Setting foot on the 7th Continent is an immersive adventure like no other. Whether you’re focusing on the Antarctic highlights or exploring the peninsula in depth just south of the Antarctic Circle, our range of itineraries and activities will help you explore Antarctica in a way that will be both uniquely yours and entirely unforgettable.
ANTARCTIC 2022/2023/2024
The Leader in Polar Adventures
See It All in One Voyage: Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia and Falkland Islands. PAGE 21
Flexible Trip-planning: Itineraries from 8 to 23 days. PAGE 10
Unique Helicopter Excursions. PAGE 18–23
Ultramarine : A Polar Vessel. Like No Other! PAGE 26
Polar Experts on Every Voyage. PAGE 44
Do you want to travel off the beaten path? Or explore where there are no paths at all?
Cover: A floating iceberg. This page: Ultramarine's helicopters transport guests deep into the Antarctic wilderness.
We explore Antarctica differently from everyone else. If you really want to see a penguin, our expedition team will take you to a nesting spot of a quarter million. Will you be content to take another cruise? Or would you prefer to cruise 1,000 feet over the untouched Antarctic wilderness in a twin-engine helicopter? Do you want to explore off the beaten path in Antarctica? Let us take you to where there are no paths at all. The choice is yours: Do you want to go on vacation—or go on the expedition of a lifetime?
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Awards & Accolades WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS
, World’s Leading Specialist Cruise Line 2021 , World’s Leading Specialist Cruise Line 2020 , World’s Leading Polar Expeditions Operator 2018 USA TODAY 10 BEST READERS' CHOICE TRAVEL AWARD , Best Adventure Cruise Line 2018 SIGNATURE LUXURY TRAVEL & STYLE CRUISE AWARD , Best-of-the-Best Luxury Cruise Awards Winner, Expedition 2018 Winner, Expedition 2017 TRAVEL WEEKLY GOLD MAGELLAN AWARD , Best Expedition Itinerary: Spitsbergen Explorer 2019 Northwest Passage 2018 North Pole 2018 , Best Small Ship Expedition 2019 , Marketing Promotional Video 2019: Face to Face With Iconic Arctic Wildlife TRAVEL WEEKLY SILVER MAGELLAN AWARD
What's inside.
, Best Expedition Itinerary: Essential Greenland 2019 Greenland Explorer 2018 West Greenland 2017 , Best Small Ship Expedition 2017 , Best Adventure Destination: Greenland 2017 TRAVEL + LEISURE WORLD’S BEST AWARD , Small-Ship Ocean Cruise Line 2016 FODOR’S TRAVEL GUIDES WORLD’S BEST CRUISES , Kapitan Khlebnikov’s Northwest Passage Expedition 2016
IAATO (the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators) advocates and promotes the practice of safe and environmentally responsible private- sector travel to the Antarctic.
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Superior Spa & Wellness Amenitie s
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30 Years of Polar Exploration
Your Life Onboard
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Amazing Off-Ship Experiences
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Antarctica at a Glance
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Polar Travel Advisors
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Map of Antarctica
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Expedition Leaders
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The Antarctic Peninsula
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Why Travel With Us?
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The Falkland Islands & South Georgia Our Superior Fleet— featuring our newest ship, Ultramarine Cutting-Edge Helicopter Program
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Polar Boutique
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Sustainability
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Three gentoo penguins.
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OUR HISTORY
As the Leader in Polar Adventures, we’re committed to taking our guests deeper into the Polar Regions than they ever thought possible. Breaking boundaries is part of our DNA—so, too, is innovation. For the last 30 years we’ve pushed the limits of our own imagination to provide our guests with the most immersive—and imaginative —adventures in the Polar Regions. We have the most experienced team in the industry. We have the most diverse fleet, which allows guests to personalize their voyage. We offer the most off-ship adventure options—enabling guests to customize their expedition experience. Our fleet of small ships, including our newest vessel, Ultramarine , can take you places other larger ships cannot reach. Do you want to go on a vacation— or on the expedition of a lifetime. Going Beyond in Polar Adventure.
November 1993 For the first time, Quark Expeditions guests retrace the voyage of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance .
November 1996 Quark Expeditions begins a circumnavigation of Antarctica for commercial passengers, the first-ever voyage of its kind.
Choose from 12 amazing Antarctic itineraries starting on page 10
August 1991 Quark Expeditions takes the first commercial passengers to the North Pole—something no other expedition company had achieved. August 1991 Quark Expeditions celebrates the first-ever passenger transit of the Northeast Passage, the historic route across the top of the world. December 1991 Quark Expeditions charters the first series of oceanographic research vessels specially converted for adventure travel, heralding a new phase in polar exploration.
CIRCUMNAVIGATION
July 1999 Quark Expeditions completes its first passenger circumnavigation of the Arctic Ocean. November 2003 Quark Expeditions passengers become the first humans to witness a Total Solar Eclipse in Antarctica.
