Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North

📅 Wednesday, February 3, 2027 🏁 Thursday, February 11, 2027 🌙 8 Nights Punta Arenas 🚢 Ocean Explorer
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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Punta Arenas Chile Venture to the penguin colonies of nearby Magdalena Island where thousands of Magellanic penguins nest in their natural Antarctic habitat.
Arrive 2027-02-03 00:00:00
Day 2
King George Island, South Shetland Islands Antarctica Witness thousands of chinstrap penguins nesting on volcanic cliffs while standing at the edge of the Antarctic continent.
Arrive 2027-02-04 00:00:00
Day 3
South Shetland Islands Antarctica Witness colonies of thousands of penguins waddling across pristine ice shelves while towering glaciers calve into crystal waters.
Arrive 2027-02-05 00:00:00
Day 4
Antarctic Peninsula Antarctica Witness colossal icebergs calving from massive glaciers while penguins dive beside your ship in Earth's most pristine polar wilderness.
Arrive 2027-02-06 00:00:00
Day 5
Antarctic Peninsula Antarctica Witness colossal icebergs calving from massive glaciers while penguins dive beside your ship in Earth's most pristine polar wilderness.
Arrive 2027-02-07 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 2027-02-08 00:00:00
Day 7
🌊 At Sea
Day 8
🌊 At Sea
Day 9
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 2027-02-11 00:00:00

About This Cruise

Take the fastest route to Antarctica – a three-hour flight – and enjoy your first glimpse of the continent from the air, a unique introduction to the vast and dramatic landscape that remains one of the last unspoiled regions in the world. Continue your journey on ship, where an adventure beyond your wildest imagination awaits. Later, return through the world’s most legendary – and exciting – passage of water, as you follow the path of historic explorers across the infamous Drake Passage. Expect the unexpected and be rewarded with unique wildlife and natural attractions, each highlight surpassing the last. Marvel at the contrast of a desolate landscape inhabited by abundant wildlife including curious, playful penguins and seals. And embrace the excitement of standing on the continent for the very first time.
Antarctica Ocean
From $20,966 per person 8 nights on Ocean Explorer with Quark Expeditions
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