Antarctica
Antarctica
Embark on a modern, streamlined 12-day polar expedition from Buenos Aires to the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the Ultramarine. Fly by helicopter, cruise bays by Zodiac, visit active scientific stations, and hike snowy ridges surrounded by Gentoo, Adélie, and Chinstrap penguins, while enjoying complimentary select cocktails onboard.
Duration: 12 days
Starts: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ends: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Language: English speaking voyage
The itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather and ice conditions. The Captain and/or Expedition Leader will make necessary adjustments to ensure the best possible experience.
Join a modernised Arctic voyage, meticulously designed to optimise the traveller’s experience in Antarctica. After beginning your journey in Buenos Aires, you will fly on a private charter flight to Ushuaia to board the state-of-the-art Ultramarine. The voyage takes you through the Drake Passage, transforming the days at sea into a dynamic learning environment where Expedition Leaders and polar scientists will lead interactive workshops whilst passengers enjoy a revamped menu and a bar service offering complimentary beers, wines and select cocktails.
Upon reaching the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, the programme reaches its full technical and educational potential. Zodiac tenders will explore local channels and bays, flanked by active glacier fronts. Guests will enjoy included helicopter landings or scenic flights and hike along snow-covered trails to elevated viewpoints. On land, guests will visit active scientific research stations and interact with massive colonies of Adélie, chinstrap and gentoo penguins. Wildlife spotting will focus on sightings of humpback and minke whales, as well as the elusive leopard seal. The on-board digital experience features a complimentary Wi-Fi policy adapted to polar weather conditions.
Highlights:
Panoramic helicopter flight included to admire the vastness of the frozen landscape from a privileged aerial perspective.
Scientific and cultural immersion through guided visits to active scientific research stations in Antarctica.
An enhanced bar service featuring a carefully curated selection of complimentary beers, wines and signature cocktails.
Daily excursions in Zodiac boats and alpine hikes to vantage points offering exceptional panoramic views.
Spotting iconic polar wildlife, including chinstrap, Adélie and gentoo penguins, minke whales and the elusive leopard seal.
Active and personalised management of special dietary requirements by the ship’s galleys.
INCLUSIONS
An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
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.)
Complimentary select beer, wines and 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 the expedition
A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
Complimentary Wi-Fi service on one device permitting basic Internet browsing, email, posting on social media and voice applications. (Premium packages are available for more data-intensive applications.) Note: Internet access in the polar regions is subject to geography, climate, and other factors beyond our control
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
All luggage handling aboard the ship
One 10- to 15-minute helicopter flightseeing excursion (weather and logistics permitting)
EXCLUSIONS
Charter Flight & Hotel Package* (when applicable – please review trip-specific details below)
International airfare
Arrival and departure transfers
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 and domestic flights
Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac cruising, or any other gear not mentioned
Laundry, bar, spa and other personal charges unless specified
Phone charges may vary by location
Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for shipboard staff and crew
Additional overnight accommodation
Adventure Options not listed in Included Activities
* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.
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