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12 DAYS ANTARCTICA IMMERSION

ANTARCTIC PENINSULA & SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS

Cruise, Outdoor & Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Winter Wonderland

Highlights

  • Carefully handpicked ships offering insightful excursions and modern comfort
  • Encounter rich wildlife – penguins, whales, seals and sea birds
  • Explore the historic sites and active science bases
  • For Ultramarine passengers, enjoy the exclusive helicopter adventures

Join the world’s most illustrious explorers as you sojourn into the untouched Seventh Continent. Crossing the legendary Drake Passage is an experience that few are ever lucky enough to encounter. Sail between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. Enjoy seeing ice-filled fjords and spectacular icebergs, while spotting penguins, seals, and whales that call the White Continent home.

In this program, we have handpicked the best expedition ships for discerning travellers looking for the right blend of unique excursions, insightful lectures hosted by expert naturalists, and modern comfort.

From

USD 10,940 Per Person

12 Days 11 Nights

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 ARRIVAL IN USHUAIA OR SANTIAGO OR BUENOS AIRES

Ushuaia or Santiago or Buenos Aires
N.A.

[For Quark Expeditions – World Explorer]

Fly to Ushuaia, known as the southernmost city in the world, with one night pre-cruise stay.

[For Quark Expeditions Ultramarine]

Fly to Buenos Aires, defined by Latin passion and European romance, this dynamic city is known for its wide-ranging architectural styles, contemporary and historical arts, and culinary experiences.

Day 02-04 EMBARK IN USHUAIA OR PUERTO WILLIAMS & CROSS DRAKE PASSAGE

Onboard
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included

[For Quark Expeditions Ultramarine]

Fly from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia for embarkation.

We will transfer you to the port for sail through the Beagle Channel. Afterwards cross the legendary Drake Passage, notorious for its turbulent seas which pushes nutrient to the surface and often attracting seabirds and whales. Spend time on deck looking for wildlife or attend our expert-hosted presentations on history, wildlife and glaciology to prepare you as we gradually approach the Ice Continent.

Day 05-09 CRUISE ANTARCTIC PENINSULA & SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS

Onboard
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included

Journey down to one of the planet’s most remote, extreme and enchanting wilderness, Antarctica. You will ultimately land on the frozen shores of the nearly inaccessible White Continent.

Cruise along the Antarctic Peninsula, the untamed landscape of snow-blanketed fjords, cathedral-sized icebergs and calving glaciers.

Lying close to the north-western tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, separated by the Bransfield Strait, the South Shetland Islands, is home to plump elephant seals, crowds of Gentoo, Chinstrap and Adelie Penguins with research bases of several countries.

Depending on the weather condition, every day is different and will bring new discoveries into your adventure. Partake in zodiac excursions across remote bays in the company of curious penguins, whales, orcas, seals or seabirds one day, then hike through the vast wilderness of spongy tundra, crusty snow or sandy beach on another day.

[For Quark Expeditions – World Explorer] 

For those short in time, World Explorer offers an express journey with one less day in Antarctica. 

Day 10-11 CROSS DRAKE PASSAGE

Onboard
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included

The return journey across Drake Passage offers final opportunities to come across seabirds and wildlife you may have previously missed. You may want to join in additional presentations by our experts or exchange stories of a lifetime with fellow travellers over a glass of champagne.

Day 12 DISEMBARK IN USHUAIA OR PUERTO WILLIAMS

Nil
Breakfast included

You will arrive in Ushuaia or Puerto Williams to continue your adventure or catch your flight to Buenos Aires or Santiago.

Hotels & Tour Price

QUARK EXPEDITIONS - World Explorer

Indicative cost per person

Verenda Suite - 20sqm
from US$10,940
Superior Suite - 26sqm
from US$14,208
Deluxe Suite - 31sqm
from US$15,272
Owner's Suite - 33sqm
from US$16,336
QUARK EXPEDITIONS - World Explorer

QUARK EXPEDITIONS - World Explorer

Distinct and comfortable, refined and roomy. The personal space is exceptional. Every suite has either a private walk-out or French balcony for direct ocean views. World Explorer delivers plenty of public areas to unwind, including the glass-domed Observation Lounge, the Explorer Lounge, the library, a small gym and a sauna, a spa, and a lecture theatre for presentations and discussions.

(Refurbished: 2019; Guest Capacity: 172; Rooms: 86; Restaurant: 1)

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QUARK EXPEDITIONS - Ultramarine

Indicative cost per person

Explorer Suite - 26.5sqm
from US$14,115
Balcony Suite - 25.8sqm
from US$15,398
Deluxe Balcony Suite - 37.5sqm
from US$17,963
Terrace Suite - 40.3sqm
from US$18,647
QUARK EXPEDITIONS - Ultramarine

QUARK EXPEDITIONS - Ultramarine

The newest addition to Quark’s fleet, is designed to go beyond the familiar in polar exploration, to discover new places. It is equipped with two twin-engine helicopter, every passenger has the chance to fly over the Antarctica Peninsula on a helicopter, along with a range of adventure options more extensive than any other ship in its class.

(Launched: 2021; Guest Capacity: 199; Rooms:102; Restaurant: 1)

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COST INCLUDES:

  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis
  • All meals aboard the ship as stated
  • Return transfers from/to cruise port
  • Selected sea and land excursions
  • Onboard entertainment and enrichment lectures

Quark Expeditions – World Explorer (Additional)

  • One night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Ushuaia on Day 1 
  • All soft drinks and juices, as well as select beer and wine during dinner 
  • An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep 
  • A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan 
  • Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD 500,000 per person 

Quark Expeditions – Ultramarine (Additional) 

  • One pre-cruise & one-post hotel night stay in Buenos Aires 
  • Group transfer from hotel to airport in Buenos Aires and from Buenos Aires airport to hotel 
  • Chartered round trip flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia in economy class 
  • One 10- to 15- minute helicopter flightseeing excursion (weather and logistic permitting) 
  • All soft drinks and juices, as well as select beer and wine during dinner 
  • An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep 
  • A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan 
  • Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD 500,000 per person 

COST EXCLUDES:

  • Airfares 
  • Optional activities 
  • Beverages where meals are included 
  • Gratuities 
  • Personal expenses e.g. excess baggage fees, telephone bill, internet connection & laundry 
  • Visa 
  • Travel insurance 

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