HIGHLIGHTS
- Set
foot on the 7th Continent which is a polar achievement relatively few
people experience in their lifetime
- Even
more rare is the incomparable milestone that's achieved when you cross
the iconic Antarctic Circle
- Enjoy
daily views of dramatic ice formations, humpback whales swimming
alongside the ship, leopard seals diving beneath your Zodiac, penguins
sliding off icebergs into crystal waters, or giant petrels soaring
above the crackling sea
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Jan 06, 2025 | Jan 19, 2025 | 19,110 |
20,408 |
| Feb 07, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 | 15,670 |
16,734 |
| Mar 01, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | 15,114 |
16,140 |
| Jan 06, 2026 | Jan 19, 2026 | 15,634 |
16,696 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | 12,601 |
13,457 |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Package
Cost: USD 995 per person
- One
pre-night's 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
transfer from hotel to airport in Buenos Aires
- Group
flight departing from Buenos Aires' domestic airport (Aeroparque/AEP)
to Ushuaia, and returning to Buenos Aires' international airport
(Ezeiza/EZE)
- 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.)
- Combined
airport transfer and express bus tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park
after disembarkation in Ushuaia
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Jan 06, 2025 | Jan 19, 2025 | 19,110 |
20,408 |
| Feb 07, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 | 15,670 |
16,734 |
| Mar 01, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | 15,114 |
16,140 |
| Jan 06, 2026 | Jan 19, 2026 | 15,634 |
16,696 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | 12,601 |
13,457 |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Package
Cost: USD 995 per person
- One
pre-night's 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
transfer from hotel to airport in Buenos Aires
- Group
flight departing from Buenos Aires' domestic airport (Aeroparque/AEP)
to Ushuaia, and returning to Buenos Aires' international airport
(Ezeiza/EZE)
- 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.)
- Combined
airport transfer and express bus tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park
after disembarkation in Ushuaia
ITINERARY
Day
1: Arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina
You
may arrive in Buenos Aires at any time during Day 1 of your itinerary.
Upon arriving in this splendid city, known for its architecture and
rich European heritage, you will independently transfer to your group
hotel (pre-expedition hotel night included in mandatory transfer
package).
Day
2: Fly to Ushuaia & Embark
After
an early breakfast at the hotel, the group will transfer to the airport
and board our private charter flight to Ushuaia, Argentina.
Upon
arrival, you will be transferred from the airport to a central downtown
location to have some time on your own to explore this quaint port town
before making your way to the pier.
As
the ship sets sail in the late afternoon, you will begin your Antarctic
journey, passing through the Beagle Channel. Named after the famed ship
on which Charles Darwin voyaged, the channel presents great photo
opportunities of landscapes and seabirds. Eventually the channel opens
up to the Southern Ocean, and onwards to Antarctica.
Days
3 and 4: Crossing The Drake Passage
Your
days at sea are filled with presentations and lectures led by your
Expedition Team, who will prepare you for the wildlife that will greet
you upon your arrival. In between presentations, spend time chatting
with your shipmates over a drink at the bar, or enjoy the fresh air and
views on the outer decks.
Days
5 to 7: South Shetland Islands & Antarctic Peninsula
The
most common reaction upon reaching the White Continent is a sense of
reverence and awe. The experience is beyond words, since few places are
as untouched and enduring as Antarctica. You will begin to appreciate
why this region has long captivated the attention of explorers and
travelers alike. Every visit to Antarctica, we witness something new or
unexpected, which means that your expedition will be unlike any
other—creating a unique, personal experience.
Each
day, you will take Zodiac excursions from the ship to explore local
bays, channels and landing sites. With wildlife always at the forefront
of our minds, you will visit penguin rookeries, scout for humpback and
minke whales, and search for a number of southern seal species,
including the cunning leopard seal.
