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10-night Antarctic Explorer – Discovering the 7th Continent Expedition

Roundtrip Ushuaia
10-night Antarctic Explorer – Discovering the 7th Continent Expedition
November 23, 2024
Quark Expeditions: World Explorer
Roundtrip Ushuaia
Vacation Offer ID 1540874
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The Signature Collection – Exclusive Amenities
The Signature Collection Sailings offer Exceptional Value and Exclusive Amenities.

Cruise Inclusions

  • Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leaders, 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 arrival transfer in Ushuaia from airport to pre-expedition hotel on Day 1
  • One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Ushuaia 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 transfer from hotel to ship on embarkation day
  • Group departure transfer upon disembarkation in Ushuaia from ship to local airport or to luggage storage facility

Available Add-Ons

Optional airfare; pre-/post-cruise hotel
  • Destination Guide
  • Suggested Shore Excursions
Destination Arrival Departure
Ushuaia

Ushuaia 11/23/2024

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. Get active in the mountains or enjoy handcrafted chocolate at a café in town.,

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Ushuaia – Tierra del Fuego National Park and End of the World Train - Half Day
Meet your local guide at local pier and start with your visit. 
Begin the tour by driving along National Route N3, crossing the valley of the Pipo River and the foothills of Mount Susana, to the train station located in the area where the inmates of the old prison collected firewood.
 
The little steam train will wind along the trail that the prison train used to follow over bridges, swampy areas, and green valleys, making a short stop at La Macarena waterfall. On completion of the train ride and already in the Tierra del Fuego National Park, drive through the most attractive landscapes of the park, such as Lake Roca and Bahía Lapataia (where the National Route N3, part of the Pan-American Highway ends).
 
In different locations take short walks to appreciate the different species of the native forest and the protected fauna in the southernmost National Park of Argentina.

After the tour you will be transferred back to the pier.

Tour highlights: 
  • Beagle Channel
  • Lapataia Bay
  • End of the World train
 
Inclusions
  • Transfers to/from the pier
  • English speaking guide
  • Private vehicle
 
Exclusions
  • Gratuities for guide and driver
  • Box-Lunch
  • Entrance fee
11/23/2024 11/23/2024
Ushuaia

Ushuaia 11/24/2024

Embarkation will occur in the late afternoon, after which your vessel will sail down the historic Beagle Channel, which transects the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in the extreme south of South America. Expect an air of anticipation as you depart—the next time you see land, you'll be in the world's most southern continent!,

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Ushuaia – Tierra del Fuego National Park and End of the World Train - Half Day
Meet your local guide at local pier and start with your visit. 
Begin the tour by driving along National Route N3, crossing the valley of the Pipo River and the foothills of Mount Susana, to the train station located in the area where the inmates of the old prison collected firewood.
 
The little steam train will wind along the trail that the prison train used to follow over bridges, swampy areas, and green valleys, making a short stop at La Macarena waterfall. On completion of the train ride and already in the Tierra del Fuego National Park, drive through the most attractive landscapes of the park, such as Lake Roca and Bahía Lapataia (where the National Route N3, part of the Pan-American Highway ends).
 
In different locations take short walks to appreciate the different species of the native forest and the protected fauna in the southernmost National Park of Argentina.

After the tour you will be transferred back to the pier.

Tour highlights: 
  • Beagle Channel
  • Lapataia Bay
  • End of the World train
 
Inclusions
  • Transfers to/from the pier
  • English speaking guide
  • Private vehicle
 
Exclusions
  • Gratuities for guide and driver
  • Box-Lunch
  • Entrance fee
11/24/2024 11/24/2024
Cruise Starts (Embarkation)

Cruise Starts (Embarkation) 11/24/2024

Embarkation will occur in the late afternoon, after which your vessel will sail down the historic Beagle Channel, which transects the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in the extreme south of South America. Expect an air of anticipation as you depart—the next time you see land, you'll be in the world's most southern continent!,
11/24/2024 11/24/2024
Ushuaia

