Antarctica Classic

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Antarctica Classic

» Antarctica

» Jan 2 2019 – Jan 12 2019 (11 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia

» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

  • Set foot on Antarctica—the world’s least visited continent
  • Watch majestic albatross soar by the ship while crossing the Drake Passage
  • Opt to brave the chill of a polar plunge
  • Witness immense icebergs and magnificent glaciers
  • Have your questions answered by Antarctic experts

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Ushuaia, Argentina
  • Day 2 – Ushuaia/Drake Passage
  • Days 3 and 4 – Drake Passage/South Shetland Islands
  • Days 5 to 8 – South Shetland Islands/Antarctic Peninsula
  • Days 9 and 10 – Drake Passage/Ushuaia
  • Day 11 – Ushuaia

Contact Us

SHIP

MS Expedition

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

Camping
Kayaking

ACTIVITIES

The Antarctic Peninsula is anything but a world of white desolation. Join us on a true adventure to a world of immense scale and visual splendour. Passing huge icebergs in the flat calm of a polar morning will reshape the way you look at your world. Encounter huge whales, enormous rookeries of penguins, and stunning landscapes few have ever witnessed. This 11-day expedition will introduce you to the magic of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula.

INCLUDES

  • One pre-voyage night at hotel
  • Nine nights abroad the G Expedition
  • Arrival and departure transfers
  • Zodiac excursions with an expert expedition team
  • Lectures and educational programs
  • Waterproof boots supplied for USA sizes 6-16
  • Expedition parka
  • 10 breakfasts, eight lunches, nine dinners

EXCLUDES

  • Airfare
  • Visa and passport fees (if applicable)
  • Luggage and trip cancellation insurance
  • Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages (coffee, tea and water are free of charge)
  • Personal expenses such as laundry and onboard communication (telephone calls and e-mail service)
  • Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a minimum benefit of USD 200,000
  • Staff gratuities

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Antarctica Classic

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Antarctica Classic

» Antarctica

» Jan 30 2019 – Feb 9 2019 (11 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia

» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

  • Set foot on Antarctica—the world’s least visited continent
  • Watch majestic albatross soar by the ship while crossing the Drake Passage
  • Opt to brave the chill of a polar plunge
  • Witness immense icebergs and magnificent glaciers
  • Have your questions answered by Antarctic experts

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Ushuaia, Argentina
  • Day 2 – Ushuaia/Drake Passage
  • Days 3 and 4 – Drake Passage/South Shetland Islands
  • Days 5 to 8 – South Shetland Islands/Antarctic Peninsula
  • Days 9 and 10 – Drake Passage/Ushuaia
  • Day 11 – Ushuaia

Contact Us

SHIP

MS Expedition

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

Camping
Kayaking

ACTIVITIES

The Antarctic Peninsula is anything but a world of white desolation. Join us on a true adventure to a world of immense scale and visual splendour. Passing huge icebergs in the flat calm of a polar morning will reshape the way you look at your world. Encounter huge whales, enormous rookeries of penguins, and stunning landscapes few have ever witnessed. This 11-day expedition will introduce you to the magic of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula.

INCLUDES

  • One pre-voyage night at hotel
  • Nine nights abroad the G Expedition
  • Arrival and departure transfers
  • Zodiac excursions with an expert expedition team
  • Lectures and educational programs
  • Waterproof boots supplied for USA sizes 6-16
  • Expedition parka
  • 10 breakfasts, eight lunches, nine dinners

EXCLUDES

  • Airfare
  • Visa and passport fees (if applicable)
  • Luggage and trip cancellation insurance
  • Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages (coffee, tea and water are free of charge)
  • Personal expenses such as laundry and onboard communication (telephone calls and e-mail service)
  • Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a minimum benefit of USD 200,000
  • Staff gratuities

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Quest for the Antarctic Circle

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Quest for the Antarctic Circle

» Antarctica

» Feb 8 2019 – Feb 21 2019 (14 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia

» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

  • Spend seven full days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Go farther south than most have ever gone
  • Spend time on deck searching for whales and watching soaring albatross
  • Get up close and personal with a variety of penguin species
  • Discover the intricacies of the Antarctic region through our onboard lecture program

