Punta Arenas or Buenos Aires
Arrive at the official starting point for the pre-expedition briefing and included arrangements shown for the sailing.
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Antarctica / Quark Expeditions
Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle
A Quark Expeditions 2026.27 departure with a flexible expedition program shaped by sea, ice, weather and wildlife conditions.
AdventureFly-CruiseJanuary 2027
Antarctic Circle Fly-Cruise
11 days
Ocean Explorer
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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.
Official dates & rates sourceKing George Island or Ushuaia
Fly one or both directions across the Drake Passage as specified, then board by Zodiac.
South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
A flexible program of Zodiac cruising, shore landings, wildlife watching and expert interpretation follows the best local conditions.
Antarctic Circle
Sail south toward 66°33′ S and celebrate the crossing when sea and ice conditions permit.
Punta Arenas or Ushuaia
Complete the scheduled return journey and disembark after breakfast or the included charter flight.
Your expedition ship
Ocean Explorer
The smallest ship in Quark's current fleet combines an Ulstein X-Bow with fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce engines and a light-filled two-story forward library. Almost all Scandinavian-style cabins have verandas, while 15 Zodiacs, high observation decks and a compact 138-guest capacity support efficient expedition operations.
138 guests1A, Polar Class 6138-guest capacityUlstein X-BowTwo-story libraryAlmost all cabins have verandas
Explore ship, cabins and spacesWhat'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