Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

📅 Wednesday, December 9, 2026 🏁 Saturday, December 19, 2026 🌙 10 Nights Ushuaia 🚢 Ocean Explorer
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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Ushuaia Argentina Sail to the end of the world through the dramatic Beagle Channel, spotting penguins and sea lions in their natural Antarctic gateway habitat.
Arrive 2026-12-09 00:00:00
Day 2
Ushuaia Argentina Sail to the end of the world through the dramatic Beagle Channel, spotting penguins and sea lions in their natural Antarctic gateway habitat.
Arrive 2026-12-10 00:00:00
Day 3
🌊 At Sea
Day 4
🌊 At Sea
Day 5
South Shetland Islands Antarctica Witness colonies of thousands of penguins waddling across pristine ice shelves while towering glaciers calve into crystal waters.
Arrive 2026-12-13 00:00:00
Day 6
South Shetland Islands Antarctica Witness colonies of thousands of penguins waddling across pristine ice shelves while towering glaciers calve into crystal waters.
Arrive 2026-12-14 00:00:00
Day 7
South Shetland Islands Antarctica Witness colonies of thousands of penguins waddling across pristine ice shelves while towering glaciers calve into crystal waters.
Arrive 2026-12-15 00:00:00
Day 8
South Shetland Islands Antarctica Witness colonies of thousands of penguins waddling across pristine ice shelves while towering glaciers calve into crystal waters.
Arrive 2026-12-16 00:00:00
Day 9
🌊 At Sea
Day 10
🌊 At Sea
Day 11
Ushuaia Argentina Sail to the end of the world through the dramatic Beagle Channel, spotting penguins and sea lions in their natural Antarctic gateway habitat.
Arrive 2026-12-19 00:00:00

About This Cruise

Our classic 11- or 12-day Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent itinerary delivers the very best of the Antarctic Peninsula in one unforgettable journey: cross the legendary 800-kilometer (500-mile) Drake Passage; explore majestic polar landscapes by Zodiac, kayak, or on foot; photograph penguins, whales, and seals framed by towering ice; and deepen your experience with expert presentations on history, biology, and glaciology.
Antarctica Ocean
From $13,856 per person 10 nights on Ocean Explorer with Quark Expeditions
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