November 2004 Quark Expeditions becomes the first operator to confirm the existence and location of the Snow Hill Emperor colony. March 2006 Quark Expeditions breaks Roald Amundsen’s record set nearly 100 years ago, attaining the most southernly latitude of any vessel.
November 1992 Quark Expeditions departs Cape Town for the first passenger voyage to the Far Side of Antarctica,
the most remote coastal region of the continent.
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October 2017 Quark Expeditions launches Quark Academy training program for expedition team members, the first training program of its kind in the industry.
December 2020 Quark Expeditions is named World’s Leading Specialist Cruise Line at the World Travel Awards.
Meet our incredibly talented team on page 44
World's Leading Specialist Cruise Line
April 2021 Quark Expeditions officially takes ownership of Ultramarine after successful sea trials in Croatia, marking one of our greatest polar milestones!
PRIDE OF THE FLEET
June 2008 Quark Expeditions offers maiden voyage to the North Pole on nuclear icebreaker 50 Years of Victory , the most powerful icebreaker on the planet at the time.
December 2021 Yet another accolade! Quark Expeditions is once more named the World’s Leading Specialist Cruise Line at the World Travel Awards. December 2021 We announce “Tundra to Table:
April 2011 Quark Expeditions’ Three Arctic Islands voyage is voted one of National Geographic Traveler’s “50 Tours of a Lifetime.”
December 2018 Quark Expeditions
is again named World’s Leading Polar Expedition Operator at the World Travel Awards.
June 2012 Quark Expeditions becomes the first tour operator to successfully offer passengers hot-air ballooning at the North Pole. February 2013 Quark Expeditions hosts Jonathan Shackleton (Ernest Shackleton’s cousin) and Falcon Scott (Robert Falcon Scott’s grandson) as they walk, and camp, on the 7th continent together. November 2013 Quark Expeditions teams up with Hot Docs Canadian International Film Festival to offer the first-ever floating polar film festival onboard Sea Spirit .
January 2019 Quark Expeditions launches the construction of the game-changing ship Ultramarine , the very first vessel purpose-built for polar exploration.
Inuit Culinary Experience,” a partnership infused with passion and pride for the Indigenous cultures of the places we visit.
ULTRAMARINE
December 2021 Ultramarine sets sail at last! Fittingly, the ship’s inaugural voyage is a celebration of the life of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.
Experience our classic Antarctic Explorer voyage, on page 13
Discover Ultramarine ’s incredible amenities. See page 29
April 2019 Quark Expeditions unveils Polar Promise, the most holistic sustainability policy in the polar expedition industry.
December 2013 Quark Expeditions is named World’s Leading
Polar Expedition Operator at the World Travel Awards in Lisbon.
Get the scoop on our Polar Promise sustainability strategy and how we’re preserving the Polar Regions one goal at a time. See page 52
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FALKLAND ISLANDS: AN ORNITHOLOGIST’S DREAM
Antarctica at a glance.
Penguins aren’t the only winged species to see in the Falkland Islands. There are 63 breeding bird species and 23 annual migrants, including the inquisitive striated caracara, which are known to steal shiny objects.
While Antarctica’s summer extends all the way from November to April, the month you visit determines what you’ll see and do once you arrive. It’s like three seasons within a season, each time period yielding different weather, wildlife sightings (and behaviors) and conditions on land. Knowing what you want to experience while you’re there will help you work out the best time to visit, so you have a customized adventure that ticks all the right boxes.
CHILE
ARGENTINA
FALKLAND ISLANDS (Islas Malvinas)
Stanley
RETRACE DARWIN'S FOOTSTEPS Explore Chile's spectacular network of fjords and channels to see the abundant wildlife species of Patagonia, as well as the glaciers of Tierra del Fuego.
Atlantic Ocean
CROSSING THE DRAKE PASSAGE
Crossing the infamous 1,300 km (800 mile) wide Drake Passage, between Argentina and Antarctica is a rite of passage for many polar travelers. Rough seas and high winds give it the name “Drake Shake.” When it’s calm, it’s called “Drake Lake.”
NOV 1915–APR 1916 Shackleton and crew drift on ice, then row through rough ocean waters all the way to Elephant Island.
WHALE-WATCHING WEATHER Enjoy fantastic whale-watching as humpbacks arrive back in Antarctica MID-DECEMBER to MID-FEBRUARY when temperatures reach up to 40°F/ 5°C, and there are up to 22 hours of sunlight per day.
SUMMER ROMANCE Penguins begin their courtship rituals (bowing and preening) from NOVEMBER to MID-DECEMBER on the Antarctic Peninsula. Male gentoo penguins sometimes woo their favorite female by giving her a well-chosen rock!
Weddell Sea
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
CROSSING THE ANTARCTIC CIRCLE
Journeying south of the equator to 66°33'45.9—the Antarctic Circle, also called the Polar Circle—is a milestone few travelers ever reach.
PENGUIN CHICKS! Wildlife-viewing is excellent in the Antarctic from MID-DECEMBER to MID-FEBRUARY. Especially eye-catching are the penguin chicks which hatch at this time in the sprawling rookeries.