Ushuaia 11/24/2024

Embarkation will occur in the late afternoon, after which your vessel will sail down the historic Beagle Channel, which transects the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in the extreme south of South America. Expect an air of anticipation as you depart—the next time you see land, you'll be in the world's most southern continent!,

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Ushuaia – Tierra del Fuego National Park and End of the World Train - Half Day
Meet your local guide at local pier and start with your visit. 
Begin the tour by driving along National Route N3, crossing the valley of the Pipo River and the foothills of Mount Susana, to the train station located in the area where the inmates of the old prison collected firewood.
 
The little steam train will wind along the trail that the prison train used to follow over bridges, swampy areas, and green valleys, making a short stop at La Macarena waterfall. On completion of the train ride and already in the Tierra del Fuego National Park, drive through the most attractive landscapes of the park, such as Lake Roca and Bahía Lapataia (where the National Route N3, part of the Pan-American Highway ends).
 
In different locations take short walks to appreciate the different species of the native forest and the protected fauna in the southernmost National Park of Argentina.

After the tour you will be transferred back to the pier.

Tour highlights: 
  • Beagle Channel
  • Lapataia Bay
  • End of the World train
 
Inclusions
  • Transfers to/from the pier
  • English speaking guide
  • Private vehicle
 
Exclusions
  • Gratuities for guide and driver
  • Box-Lunch
  • Entrance fee
11/24/2024 11/24/2024
Drake Passage

Drake Passage 11/25/2024

Your days at sea are filled with presentations led by your Expedition Team who will prepare you for the wildlife, glaciology, and history that will greet you upon your arrival. In between presentations, spend time on deck looking for wildlife or chatting with your shipmates over a drink at the bar.,
11/25/2024 11/26/2024
Antarctica

Antarctica 11/27/2024

The most common reaction upon reaching the White 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 time we visit 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 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 consorting with chinstrap, Adélie, 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 collection of creatures to delight 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.,
11/27/2024 11/30/2024
Drake Passage

Drake Passage 12/01/2024

The journey back across the Drake Passage provides final opportunities to enjoy the crisp Antarctic air. Spend time on the deck, watching for seabirds and scouting for whales, enjoy presentations by your Expedition Team, and celebrate the experiences shared exploring Antarctica.,
12/01/2024 12/02/2024
Ushuaia

Ushuaia 12/03/2024

You will arrive in Ushuaia in the morning, which allows for you to continue your adventure onward or catch your flights home.,

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Ushuaia – Tierra del Fuego National Park and End of the World Train - Half Day
Meet your local guide at local pier and start with your visit. 
Begin the tour by driving along National Route N3, crossing the valley of the Pipo River and the foothills of Mount Susana, to the train station located in the area where the inmates of the old prison collected firewood.
 
The little steam train will wind along the trail that the prison train used to follow over bridges, swampy areas, and green valleys, making a short stop at La Macarena waterfall. On completion of the train ride and already in the Tierra del Fuego National Park, drive through the most attractive landscapes of the park, such as Lake Roca and Bahía Lapataia (where the National Route N3, part of the Pan-American Highway ends).
 
In different locations take short walks to appreciate the different species of the native forest and the protected fauna in the southernmost National Park of Argentina.

After the tour you will be transferred back to the pier.

Tour highlights: 
  • Beagle Channel
  • Lapataia Bay
  • End of the World train
 
Inclusions
  • Transfers to/from the pier
  • English speaking guide
  • Private vehicle
 
