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

Antarctica / Quark Expeditions
A Quark Expeditions 2026.27 departure with a flexible expedition program shaped by sea, ice, weather and wildlife conditions.
Itinerario previsto
Landing sites and daily order are intentionally flexible. The expedition leader adjusts the program to local conditions.
Official dates & rates sourceArrive at the official starting point for the pre-expedition briefing and included arrangements shown for the sailing.
Board the expedition ship and sail the Beagle Channel toward the Drake Passage.
Explore wildlife-rich islands, historic landing sites and major king penguin colonies as conditions allow.
A flexible program of Zodiac cruising, shore landings, wildlife watching and expert interpretation follows the best local conditions.
Sail south toward 66°33′ S and celebrate the crossing when sea and ice conditions permit.
Complete the scheduled return journey and disembark after breakfast or the included charter flight.

Su barco de expedición
Quark's purpose-built flagship pairs two twin-engine Airbus H145 helicopters with 20 quick-launching Zodiacs, a water-level hangar, four embarkation points and unusually spacious suites. Its long operational range and extensive viewing decks support deep polar itineraries, while the spa, sauna, fitness center and multiple lounges provide a comfortable base between landings.