Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

📅 Thursday, December 17, 2026 🏁 Monday, December 28, 2026 🌙 11 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 2026-12-17 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 2026-12-18 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 2026-12-21 00:00:00
Day 6
Antarctic Peninsula Antarctica Witness colossal icebergs calving from massive glaciers while penguins dive beside your ship in Earth's most pristine polar wilderness.
Arrive 2026-12-22 00:00:00
Day 7
Antarctic Peninsula Antarctica Witness colossal icebergs calving from massive glaciers while penguins dive beside your ship in Earth's most pristine polar wilderness.
Arrive 2026-12-23 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 2026-12-24 00:00:00
Day 9
South Shetland Islands Antarctica Witness colonies of thousands of penguins waddling across pristine ice shelves while towering glaciers calve into crystal waters.
Arrive 2026-12-25 00:00:00
Day 10
🌊 At Sea
Day 11
🌊 At Sea
Day 12
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 2026-12-28 00:00:00

About This Cruise

Antarctica offers so many extraordinary things to see and do, and traveling with Quark Expeditions offers multiple options to personalize your experience. We’ve designed this guide to help you identify what interests you most, so that you can start planning your version of the perfect expedition to the 7th Continent. If this is your first visit, our classic Antarctic Explorer voyage gives you the best of the stunning Antarctic Peninsula. Conquer the famed Drake Passage in a polar-class vessel; explore majestic natural environments by Zodiac, kayak or on foot; get excellent views of penguins, whales and other wildlife; and enjoy talks on history, biology and glaciology by onboard polar experts. You can personalize your adventure with options that suit your interests, and cross the 7th Continent off the list—your way. Antarctica has been inspiring explorers for centuries and our voyages—led by the best expedition teams in the industry— offer the chance for you to discover why. We’re excited to host you on your unforgettable adventure! Feel free to reach out to our team of Polar Travel Advisers who can answer your questions and provide assistance at any time.
Antarctica Ocean
From $15,446 per person 11 nights on Ultramarine with Quark Expeditions
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