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13 Night Crossing the Antarctic Circle Southern Expedition and Land Tour

From Ushuaia to Ushuaia

Ocean Explorer

Quark Expeditions
5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 11541794
  • Departs: Tue, Mar 4, 2025
  • Returns: Mon, Mar 17, 2025
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    Balcony $14,171
    Suite $15,859
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Mar 4, 2025
    Day
    1
    Ushuaia, Argentina
    • Ushuaia, Argentina
    You will begin your journey in Ushuaia, a small but bustling port town at the tip of South America. This Argentine town is an ideal gateway for you to explore the southern extent of Patagonia while preparing for your adventure ahead. Enjoy active outings in the mountains or sample handcrafted chocolate at a cafe in town. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Mar 5, 2025
    Day
    2
    Ushuaia, Argentina
    • Ushuaia, Argentina

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 2 - Wednesday - Mar 5, 2025
    Day
    2
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Ushuaia, Argentina
    As the ship sets sail in the late afternoon, you will begin your Antarctic journey, passing through the historic Beagle Channel. Named after the famed ship on which Charles Darwin traveled, the channel presents great photo opportunities of landscapes and seabirds. Eventually the channel opens up to the Southern Ocean, and onwards to Antarctica. ...
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    Thursday - Mar 6, 2025
    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.
    Friday - Mar 7, 2025
    Day
    4
    Drake Passage, Antarctica
    • Drake Passage, Antarctica
    Saturday - Mar 8, 2025
    Day
    5
    Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Cruising Antarctica, 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 and enduring as Antarctica. You will begin to appreciate why this region has long captivated the attention of explorers and travelers alike. Every visit to Antarctica we witness something new or unexpected, which means that your expedition will be unlike any other-creating 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 elusive leopard seal. Your Expedition Team will take care of you at each landing, whether you are exploring the Antarctic terrain, visiting a historic research base, or consorting with penguin colonies. Chinstrap, Adelie, and gentoo penguins are found here, along with five different species of seals. Zodiac and ship cruising can offer opportunities to view some of the larger local marine mammals more intimately, such as Antarctic minke and humpback whales. Each day and each excursion will present a new collection of creatures to delight you and keep your camera busy. Your days will be busy spotting wildlife and being mesmerized by the astounding beauty of Antarctica. Listening to the crackling and crumbling of icebergs and glaciers and watching penguins waddling on the beach will become your daily entertainment, while sea kayaking, paddle excursions, or camping are optional activities available on select voyages (at an extra cost). ...
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    Sunday - Mar 9, 2025
    Day
    6
    Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    Monday - Mar 10, 2025
    Day
    7
    Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    Tuesday - Mar 11, 2025
    Day
    8
    Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Cruising Antarctica, 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 reach this latitude, 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 foundation of the Antarctic marine ecosystem. ...
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    Wednesday - Mar 12, 2025
    Day
    9
    Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    Thursday - Mar 13, 2025
    Day
    10
    Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Cruising Antarctica, 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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    Friday - Mar 14, 2025
    Day
    11
    Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    Saturday - Mar 15, 2025
    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 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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    Sunday - Mar 16, 2025
    Day
    13
    Drake Passage, Antarctica
    • Drake Passage, Antarctica
    Monday - Mar 17, 2025
    Day
    14
    Ushuaia, Argentina
    • Ushuaia, Argentina
    Today, you'll say goodbye to your Expedition Team and fellow travelers, disembarking in the morning to catch your homeward flights or continue your travels on your own.


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