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9-night Antarctic Express Expedition: Sail South, Fly North

Quark Expeditions: World Explorer
December 3, 2025
1541266 | Call for pricing

Cruise Inclusions

  • An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep
  • Leadership throughout your voyage by our experienced Expedition Team, including shore landings and other activities
  • All Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily program
  • All shore landings as per the daily program
  • Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
  • All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage.
  • Free beer, standard wines, spirits, and cocktails during bar service hours and dinner
  • Complimentary coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
  • Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
  • A photographic journal documenting your expedition
  • A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
  • Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi service on one device permitting basic Internet browsing, email, posting on social media and voice applications. (Premium packages are available for more dataintensive applications.)
  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
  • All luggage handling aboard the ship
  • Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $500,000 per person
  • A group arrival transfer in Punta Arenas from airport to pre-expedition hotel on Day 1
  • One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas with breakfast. (Note: The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)
  • A briefing dinner on Day 1 in Punta Arenas
  • A pre-expedition group transfer in Punta Arenas from the hotel to the airport
  • Flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island
  • Group Transfer from ship to hotel for post night
  • Post-voyage hotel night in Ushuaia.
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Special Offer

  • $300 per Couple Shipboard Credit
Ushuaia/Punta Arenas
Ushuaia • 12/3/2025
Ushuaia • 12/4/2025
Cruise Starts (Embarkation) • 12/4/2025
Ushuaia • 12/4/2025
Drake Passage • 12/5/2025
Drake Passage • 12/6/2025
Antarctica • 12/7/2025
Antarctica • 12/8/2025
Antarctica • 12/9/2025
Antarctica • 12/10/2025
Drake Passage • 12/11/2025
Cruise Ends (Debarkation) • 12/11/2025
Air Travel • 12/11/2025
Punta Arenas • 12/11/2025
Punta Arenas • 12/12/2025

Balcony

Veranda Suite View Details
Veranda Suite
Veranda Suite (VS)
  • Category: VS
  • Deck 6
  • Deck 5
Located on Decks 5 and 6, and approximately 215 sq. ft. (20 sq. m) in size, these cabins have one double or two single beds, and a 55 sq. ft. (5 sq. m) walk-out balcony. A sitting area with a sofa, refrigerator, TV, state of the art system, and a private bathroom with shower is also featured in each cabin.
Veranda Suite (VS)
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Suite

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(Triple)
  • Category: Triple
  • Deck 6
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Superior Suite View Details
Superior Suite
Superior Suite (SS)
  • Category: SS
  • Deck 6
  • Deck 5
Located on Decks 5 and 6, and approximately 278 sq. ft. (26 sq. m) in size, these cabins have one double or two single beds, and a 110 sq. ft. (10 sq. m) walk-out balcony with access from the sitting room and bedroom. A separate sitting area with a sofa, walk-in closet, refrigerator, TV, state of the art system, and a private bathroom with shower is also featured in each cabin.
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Owner's Suite View Details
Owner's Suite
Owner's Suite (OS)
  • Category: OS
  • Deck 6
  • Deck 5
Located on Decks 5 and 6, and approximately 355 sq. ft. (33 sq. m) in size, these cabins have one double or two single beds, and a 110 sq. ft. (10 sq. m) walk-out balcony with access from the sitting room and bedroom. A separate sitting area with sofa, refrigerator, TV, state of the art infotainment system, and a private bathroom with shower, his and hers sinks, and bathtub is also featured in each cabin.
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Deluxe Suite View Details
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite (DS)
  • Category: DS
  • Deck 5
Located on Deck 5, and approximately 334 sq. ft. (31 sq. m) in size, these cabins have one double or two single beds, and a 110 sq. ft. (10 sq. m) walk-out balcony with access from the sitting room and bedroom. A separate sitting area with sofa, his and hers closets, refrigerator, TV, state of the art infotainment system, and private bathroom with shower and his and hers sinks is also featured in each cabins.
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Oceanview

Infinity Suite View Details
Infinity Suite
Infinity Suite (IS)
  • Category: IS
  • Deck 6
  • Deck 5
Located on Decks 5 and 6, and approximately 270 sq. ft. (25 sq. m) in size, these cabins have one double or two single beds, and a floor-to-ceiling glass French balcony. A sitting area with a sofa, refrigerator, TV, state of the art infotainment system, and a private bathroom with a shower is also featured in each cabin.
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Quark Expeditions: World Explorer
World Explorer

Distinct and comfortable, refined and roomy—these attributes and more describe World Explorer. Not only is it among fastest ships, but it is also one of finest, with six tiers of deluxe accommodation. The personal space is exceptional. Every suite has either a private walk-out or French balcony for direct ocean views. World Explorer also delivers plenty of public areas to unwind in after a day outdoors, including the glass-domed Observation Lounge for quiet contemplation and full skyline views, the Explorer Lounge for a drink and a chat, and the library for more intimate relaxing and reading. Presentations and discussions are facilitated in a dedicated lecture theatre.

Dining

Restaurant
There is one dining room located on Deck 4. If there is one constant at sea, it is that you’ll enjoy delicious meals on a daily basis.

Bars & Lounges

Observation Lounge
The glass-domed Observation Lounge on Deck 7 is a comfortable spot to relax and enjoy panoramic polar views.

Entertainment & Nightlife

The theater-style auditorium on Deck 4 can easily accommodate everyone on board, so it serves as our main hall where presentations and videos are provided for your education and enjoyment. .

Onboard Activities

Bridge
Bridge.
Library
Located in the Observation Lounge on Deck 7, the library includes a selection of field guides, picture books, and reference books.
Pool
Deck 7 features a large heated outdoor pool, surrounded by deck space, and flanked by two hot tubs.
Ready Room
The Mudroom on Deck 3 enables you to comfortably prepare for, and disembark from, Zodiac excursions and shore landings and is conveniently located adjacent to zodiac embarkation points.

Wellness

L'Occitane Spa
The spa is located on Deck 7 and offers massages, facials, and hand and foot treatments using L’Occitane products.
Sauna
Indulge in Health & Wellness amenities like the Sauna located on Deck 7 which also has a corresponding change room and shower.

Shopping

If you forgot any essentials or need a little souvenir from your voyage, the Polar Boutique on Deck 4 is an onboard gift shop. Opening hours will vary based on the daily expedition activities. Gifts and souvenirs are great to bring home as mementos of your polar expedition.