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14-day expedition cruise · Antarctica

Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill

Getting you there

Flights into Ushuaia, Argentina and home from Ushuaia, Argentina, hotel nights before or after, and transfers. One of our trip specialists books it all around the sailing.

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Day by day

• Day 1Buenos Aires, Argentina · before you board
  Upon arriving in this fascinating city, known for its architecture and rich European heritage, you will independently transfer to your group hotel (pre-expedition hotel night included in mandatory transfer package).
• Day 2Ushuaia, Argentina (charter flight from Buenos Aires) · embark
  Upon arrival, you will be transferred from the airport to a central downtown location to enjoy time on your own to explore quaint Ushuaia—the world’s southernmost city—before making your way to the pier.
• Days 3-4Drake Passage (at sea) · at sea
  The unpredictable and exciting Drake Passage, which lies at the confluence of the Pacific, the Atlantic and the Southern oceans, is an adventure unto itself.
• Day 5Weddell Sea
  Onboard presentations by world-respected experts will enrich your polar quest, conveying what it was like a century ago for the brave polar heroes who embraced the unknown. You’ll also learn more about the ice-dwelling emperor penguins.
• Days 6-10Weddell Sea and Snow Hill Island
  The journey toward Snow Hill Island will put you in explorer mode as the captain and Expedition Leader keep you updated through weather briefings, meteorological and sea ice condition reports.
• Days 11-13Drake Passage (at sea) · at sea
  The journey back across the Drake Passage provides a final opportunity to enjoy the invigorating Southern Ocean air.
• Day 14Ushuaia, Argentina (charter flight to Buenos Aires) · disembark
  You will arrive in Ushuaia in the morning and disembark after breakfast. You will then make your way towards your included group charter flight to Buenos Aires.

Quark's expedition team sets each day's landings and Zodiac outings around weather, ice and wildlife, so the places named here are the plan, not a promise. Paid adventure options (such as kayaking or camping) are extra. Port arrival and departure times vary by departure date; we confirm them for your sailing.

Also included on this voyage

• An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep
• One 10- to 15-minute helicopter flightseeing excursion (weather and logistics permitting)
• Leadership throughout your voyage by Quark's experienced Expedition Leaders, including shore landings and other activities
• All Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily program
• All shore landings as per the daily program
• Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
• Complimentary select beer, wines and select cocktails during bar service hours and dinner
• Complimentary coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
• Formal and informal presentations by Quark's Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
• A photographic journal documenting the expedition
• A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
• Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
• Complimentary Wi-Fi service on one device permitting basic Internet browsing, email, posting on social media and voice applications
• All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
• All luggage handling aboard the ship

Facts from Quark Expeditions' official pages; subject to change.