Leading the Way: An Antarctic Expedition with Ryan McDevitt on Quark Ultramarine
When Ryan McDevitt first stepped aboard a Quark Expeditions voyage in 2017, it was as a guest looking for adventure. But somewhere between the icy waters, endless skies, and silent, snow-covered landscapes, something shifted. He was hooked—not just on Antarctica, but on expedition travel itself.
What began as a personal journey quickly evolved into a professional path. After starting in guest services, Ryan worked across different ships and roles, steadily gaining experience in the field. He trained through Quark Academy—Quark’s training program which is now unique, land-based in Ushuaia, Argentina, where future guides learn the art of driving Zodiacs, leading landings, and managing safety in some of the world’s most extreme conditions. It’s a powerful part of what makes Quark’s team so strong. I loved sailing South of the Antarctic Circle Jan 7-19 2025 on Quark Ultramarine with Ryan as my expedition leader! I hope you enjoy our interview and decide to sail to Antarctica with Quark Expeditions https://www.quarkexpeditions.com/
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https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/ryan-mcdevitt-quark-ultramarine/
See my Stand Up Paddleboard unintentional plunge, my polar plunge and so many penguins in my 60+ reels from my journey South of the Antarctic Circle: https://bit.ly/LNAntarctica
Watch my Jet Set TV segment about Antarctica: https://youtu.be/KcyCAPJmel8
Watch Fabrice Genevois, Quark Ultramarine’s penguinologist https://youtu.be/O58j8_Z5NiQ
Paddling Adventures with Quark Expeditionshttps://youtu.be/qauQLRU6wws
Soaring Above the Ice: Helicopter Adventures with Quark Expeditions’ Sarah Zaubi https://youtu.be/b-yvCaE5_Vo
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