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Antarctic Peninsula: Crossing the Circle

A Quark Expeditions 2026.27 departure with a flexible expedition program shaped by sea, ice, weather and wildlife conditions.

AdventureAntarctic CircleJanuary 2027
Antarctic Circle
14 days
World Voyager
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Planned itinerary

Quark expedition plan

Landing sites and daily order are intentionally flexible. The expedition leader adjusts the program to local conditions.

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Day 1

Buenos Aires or Ushuaia

Arrive at the official starting point for the pre-expedition briefing and included arrangements shown for the sailing.

Embarkation

Ushuaia

Board the expedition ship and sail the Beagle Channel toward the Drake Passage.

Expedition days

South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

A flexible program of Zodiac cruising, shore landings, wildlife watching and expert interpretation follows the best local conditions.

Southern objective

Antarctic Circle

Sail south toward 66°33′ S and celebrate the crossing when sea and ice conditions permit.

Final day

Ushuaia

Complete the scheduled return journey and disembark after breakfast or the included charter flight.

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Your expedition ship

World Voyager

World Voyager is Quark's Antarctic-focused science and discovery ship. Every guest suite has a private balcony, and the vessel combines Rolls-Royce propulsion with multiple observation areas, a spa and a dedicated Science Hub where guests can engage with visiting researchers and expedition specialists.

168 guestsIce Class 1BAll-balcony suitesDedicated Science Hub172-guest capacityScience & Discovery program
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What's included

  • Leadership by the Quark Expeditions expedition team
  • Scheduled Zodiac transfers, cruises and shore landings
  • Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
  • All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices aboard
  • Select beer, wine and cocktails during stated service hours
  • Expedition presentations and a photographic voyage journal
  • Waterproof expedition boots on loan
  • Official Quark Expeditions parka
  • Port charges and onboard luggage handling

Not included

  • International airfare
  • Passport, visa and government fees not stated as included
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Waterproof trousers and personal expedition clothing
  • Laundry, spa, phone and other personal charges
  • Voluntary gratuities
  • Optional adventure activities unless specifically included
  • Additional accommodation and transfers not stated in the final confirmation