Falklands (Malvinas) and South Georgia: Islands of the Southern Ocean
Falklands (Malvinas) and South Georgia: Islands of the Southern Ocean
» Antarctica
» Nov 22 2018 – Dec 9 2018 (18 DAYS)
» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia
» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia
EXPEDITION IN BRIEF
- Experience several incredible penguin colonies, including the largest king penguin rookery in the world
- Wander the quaint British town of Stanley in the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
- Follow in the footsteps of the great explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s perilous voyage to South Georgia and reflect at his resting place
- Visit abandoned whaling stations and learn about the region’s wildlife and environment
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
- Day 1 – Ushuaia
- Day 2 – Ushuaia, Argentina and Embarkation
- Day 3 – At sea
- Days 4 and 5 – Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
- Days 6 and 7 – At sea
- Day 8 to 13 – South Georgia
- Days 14 to 17 – At sea
- Day 18 – Disembark in Ushuaia
SHIP
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
ACTIVITIES
Ocean Adventurer
Owner´s Suite
Suite
Deluxe
Superior
Main Deck Twin Window
Main Deck Twin Porthole
Lower Deck Twin
Triple
Clipper-club
Dinning Room
Library
Main Lounge
Rich in history and home to astoundingly diverse and abundant wildlife, South Georgia is often called the Galapagos of the Poles. This epic expedition to remote lands traversed by the legendary explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton gives adventurous travelers the unparalleled opportunity to explore this wildlife paradise and the equally unspoiled and storied Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) in great depth.
Immersed in this spectacular setting, you’ll enjoy unforgettable encounters with historically significant sites and unique wildlife unafraid of humans. Come face to face with thousands of curious king penguins and a sea of fur and elephant seals, blanketing beaches nestled below towering snow-capped mountains. Here, your days will be devoted to experiencing one of the last untamed places on the planet, mesmerised by the magnificent beauty of these rugged and pristine landscapes and the wildlife that call them home.
CABINS & PRICES
| Triple |
| Lower deck |
| Main deck porthole |
| Main deck window |
| Superior |
| Deluxe |
| Suite |
| Owner suite |
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
- All gratuities
- 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
- Additional overnight accommodation
- Optional adventure activities