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INCREDIBLE SNOWSCAPES The Antarctic Peninsula is at its most pristine from NOVEMBER to MID-DECEMBER. As the Antarctic wakes up from winter, pure white snowscapes seem to stretch beyond the horizons.
BIRDS OF SOUTH GEORGIA Albatross and Cape petrels guide your ship on the approach to South Georgia, which is known as the Galapagos of the Poles.
KING PENGUINS Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, is home to one of the largest king penguin colonies in the
world: about 500,000 of the species gather here.
BLUE-TINTED ICEBERGS Antarctic vistas sparkle during the mid-summer period of MID-DECEMBER to MID-FEBRUARY. Sun and salt water turn the icebergs into works of art in various shades of blue.
APR–MAY 1916 Shackleton and five crewmen row to South Georgia to find help for the sailors on Elephant Island.
SOUTH GEORGIA
DEC 5, 1914 Endurance departs Grytviken whaling station on South Georgia.
HONORING SHACKLETON Eminent polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, who
CALVING GLACIERS! Expect Antarctic glacier- calving, the breaking of ice chunks from the edge of a glacier, in the late-summer period from MID-FEBRUARY to LATE MARCH.
died in 1922, is buried in the cemetery at the historic whaling station at Grytviken on South Georgia Island. Follow his historic journey.
OVERNIGHT CAMPING IN ANTARCTICA
Go to sleep in a bivy sac on the peninsula, wake up to the bray of a penguin, the ethereal call of the sea or the exhalation of a humpback whale. A night spent outdoors is an unforgettable experience. Temperatures are at their warmest (up to 40°F/ 5°C) MID-NOVEMBER to MID-JANUARY.
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ENDURANCE FOUND A search team, using undersea drones, located Endurance at the bottom of the Weddell Sea in MARCH 2022. The iconic ship is found at a depth of 3,008 meters (1.9 miles).
NOV 21, 1915 Endurance sinks to the bottom of the Weddell Sea after being trapped in ice for over a year.
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Santiago, Chile
Buenos Aires, Argentina
SOUTH AMERICA
CHILE
Atlantic Ocean
ARGENTINA
Stanley
Pacific Ocean
FALKLAND ISLANDS (Islas Malvinas)
Ushuaia
Punta Arenas
Cape Horn
Drake Passage
Diego Ramírez
KING GEORGE ISLAND
SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS
ANVERS ISLAND
Paradise Bay
Lemaire Channel
Weddell Sea
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
ANTARCTIC CIRCLE
ADELAIDE ISLAND
ANTARCTICA
Map is not to scale. Itineraries shown are for illustrative purposes only. Actual itinerary is dependent on weather and ice conditions.
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the Antarctic.
Our exciting Antarctic season offers 9 itineraries—with 50-plus departures—to Antarctica, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Patagonia. Guests will have the chance to sail on our game-changing ship Ultramarine . With its two twin-engine helicopters and 20 quick- deploy Zodiacs, Ultramarine enables guests to choose from the largest portfolio of off-ship adventure options in the polar industry and to explore the Antarctic by land, by ice, by sea, and by air.
SOUTH GEORGIA
ITINERARIES AND SCHEDULED ROUTES
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent See page 13 Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake See page 15 Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent plus Cape Horn & Diego Ramírez See page 14
Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition See page 16 Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle See page 17 Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine See page 12
South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari See page 20 Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica: Explorers and Kings See page 21 Epic Antarctica: Crossing the Circle via Falklands (Malvinas) and South Georgia See pages 22 & 23
Flight paths
Scheduled paths
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The Antarctic Peninsula.
Setting foot on the 7th Continent is an immersive adventure like no other. Rewarding shore visits, Zodiac cruises and off-ship adventure options enable you to experience all the wonder Antarctica has to offer. You have the opportunity to step outside yourself in so many incredible ways, and to do so by choosing off-ship activities that best suit you. Whether you’re focusing on the Antarctic highlights or exploring the peninsula in depth just south of the Antarctic Circle, our range of itineraries and activities will help you explore Antarctica in a way that will be both uniquely yours and entirely unforgettable.
NATURE IS THE TOUR GUIDE: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will ultimately influence your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected!
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In This Section , Six Itineraries from 8 to 15 days . , Crossing the Antarctic Circle. See pages 16 and 17 , Fly Over the Notorious
Drake Passage. See pages 15 and 17
Guests enjoy a hike on the Antarctic Peninsula.
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ARGENTINA & CHILE
Reveling in the breath-taking scenery of Patagonia; Lighthouse at Cape Horn; a colony or fur seals.
From Buenos Aires
Torres del Paine National Park To Santiago
CHILE
ARGENTINA
Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine Retrace Charles Darwin’s epic voyage to the ‘edge of the world’ on this 15-day journey into Chile’s spectacular network of fjords and channels. Ultramarine’s two twin-engine helicopters and 20 quick-launching Zodiacs enable guests to witness some of the most remote and picturesque landscapes on Earth, as well as colonies of Magellanic penguins, seabirds, sea lions, elephant seals, and gorgeous blue-toned glaciers. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will affect your flights and trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected!
