Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill

📅 Tuesday, November 3, 2026 🏁 Monday, November 16, 2026 🌙 13 Nights Buenos Aires 🚢 Ultramarine
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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Buenos Aires Argentina Dance the night away in the passionate tango bars of La Boca, where Argentina's most iconic cultural tradition comes alive on intimate dance floors.
Arrive 2026-11-03 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 2026-11-04 00:00:00
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Day 14
Buenos Aires Argentina Dance the night away in the passionate tango bars of La Boca, where Argentina's most iconic cultural tradition comes alive on intimate dance floors.
Arrive 2026-11-16 00:00:00

About This Cruise

We made polar history in 2004 at Snow Hill Island. We were the first to reach its Emperor penguin rookery, offering one of the most exclusive wildlife encounters on the planet. Our Expedition Team has the deepest experience in the industry, bringing more people on more successful Snow Hill landings than anyone else. We invite you to share in the legacy and the true spirit of the explorer; embracing the unexpected, and pursuing one of the most jaw-dropping experiences imaginable. Experience a true polar quest as we journey on our new ship, Ultramarine, which is equipped with two twin-engine helicopters that will fly guests to the vicinity of this rarely-visited rookery, whereupon they will walk across the thick sea ice to stand within metres of the most coveted penguin species on the planet. Anticipate scenes reminiscent of “March of the Penguins” and BBC’s “Frozen Planet.” Just imagine the penguins tobogganing across the ice towards the sea. Such wildlife moments are too precious for words! Celebrate Snow Hill’s majestic moments on ice, alongside more than 4,000 pairs of breeding Emperor penguins and their chicks. Revel in the once-in-a-lifetime wonders of the Weddell Sea, and set foot on the seventh continent’s eastern Peninsula. Join us at Snow Hill. Be part of a legendary story, and write one of your own.
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From $22,420 per person 13 nights on Ultramarine with Quark Expeditions
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