South Georgia and Antarctica:The Penguin Safari is the fastest and easiest way to reach South Georgia Island, which is rarely visited. It also allows you to step foot onto the seventh continent. While we sail toward South Georgia, take photos of the massive albatross, and pintado-petrels that soar and swoop around our ship. On this legendary island, we will pay our respects at the statue of Sir Ernest Shackleton. We'll see beaches brimming with elephant seals and king penguins. Antarctica, with its towering peaks and vast expanses, awaits. You can explore the Antarctic Sea in a Zodiac or sea kayak. Or, you can hike to a sparkling glacier. Antarctica is full of surprises and will delight you in countless ways.
This itinerary will allow you the chance to explore our new, pioneering vessel Ultramarine starting in 2021. The purpose-built ship is designed to push the limits of Antarctic exploration, and offers an experience unlike any other. It includes a flightseeing tour that you won't forget.
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
Observe sub-Antarctic wildlife, with beaches blanketed with penguins and seals
Zodiac tours and landing areas are a great experience.
Consider visiting a historic site or interacting with penguin colony.
Cruise options for this itinerary
Ultramarine
From USD 8,695.00
Ocean Adventurer
From USD 5,990.00
World Explorer
From USD 11,395.00
Ocean Diamond
From USD 8,495.00
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
Learn to capture wildlife and landscape shots in a small group photography program, including critiquing sessions and editing classes. Plus, Explorer Boat excursions with a dedicated photography expert on landings.
Explorer Boats
Achieve the best views and photographs from a forward facing Explorer Boats. They allow you to sit comfortably and securely while crackling through the ice-strewn waters. Look out for wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales as you cruise.
Yoga
It doesn’t get more serene than complimentary yoga classes to the tune of glacial scenery. Join the most unique exercise setting in the world after a day of exploration. Classes are regular but are dependent on weather conditions and swell.