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Ushuaia
  • Day 2 – Ushuaia/Drake Passage
  • Days 3 and 4 – Drake Passage/South Shetland Islands
  • Days 5 and 6 – South Shetland Islands/Antarctic Peninsula
  • Days 7 and 8 – Antarctic Peninsula/Antarctic Circle
  • Days 9 to 11 – Antarctic Circle/Drake Passage
  • Day 12 – Drake Passage
  • Day 13 – Drake Passage/Ushuaia
  • Day 14 – Ushuaia

Contact Us

SHIP

MS Expedition

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

Camping
Kayaking

ACTIVITIES

A massive rookery of penguins shuffles across a frozen shore; a pod of whales glides through frigid waters; dramatic landscapes float off in the distance – welcome to Antarctica. Join us on a voyage of discovery to our planet’s last frontier – a mysterious and virtually pristine paradise. Our ice-strengthened expedition ship is ideally suited to cruising this icy wilderness, and her expert staff are on hand to ensure you’ll fully appreciate all the majesty you encounter. Sail the Drake Passage past the South Shetland Islands, then really explore the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. Prepare yourself for an adventure like no other – more like a private expedition than a traditional cruise.

INCLUDES

  • One pre-voyage night at hotel
  • 12 nights abroad the G Expedition
  • Arrival and departure transfers
  • Zodiac excursions with an expert expedition team
  • Lectures and educational programs
  • Waterproof boots supplied for USA sizes 6-16
  • Expedition parka
  • 13 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners

EXCLUDES

  • Airfare
  • Visa and passport fees (if applicable)
  • Luggage and trip cancellation insurance
  • Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages (coffee, tea and water are free of charge)
  • Personal expenses such as laundry and onboard communication (telephone calls and e-mail service)
  • Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a minimum benefit of USD 200,000
  • Staff gratuities

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Quest for the Antarctic Circle

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Quest for the Antarctic Circle

» Antarctica

» Feb 20 2019 – Mar 5 2019 (14 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia

» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

  • Spend seven full days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Go farther south than most have ever gone
  • Spend time on deck searching for whales and watching soaring albatross
  • Get up close and personal with a variety of penguin species
  • Discover the intricacies of the Antarctic region through our onboard lecture program

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Ushuaia
  • Day 2 – Ushuaia/Drake Passage
  • Days 3 and 4 – Drake Passage/South Shetland Islands
  • Days 5 and 6 – South Shetland Islands/Antarctic Peninsula
  • Days 7 and 8 – Antarctic Peninsula/Antarctic Circle
  • Days 9 to 11 – Antarctic Circle/Drake Passage
  • Day 12 – Drake Passage
  • Day 13 – Drake Passage/Ushuaia
  • Day 14 – Ushuaia

Contact Us

SHIP

MS Expedition

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

Camping
Kayaking

ACTIVITIES

A massive rookery of penguins shuffles across a frozen shore; a pod of whales glides through frigid waters; dramatic landscapes float off in the distance – welcome to Antarctica. Join us on a voyage of discovery to our planet’s last frontier – a mysterious and virtually pristine paradise. Our ice-strengthened expedition ship is ideally suited to cruising this icy wilderness, and her expert staff are on hand to ensure you’ll fully appreciate all the majesty you encounter. Sail the Drake Passage past the South Shetland Islands, then really explore the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. Prepare yourself for an adventure like no other – more like a private expedition than a traditional cruise.

INCLUDES

  • One pre-voyage night at hotel
  • 12 nights abroad the G Expedition
  • Arrival and departure transfers
  • Zodiac excursions with an expert expedition team
  • Lectures and educational programs
  • Waterproof boots supplied for USA sizes 6-16
  • Expedition parka
  • 13 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners

EXCLUDES

  • Airfare
  • Visa and passport fees (if applicable)
  • Luggage and trip cancellation insurance
  • Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages (coffee, tea and water are free of charge)
  • Personal expenses such as laundry and onboard communication (telephone calls and e-mail service)
  • Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a minimum benefit of USD 200,000
  • Staff gratuities

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Antarctica Classic

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Antarctica Classic

» Antarctica

» Mar 4 2019 – Mar 14 2019 (11 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia

» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

  • Set foot on Antarctica—the world’s least visited continent
  • Watch majestic albatross soar by the ship while crossing the Drake Passage
  • Opt to brave the chill of a polar plunge
  • Witness immense icebergs and magnificent glaciers
  • Have your questions answered by Antarctic experts

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Ushuaia, Argentina
  • Day 2 – Ushuaia/Drake Passage
  • Days 3 and 4 – Drake Passage/South Shetland Islands
  • Days 5 to 8 – South Shetland Islands/Antarctic Peninsula
  • Days 9 and 10 – Drake Passage/Ushuaia
  • Day 11 – Ushuaia

Contact Us

SHIP

MS Expedition

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

Kayaking

ACTIVITIES

The Antarctic Peninsula is anything but a world of white desolation. Join us on a true adventure to a world of immense scale and visual splendour. Passing huge icebergs in the flat calm of a polar morning will reshape the way you look at your world. Encounter huge whales, enormous rookeries of penguins, and stunning landscapes few have ever witnessed. This 11-day expedition will introduce you to the magic of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula.

