes and Arctic wildlife viewing opportunities to encourage deeper engagement in polar exploration.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Summer in the Arctic Sweepstakes?
It is a trade-only contest for travel advisors, offering six free cabins on the 11-day Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway voyage from May 29 to June 8, 2026. Advisors earn sweepstakes entries based on their Arctic bookings made between April 7 and June 30, 2025.
Which ship operates the Svalbard Explorer voyage?
The Svalbard Explorer is sailed by Quark Expeditions’ purpose-built polar expedition ship Ultramarine, designed to support extensive off-ship exploration in Arctic conditions.
How do advisors earn entries?
Advisors must first register. Then, for each passenger booked on an Arctic 2026 voyage, they receive one entry. For each passenger booked on an Arctic 2025 voyage, they earn three entries. Group bookings are also eligible, and entries are calculated per passenger.
What are the discounts for Arctic 2025 bookings?
Clients can receive up to 40% off select Arctic 2025 voyages and a $2,500 flight credit for eligible departures. This offer, intended to boost sales and encourage advisor participation, ends June 15, 2025.
When is the Svalbard Explorer voyage scheduled?
The expedition departs May 29 and returns June 8, 2026, providing a prime opportunity to experience Spitsbergen under the Midnight Sun and observe polar wildlife in its natural habitat.
