Antarctic Explorer: the World of Whales + Charter Flights
Antarctic Explorer: the World of Whales + Charter Flights
» Antarctica
» Mar 5 2027 – Mar 15 2027 (11 DAYS)
» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia
» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia
EXPEDITION IN BRIEF
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
- Day 1 – Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Day 2 – Fly to Ushuaia and Embark
- Days 3 and 4 – Crossing the Drake Passage
- Days 5 to 8 – South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
- Days 9 and 10 – Crossing the Drake Passage
- Day 11 – Disembark in Ushuaia and Fly to Buenos Aires
SHIP
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
Paddling Excursion
Stand-up paddleboarding
ACTIVITIES
Throughout this unique expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands, guests will explore alongside Ari Friedlaender, founder of the Friedlaender Lab, a highly respected marine mammal research group at the University of California. Friedlaender co-developed this 11-day itinerary that will maximize migratory whale sightings, primarily minke, humpback and fin whales. Throughout the voyage, guests will learn from Friedlaender and his team, who focus on new biotelemetry technology to better understand the underwater behavior and ecology of whales. You will also have access to a research associate from Happywhale, the educational platform that engages citizen scientists to identify individual whale species for research and conservation purposes.
INCLUDES
• An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep
• Leadership throughout the 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.
• Complimentary select beer, wines and select 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
• World Voyager guests will receive a free 1GB data card for limited Wi-Fi access for use on one device,
permitting basic Internet browsing, email, posting on social media and voice applications. (Additional data can be purchased on ship.)
• 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
• Charter and hotel package includes:
• One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Buenos Aires 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 flight departing from Buenos Aires’ domestic airport (Aeroparque/AEP) to Ushuaia, and returning to Buenos Aires’ international airport (Ezeiza/EZE)
• Group transfer from hotel to airport in Buenos Aires
• Group transfer from Ushuaia airport to the ship, and return (Note: Transfer on arrival in Buenos Aires from airport to hotel at the beginning of the journey is not included. Please make your way to the included hotel.)
EXCLUDES
• 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, 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
