HIGHLIGHTS
- Discover
why this trip is perfect for first-time visitors to Antarctica
- Explore
highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula
- Travel
safely and comfortably aboard any of Quark Expeditions’ three
small, ice-strengthened expedition vessels
- Learn
about the environment and wildlife from onboard lecturers and
specialists
- Experience
abundant wildlife: penguins, seals, whales and more!
- On
select itineraries, arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the tango
capital of the world, and let us take care of the rest of your journey
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
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| Start Date | End Date | Triple | Infinity Suite | Veranda Suite | Superior Suite | Deluxe Suite | Owner's Suite |
|---|
| Nov 05, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | 12,895 | 15,995 | 15,995 | 19,695 | 21,195 | 22,695 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Nov 24, 2024 | 13,995 | 16,995 | 16,995 | 20,695 | 22,195 | 23,795 |
| Nov 23, 2024 | Dec 03, 2024 | 11,195 | 13,995 | 13,995 | 16,595 | 17,795 | 18,995 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | Jan 07, 2025 | 14,995 | 18,595 | 18,595 | 22,695 | 24,795 | 26,395 |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Feb 01, 2025 | 11,195 | 14,495 | 14,495 | 17,395 | 18,595 | 19,895 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 10, 2025 | 13,995 | 17,595 | 17,595 | 21,195 | 23,295 | 24,795 |
| Feb 09, 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 | 13,995 | 17,595 | 17,595 | 21,195 | 23,295 | 24,795 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | 13,995 | 17,595 | 17,595 | 21,195 | 23,295 | 24,795 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Mar 21, 2025 | 11,395 | 14,495 | 14,495 | 17,595 | 18,995 | 20,695 |
| Nov 06, 2025 | Nov 16, 2025 | 14,395 | 16,895 | 16,895 | 21,995 | 23,595 | 25,295 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Dec 04, 2025 | 15,295 | 17,995 | 17,995 | 23,395 | 25,195 | 26,995 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | Jan 06, 2026 | 16,195 | 18,995 | 18,995 | 24,695 | 26,595 | 28,495 |
| Jan 05, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 | 15,695 | 18,495 | 18,495 | 23,995 | 25,895 | 27,695 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 | 15,695 | 18,495 | 18,495 | 23,995 | 25,895 | 27,695 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Feb 02, 2026 | 15,695 | 18,495 | 18,495 | 23,995 | 25,895 | 27,695 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Mar 08, 2026 | 13,195 | 15,495 | 15,495 | 20,195 | 21,695 | 23,295 |
| Mar 07, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 | 13,195 | 15,495 | 15,495 | 20,195 | 21,695 | 23,295 |
Rates are listed per person in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
|
| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Triple | (Mid-range)
Superior Suite | (High-end)
Owner's Suite |
|---|
| Nov 05, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | 12,895 | 19,695 | 22,695 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Nov 24, 2024 | 13,995 | 20,695 | 23,795 |
| Nov 23, 2024 | Dec 03, 2024 | 11,195 | 16,595 | 18,995 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | Jan 07, 2025 | 14,995 | 22,695 | 26,395 |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Feb 01, 2025 | 11,195 | 17,395 | 19,895 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 10, 2025 | 13,995 | 21,195 | 24,795 |
| Feb 09, 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 | 13,995 | 21,195 | 24,795 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | 13,995 | 21,195 | 24,795 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Mar 21, 2025 | 11,395 | 17,595 | 20,695 |
| Nov 06, 2025 | Nov 16, 2025 | 14,395 | 21,995 | 25,295 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Dec 04, 2025 | 15,295 | 23,395 | 26,995 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | Jan 06, 2026 | 16,195 | 24,695 | 28,495 |
| Jan 05, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 | 15,695 | 23,995 | 27,695 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 | 15,695 | 23,995 | 27,695 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Feb 02, 2026 | 15,695 | 23,995 | 27,695 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Mar 08, 2026 | 13,195 | 20,195 | 23,295 |
| Mar 07, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 | 13,195 | 20,195 | 23,295 |
ITINERARY
Day
1: Ushuaia, Argentina
With
a population of more than 63,000 people, Ushuaia is the southernmost
city in the world. The city has grown over the past few years, yet it
has retained an easy going and accessible feel. With the sea to the
south and mountains to the north, Ushuaia is a spectacular departure
point for your Antarctic cruise. If you arrive early, you can spend
some time in the nearby Tierra del Fuego National Park, enjoy some
Argentinean wines and barbeques in the city, or visit the many boutique
shops and cafés before you leave for your expedition to
Antarctica.