Puerto Natales
Atlantic Ocean
Kawésqar National Park
Strait of Magellan
Punta Arenas
Admiralty Sound
Ushuaia
Alberto de Agostini National Park
Paci c Ocean
Cape Horn
Beagle Channel
Southern Ocean/ Drake Passage
Diego Ramírez Islands
2 departures | 15 days March 2023 & 2024 Embarkation: Ushuaia, Argentina Disembarkation: Punta Arenas, Chile See Dates and Rates for details.
Ship: Ultramarine
Adventure Options: See pages 42–43 for more details.
Charter flight: Between Santiago, Chile / Buenos Aires, Argentina (included in mandatory transfer package)
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ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
Gentoo penguins.
Santiago
Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA
Flights for Ultramarine departures only
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
CHILE
Atlantic Ocean
Great for first-time explorers who’ve dreamed of setting foot on the 7th Continent, this classic 11-day expedition lets you revel in the highlights of the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula while traveling on Ultramarine , equipped with its two twin-engine helicopters and 20 quick- launching Zodiacs. Observe penguins, whales and seabirds and choose from a robust portfolio of helicopter-supported adventure options exclusive to guests traveling on Ultramarine . Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will affect your flights and trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected!
Punta Arenas
Ushuaia
South Shetland Islands
Drake Passage
Lemaire Channel
N T
Antarctic Peninsula
Weddell Sea
31 departures | 11 & 12 days October 2022 through March 2024 Embarkation/Disembarkation:
Ship: Ultramarine World Explorer Ocean Adventurer Ocean Diamond
Adventure Options: Varies according to ship. See pages 42–43 for more details.
Charter flight: To/from Buenos Aires, Argentina (included in mandatory transfer package for Ultramarine only)
Ushuaia, Argentina See Dates and Rates for details.
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ANTARCTIC PENINSULA, CAPE HORN & DIEGO RAMIREZ
Guests on a Zodiac cruise around icebergs; helicopter flight over Antarctica; Cape Horn lighthouse, Chile.
Santiago
Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent plus Cape Horn and Diego Ramírez Imagine yourself landing at historical Cape Horn, and potentially visiting albatross nesting grounds on the Diego Ramírez Islands, in addition to crossing the famed Drake Passage and setting foot on the 7th Continent. Explore majestic natural environments by Zodiac and during shore hikes while observing penguins, whales and other wildlife. Guests can immerse themselves in history, biology and glaciology during onboard presentations by polar experts. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will affect your flights and trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected!
CHILE
Atlantic Ocean
Punta Arenas
Ushuaia
Cape Horn Diego Ramirez
South Shetland Islands
Drake Passage
Lemaire Channel
N T
Antarctic Peninsula
3 departures | 13 days November 2022, January & December 2023 Embarkation/Disembarkation:
Ship: Ultramarine
Adventure Options: See pages 42–43 for more details.
Charter flight: To/from Buenos Aires, Argentina (included in mandatory transfer package for Ultramarine only)
Ushuaia, Argentina See Dates and Rates for details.
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ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
Quark Expeditions guests encounter wildlife during a paddling excursion.
Santiago
Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA
Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake
CHILE
Paci c Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Punta Arenas
Our fastest option to Antarctica is ideal for first-timers, those short on time and others who prefer to skip sailing across the Drake Passage. Included flights between Punta Arenas, Chile, and King George Island take you over the Drake Passage, enabling you to start exploring right away. Enjoy spotting wildlife, learning polar history and embracing adventure options in just eight days. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will affect your flights and trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected!
Ushuaia
South Shetland Islands
Drake Passage
King George Island
Lemaire Channel
A N
Antarctic Peninsula
18 departures | 8 days December 2022 through February 2024
Ship: World Explorer Ocean Adventurer
Adventure Options: Varies according to ship. See pages 42–43 for more details.
Charter flight: To/From Punta Arenas, Chile (included)
Embarkation/Disembarkation: King George Island, Antarctica See Dates and Rates for details.
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ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
Guests sail the Antarctic Peninsula on board one of our small polar vessels.
Santiago
Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA
Flights for Ultramarine departures only
Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition
CHILE
Paci c Ocean
This journey gives you a more in-depth exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula, taking you farther south and across the Antarctic Circle. You experience all the highlights of the western Peninsula, then become one of the select few to ever sail to 66°33' S. The monumental isolation is extraordinary. Follow the path of early pioneers with exploration of penguin colonies, glaciers, bays and historical sites, venturing off-ship by Zodiac, on foot and potentially by helicopter. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will affect your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.
Atlantic Ocean
Punta Arenas
Ushuaia
South Shetland Islands
Drake Passage
Lemaire Channel
N T A
Antarctic Peninsula
7 departures | 14 days January 2023 through March 2024 Embarkation/Disembarkation:
Ship: Ultramarine World Explorer Ocean Adventurer Ocean Diamond
Adventure Options: Varies according to ship. See pages 42–43 for more details.
