Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition
Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition
» Antarctica
» Mar 2 2018 – Mar 15 2018 (14 DAYS)
» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia
» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia
EXPEDITION IN BRIEF
- Be one of the few travelers to venture to 66°33′ S
- Visit historic research stations in Marguerite Bay
- Witness abundant Antarctic wildlife, including penguins, seals, whales and more
- Experience western Peninsula highlights and visit iconic landing sites
- Learn about Antarctica’s geology and wildlife from on-board lecturers and specialists
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
- Day 1 – Ushuaia, Argentina
- Day 2 – Embarkation day
- Days 3 and 4 – Crossing the Drake Passage
- Days 5 to 7 – Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands
- Days 8 and 9 – Antarctic Circle
- Days 10 and 11 – Northbound Along the Peninsula
- Days 12 and 13 – Crossing the Drake Passage
- Day 14 – Disembark in Ushuaia
SHIP
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
ACTIVITIES
Not only does this expedition include the most in-depth exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula, but it also offers the opportunity to venture farther south across the Antarctic Circle. As you head toward a milestone that few travelers reach, you’ll feel as if you’re in a world without borders, sailing across an endless stretch of sea dotted with ice.
Dramatic ice formations will ignite your imagination as you search the landscape for the wildlife that calls it home. Whether it’s humpback whales alongside the ship, a leopard seal diving beneath your Zodiac, penguins sliding off an iceberg into crystal waters, or a giant petrel soaring above cracking sea ice, you’ll experience a sensory overload in Antarctica like you’ve never felt before.
CABINS & PRICES
| Triple | USD 8,495 |
| Twin (obst. view) | USD 13,495 |
| Twin (window) | USD 14,595 |
| Single (obst. View) | USD 16,595 |
| Single (window) | USD 16,595 |
| Suite | USD 15,295 |
| Balcony Suite | USD 17,595 |
All rates expressed in USD per person sharing
INCLUDES
- Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
- All breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks on board
- All shore landings per the daily program
- Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader
- All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
- Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and special guests as scheduled
- A photographic journal documenting the expedition
- Waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings
- An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
- Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
- A hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
- Comprehensive predeparture materials, including a map and an informative Antarctic Reader
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
- All luggage handling aboard the ship
- Emergency evacuation insurance to a maximum benefit of US$500,000 per person
- Group transfer in Ushuaia from the airport to the pre-expedition hotel on Day 1
- One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Ushuaia, with breakfast
- Group transfer from the hotel to the ship on embarkation day
- Group transfer upon disembarkation in Ushuaia from the ship to the local airport
EXCLUDES
- International airfare
- Passport and visa expenses
- Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned above
- Meals ashore unless otherwise specified
- Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance—strongly recommended
- Excess-baggage fees on international flights
- Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac cruising, or any other gear not mentioned
- Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges unless specified
- Phone and Internet charges
- Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for shipboard staff and crew
- Additional overnight accommodation
- Optional adventure activities
