Dates & Rates - Antarctic Express Fly the Drake
Yes, there’s a lot of choice here! That’s because Quark operates more Antarctic cruises than any other operator.
Add flights or extend your Antarctic Expedition Cruise
We can easily add flights to and from your hometown when you book your Antarctic cruise. If you’d like to extend your stay before or after the cruise, we can arrange that as well. Speak to our friendly Polar Travel Advisers at 1-888.892.0334 or +1.802-735-1536 for help. More details at Essential Extras.
| Start - End Date | Duration (days) | Ship | Price Range (per person) | Adventure Options | Select a departure below to check cabin availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17 - Dec 24, 2013 | 8 | - | Sea Adventurer | $7,995 - $14,595 | Select departure |
This Expedition Includes
- Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping.
- All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your voyage.
- All shore landings per the daily program.
- Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader.
- All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program.
- Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled.
- Photographic Journal on DVD, documenting the voyage.
- A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings.
- An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep.
- Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock.
- Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin.
- Comprehensive pre-departure materials, including a map and an informative Antarctic Reader.
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.
- All luggage handling aboard ship.
- Emergency Evacuation Insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $100,000 per person.
- All flights to or from Antarctica as specified in the itinerary.
- Pre night hotel in Punta Arenas with breakfast included.
- Group transfers between the hotel and airport in conjunction with the charter flight.
- Group transfer to hotel upon arrival in Punta Arenas.
- A briefing dinner on arrival day to prepare you for your trip.
- One night post expedition hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas with breakfast included.
This Expedition Excludes
- Any airfare unless otherwise specified in the itinerary.
- Passport and visa expenses.
- Government arrival and departure taxes.
- Any meals ashore unless otherwise specified.
- Baggage, cancellation and medical travel insurance.
- Excess baggage charges.
- Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges unless specified.
- Telecommunications charges.
- The voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for shipboard staff and crew.
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