Your
Expedition Team will take care of you at each landing, whether you are
exploring the Antarctic terrain, visiting a research station or
consorting with penguin colonies. Chinstrap, Adélie and
gentoo penguins are found here, along with five different species of
seals. Zodiac cruising can offer opportunities to view some of the
larger local marine mammals more intimately, such as Antarctic minke
and humpback whales. Each day and each excursion will present a new
collection of creatures to delight you and keep your camera busy.
Your
days will be busy spotting wildlife and being mesmerized by the
astounding beauty of Antarctica. Listening to the crackling and
crumbling of icebergs and glaciers and watching penguins waddling on
the beach will become your daily entertainment, while sea kayaking,
paddle excursions, or camping are optional activities available on
select voyages (at an extra cost).
Days
8 and 9: Antarctic Circle
Crossing
the Antarctic Circle is both a memorable experience and impressive
achievement, as few travelers reach so far south. If conditions allow
us to cross this famed line at 66°33´ S,
we’ll toast the first explorers who ventured here, and you
can raise a glass and take pride in knowing you’ve made it to
a part of the world visited by very few people. This is raw Antarctica,
home of the midnight sun, Weddell seals, and your best chances of
encountering sea ice – the foundation of the Antarctic marine
ecosystem.
Days
10 and 11: Northbound Along The Peninsula
By
now, your knowledge of Adélie, chinstrap and gentoo penguins
will be matched by your ability to differentiate between a leopard, fur
and Weddell seal. Terms like ‘bergy bits’ and
‘pancake ice’ will become part of your vocabulary,
yet there are still many tales to be told. As you head north, Zodiac
excursions will fill your days, and your Expedition Team will continue
looking out for species of seabirds, seals and whales that may have
eluded you on your journey south.
Days
12 and 13: Crossing the Drake Passage
As
you recross the Drake, Antarctica fades away, leaving you with a
collection of memories to last a lifetime. Excited conversations with
your newfound friends will make the crossing fly by, regardless of
weather and sea conditions. Your Expedition Team will round up its
series of presentations as well, with a slideshow of the great landing
sites and wildlife you’ve witnessed over the course of your
voyage. Be sure to take some time to reflect on everything
you’ve experienced so far.
Day
14: Disembarkation in Ushuaia & Fly to Buenos Aires
You
will arrive in Ushuaia in the morning and disembark after breakfast.
The mandatory transfer package includes a little taste of Patagonia
with a Tierra del Fuego National Park tour before transferring to the
airport for the return group charter flight to Buenos Aires.
Ultramarine (Luxury Expedition, 199-guests)
Ultramarine is designed to go beyond the familiar in polar exploration, to discover new places, and immerse you in the best the region has to offer. Equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, Ultramarine offers the most robust portfolio of adventure activities in the industry, the most spacious suites in its category, breathtaking public spaces, and more outdoor wildlife viewing spaces than other expedition ships its size. It also features a best-in-class 70-day operational range and an innovative mix of sustainability features that exceed all industry standards.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Leadership
throughout your voyage by our experienced Expedition Leaders, 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
(Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as
possible. Unfortunately, the ships' galleys cannot prepare kosher
meals.)
- Select
beer and wine during dinner; and 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 the expedition
- A
pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac
cruising excursions
- An
official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
- Hair
dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
- Hair
dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
- 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
- One
10- to 15-minute helicopter flightseeing excursion (weather and
logistics permitting)
- One
night's pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Ushuaia 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.)
NOT
INCLUDED
- Mandatory
Transfer Package*
- 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 flights
- Mandatory
waterproof pants for Zodiac landing and cruising excursions, or any
other gear not mentioned
- Laundry,
bar, spa services and other personal charges, unless specified
- Phone
and Internet charges
- 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
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
- Helicopter Ride: FREE
- Kayaking: USD 995
- Paddling: USD 295
- Camping: USD 295
- Stand-up Paddling: USD 295
- Exclusive Heli-Landing: USD 395
- Alpine Heli-Trekking: USD 495
