HIGHLIGHTS
- Get
the chance to land at the historical landmark of Cape Horn, and
potentially visit albatross nesting grounds at Diego Ramírez
Islands as well
- Conquer
the famed Drake Passage
- Explore
majestic natural environments by Zodiac and on foot
- Get
up close and personal with penguins, whales and other wildlife
- Enjoy
talks on history, biology and glaciology by our onboard polar experts
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD
|
| Start Date | End Date | Explorer Triple | Solo Panorama | Explorer Suite | Balcony Suite | Deluxe Balcony Suite | Terrace Suite | Penthouse Suite | Owner's Suite | Ultra Suite |
|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | Nov 16, 2025 | 30,195 | 49,695 | 30,495 | 39,095 | 46,095 | 47,895 | 51,495 | 63,895 | 70,995 |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Package
Cost: USD 995 per person
- One
night's pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Buenos Aires with
breakfast (Note: The number of guests per room is the same as cabin
occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who
reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the
hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)
- Group
flight departing from Buenos Aires’ domestic airport
(Aeroparque/AEP) to Ushuaia, and returning to Buenos Aires’
international airport (Ezeiza/EZE)
- Group
transfer from hotel to airport in Buenos Aires
- Group
transfer from Ushuaia airport to the ship, and return (Note: Transfer
on arrival in Buenos Aires from airport to hotel at the beginning of
the journey is not included. Please make your way to the included
hotel.)
- Combined
airport transfer and express bus tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park
after disembarkation in Ushuaia
Rates are listed per person in USD
|
| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Explorer Triple | (Mid-range)
Deluxe Balcony Suite | (High-end)
Ultra Suite |
|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | Nov 16, 2025 | 30,195 | 46,095 | 70,995 |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Package
Cost: USD 995 per person
- One
night's pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Buenos Aires with
breakfast (Note: The number of guests per room is the same as cabin
occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who
reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the
hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)
- Group
flight departing from Buenos Aires’ domestic airport
(Aeroparque/AEP) to Ushuaia, and returning to Buenos Aires’
international airport (Ezeiza/EZE)
- Group
transfer from hotel to airport in Buenos Aires
- Group
transfer from Ushuaia airport to the ship, and return (Note: Transfer
on arrival in Buenos Aires from airport to hotel at the beginning of
the journey is not included. Please make your way to the included
hotel.)
- Combined
airport transfer and express bus tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park
after disembarkation in Ushuaia
Day
1: Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina
You
may arrive in Buenos Aires at any time during Day 1 of your itinerary.
Upon arriving in this splendid city, known for its architecture and
rich European heritage, you will independently transfer to your group
hotel (pre-expedition hotel night included in mandatory transfer
package).
Day
2: Fly to Ushuaia & Embark
After
an early breakfast at the hotel, the group will transfer to the airport
and board our private charter flight to Ushuaia, Argentina. Upon
arrival, you will be transferred from the airport to a central downtown
location to have some time on your own to explore this quaint port town
before making your way to the pier.
After
a late afternoon embarkation, you will sail along the historic Beagle
Channel, which transects the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in the
extreme south of South America.
Day
3: Cape Horn & Diego Ramirez
Depending
on conditions, we aim to start our journey to the “edge of
the earth” with a visit to historic Cape Horn (Cabo de
Hornos). At the southernmost point of the Tierra del Fuego
(“Land of Fire”) archipelago, the most isolated
place in the Americas, this steep, rocky headland on Hornos Island
marks the northern boundary of the famous Drake Passage, where the
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet. From the 1700s to the early 1900s,
prior to the opening of the Panama Canal, this cape was part of a major
global trade route. If sea and weather conditions allow, you may go
ashore for a hike out to the lighthouse, the tiny Stella Maris
(“Star of the Sea”) Chapel, and the
albatross-shaped monument honoring the many mariners who lost their
lives attempting to “round the Horn.” Atop the
1,394-foot (425 meter)-high windswept promontory, pause for a moment to
take in the panoramic view and to enjoy the peaceful solitude that can
only be found at one of the most southern stretches of land in the
world.
Your
ship will then continue cruising farther south, to the Diego
Ramírez Islands, the most southern point of South America
and one of the least-explored places on the planet. This small
archipelago was actually thought to be the southernmost land mass in
the world when it was discovered in 1619 by the Spanish Garcia de Nodal
expedition. Named after the expedition’s cosmographer, the
archipelago held this distinction for 156 years, until Captain James
Cook’s discovery of the South Sandwich Islands in 1775.