Charter flight: To/from Buenos Aires, Argentina (included in mandatory transfer package for Ultramarine only)
Ushuaia, Argentina See Dates and Rates for details.
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ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
A yawning leopard seal; penguin curiosity is piqued by the arrival of humans; guests celebrate the emotion-packed milestone of crossing the Antarctic Circle.
Santiago
Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA
Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle
CHILE
Paci c Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Punta Arenas
This adventure offers the incredible highlights of Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition , but with flights across the Drake Passage. Eliminating the notorious waterway crossing shaves a few days off your journey. Don't worry, crossing the Antarctic Circle is just as monumental, and the experiences of encountering wildlife and being part of the environment and at one with the polar isolation is just as magical. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will affect your flights and trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected!
Ushuaia
South Shetland Islands
Drake Passage
King George Island
Lemaire Channel
A N
Antarctic Peninsula
3 departure | 11 days February 2023 and January/March 2024
Ship: Ocean Adventurer
Adventure Options: See pages 42–43 for more details.
Charter flight: To/From Punta Arenas, Chile (included)
Embarkation/Disembarkation: King George Island, Antarctica See Dates and Rates for details.
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The Falkland Islands & South Georgia.
NATURE IS THE TOUR GUIDE: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will ultimately influence your expedition. Embrace the unexpected!
A colony of king penguins on South Georgia.
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In This Section , Three itineraries from 16 to 23 days. , South Georgia, the “Galapagos of the Poles,” and home to hundreds of thousands of king penguins. , Historic Falkland Islands. See pages 20, 21 & 23 , An Epic 23-Day Adventure. See page 22
While the continent itself is a major draw to this fascinating part of the world, the outlying regions of the rarely visited sub-Antarctic islands are teeming with both a rich history and iconic animal life. You’ve traveled all this way, so why not explore the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, as well. Imagine a wildlife paradise with hundreds of thousands of king penguins crowding the beaches, and harems of fur seals and elephant seals basking in the sunshine. These itineraries offer you memorable experiences that can only be found on these captivating and remote islands.
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SOUTH GEORGIA & ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
Antarctic fur seals snooze at Deception Island.
Santiago
Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA
Flights for Ultramarine departures only
South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari At 16 days, this is the fastest way to visit both the Antarctica Peninsula and South Georgia, the “Galapagos of the Southern Ocean.” Expect albatross and Cape petrels to guide your ship toward South Georgia beaches teeming with king penguins and elephant seals. Explore polar history visiting the grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton. On the Antarctic Peninsula and surrounding islands, you can view vast polar landscapes, visit penguin rookeries or explore by sea kayak or try an off-ship adventure activity. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will affect your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.
CHILE
Paci c Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Punta Arenas
South Georgia
Ushuaia
South Shetland Islands
Drake Passage
Lemaire Channel
N T A
Antarctic Peninsula
9 departures | 16 days November 2022 through February 2024 Embarkation/Disembarkation:
Ship: Ultramarine World Explorer Ocean Adventurer Ocean Diamond
Adventure Options: Varies according to ship. See pages 42–43 for more details.
Charter flight: To/from Buenos Aires, Argentina (included in mandatory transfer package for Ultramarine only)
Ushuaia, Argentina See Dates and Rates for details.
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THE FALKLAND ISLANDS, SOUTH GEORGIA & ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
Santiago
A keen birder observes an albatross rookery on West Point Island; Sir Ernest Shackleton's gravesite; guests hike on South Georgia Island. Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia and Antarctica: Explorers and Kings This rarely-offered itinerary lets you check the entire Antarctic region off your list. Wander the quaint British town of Stanley in the Falkland Islands, view the 30 bird species and four types of penguins in South Georgia and visit the grave of explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. You can then explore the 7th Continent by ship, Zodiac and on foot, enjoy exciting off-ship adventure options, and learn about geology, history and wildlife from onboard specialists. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will affect your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.
Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA
CHILE
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Paci c Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Stanley
Punta Arenas
South Georgia
Ushuaia
South Shetland Islands
Drake Passage
Lemaire Channel
N T
Antarctic Peninsula
5 departures | 20 days November 2022 through February 2024 Embarkation/Disembarkation: Ushuaia, Argentina See Dates and Rates for details.
Ship: World Explorer Ocean Adventurer Ocean Diamond
Adventure Options: Varies according to ship. See pages 42–43 for more details.
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THE FALKLAND ISLANDS, SOUTH GEORGIA & ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
"The trip was in a lifetime experience. The staff aboard Ultramarine were professional and friendly. The expedition crew were so knowledgeable and willing to speak with each person individually to share their experiences. The sights were beautiful, from icebergs and penguins to seals and whales. The vastness of the entire Polar Region is amazing… I can't express enough how much I enjoyed this trip." —B.M.