Day
2: Embarkation Day
Embarkation
will occur in the late afternoon, after which your vessel will sail
down the historic Beagle Channel. This historic channel transects the
Tierra del Fuego archipelago in the extreme south of South America.
Expect an air of excitement as you depart—the next time you
see land you’ll be in the world’s most southern
continent!
Day
3-4: The Drake Passage
Prepare
yourself for potentially rough water, but hope for a smooth sailing as
the Drake is unpredictable and always changing. You’ll spend
these first days getting to know your shipmates while your Expedition
Team provides safety briefings and insights into what excitement lies
ahead.
Day
5-8: South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Once
the Antarctic Convergence is left in our wake, you will truly begin
your Antarctic adventure. It is perhaps the first sight of land itself
that is embraced as the true beginning of any Antarctic expedition. You
will begin to appreciate why this region has long captivated the
attention of explorers and travelers alike. Every time we visit
Antarctica, we witness something new or unexpected, which means that
your expedition will be unlike any other—creating a unique,
personal experience.
Each
day, you will take Zodiac excursions from the ship to explore local
bays, channels and landing sites. With wildlife always at the forefront
of our minds, you will visit penguin rookeries, scout for humpback and
minke whales, and search for a number of southern seal species,
including the cunning leopard seal.
The
majesty of the Antarctic Peninsula’s mountains will enchant
as you scramble up snowy pathways to vantage points offering you
360° views of your surroundings. One of these in particular, in
Danco Island, affords us the opportunity to visit a penguin colony high
up on a ridge. Here, you’ll have the choice between hiking to
the island’s summit or spending time sitting quietly on a
pebbled beach, enjoying the antics of curious penguins. If
you’re feeling extra adventurous, participating in the Polar
Plunge swim is about as crazy as it gets!
Amid
the serene silence of Antarctica, noisy interludes become indelible
memories, such as penguins squabbling over prized pebbles, or the boom
and crack of a calving glacier in Neko Harbour.
Each
day will be different, having been carefully crafted by your Expedition
Team to entertain and educate you about this wonderful part of the
world.
Day
9-10: Drake Passage to Ushuaia
The
journey back across the Drake Passage provides final opportunities to
enjoy the crisp Antarctic air. Spend time on the deck, watching for
seabirds and scouting for whales, enjoy presentations by your
Expedition Team, or simply relax and reminisce about your experiences.
Day
11: Disembarkation in Ushuaia
You
will arrive in Ushuaia in the morning, which allows for you to continue
your adventure on land or catch your flights home.
World Explorer (Luxury Expedition, 176-guests)
Distinct and comfortable, refined and roomy - these attributes and more describe World Explorer. Not only will it be among the fastest ships, it will also be one of our finest, with six tiers of deluxe accommodation.
(Click image to view Ship details)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Beginning Antarctica 2024/25, Quark Expeditions will be offering Bar service and Wi-Fi for all guests
- Leadership
throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leaders, including
shore landings and other activities
- All
Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily program
- All
shore landings as per the daily program
- Shipboard
accommodation with daily housekeeping
- All
meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage
(Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as
possible. Unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare
kosher meals.)
- Select
beer and wine during dinner; and coffee, tea and cocoa available around
the clock
- Formal
and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as
scheduled
- A
photographic journal documenting the expedition
- A
pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac
cruising excursions
- An
official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
- Hair
dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
- All
miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
- All
luggage handling aboard the ship
- Emergency
Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD
$500,000 per person
- Group
arrival transfer in Ushuaia from airport to pre-expedition hotel on Day
1
- One
night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Ushuaia with
breakfast (Note: The number of guests per room is the same as cabin
occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who
reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the
hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)
- Group
transfer from hotel to ship on embarkation day
- Group
departure transfer upon disembarkation in Ushuaia from ship to local
airport or to luggage storage facility
Rates
do not include the following:
- International
airfare
- Passport
and applicable visa expenses
- Government
arrival and departure taxes not mentioned
- Meals
unless otherwise specified
- Baggage,
cancellation, interruption and medical travel
insurance—strongly recommended
- Excess-baggage
fees on international and domestic flights
- Mandatory
waterproof pants for Zodiac landing and cruising excursions, or any
other gear not mentioned
- Laundry,
bar, spa services and other personal charges, unless specified
- Phone
and Internet charges (connectivity may vary by location)
- Voluntary
gratuity at the end of the voyage for expedition staff and shipboard
crew
- Additional
overnight accommodation
- Arrival
and departure transfers, except where explicitly stated
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
- Kayaking:
USD 995
- Camping:
USD 295 (Not
available on Dec 11, 2021 & Jan 25 / Feb 03, 2022 departures)
- Paddling:
USD 295
- Stand
Up Paddleboarding: USD 295
