Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition

15 days - from $9040

Beginning and ending in Ushuaia, Argentina, this 15-day expedition goes one step further than tours offered by many Antarctic Cruise companies: we take you south of the Antarctic Circle and into the land of the midnight sun. Spot colonies of nesting seabirds, Zodiac-cruise through silent iceberg “graveyards,” and enjoy optional camping and kayaking adventures on all departures.

Even today, few can say they’ve travelled past the Antarctic Circle to the last-explored and least-known realm on earth. Here’s your chance to join the select few who’ve crossed that final border, into a world where the sun never sets, and where drifting icebergs may reach the size of city blocks.

Along you way you’ll likely meet Adelie, Gentoo, Chinstrap and Magellanic Penguins. You may site humpback, minke and orca whales, and see countless seals basking on the rugged Antarctic Peninsula coast. You can also take part in optional kayaking and camping expeditions, bringing you even closer to Antarctica’s remarkable wildlife and spectacular scenery.

Our ships, crew and staff have been navigating and exploring these waters for decades. When you’re ready to cross that “final frontier,” make sure you travel with the best!

Itinerary:

Day 1 Overnight in Ushuaia, Argentina. 2 Embarkation day. 3-4 Crossing the Drake Passage. 5-8 Exploring the Antarctic Peninsula 9-10 The Antarctic Circle. 11-12 Northbound along the Peninsula. 13-14 Re-cross the Drake Passage. 15 Disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina

• Day 1: a night of hotel accommodation in Ushuaia with breakfast.
• Day 2: Group transfer from a designated location in Ushuaia to the ship
• Shipboard accommodation with housekeeping
• Shipboard breakfasts, lunches and dinners
• Shore landings included in the daily program
• Professional Expedition Leadership.
• All Zodiac/RIB excursions and transfers included in daily program
• Formal and informal educational presentations by your Expedition Team
• An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep
• Photographic Journal on DVD, documenting the voyage
• Loan of waterproof boots for the duration of the voyage
• Coffee, tea, and cocoa available around the clock
• Hair dryer and bathrobes in each cabin
• All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
• Comprehensive pre-departure package including a map and meticulously researched Reader
• All shipboard luggage handling
• Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a maximum benefit of $100,000 per person.
• Day 15: Group transfer from the ship to the Ushuaia airport upon disembarkation
• Day 1: Transfer from Ushuaia airport to the hotel
• On Sea Spirit only: complementary wine, beer, liquor and soft drinks

• Any airfare
• Passport and Visa Expenses
• Adventure options - kayaking, mountaineering, camping or cross-country skiing
• Government arrival and departure taxes
• Any meals ashore, with the exception of breakfast at the hotel
• Baggage, cancellation and medical travel insurance
• Excess baggage charges
• Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges
• Shipboard and land telecommunication charges (Sea Spirit includes a 10MB access card)
• Gratuity for ship's crew, Hospitality and Expedition Team members.