Explore the Antarctic Peninsula on a ship after flying across the Drake Passage in a charter plane. You'll enjoy rewarding Zodiac Cruises and shore excursions, as well as intimate wildlife encounters. Explore historic sites, and take advantage of this 8-day adventure packed trip to Antarctica. Choose from an array of onboard and adventure activities to match your interests. This will make your trip unique.
Day by day
Cruise Includes
Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Team, 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
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
Group transfer from hotel to ship on embarkation day
Group departure transfer upon disembarkation from ship to local airport or to luggage storage facility
Cruise does not include
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 and domestic 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 (connectivity may vary by location)
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
Highlights
Take a Zodiac cruise in search of whales and icebergs
Beagle Channel presents great photo opportunities of landscapes and seabirds
There are plenty of museums, shops and restaurants in Punta Arenas to keep you busy.
Cruise options for this itinerary
Ocean Adventurer
From USD 5,990.00
Ocean Diamond
From USD 8,495.00
World Explorer
From USD 11,395.00
Ultramarine
From USD 8,695.00
Ocean Explorer
From USD 9,892.00
Note: Prices may vary according to cruise and cabin category. Please contact us for more details
Activities
Sea Kayaking
Under full instruction from your sea kayaking guide, experience true tranquillity as you paddle through clinking ice floes and realise the enormity of the surrounding scenery. Look out for breaching whales, lounging seals and penguins zipping alongside your kayak. Some experience is required.
Ice Camping
Camp out on the ice and experience the silence which blankets the continent by night. This is your chance to completely connect with this ethereal ice world – wrap up warm and embrace the Antarctic elements.
Snowshoeing
Get a spring in your step when you slip on a pair of snowshoes in Antarctica. Enabling you to easily scale gentle slopes, this unique activity allows you to access hard to reach places and seek out the most impressive views.
Photography
Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake
From USD 12895,00
