Dates & Rates - Antarctic Explorer
Yes, there’s a lot of choice here! That’s because Quark operates more Antarctic cruises than anyone on the planet.
40% savings on the following departure:
- Feb 10 - 21, 2010 aboard Sea Spirit Now $5,994 - $12,294
30% savings on the following departures:
- Feb 10 - 20, 2012 aboard Clipper Adventurer Now $5,453 - $7,553
- Feb 19 – Mar 1, 2012 aboard Clipper Adventurer Now $5,243 - $7,133
- Feb 25 – Mar 7, 2012 aboard Vavilov Now $4,753 - $6,923
- Feb 26 – Mar 8, 2012 aboard Ocean Nova Now $6,153 - $8,813
- Feb 29 – Mar 11, 2012 aboard Clipper Adventurer Now $4,333 - $6,293
Note: For online bookings savings will be calculated after deposit payment.
| Start - End Date | Duration (days) | Ship | Price Range (per person) | Adventure Options | Select a departure below to check cabin availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2012 | 11 | - | Clipper Adventurer | $6,490 - $10,790 | Limited Availability, Please Call | |
| Feb 10 - Feb 21, 2012 | 12 | - | Sea Spirit | $9,990 - $20,490 | 
 | Select departure |
| Feb 19 - Mar 01, 2012 | 12 | - | Clipper Adventurer | $5,990 - $10,190 | Select departure | |
| Feb 25 - Mar 07, 2012 | 12 | - | Akademik Sergey Vavilov | $5,790 - $9,890 | | Select departure |
| Feb 26 - Mar 08, 2012 | 12 | - | Ocean Nova | $6,390 - $8,790 |
| Select departure |
| Feb 29 - Mar 11, 2012 | 12 | - | Clipper Adventurer | $4,890 - $8,990 | Limited Availability, Please Call |
| Camping | Kayaking |  Mountaineering |  Cross Country Skiing |  Special Departure |
This expedition includes
- Day 1: Transfer from Ushuaia airport to the hotel
- Day 1: a night of hotel accommodation in Ushuaia with breakfast
- Day 2: Group transfer from designated Ushuaia location to ship
- Shipboard accommodation with housekeeping
- Breakfasts, lunches & dinners on board
- Shore landings included in the daily program
- Professional Expedition Leadership
- All Zodiac/RIB excursions and transfers included in the daily program
- Formal and informal educational presentations by your Expedition Team
- Photographic Journal on DVD, documenting your trip
- Loan of waterproof boots for the voyage
- An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep
- Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
- On Sea Spirit departures only - complimentary wine, beer, liquor and soft drinks
- Hair dryer and bathrobes in each cabin
- Comprehensive pre-departure package, including a map and a meticulously researched Reader
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges
- All shipboard luggage handling
- Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a maximum benefit of $100,000 per person
- Day 11 or 12: Group transfer from the ship to Ushuaia airport on disembarkation
This expedition excludes
- Any airfare
- Passport and visa expenses
- Government arrival and departure taxes
- Any meals ashore, other than breakfast included in the hotel accommodation
- Adventure options: kayaking, mountaineering, camping or cross-country skiing
- Baggage, cancellation and medical travel insurance
- Excess baggage charges
- Laundry and other personal charges
- Shipboard and land telecommunication fees (Except Sea Spirit that includes 10MB of access)
- Gratuities at voyage end for Crew, Hospitality and Expedition Team members
Reviews for this expedition
- Excellent - the trip of a lifetime!
"Sitting down in the snow and having little penguins waddle up to me and climb into my lap - that was precious. The true highlight was having a humpback whale swim right up to the side of our zodiac …"
Megan Gunn, February 2009
- Excellent - the trip of a lifetime!
"Each day was a highlight once arriving in Antarctica, but the Zodiac excursions amongst the icebergs, seals and penguins were thrilling. We had a bit of an adventure when our Zodiac engine …"
Lydia Wytrzes, February 2009
- Excellent - the trip of a lifetime!
"I can not recommend this trip, and Quark, highly enough! I have been on a 19 month 'round the world odyssey (still going!) and my Antarctic trip has been, and will be, my most amazing and memorable …"
Deanna Sorenson, February 2009