Exclusions
  • Gratuities for guide and driver
  • Box-Lunch
  • Entrance fee
12/03/2024 12/03/2024
Quark Expeditions: World Explorer
Distinct and comfortable, refined and roomy—these attributes and more describe World Explorer. Not only is it among fastest ships, but it is also one of finest, with six tiers of deluxe accommodation. The personal space is exceptional. Every suite has either a private walk-out or French balcony for direct ocean views. World Explorer also delivers plenty of public areas to unwind in after a day outdoors, including the glass-domed Observation Lounge for quiet contemplation and full skyline views, the Explorer Lounge for a drink and a chat, and the library for more intimate relaxing and reading. Presentations and discussions are facilitated in a dedicated lecture theatre.
Ship Highlights
  • The Mudroom on Deck 3 enables you to comfortably prepare for, and disembark from, Zodiac excursions and shore landings
  • Lecture Theatre, which can accommodate everyone on board
  • If there is one thing constant at sea, it is that you will enjoy delicious meals on a daily basis, located at deck 4
  • Indulge in Health & Wellness amenities like the Sauna located on Deck 7 which also has a corresponding change room and shower
Ship Statistics
Registry
Portugal
Ship Length
413 ft (126 m)
Passenger Capacity
176
Number of Crew
125
Number of Suites
14

Dining

Restaurant
There is one dining room located on Deck 4. If there is one constant at sea, it is that you’ll enjoy delicious meals on a daily basis.

Bars & Lounges

Observation Lounge
The glass-domed Observation Lounge on Deck 7 is a comfortable spot to relax and enjoy panoramic polar views.

Entertainment & Nightlife

Entertainment & Nightlife
The theater-style auditorium on Deck 4 can easily accommodate everyone on board, so it serves as our main hall where presentations and videos are provided for your education and enjoyment. .

Onboard Activities

Bridge
Bridge.
Library
Located in the Observation Lounge on Deck 7, the library includes a selection of field guides, picture books, and reference books.
Pool
Deck 7 features a large heated outdoor pool, surrounded by deck space, and flanked by two hot tubs.
Ready Room
The Mudroom on Deck 3 enables you to comfortably prepare for, and disembark from, Zodiac excursions and shore landings and is conveniently located adjacent to zodiac embarkation points.

Wellness

L'Occitane Spa
The spa is located on Deck 7 and offers massages, facials, and hand and foot treatments using L’Occitane products.
Sauna
Indulge in Health & Wellness amenities like the Sauna located on Deck 7 which also has a corresponding change room and shower.

Shopping

Shopping
If you forgot any essentials or need a little souvenir from your voyage, the Polar Boutique on Deck 4 is an onboard gift shop. Opening hours will vary based on the daily expedition activities. Gifts and souvenirs are great to bring home as mementos of your polar expedition.

Balcony

Veranda Suite (VS) Call for pricing
Veranda Suite
  • Category: VS
  • Deck 6
  • Deck 5
Located on Decks 5 and 6, and approximately 215 sq. ft. (20 sq. m) in size, these cabins have one double or two single beds, and a 55 sq. ft. (5 sq. m) walk-out balcony. A sitting area with a sofa, refrigerator, TV, state of the art system, and a private bathroom with shower is also featured in each cabin.

Suite

(Triple) Call for pricing
  • Category: Triple
  • Deck 6
Superior Suite (SS) Call for pricing
Superior Suite
  • Category: SS
  • Deck 6
  • Deck 5
Located on Decks 5 and 6, and approximately 278 sq. ft. (26 sq. m) in size, these cabins have one double or two single beds, and a 110 sq. ft. (10 sq. m) walk-out balcony with access from the sitting room and bedroom. A separate sitting area with a sofa, walk-in closet, refrigerator, TV, state of the art system, and a private bathroom with shower is also featured in each cabin.
Owner's Suite (OS) Call for pricing
Owner's Suite
  • Category: OS
  • Deck 6
  • Deck 5
Located on Decks 5 and 6, and approximately 355 sq. ft. (33 sq. m) in size, these cabins have one double or two single beds, and a 110 sq. ft. (10 sq. m) walk-out balcony with access from the sitting room and bedroom. A separate sitting area with sofa, refrigerator, TV, state of the art infotainment system, and a private bathroom with shower, his and hers sinks, and bathtub is also featured in each cabin.
Deluxe Suite (DS) Call for pricing
Deluxe Suite
  • Category: DS
  • Deck 5
Located on Deck 5, and approximately 334 sq. ft. (31 sq. m) in size, these cabins have one double or two single beds, and a 110 sq. ft. (10 sq. m) walk-out balcony with access from the sitting room and bedroom. A separate sitting area with sofa, his and hers closets, refrigerator, TV, state of the art infotainment system, and private bathroom with shower and his and hers sinks is also featured in each cabins.

