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Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

Summary:

If this is your first visit, our classic Antarctic Explorer voyage gives you the best of the stunning Antarctic Peninsula in 11 days. Conquer the famed Drake Passage in your choice of four stabilized, polar-class vessels; explore majestic natural environm...

Duration
11 Days
Countries
3
Next Departure
17-Feb-2026
Starting at
USD 12,195.00
USD 9,268.00
Price per day
USD 843.00

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  • Map, Destinations
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Operator
Quark Expeditions
Ship
World Explorer
Tour
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

Summary

If this is your first visit, our classic Antarctic Explorer voyage gives you the best of the stunning Antarctic Peninsula in 11 days. Conquer the famed Drake Passage in your choice of four stabilized, polar-class vessels; explore majestic natural environments by zodiac and on foot; get up close and personal with penguins, whales and other wildlife; and enjoy talks on history, biology and glaciology by onboard polar experts. You can personalize your adventure with options that suit your interests, and cross the 7th Continent off the list-your way.Introduced in our Antarctic 2024/2025 season we have a new helicopter enabled itinerary on our Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent. This itinerary will focus on getting you in our helicopters as much as possible to allow you soar above Antarctica in one of our twin engine helicopters, to take in all the marvels below.

Map: Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent (Quark)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1.
Arrive In Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 2.
Embark
Day 3-4.
Crossing The Drake Passage
Day 5-8.
South Shetland Islands And Antarctic Peninsula
Day 9-10.
Crossing The Drake Passage
Day 11.
Disembark In Ushuaia

Travel Countries (3): Antarctica (Argentina), Argentina, South Shetland Islands

Ports of call (4): Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands, Ushuaia

Highlights

  • Explore highlights of the Antarctic PeninsulaTravel safely and comfortably aboard any Quark Expeditions ice-strengthened vesselEnjoy presentations on wildlife, history, glaciology & geology by our onboard polar expertsExperience abundant wildlife, such as penguins, seals and whalesImmerse yourself in the icy realm of the Antarctic, with an optional paddling excursion
  • Ship Information

    Ship Name
    World Explorer
    Ship Type
    Expedition Ship

    Travel Package

     

    Coming from

     

    Going to

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    Ushuaia

    Arrow Going To

    Ushuaia

    Sea CruisesThis is an Organised Sea Cruise, Luxury Cruise or Expedition: you will eat and sleep on-board of the ship. These are smaller ships that may transport a few hundred passengers, but not thousands. The cruise operator set the itinerary, the destinations, duration and departure dates as well as the price per cabin type/deck. Excursions and activities can be included or optional. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

    Tour Variations

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    Starting at: USD 19,995.00

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    Starting at: USD 18,995.00

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