Guests admire the remarkable Antarctic landscape; an albatross and her chick; a guest celebrates crossing the Antarctic Circle; Zodiac excursion; a colony of king penguins.
Santiago
Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA
Flights for Ultramarine departures only
Epic Antarctica: Crossing the Circle via the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) and South Georgia Experience everything the Antarctic region has to offer. Our most in-depth voyage (23 days) takes you to historic Falkland Islands (home to seals, dolphins and five species of penguins), wildlife-rich South Georgia (known as the "Galapagos of the South Seas"), the iconic Antarctic Peninsula and ending with the ultimate milestone: crossing the Antarctic Circle. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will affect your flights and trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected!
CHILE
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Atlantic Ocean
Stanley
Punta Arenas
South Georgia
Ushuaia
South Shetland Islands
Drake Passage
Lemaire Channel
Antarctic Peninsula
Weddell Sea
4 departures | 23 days December 2022 through January 2024 Embarkation/Disembarkation:
Ship: Ultramarine Ocean Diamond
Adventure Options: Varies according to ship. See pages 42–43 for more details.
Charter flight: To/from Buenos Aires, Argentina (included in mandatory transfer package for Ultramarine only)
Ushuaia, Argentina See Dates and Rates for details.
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Join the greatest fleet on the frozen seas.
WHEN IT COMES TO POLAR EXPEDITIONS, YOU'RE ONLY AS GOOD AS WHERE YOUR SHIPS CAN TAKE YOU.
Quark Expeditions maintains the largest, most diverse fleet of small polar vessels in the industry, offering guests a wide range of choice based on the polar experience they’d like. The capacity of our ships ranges from 128 to 199 guests, which creates an intimate, relaxed onboard ambience. The small size of our vessels also means we’re able to navigate hard-to-reach Antarctic destinations that are inaccessible to larger vessels. Each ship delivers a unique experience of its own. You get to choose. For instance, Ultramarine , with its two helicopters and 20 quick-deploy Zodiacs, offers the most off-ship adventures in the Polar Regions. World Explorer , on the other hand, is the only ship in the world with a L’Occitane Spa. Ocean Diamond , thanks to its ice-strengthened hull, is ideal for navigating ice-laden waters. And the classic touches of Ocean Adventurer make it a favorite with guests and crew alike.
Ultramarine in Antarctica.
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BALCONY SUITE
TERRACE SUITE
DELUXE BALCONY SUITE
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OUR SUPERIOR FLEET
Ultramarine The newest ship in our fleet, Ultramarine is designed to go beyond the familiar in polar exploration, to help you explore new places, and to immerse you in the best the region has to offer. Equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, Ultramarine offers the most robust portfolio of adventure activities in the industry, and features the category’s most spacious suites, breathtaking public spaces, and more outdoor wildlife viewing spaces than other expedition ships its size, complemented by an innovative mix of sustainability features that exceed all industry standards.
SHIP SPECIFICATIONS: Staff & Crew: 140 Guests: 199 Lifeboats: 4, fully enclosed Ice Class: PC6
With all this and more, Ultramarine is perfectly positioned to deliver the ultimate polar expedition experience
NINE TIERS OF ACCOMMODATION: ULTRA SUITE: One double or two single beds, balcony, refrigerator, safe, TV, bedroom/walk-in closet, sitting area/additional walk-in closet, two separate living spaces, powder room, bathroom with shower, bathtub and heated floors. OWNER’S SUITE: One double or two single beds, balcony, refrigerator, safe, TV, bedroom/walk-in closet, sitting area/additional closet, two separate living spaces, powder room, bathroom with shower, bathtub and heated floors. PENTHOUSE SUITE : One double or two single beds, balcony, refrigerator, safe, TV, and a private bathroom with shower, bathtub and heated floors. TERRACE SUITE: One double or two single beds, balcony, refrigerator, safe, TV, and a private bathroom with shower, bathtub and heated floors. DELUXE BALCONY SUITE: One double or two single beds, balcony, refrigerator, safe, TV, and a private bathroom with shower, bathtub and heated floors. BALCONY SUITE: One double or two single beds, balcony, refrigerator, safe, TV, and a private bathroom with shower and heated floors. Some cabins in this category offer interconnecting rooms. EXPLORER SUITE: One double or two single beds, picture window, refrigerator, safe, TV, and a private bathroom with shower and heated floors. EXPLORER TRIPLE: Three single beds, two of which can be combined into a double bed, picture window, refrigerator, safe, TV, and a private bathroom with shower and heated floors. SOLO PANORAMA: One single bed, floor-to- ceiling windows, refrigerator, safe, TV, and a private bathroom with shower and heated floors.
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Unbeatable helicopter experience.
We invite you to venture beyond the ordinary with us, whether it's by ship, kayak, Zodiac—or by helicopter. Quark Expeditions has the longest-running helicopter program in the Polar Regions—dating back to 1991. Today, our two best-in-class twin-engine helicopters on Ultramarine go further into the Polar Regions and get guests off the ship and enjoying their immersive polar excursions faster than any other operator.
