Antarctic Explorer: Crossing the Circle + Charter Flights
Antarctic Explorer: Crossing the Circle + Charter Flights
» Antarctica
» Jan 14 2027 – Jan 27 2027 (14 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 7 – South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
- 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 and Fly to Buenos Aires
SHIP
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
Paddling Excursion
Stand-up paddleboarding
ACTIVITIES
Relatively few humans set foot on the remote 7th Continent. Even fewer achieve the incomparable polar milestone of crossing the Antarctic Circle. While navigating beyond 66°33′ South is the highlight of the 14-day Antarctic Peninsula: Crossing the Circle, this voyage encompasses many extraordinary immersive adventures and breath–taking polar landscapes. Traveling with Quark Expeditions on our brand-new ship, World Voyager, you’ll be able to explore this fascinating region by ship, Zodiac, kayak and during guided hikes.
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