Oceanview

Infinity Suite (IS) Call for pricing
Infinity Suite
  • Category: IS
  • Deck 6
  • Deck 5
Located on Decks 5 and 6, and approximately 270 sq. ft. (25 sq. m) in size, these cabins have one double or two single beds, and a floor-to-ceiling glass French balcony. A sitting area with a sofa, refrigerator, TV, state of the art infotainment system, and a private bathroom with a shower is also featured in each cabin.
Fares listed are per person, based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.

All fares are per person, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise noted) and quoted in US dollars (US$). Rates for expeditions, flights, as well as optional pre-expedition and post-expedition extensions are based on tariffs and exchange rates in effect at the time of printing and are subject to change prior to departure. Substantial changes in tariffs, exchange rates and the price of fuel, services and labor sometimes increase the cost of expedition arrangements significantly. Quark reserves the right to alter prices or introduce surcharges accordingly, even if payment has been received in full. All travelers are required to pay for their excursion and additional purchases in conjunction with their excursion in the same currency. The fare does not include tobacco, alcoholic or special beverages (bottled or tap), miscellaneous extras, personal needs or medical care. Such goods and services, if available for purchase aboard the vessel/camp, are at the traveler's own expense. Payment for all such goods and services including any charges for extra baggage must be made in cash or by traveler's checks in US dollars (or other currency acceptable to the carrier) upon demand by the carrier prior to the traveler's disembarkation. Taxes, port charges, embarkation and loading expenses, stamps, health fees and any other charges whatsoever imposed by governmental authorities in any port or place shall be for the account of the traveler if not included in the fare paid to Quark.

To confirm reservations on all Quark products, a deposit of 25% (minimum US$1000 per person) is required at time of booking. The deposit may be paid by bank wire transfer, check, money order or major credit card. For any booking within 120 days of departure full payment is required. Final payment balances are due 120 days prior to departure.

Important reminder: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy – and excitement – of expedition travel. There are no guarantees that we can achieve everything we set out to accomplish. A measure of flexibility is something all of us must bring to a voyage. There are nearly 200 recognized sites in the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetlands and the places mentioned above may be changed to others equally as interesting.

Exclusions - Rates specifically do 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

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Deck 3

Stateroom Key

  • Owner's Suite (OS)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS)
  • Superior Suite (SS)
  • (Triple)
  • Veranda Suite (VS)
  • Infinity Suite (IS)
Deck 4

Stateroom Key

  • Owner's Suite (OS)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS)
  • Superior Suite (SS)
  • (Triple)
  • Veranda Suite (VS)
  • Infinity Suite (IS)
Deck 5

Stateroom Key

  • Owner's Suite (OS)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS)
  • Superior Suite (SS)
  • (Triple)
  • Veranda Suite (VS)
  • Infinity Suite (IS)
Deck 6

Stateroom Key

  • Owner's Suite (OS)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS)
  • Superior Suite (SS)
  • (Triple)
  • Veranda Suite (VS)
  • Infinity Suite (IS)
Deck 7

Stateroom Key

  • Owner's Suite (OS)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS)
  • Superior Suite (SS)
  • (Triple)
  • Veranda Suite (VS)
  • Infinity Suite (IS)
Deck 8

Stateroom Key

  • Owner's Suite (OS)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS)
  • Superior Suite (SS)
  • (Triple)
  • Veranda Suite (VS)
  • Infinity Suite (IS)