The largest portfolio of off-ship adventure options in the industry. Our two twin-engine helicopters (and two helidecks) plus our fleet of 20 quick-deploy Zodiacs enable guests to enjoy off-ship adventures never before possible, making Quark Expeditions the Leader in Polar Helicopter Adventure. Our helicopter-supported activities—designed to take guests beyond the polar horizons—include:
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ALPINE HELI-TREKKING
EXCLUSIVE HELI-LANDINGS
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Advanced sustainability. In keeping with our Polar Promise, our helicopters were selected for their: • Status as the most fuel-efficient
Industry leading polar safety.
Our state-of-the-art aircrafts are equipped with the latest technology placing our helicopters among the safest in their class.
aircrafts of their category • Small external footprint • Reduced noise pollution.
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Most experienced crew. Our expedition team draws on 30 years of heli-expertise. You’ll fly with: • The best trained helicopter pilots in the polar industry • Pilots who are well-traveled and worldly • Guides who are personable, and always create an intimate and accessible flight experience.
Adventure meets luxury. You’ll enjoy superior comfort in a sleek, best-in-class helicopter while flying over the pristine polar landscape. Highlighting your polar flight: • Best-in-class window sizes for view- ing and photography opportunities • The layout gives everyone on board an excellent window view (7 out of 8 get a window seat) • Quiet flying experience • Designed for ultimate comfort.
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Industry leading safety
In addition to the game changing off ship experiences, Ultramarine will provide you with an exceptional onboard experience. Ultramarine features 102 suites across nine categories, including six solo suites with floor-to-ceiling windows and the largest entry-level twin suites of its class. Each suite has been meticulously designed to keep guests inspired by, and connected to, the breathtaking polar landscapes outside. Learn all about what these cabins have to offer. Ultramarine Amenities
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A day onboard.
Wake up in your spa-inspired suite. Every guest on Ultramarine wakes up to a view of the polar landscape. Private bathrooms with heated floors add to your morning comfort. Other possible amenities, depending on your suite: a picture window and/or balcony, a walk-in closet and sitting area, among other extra touches. Join the early birds in Bistro 487. Consider a quiet walk on the deck and then enjoy a morning cup of java with other early risers before breakfast. Enjoy breakfast with a view. Feel free to remain in Bistro 487 for your breakfast, or choose a table in our sleek, modern dining-room, Balena, which is designed with window views in every direction. Get ready to explore the polar environment. Get suited up for an off-ship excursion in Ultramarine ’s specially-designed Ready Rooms, complete with individual lockers to store and dry personal items and expedition gear while you enjoy your Zodiac cruise through the polar waters.
Relax, explore, learn, reflect, and so much more!
Penthouse Suite
Keep your ears open for morning announcements.
Your Expedition Leader will announce any updates to the daily program and share weather announcements over the PA system to help you plan your day. Enjoy wildlife views from the ship. Ultramarine has more open deck space for viewing wildlife than any other polar vessel of its size. Watch for whales, polar bears and other wildlife from the comfort of the ship. Lunch. Enjoy a delicious lunch while swapping stories and expedition experiences with fellow guests in our Balena Restaurant or Bistro 487. Relax in the Ultramarine library. Lose yourself in one of the many books on a wide array of polar subjects in the comfortable library.
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Enjoy an unforgettable off-ship Adventure Option.
Choose from Ultramarine ’s robust portfolio of off-ship adventure options, such as sea kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding, or sign up for one of our helicopter- supported adventure options such as flightseeing or alpine heli-trekking. Relax and rejuvenate back on the ship. Consider a soothing massage or visit the steam room in Tundra, Ultramarine ’s beautifully designed spa. Or practice yoga in the Studio. Then perhaps experience our sauna with floor-to-ceiling windows that allow you to stay connected to the polar landscape while relaxing indoors. Attend an expert presentation. Join fellow guests in Ultramarine ’s Ambassadors Theater to learn from knowledgeable experts who present on various polar subjects. The schedule of these presenta- tions will be determined by the day’s activities.
Enjoy a cocktail before dinner
Pre-dinner cocktails. Enjoy a cocktail with fellow guests while your Expedition Leader enthusiastically shares the daily recap and outlines the plan for the following day. Dinner is served. Sit down to a gourmet meal—inspired by cuisines from around the world—in the Balena Restaurant, which features outstanding views from every seat, full access to the 360-degree wraparound deck, and a variety of seating configurations to comfortably accommodate all guests and expedition staff. You also have the option of dining in the more casual and intimate Bistro 487. Call it a day. Wrap up your day with a drink in the Panorama Lounge with your new friends, or head out onto the deck to take in the calm, low-light at the end of the day. Then it's back to your spa-inspired cabin to rest up for tomorrow—another life-changing day on Ultramarine .
