2029 Expedition: Antarctica

What to Expect

• Fly Across the Drake Passage — Begin your Antarctic adventure with a spectacular two-hour charter flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island, trading days at sea for an unforgettable first glimpse of Antarctica from the air. 

• Set Foot on the 7th Continent — Experience the remarkable feeling of actually landing in Antarctica and exploring one of the most remote, pristine and rarely visited places on Earth. 

• Explore by Zodiac Every Day — Venture away from the ship aboard small Zodiac boats to cruise among icebergs and explore glaciated bays, channels, remote landing sites and, when conditions allow, research stations. 

• Come Face-to-Face with Antarctic Wildlife — Watch for gentoo, Adélie and chinstrap penguins, multiple species of seals, humpback and minke whales—and perhaps even orcas—against an extraordinary Antarctic backdrop. 

• Discover a Landscape Unlike Anywhere Else — Spend four days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands, surrounded by towering glaciers, immense icebergs, snow-covered mountains and landscapes that can change dramatically from one day to the next. 

• Learn from Polar Experts Along the Way — An experienced Expedition Team brings Antarctica to life through onboard presentations and time in the field, covering wildlife, marine biology, polar history, geology and glaciology.  

• Sail the Legendary Drake Passage — Cap off the expedition with one of Antarctica’s great rites of passage: a two-day northbound crossing of the Drake, with opportunities to spot albatrosses and whales before arriving in Ushuaia.

• Enjoy the Intimacy of a Small Expedition Ship — With fewer than 170 guests onboard, enjoy a more personal expedition experience, with a close-knit atmosphere, more time off the ship, and more opportunities to connect with fellow travelers and the Expedition Team.

• Children Welcome - Quark welcomes guests aged 8 years or above on any Quark vessel. At date of embarkation, the minimum age restriction of 8 years and a minimum height and weight requirement of 64 lbs or 29kg and 48” or 1.2 meters must be met.