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13 Night Antarctic Peninsula Crossing the Circle and Land Tour

From Ushuaia to Ushuaia

Ocean Explorer

Quark Expeditions
5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14284000
  • Departs: Thu, Dec 28, 2028
  • Returns: Wed, Jan 10, 2029
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Dec 28, 2028
    Day
    1
    Ushuaia, Argentina
    • Ushuaia, Argentina
    You may arrive in Ushuaia at any time on Day 1. This southernmost city of South America is known for its beautiful mountainous surroundings, so you are encouraged to consider arriving a day or two before your expedition. A transfer from the airport to your hotel and an accommodation are included in the cost of your trip. An optional pre-departure briefing will be held in the lobby of your hotel at 6 pm. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Dec 29, 2028
    Day
    2
    Ushuaia, Argentina
    • Ushuaia, Argentina

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 2 - Friday - Dec 29, 2028
    Day
    2
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Ushuaia, Argentina
    Your luggage will be collected from the lobby of your hotel in the morning and transferred to the ship. Embarkation is usually around 4 pm. Guests will meet at a designated location near the pier, and board the buses for transfer to the ship. Information about embarkation will be posted in your Ushuaia hotel and discussed during your optional predeparture briefing on Day 1. ...
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    Saturday - Dec 30, 2028
    Day
    3
    Drake Passage, Antarctica
    • Drake Passage, Antarctica
    Your days at sea are filled with presentations led by your Expedition Team on photography, wildlife, glaciology, and history. You can also spend time on deck looking for wildlife, or chatting with your shipmates over a drink at the bar.
    Sunday - Dec 31, 2028
    Day
    4
    Drake Passage, Antarctica
    • Drake Passage, Antarctica
    Monday - Jan 1, 2029
    Day
    5
    Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    • Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    The most common reaction upon reaching the 7th Continent is a sense of reverence and awe. The experience is beyond words, since few places are as untouched as Antarctica. You will begin to appreciate why this region has long captivated the attention of explorers and travelers alike. Every time we visit Antarctica, we witness something new or unexpected, which means your expedition will be unlike any other-creating a unique, personal experience. Each day, you will take Zodiac excursions from the ship to explore glaciated bays, channels, and landing sites. Your Expedition Team will take care of you at each landing, whether you are hiking the Antarctic landscape, visiting a research station, or observing chinstrap, Adelie, and gentoo penguins, all of which can be found here. Keep an eye out for Weddell, fur, crabeater, and leopard seals as well as curious whales, such as humpbacks, minkes, or perhaps orcas while on a Zodiac cruise. Each excursion will present a new array of creatures to fascinate you and keep your camera busy. Amid the serene silence of Antarctica, noisy interludes become indelible memories, such as penguins squabbling over prized pebbles, or the boom and crack of a calving glacier. Every day will be different, having been carefully crafted by your Expedition Team to inspire and educate you about this wonderful part of the world. ...
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    Tuesday - Jan 2, 2029
    Day
    6
    Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    • Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    Wednesday - Jan 3, 2029
    Day
    7
    Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    • Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    Thursday - Jan 4, 2029
    Day
    8
    Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    • Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    Crossing the Antarctic Circle is both a memorable experience and impressive achievement, as few travelers reach so far south. If conditions allow us to cross this famed latitude of 6633' S, we'll toast the first explorers who ventured here, and you can raise a glass and take pride in knowing you've made it to a part of the world visited by very few people. This is raw Antarctica, home of the midnight sun, Weddell seals, and your best chances of encountering sea ice-the very foundations of the Antarctic marine ecosystem. ...
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    Friday - Jan 5, 2029
    Day
    9
    Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    • Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    Saturday - Jan 6, 2029
    Day
    10
    Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    • Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    By now, your knowledge of Adelie, chinstrap, and gentoo penguins will be matched by your ability to differentiate between a leopard, crabeater, and Weddell seal. Terms like "bergy bits" and "pancake ice" will become part of your vocabulary, yet there are still many tales to be told. As you head north, Zodiac excursions will fill your days, and your Expedition Team will continue looking out for species of seabirds, seals, and whales that may have eluded you on your journey south. ...
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    Sunday - Jan 7, 2029
    Day
    11
    Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    • Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    Monday - Jan 8, 2029
    Day
    12
    Drake Passage, Antarctica
    • Drake Passage, Antarctica
    As you recross the Drake, Antarctica fades away, leaving you with a collection of memories to last a lifetime. Excited conversations with your newfound friends will make the crossing fly by, regardless of weather and sea conditions. Your Expedition Team will round up its series of presentations as well, with a slideshow of the adventures you've shared and the wildlife you've witnessed over the course of your voyage. Be sure to take some time to reflect on everything you've experienced so far. ...
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    Tuesday - Jan 9, 2029
    Day
    13
    Drake Passage, Antarctica
    • Drake Passage, Antarctica
    Wednesday - Jan 10, 2029
    Day
    14
    Ushuaia, Argentina
    • Ushuaia, Argentina
    Your ship is scheduled to arrive in Ushuaia between 7 am and 8 am. Once the ship has docked, you will bid farewell to your Expedition Team and shipmates before completing your disembarkation. You are then free to continue your onward journey.


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