1,000 departures across 14 operators and 39 ships
392 upcoming Antarctic departures offering kayaking & paddling, from $8,840 per person. Optional activities have limited places — book them with the cruise.
Paddling Antarctica means sitting at water level among brash ice and icebergs, with penguins porpoising alongside and only the sound of your blades. Most operators run small guided groups (often 10–16 paddlers) in stable double sea kayaks; previous experience is usually required for full programmes, while one-off "discover" sessions welcome beginners.
It is the most popular paid add-on on Antarctic voyages — typically US$200–1,000 depending on whether it is a single outing or an every-day programme — and places sell out months ahead. Book it with the cruise, not on board.
Quark Expeditions World Voyager 168 guests
Feb 21, 2029 – Mar 6, 2029 · 14 days
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Feb 27, 2029 – Mar 17, 2029 · 19 days
Ushuaia (Argentina)
Quark Expeditions Ocean Explorer 138 guests
Mar 1, 2029 – Mar 11, 2029 · 11 days
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Quark Expeditions Ultramarine 199 guests
Mar 2, 2029 – Mar 13, 2029 · 11 days
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Quark Expeditions World Voyager 168 guests
Mar 5, 2029 – Mar 15, 2029 · 11 days
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Quark Expeditions Ocean Explorer 138 guests
Mar 10, 2029 – Mar 20, 2029 · 11 days
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Quark Expeditions Ultramarine 199 guests
Mar 12, 2029 – Mar 23, 2029 · 11 days
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Quark Expeditions Ultramarine 199 guests
Mar 22, 2029 – Apr 5, 2029 · 15 days
Buenos Aires, Argentina