Weather-permitting, we’ll Zodiac cruise around these tussock
grass-covered islands to admire the abundant birdlife. A designated
Important Bird Area, and part of the recently-designated Diego Ramirez
Islands and Drake Passage Marine Park, the archipelago is home to
millions of breeding seabirds, and an exceptional place for
birdwatching. Binoculars in hand, birders will marvel at the sight of
multiple species of albatross (these islands are the southernmost
albatross breeding ground in the world), including black-browed
albatross, shy albatross and grey-headed albatross. Sightings of
dolphins, South American fur seals, and rockhopper, macaroni and
Magellanic penguins are also possible here.
If
conditions look more promising toward the end of your expedition, this
itinerary day may take place after your Antarctic Peninsula exploration.
Days
4 and 5: Crossing the Drake Passage
The
unpredictable and exciting Drake Passage is an adventure unto itself.
While being well taken care of by our expert onboard staff and leaders,
you’ll have plenty of time to gaze out at the ocean, take
pictures of seabirds swooping around the ship, and get to know your
Expedition Team and fellow travelers.
Days
6 to 10: South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Once
the Drake Passage is left in our wake and the South Shetland Islands
come into view, your Antarctic adventure truly begins. You will begin
to appreciate why this region has long captivated the attention of
explorers and travelers alike. On every visit to Antarctica, we witness
something new or unexpected, which means your expedition will be unlike
any other—a unique, personal experience.
Each
day, you will take Zodiac excursions from the ship to explore local
bays, channels and landing sites. With wildlife always at the forefront
of our minds, you will visit penguin rookeries, scout for humpback and
minke whales, and search for a number of southern seal species,
including the cunning leopard seal.
The
majesty of the Antarctic Peninsula’s mountains will enchant
as you hike snowy pathways to vantage points offering panoramic views
of your surroundings. You will discover that Antarctica is a land of
extremes. At one moment you’ll be overcome with a feeling of
complete isolation and silence, and the next you’ll be
inspired by nature as a calving glacier crashes into a brilliant blue
sea or a penguin waddles by to inspect your footwear.
Amid
the serene silence of Antarctica, noisy interludes become indelible
memories, such as penguins squabbling over prized pebbles. Each day
will be different, carefully crafted by your Expedition Team to inspire
and educate you about this wonderful part of the world.
Days
11 and 12: Crossing the Drake Passage
The
journey back across the Drake Passage provides a final opportunity to
enjoy the invigorating Antarctic air. Spend time on the deck, watching
for seabirds and scouting for whales, enjoy presentations by your
Expedition Team and celebrate the experiences you’ve shared
exploring the remarkable world of Antarctica.
Day
13: Disembark in Ushuaia and Fly to Buenos Aires
You
will arrive in Ushuaia in the morning and disembark after breakfast.
The mandatory transfer package includes a little taste of Patagonia
with a Tierra del Fuego National Park tour before transferring to the
airport for the return group charter flight to Buenos Aires.
Ultramarine (Luxury Expedition, 199-guests)
Ultramarine is designed to go beyond the familiar in polar exploration, to discover new places, and immerse you in the best the region has to offer. Equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, Ultramarine offers the most robust portfolio of adventure activities in the industry, the most spacious suites in its category, breathtaking public spaces, and more outdoor wildlife viewing spaces than other expedition ships its size. It also features a best-in-class 70-day operational range and an innovative mix of sustainability features that exceed all industry standards.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Leadership
throughout your voyage by our experienced Expedition Leaders, including
shore landings and other activities
- All
Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
- All
shore landings 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
- One
10- to 15-minute helicopter flightseeing excursion (weather and
logistics permitting)
NOT
INCLUDED
- Mandatory
Transfer Package*
- International
airfare
- Passport
and applicable visa expenses
- Government
arrival and departure taxes not mentioned
- Meals
ashore 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
and Internet charges
- 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
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
- Helicopter
Ride: FREE
- Kayaking:
USD 995
- Paddling:
USD 295
- Camping:
USD 295
- Stand-up
Paddling: USD 295
- Exclusive
Heli-Landing: USD 395
- Alpine
Heli-Trekking: USD 495