Tundra Spa
Exclusive heli-landing
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From wilderness to wellness. Guests traveling on Ultramarine have plenty of opportunities to rejuvenate and relax back onboard the ship after a day spent exploring the polar wilderness. Tundra, our state-of-the-art spa on Deck 7, is the onboard space where our guests can fully relax and unwind before their next off-ship adventure.
Tundra Spa Inspired by the calming and serene polar landscapes, our Tundra spa, in collaboration with VOYA of Ireland, is the core of our wellness offering onboard Ultramarine . Guests can enjoy thoughtfully selected wellness treatments and luxurious organic products designed to nourish the body and relax the mind.
Amenities include: Two dedicated treatment rooms with luxurious heated massage beds, as well as shower facilities, hair treatment studio, and a post-treatment relaxation room with ocean views. An array of massages, body scrubs and wraps, including our signature Tundra Hot Stone Massage Journey. All treatments feature VOYA organic skincare products, based on organic hand-harvested seaweed oils.
Sauna The beautifully-designed co-ed sauna on Ultramarine features floor-to-ceiling windows, which enable guests to relax back on the ship while still remaining connected to the icy waters and pristine polar landscape outside. Steam Room The steam room is available for you to relax and rejuvenate after a hike or a workout. Fitness Center and Studio Our onboard fitness center is fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment by Technogym, allowing guests to maintain their fitness regimen while traveling. The Studio also features mats and balls for stretching or informal yoga classes.
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Nutritious Meals With two onboard restaurants, our culinary team delivers contemporary meals with lighter options at every service. Please notify us of any dietary preferences at the time of booking. Clean Air In addition to the fresh air in the wide open spaces of the remote Polar Regions, guests also benefit from Ultramarine’s advanced air filtration system. We want you to breathe easy on board and off-ship.
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Food & cuisine.
Food is an integral element of the expedition experience on Ultramarine . In addition to enjoying fine dining inspired by cuisines from around the world, meal times are excellent opportunities to share the day’s highlights with fellow guests and engage with members of the expedition team and onboard polar experts.
Our internationally-trained chefs work with local experts across our far-flung destinations to source local items that provide an authentic flavor accent to selected food and beverage offerings. Desserts are fabulous! Afternoon tea, with pastries or cookies, is provided about 4 pm every day. Fresh pastries arrive warm from the oven for early birds about 6 am. Guests on
Ultramarine can choose from two restaurants, as well as two additional bars. Please inform our team of dietary restrictions when you book your voyage.
Balena Balena is our finer dining restaurant on Ultramarine , serving contemporary cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner with capacity to seat all guests and the entire expedition team at the same time. Expect globally-inspired dishes and regional specialties that feature locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Savor house wines and beers at lunch and
dinner, or select from our in-restaurant beverage menu, featuring fine regional and global wines, as well as spirits (at an additional cost). Balena is designed so that every seat has a good view and there are four exits directly onto the wraparound deck, ensuring guests have easy access to the sometimes fleeting wonders of nature outside.
Bistro 487 Bistro 487 is the more casual restaurant on Deck 7, serving extended breakfast, lunch and dinner to accommodate those who rise early or late or simply want a change of scenery. The Bistro 487 menu features quicker meals and offers “grab and go” staples between meal times. With access to outdoor seating on the aft deck, Bistro 487 hosts the ever-popular Quark Expeditions barbecues and serves as an ideal location for those who relish the opportunity to enjoy a coffee or cocktail in the great outdoors.
Ambassadors Ambassadors is the main theater/ lounge on Ultramarine , where guests enjoy informative talks and presentations from a variety of expedition staff, polar experts and special guests. The Ambassadors bar will be open during presentation hours and for special events. Panorama Lounge The Panorama Lounge on Deck 7 is the main bar on Ultramarine and features spectacular forward views, a variety of comfortable seating and a convivial bar atmosphere offering an array of specialty cocktails, 24-hour coffee and tea, plus a well-stocked polar library.
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VERANDA SUITE
VERANDA SUITE PRIVATE BATHROOM
ALL-BALCONY SHIP
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OUR SUPERIOR FLEET
World Explorer World Explorer has been designed for superior comfort, with the beauty of Antarctica right at your doorstep: each cabin is a suite with a private balcony. This is one of the fir
SHIP SPECIFICATIONS: Staff & Crew: 125 Guests: 172 Lifeboats: 2, fully enclosed Ice Class: 1B
SIX TIERS OF ACCOMMODATION: OWNER’S SUITE: One double or two single beds, private bathroom with double vanity and bathtub, walk-out balcony and separate sitting area DELUXE SUITE: One double or two single beds, private bathroom, double closets, walk- out balcony and separate sitting area SUPERIOR SUITE: One double or two single beds, private bathroom, walk-in closet, walk-out balcony and separate sitting area VERANDA SUITE: One double or two single beds, private bathroom, sitting area and walk-out balcony INFINITY SUITE: One double or two single beds, private bathroom, sitting area and a floor-to-ceiling glass Juliet balcony TRIPLE: One double or two single beds and a sofa bed, private bathroom, sitting area and walk-out balcony
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