INCLUDES

  • One pre-voyage night at hotel
  • Nine nights abroad the G Expedition
  • Arrival and departure transfers
  • Zodiac excursions with an expert expedition team
  • Lectures and educational programs
  • Waterproof boots supplied for USA sizes 6-16
  • Expedition parka
  • 10 breakfasts, eight lunches, nine dinners

EXCLUDES

  • Airfare
  • Visa and passport fees (if applicable)
  • Luggage and trip cancellation insurance
  • Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages (coffee, tea and water are free of charge)
  • Personal expenses such as laundry and onboard communication (telephone calls and e-mail service)
  • Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a minimum benefit of USD 200,000
  • Staff gratuities

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Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

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Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

» Antarctica

» Feb 24 2019 – Mar 7 2019 (12 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia

» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

  • Discover why this trip is perfect for first-time visitors to Antarctica
  • Explore highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Learn about the environment and wildlife from on-board lecturers and specialists
  • Experience abundant wildlife: penguins, seals, whales and more!

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Ushuaia
  • Day 2 – Embarkation day
  • Day 3 and 4 – Crossing the Drake Passage
  • Days 5 to 9 – South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
  • Days 9 and 10 – Crossing the Drake Passage
  • Day 11 – Disembark in Ushuaia

You’ll enjoy iconic Antarctic highlights, exhilarating adventures and be rewarded with memories to last a lifetime.

Contact Us

SHIP

Ocean Adventurer

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

Kayaking

ACTIVITIES

Antarctica has been inspiring explorers for centuries. And this expedition offers you the chance to discover why, with an unforgettable journey through the spectacular wilderness of the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. You’ll encounter a world where nature creates the rules, her unpredictable temperament making each trip unique, exciting and personal.

Imagine cruising in a Zodiac through crackling sea ice like shattered glass, witnessing penguins building their nests, or navigating through a maze of icebergs, each one uniquely shaped by its journey through the sea. You’ll enjoy iconic Antarctic highlights, exhilarating adventures and be rewarded with memories to last a lifetime.

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
  • All gratuities
  • 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
  • Additional overnight accommodation
  • Optional adventure activities

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South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari (with Buenos Aires flights)

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South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari (with Buenos Aires flights)

» Antarctica

» Jan 26 2019 – Feb 10 2019 (16 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia

» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

  • Experience the quintessential wildlife experience of the “Galapagos of the Poles”
  • Visit South Georgia’s king penguin rookeries – the largest in the world
  • Reflect at the resting place of the great explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton
  • Visit abandoned whaling stations and learn stories of inhabitants who called this island home
  • Enjoy on-board lecturers and educational presentations from polar specialists
  • Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the tango capital of the world, and let us take care of the rest of the journey

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Day 2 – Ushuaia, Argentina and Embarkation
  • Days 3 to 5 – At Sea
  • Days 6 to 8 – South Georgia
  • Days 9 and 10 – At Sea
  • Days 11 to 13 – Antarctic Peninsula
  • Days 14 and 15 – At Sea
  • Day 16 – Disembark in Ushuaia and fly to Buenos Aires

Contact Us

SHIP

Ocean Endeavour

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

Kayaking
Stand-up paddleboarding

ACTIVITIES

Your adventure begins in Buenos Aires, where you’ll enjoy its heavily European-influenced heritage before being whisked away on a private charter flight to explore Ushuaia prior to embarkation. At sea, photograph massive albatross and pintado petrel as they swoop and soar around the ship, guiding us toward South Georgia. Beaches teeming with king penguins and elephant seals greet us on this fabled island, where we’ll pay our respects to famed explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.

