Zodiac cruising
Navigate deep into shallow coves, iceberg labyrinths, and alongside sheer glacier fronts where ships cannot reach, observing leopard seals lounging on floating floes.
Expedition Departure · 11 days
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Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent Ocean Explorer Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027
Cabin offers
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Triple Suite
27.5 m²
3 guests
Two-room suite on Deck 6 designed for three guests, approximately 298 sq. ft. (27.7 sq. m; details row lists 296-299 sq. ft.), with two singles in the inner bedroom and a third bed in the outer room, plus a double-sized walkout balcony from the bedroom. Bed config: three twin beds. In your cabin 7
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$16,526
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Deluxe Veranda Forward
16.9 m²
2 guests
Located on Deck 4, approximately 182 sq. ft. (16.9 sq. m; details row lists 182-195 sq. ft.), with one double bed that can be configured into two singles and a floor-to-ceiling glass view opening to a walkout balcony. Desk and chair, TV, infotainment system, private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor. In your cabin 7
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$18,426
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Veranda Stateroom
16.1 m²
2 guests
Located throughout the ship (Decks 4, 6, 7), approximately 208 sq. ft. (19.3 sq. m) per the page prose (details row lists 173-272 sq. ft.), with one double bed configurable as two singles and a floor-to-ceiling glass view opening to a walkout balcony; separate sitting area except cabins 609-615. Desk and chair, TV, private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor. In your cabin 7
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$19,471
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Veranda Suite
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18.6 m²
2 guests
Located on Decks 4 and 6, approximately 205 sq. ft. (19.2 sq. m; details row lists 200-205 sq. ft.), with one double bed configurable as two singles, separate sitting area with sofa-bed, and a floor-to-ceiling glass view opening to a walkout balcony. In your cabin 7
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$20,611
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Studio Single
13.6 m²
1 guests
Designed for one, located on Deck 3, approximately 166 sq. ft. (15.4 sq. m) per the page prose (details row lists 146-186 sq. ft.), with one double bed made up of two twin berths and a porthole view. Desk and chair, TV, private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor. In your cabin 7
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$26,691
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Penthouse Suite
25 m²
2 guests
Unique two-room suite on Deck 7, approximately 269 sq. ft. (25.0 sq. m), with a double bed (configurable as two singles) in the inner bedroom, sofa-bed sitting area, walk-out double-sized balcony from either room, two TVs and an additional powder room. In your cabin 7
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$28,211
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Studio Veranda Single
15.1 m²
1 guests
Designed for one, a unique cabin on Deck 7, approximately 162 sq. ft. (15.1 sq. m), with one twin bed and a floor-to-ceiling glass view opening to a generous walkout balcony. TV, infotainment system, private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor. In your cabin 7
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$28,876
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Owners Suite
41.2 m²
2 guests
Palatial two-room apartment of approximately 443 sq. ft. (41.2 sq. m) on Deck 7, the highest cabin level, with a large private veranda, master bedroom, living room, dining area and two large master bathrooms. Bed config: one double bed made up of two twin berths, plus fold-out sofa bed. In your cabin 7
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$30,111
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Prices are captured from operator websites and may change — the operator's site is authoritative. Captured Nov 2, 2026 06:41 UTC.
Itinerary and landing sites are indicative and subject to change based on weather, sea ice, and wildlife conditions.
DAY 1 Arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina
You will begin your journey in Ushuaia, a small but bustling port town at the tip of South America. This Argentine town is an ideal gateway for you to explore the southern extent of Patagonia while preparing for your adventure ahead. Enjoy the mountains or sample handcrafted chocolate at a café in town.
DAY 2 Embark
Embarkation will occur in the late afternoon, after which your vessel will sail down the historic Beagle Channel, which transects the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in the extreme south of South America. Expect an air of anticipation as you depart—the next time you see land, you’ll be on the world’s most southern continent!
DAYS 3–4 Crossing the Drake Passage
Your days at sea are filled with presentations led by your Expedition Team on photography, wildlife, glaciology, and history. In between presentations, spend time on deck looking for wildlife, or chatting with your shipmates over a drink at the bar.
