Antarctica
Antarctica
Embark on a 12-day expedition from Buenos Aires to the untamed Weddell Sea and the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the Ultramarine. Explore towering volcanic landscapes and colossal tabular icebergs through Zodiac landings, guided hikes, and an included scenic helicopter flight, enjoying a premium open bar.
Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
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. Your Captain and Expedition Leader will make the necessary adjustments to ensure the best possible experience.
Long description + Highlights (2026.27)
Embark on one of the most exclusive exploration expeditions to Antarctica, beginning your journey in Buenos Aires with a private charter flight to Ushuaia. Aboard the state-of-the-art Ultramarine, you’ll sail through the Beagle Channel and venture into the legendary Drake Passage, where the Expedition Team will lead a programme of talks on the region’s wildlife, history and glaciology, crossing the Antarctic Convergence at 60° South.
The heart of the adventure unfolds in the Weddell Sea, the Gulf of Erebus and Terror, and the Antarctic Channel. The experience takes to the skies thanks to the on-board helicopters, offering an included 10- to 15-minute panoramic flight to admire the vastness of the frozen landscape from the air. At sea and on land, there will be Zodiac boat trips and guided walks to visit massive colonies of Adélie penguins at Brown Bluff and Paulet Island, explore historical remains from the Swedish Antarctic Expedition of 1901–04, and spot leopard seals and humpback whales, before returning via the Drake Passage whilst enjoying treatments at the Tundra Spa and a bar service with complimentary spirits.
Highlights:
A 10- to 15-minute panoramic helicopter flight included to admire the imposing frozen landscape from a bird’s-eye view.
Premium bar service including complimentary spirits, mixed drinks, beers and wines during bar hours and dinner.
In-depth exploration of the Weddell Sea, visiting Adélie penguin colonies on the volcanic cliffs of Brown Bluff.
Daily Zodiac boat trips and shore excursions amongst colossal tabular icebergs.
Integrated transfer package including a pre-expedition hotel night in Buenos Aires and domestic charter flights to Ushuaia.
INCLUSIONS
An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep
One 10- to 15-minute helicopter flightseeing excursion (weather and logistics permitting)
Leadership throughout the 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
Complimentary select beer, wines and select 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 your 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.)
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
All luggage handling aboard the ship
EXCLUSIONS
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 charges may vary by location
Our basic complimentary Wi-Fi service does not include Premium packages which enable more data-intensive applications
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
* 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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