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ANTARTIC EXPRESS: SAIL SOUTH, FLY NORTH - OCEAN EXPLORER, WORLD VOYAGER

Name: ANTARTIC EXPRESS: SAIL SOUTH, FLY NORTH - OCEAN EXPLORER, WORLD VOYAGER
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ANTARTIC EXPRESS: SAIL SOUTH, FLY NORTH - OCEAN EXPLORER, WORLD VOYAGER

Antarctica offers an incredible amount of things to see and do, and with Quark Expeditions, you have plenty of options to personalize your trip. We’ve designed this guide to help you identify the things that interest you most, so you can start planning your own version of the perfect expedition to the 7th Continent.

If this is your first trip, the classic Antarctic Explorer cruise offers the best of the majestic Antarctic Peninsula. Conquer the famous Drake Passage on board polar-class, stable-powered ships; explore the spectacular landscapes by Zodiac, kayak, or on foot; get up close with penguins, whales, and other wildlife; and enjoy historical, biological, and glaciological talks from onboard polar experts. Customize your adventure to your liking, and mark your conquest of the Seventh Continent—your way.

HIGHLIGHTS

Set foot on the magical 7th Continent with the best expedition team in the industry
Travel safely and comfortably on ice-breaking vessels
Enjoy presentations on wildlife, history, glaciology and geology presented by polar experts
Admire the rich animal world such as penguins, seals and whales
Immerse yourself in the icy kingdom of Antarctica with an optional sailing experience

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PROJECTED ITINERARY
DAY 1 | START YOUR JOURNEY USHUAIA, ARGENTINA
DAY 2 | EMBARKATION DAY
DAY 3 - 4 | CROSS THE DRAKE PASSAGE BY SHIP
DAY 7 - 8 | ANTARCTIC PENINSULA AND SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS
DAY 9 | DISEMBARK & FLY TO PUNTA ARENAS, CHILE – END OF JOURNEY

INCLUDE
All itineraries include:
- Quark Expeditions genuine jacket (guests get to keep it as a souvenir)
- Experienced Expedition team accompanies throughout the trip, including landings and other experiences
- All Zodiac boat trips and daily scheduled cruises
- All daily scheduled landings
- Onboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
- All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout the cruise
- Complimentary wine, beer, selected cocktails during bar hours and dinner
- Free coffee, tea and cocoa 24/7
- Formal and informal presentations by the Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
- Photo diary of your adventures
- A pair of specialized waterproof boots (loaned for Zodiac landings and canoe trips)
- Hairdryer and bathrobes are available in each cabin.
Internet connection:
- Ocean Explorer guests enjoy free Wi-Fi on 1 device, allowing basic web browsing, email, social media and voice applications.
- World Explorer guests receive a free 1GB data card for limited Wi-Fi access. (Upgrades are available for more data usage.)
Other services and taxes:
- All service taxes and port fees included in the program
- Handling baggage on board
- Group transfer in Ushuaia from airport to hotel before trip (Day 1)
- 1 night hotel in Ushuaia before the trip, including breakfast
(The number of guests in a hotel room will be equal to the number of guests in a cabin on the ship. Due to limited room availability, guests booking a suite on the ship will be assigned a standard room at the hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)
- Group shuttle from hotel to port on departure day
- Group transfer after disembarking in Ushuaia from the port to the local airport or to baggage claim
NOT INCLUDED
All itineraries DO NOT include:
- International air tickets
- Passport and visa fees (if applicable)
- Government entry and exit taxes (not listed in inclusions)
- Meals unless specifically indicated
- Travel insurance: baggage, cancellation/delay, trip interruption and medical insurance ( highly recommended )
- Complimentary beverage service excluding spirits/liquors
- Excess baggage fees on international and domestic flights
- Waterproof pants required when landing or riding Zodiac boats, and other equipment not mentioned in the included items
- Laundry, spa and other personal expenses, unless otherwise stated
- Phone charges (may vary depending on location)
- Free data card does not include Premium plan for more data usage
- Voluntary tips for expedition team and crew at the end of the trip
- Additional overnight accommodation (other than as specified in the itinerary)
- Airport pick-up and drop-off service, unless otherwise stated in the inclusions section
- Adventure Options are not included in the Included Activities category.
DEPARTURE DATE
OCEAN EXPLORER
Departure Date | ANTARCTIC 2026, 2027
- February 21 - March 2, 2026
- January 15 - 24, 2027
WORLD VOYAGER
Departure Date | ANTARCTIC 2026, 2027
- November 24 - December 3, 2026
- February 4 - 13, 2027
ESTIMATED COSTS
From VND 389,500,000 / guest (Twin / Double sharing)

PROJECTED ITINERARY

DAY 1 | START YOUR JOURNEY USHUAIA, ARGENTINA
This quaint city at the southernmost tip of South America is your gateway to Antarctica. The city itself provides a wide range of jewelry shops, cafés, gear shops and restaurants to explore before your voyage. Outside the city, snow-capped mountains and hiking in Tierra del Fuego National Park offer ample adventure activities if you enjoy exploring nature.
DAY 2 | EMBARKATION DAY
You will embark in the afternoon, with a journey through the picturesque Beagle Channel. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled and be out on deck, as the channel is home to a wide variety of wildlife including seabirds and seals. Rainbows are common here too, creating a great photographic opportunity to kick off the start to your Antarctic adventure.
DAY 3 - 4 | CROSS THE DRAKE PASSAGE BY SHIPSHETLAND ISLANDS
Legendary for its high winds and rolling seas, you may get lucky and have surprisingly calm seas. Spend your time in the lounge or chatting with your fellow travelers. As you develop your sea legs during the crossing, our Expedition Team will begin their series of presentations to help prepare you for your upcoming Zodiac and land excursions. You officially enter Antarctica when your ship crosses the Antarctic Convergence, a biological boundary that fluctuates around 60° south.

DAY 5 - 8 | ANTARCTIC PENINSULA & SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS
Icebergs are the first attractions that welcome you to Antarctica. Massive floating bergs become more common as you get closer to land and you catch your first glimpse of the Peninsula, with its grand snow-covered mountains. In addition to spotting icebergs, you’ll likely spot Adélie penguins chilling out on ice floes and minke or humpback whales feeding and swimming in the frigid waters.

As soon as possible, the Zodiacs will be readied for your first landing in the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Experiencing this immense wilderness up close for the first time can be a numbing experience. The silence is great, the vastness is even greater. Thankfully the noisy locals – penguins and seals – are there to remind you that this wonderful landscape isn’t just a dream.

Your Expedition Team will monitor the ice and weather conditions to determine which landing sites can be visited. With many sites to choose from, each expedition presents new opportunities for exploring the white continent by Zodiac and land. Swimming in Antarctica is perhaps the most adventurous option to tempt you, by taking a Polar Plunge in the water at Neko Harbour!

A typical day in this wildlife wonderland will be spent listening to calving glaciers at Petermann Island, watching penguins waddle around a beach, or taking a hike atop a hill for a panoramic view of Port Lockroy. Whatever you prefer, the photographic opportunities are endless
DAY 9 | DISEMBARK & FLY TO PUNTA ARENAS, CHILE – END OF JOURNEY
As the ship turns north, you’ll say goodbye to the penguins, as well as many of your shipmates. With only the Drake Passage ahead, you’ll disembark and enjoy a bit of time on King George Island before flying off to Punta Arenas, Chile. Once you’re in Punta Arenas, we’ll transfer you from the airport to your hotel, where you’re free to explore and enjoy a final dinner out.