Antarctica awaits, with its geographic contradictions and overwhelming enormity. Relax on a Zodiac ride, hike glistening glaciers, share comical moments with inquisitive penguins, or witness the rugged peninsula from a sea kayak. Antarctica will surprise and delight, and never disappoint.

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
  • All gratuities
  • 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

  • Mandatory transfer package*
  • 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

*Buenos Aires transfer package includes:

  • One night’s hotel accommodation in Buenos Aires, with breakfast
  • ­Group transfer from the hotel to the airport in Buenos Aires
  • Charter flight from the Buenos Aires international airport to Ushuaia, and return
  • Group transfer from the Ushuaia airport to the ship, and return
  • Combined airport transfer and express bus tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park after disembarkation

Package cost: USD 950

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Photography Series: Crossing the Circle

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Photography Series: Crossing the Circle

» Antarctica

» Mar 3 2019 – Mar 16 2019 (14 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia

» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

  • Perfect your polar photography skills with special workshops and lectures and have the unique opportunity to watch our photo experts in action
  • Celebrate being one of the few adventurers ever to reach 66°33’ S, with a champagne toast
  • Experience close encounters with iconic Antarctic wildlife, including several species of penguins and seals
  • Visit historic landing sites and explore the Antarctic Peninsula by ship, Zodiac and foot

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

Contact Us

SHIP

Ocean Diamond

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

Kayaking

ACTIVITIES

Our most in-depth exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula is a photographer’s dream, offering you the opportunity to venture even farther south, across the Antarctic Circle, to photograph a destination so remote, few travelers have ever laid eyes on it. As you journey through this region of extremes, our team of photography experts will teach you how to capture this picturesque polar landscape like a professional. Imagine taking your skills to the next level thanks to our special photography workshops and lectures, and then practicing what you’ve learned alongside our pros on shore visits and Zodiac cruises. Watching our photographers in action—shooting soaring floating ice sculptures, mazes of massive icebergs, and hundreds of playful penguins and sunbathing seals—is a unique way to pick up even more pro tips firsthand.

Sailing across a seemingly endless stretch of sea, you’ll find yourself enveloped by a solitude and serenity found nowhere else on the earth. Antarctica is pristine and untamed, and photographers in particular will be amazed by the abundant, approachable wildlife and the stark, breathtaking beauty that remains untouched by humans. Here, immersed at 66°33’ S, you’ll be inspired by a land forgotten by time.

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
  • All gratuities
  • 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
  • Additional overnight accommodation
  • Optional adventure activities

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Penguin chicks, South Georgia

Falklands (Malvinas) and South Georgia: Islands of the Southern Ocean

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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

Experience one of the last untamed places on the planet

Contact Us

SHIP

Ocean Adventurer

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

Kayaking

ACTIVITIES

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.

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

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Photography Series: Antarctic Explorer

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Photography Series: Antarctic Explorer

» Antarctica

» Nov 13 2018 – Nov 23 2018 (11 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia

» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

  • Take your polar photography to the next level thanks to unique workshops and lectures and the chance to watch our photo pros in action.
  • Witness iconic Antarctic wildlife, such as penguins, seals and whales
  • Explore highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Learn about the region’s wildlife and environment from on-board experts
  • Experience the White Continent from the unique and intimate perspective of a Zodiac

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Ushuaia
  • Day 2 – Embarkation day
  • Day 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

Travel with our professional polar guides to one of the most photographic destinations on the planet

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SHIP

Ocean Adventurer

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

Camping
Kayaking

ACTIVITIES

On this photographic voyage to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, discover what has lured explorers and adventurers to this remote region for centuries. Traveling with our professional polar guides to one of the most photographic destinations on the planet, you will have the unique opportunity to watch our photography experts in action, and perfect your skills through special workshops and lectures, so you too can capture fantastic polar photographs just like a pro. With an itinerary governed by Mother Nature, each expedition is personal and each day more beautiful than you ever imagined, rewarding with an abundance of photo ops and unforgettable memories. Don’t be surprised if you experience much of this expedition to the end of the world through the lens of your camera!

As you cruise in a Zodiac through crackling sea ice, sailing past soaring ice formations and bergs, or you sit amidst a penguin rookery, surrounded by hundreds of these curious creatures, what you’ll notice most is that Antarctica is a photographer’s delight—pure nature, with untamed wildlife and vistas that are incomparable to anywhere else on earth.

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
  • All gratuities
  • 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
  • Additional overnight accommodation
  • Optional adventure activities

QUS181900060