HIGHLIGHTS
- Spot
iconic Antarctic wildlife, such as penguins, seals and whales
- Fly
over the Drake Passage and experience the fastest, most direct way to
Antarctica
- Enjoy
presentations on wildlife, history, glaciology & geology by our
onboard polar experts
- Cruise
in a Zodiac to get water-level views of icebergs, wildlife and more
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 | Deluxe Veranda Fwd | Studio Single | Veranda Stateroom | Veranda Suite | Junior Suite | Studio Veranda Single | Penthouse Suite | Owner's Suite |
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| Dec 28, 2025 | Jan 06, 2026 | 20,995 | 27,595 | 22,095 | 23,395 | 27,595 | 29,795 | 31,995 | 34,195 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Mar 02, 2026 | 19,995 | 26,295 | 20,995 | 22,295 | 26,295 | 28,295 | 30,395 | 32,495 |
Rates are listed per person in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
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| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Deluxe Veranda Fwd | (Mid-range)
Junior Suite | (High-end)
Owner's Suite |
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| Dec 28, 2025 | Jan 06, 2026 | 20,995 | 27,595 | 34,195 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Mar 02, 2026 | 19,995 | 26,295 | 32,495 |
ITINERARY
Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina
This quaint city at the southernmost tip of South America is your
gateway to Antarctica. The city itself provides a wide range of jewelry
shops, cafés, gear shops and restaurants to explore before
your voyage. Outside the city, snow-capped mountains and hiking in
Tierra del Fuego National Park offer ample adventure activities if you
enjoy exploring nature.
Day 2: Embarkation Day
You will embark in the afternoon, with a journey through the
picturesque Beagle Channel. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled and be out
on deck, as the channel is home to a wide variety of wildlife including
seabirds and seals. Rainbows are common here too, creating a great
photographic opportunity to kick off the start to your Antarctic
adventure.
Days 3 and 4: Crossing
the Drake Passage
Legendary for its high winds and rolling seas, you may get lucky and
have surprisingly calm seas. Spend your time in the lounge or chatting
with your fellow travelers. As you develop your sea legs during the
crossing, our Expedition Team will begin their series of presentations
to help prepare you for your upcoming Zodiac and land excursions. You
officially enter Antarctica when your ship crosses the Antarctic
Convergence, a biological boundary that fluctuates around 60°
south.
Days 5 to 8: Antarctic
Peninsula and South Shetland Islands
Icebergs are the first attractions that welcome you to Antarctica.
Massive floating bergs become more common as you get closer to land and
you catch your first glimpse of the Peninsula, with its grand
snow-covered mountains. In addition to spotting icebergs,
you’ll likely spot Adélie penguins chilling out on
ice floes and minke or humpback whales feeding and swimming in the
frigid waters.
As soon as possible, the Zodiacs will be readied for your first landing
in the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Experiencing
this immense wilderness up close for the first time can be a numbing
experience. The silence is great, the vastness is even greater.
Thankfully the noisy locals – penguins and seals –
are there to remind you that this wonderful landscape isn’t
just a dream.
Your Expedition Team will monitor the ice and weather conditions to
determine which landing sites can be visited. With many sites to choose
from, each expedition presents new opportunities for exploring the
white continent by Zodiac and land. Swimming in Antarctica is perhaps
the most adventurous option to tempt you, by taking a Polar Plunge in
the water at Neko Harbour!
A typical day in this wildlife wonderland will be spent listening to
calving glaciers at Petermann Island, watching penguins waddle around a
beach, or taking a hike atop a hill for a panoramic view of Port
Lockroy. Whatever you prefer, the photographic opportunities are endless
Day 9: Disembarkation and
Fly to Punta Arenas
As the ship turns north, you’ll say goodbye to the penguins,
as well as many of your shipmates. With only the Drake Passage ahead,
you’ll disembark and enjoy a bit of time on King George
Island before flying off to Punta Arenas, Chile. Once you’re
in Punta Arenas, we’ll transfer you from the airport to your
hotel, where you’re free to explore and enjoy a final dinner
out.
Day 10: Depart for Home
Ocean Explorer (Luxury Expedition, 138-guests)
Ocean Explorer, the newest addition to our fleet, is modern, elegant
and purpose-built for polar exploration. The 138-passenger vessel has
been designed with the latest in expedition ship technology. One of the
ship’s key features is the ULSTEIN X-BOW®, a marine
engineering innovation that ensures a comfortable and smooth sailing
experience thanks to the inverted bow. Located at the bow is the
two-story, light-filled library, which introduces a welcome airiness to
the expedition ship.
(Click image to view Ship details)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- An
official Quark Expeditions parka to keep
- Leadership
throughout your voyage by our experienced Expedition Team, 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.
- Free
beer, standard wines, spirits, and cocktails during bar service hours
and dinner
- Complimentary
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 your expedition
- A
pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac
cruising excursions
- Hair
dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
- Complimentary
Wi-Fi service on one device permitting basic Internet browsing, email,
posting on social media and voice applications. (Premium packages are
available for more dataintensive applications.)
- 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
- Flight
from King George Island to Punta Arenas
- Flight
from Punta Arenas to King George Island
- A
post-expedition group transfer in Punta Arenas from the airport to the
hotel
- One
night’s post-expedition hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas
with breakfast.
Rates
above do not include the following:
- International
airfare
- Passport
and applicable visa expenses
- 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,
spa services and other personal charges, unless specified
- Phone
charges may vary by location
- Our
basic complimentary Wi-Fi service does not include Premium packages
which enable more data-intensive applications
- 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 not listed in Included Activities
- Transfer
to airport at end of trip.
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
Included Activities
- Hiking
- Polar Plunge
- Presentations
- Zodiac
Cruising
Optional Activities
- Paddling
Excursion: USD 395
- Stand-up
Paddleboarding