DAYS 5–8 South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
The most common reaction upon reaching the 7th Continent is a sense of reverence and awe. The experience is beyond words, since few places are as untouched and enduring as Antarctica. You will begin to appreciate why this region has long captivated the attention of explorers and travelers alike. Every time we visit Antarctica, we witness something new or unexpected, which means that your expedition will be unlike any other—creating a unique, personal experience.Each day, you will take Zodiac excursions from the ship to explore glaciated bays, channels and landing sites. Your Expedition Team will take care of you at each landing, whether you are hiking the Antarctic landscape, visiting a research station or consorting with chinstrap, Adélie and gentoo penguins, all of which can be found here. Keep an eye out for Weddell, fur, crabeater and leopard seals as well as curious whales, such as humpbacks, minkes, or perhaps orcas while on a Zodiac cruise. Each excursion will present a new array of creatures to fascinate you and keep your camera busy.Amid the serene silence of Antarctica, noisy interludes become indelible memories, such as penguins squabbling over prized pebbles, or the boom and crack of a calving glacier.Every day will be different, having been carefully crafted by your Expedition Team to inspire and educate you about this wonderful part of the world.
DAYS 9–10 Crossing the Drake Passage
The journey back across the Drake Passage provides final opportunities to enjoy the crisp Antarctic air Spend time on the deck, watching for seabirds and scouting for whales, enjoy presentations by your Expedition Team and celebrate the experiences shared exploring Antarctica.
DAY 11 Disembark in Ushuaia
You will arrive in Ushuaia in the morning, which allows for you to continue your adventure onward or catch your flights home.
Activities
74 included in fare 3 optional add-ons
Hiking & snowshoeing
Crunch through pristine snow up glaciated ridges and volcanic vantage points for breathtaking 360° panoramas over iceberg-choked straits and penguin rookeries.
Polar plunge
Take the leap of a lifetime directly into near-freezing Antarctic waters from a Zodiac, ship gangway, or geothermal black beach for the ultimate polar badge of honor.
Helicopter & flightseeing
Soar above colossal tabular bergs and inland ice sheets to land on untouched glaciers and reach inaccessible colonies like Snow Hill Island's emperor penguins.
Kayaking & paddling
Paddle in near-silence through mirror-calm glacial bays, drifting alongside iridescent ice sculptures and listening to the deep exhales of surfacing humpback whales.
Camping
Roll out your bivouac bag directly onto the snow beneath the southern heavens, falling asleep to the rumble of distant calving glaciers and calling gentoo penguins.
Photography
Specialized workshops and excursions guided by professional polar photographers to capture the ethereal midnight sun, dynamic wildlife action, and sculpted blue ice.
Visited Regions
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58°30′S · 63°00′W
Drake Passage
Rite of Passage • Albatross Alley
62°00′S · 58°00′W
South Shetland Islands
Volcanic Isles • Penguin Rookeries & Calderas
64°33′S · 63°35′W
Anvers Island
Palmer Archipelago • Glacial Vistas & Palmer Station
65°04′S · 63°57′W
Lemaire Channel
Kodak Gap • Kilometer-High Glaciated Chasm
Expedition Overview
Mid-Size Expedition Ship
Ocean Explorer
IAATO Category 1 (101–200 guests) — full Category 1 site access via two-group shore & Zodiac rotations
138 guests
Ice class 1A, PC6
Dual-rated: Finnish-Swedish 1A/1A+ and Polar Class 6 for navigating medium first-year polar ice.
Built 2021
72 cabins
20–24h
-1°C to +5°C
52% sea ice
Peak Season · 20h Daylight
December 2026
Long polar days, hatching penguin chicks, and peak summer activity across rookeries and bays.
Hatching Chicks
20h Sunlight
First Whales
United States
Polar Specialist
Quark Expeditions
Quark Expeditions operates dedicated polar expedition voyages to Antarctica with experienced expedition teams.
IAATO Member
3 ships
17 itineraries
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Wildlife on this route
Penguins
Gentoo Penguin
A stocky, orange-billed penguin of the genus Pygoscelis, closest kin to the Adélie and Chinstrap. Its loud, trumpeting call, delivered with head thrown back, carries across the shoreline colonies where expedition landings are made.
Whales & Dolphins
Humpback Whale
A 14–17 metre baleen whale known for breaching and long pectoral fins, often seen feeding on krill in loose groups along the ice edge.
Whales & Dolphins
Orca
Black and white apex predator instantly recognizable by its pale eye patches, the orca is the largest of the dolphins and one of the ocean's most capable hunters. Sightings often involve a tight-knit family pod working the ice edge together.
Albatrosses & Seabirds
Wandering Albatross
The snowy albatross, better known as the wandering albatross, has the widest wingspan of any living bird alive today. Watch for it riding the wind for hours behind the ship without a single wingbeat.
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