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Days: 12-15 | From: $8,850/person
Our Most Popular Trip: Two of South America’s most spectacular destinations in one itinerary
Days: 13 | From: $10,590/per person with 4 passengers
The best of Patagonia on both sides of the border
Days: 8 | From: $4,990/per person
Explore this fascinating country's most iconic sites
Days: 9 | From: $4,690/per person
Explore Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls & Rio de Janeiro all in one trip
Days: 9 | From: $6,990/per person
Visit Costa Rica's highlights and the beautiful, remote Osa Peninsula
Days: 8 | From: $6,050/per person
Explore the pristine jungles of Belize, Mayan ruins, and idyllic Caribbean islands
Days: 9 | From: $5,750/per person
Experience the highlights of this fascinating and culturally rich country
Days: 8 | From: $5,690/per person
Combine the pristine rainforest and barrier reef of Belize with striking Guatemalan ruins
Days: 10 | From: $9,790/per person
The best of South Africa: a world class safari, spectacular Cape Town, plus magnificent Victoria [...]
Days: 9 | From: $7,750/per person
Track the Great Migration through the breathtaking landscapes of Kenya and Tanzania
Days: 8 | From: $7,250/per person
Experience Rwanda's gentle mountain gorillas in the wild, and discover its varied wildlife and lush [...]
Days: 11 | From: $12,950/per person
From the renowned Okavango Delta to extraordinary Hwange National Park via Victoria Falls
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Get to know the classic parts of Vietnam
Days: 10 | From: $5,900/per person
Temples, Taj, and Tigers: see quintessential India on this immersive journey
Days: 10 | From: $5,560/per person
The highlights of Bangkok, northern Thailand, and the southern beaches
Days: 16 | From: $19,200/per person
An immersive exploration of the art, culture, and history of Japan
Days: 10 | From: $9,625/per person
The Best of Italy: Venice, Florence & Rome
Days: 11 | From: $8,495/per person
An Extraordinary Private Journey from Barcelona to Andalucía via Madrid
Days: 11 | From: $10,680/per person
France: An Extraordinary Private Journey from Paris to the castles of the Loire Valley and [...]
Days: 11 | From: $13,380 per person
An extraordinary alpine journey from Zurich to Zermatt
Days: 16-23 | From: $9,395/person
One of the most classic of Arctic programs, with polar bears and magnificent scenery.
Days: 10-23 | From: $8,590/person
The most popular and classic Antarctica cruise option
Days: 6-23 | From: $6,950/person
Choose from our list of the top vessels in each category
Days: 6-23 | From: $4,795/person
Choose from our list of the top vessels in each category.
Days: 10| From: $12,450/per person
Follow the herds of the Great Migration through some of Africa's most iconic safari destinations [...]
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Days: 8-20 | From: $13,995/per person
The Ocean Explorer is the newest addition to the Quark Expeditions polar fleet. This 138-passenger vessel has been designed with the latest in expedition ship technology, including state-of-the-art stabilizing technology to ensure a smoother ride. Amenities of this ship include a two-story sunlit library, roomy cabins with Scandinavian design (almost all with verandas), a spacious gym, bright sauna, and two steaming outdoor jacuzzis. The vessel is equipped with ample outdoor viewing areas and multi-height outer decks, which are ideal for long-view photography and wildlife spotting.
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Studio Single: Located on Deck 3, and approximately 177 sq. ft. in size, these cabins have one double bed made up of two twin berths.
Studio Double: Located on Deck 3, and approximately 175-186 sq. ft. in size, these cabins have one double bed made up of two twin berths.
Deluxe Veranda Forward Stateroom: Located on Deck 4, and approximately 168-195 sq. ft. in size, these cabins have one double bed made up of two twin berths.
Deluxe Veranda Middle Stateroom: Located on Deck 4, and approximately 203-272 sq. ft. in size, these cabins have one double bed made up of two twin berths plus some with fold out sofa bed.
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom: Located on Deck 4, and approximately 200-205 sq. ft. in size, these cabins have one double bed made up of two twin berths plus fold out sofa bed.
Studio Veranda Stateroom: Located on Deck 6, and approximately 173 sq. ft. in size, these cabins have one double bed made up of two twin berths.
Grand Veranda Stateroom: Located on Deck 6, and approximately 195-205 sq. ft. in size, these cabins have one double bed made up of two twin berths plus fold out sofa bed.
Junior Suite: Located on Deck 6, and approximately 296-299 sq. ft. in size, these cabins have two rooms, with one double bed made up of two twin berths plus fold out sofa bed.
Royal Veranda Stateroom: Located on Decks 4 and 6, and approximately 189-272 sq. ft. in size, these cabins have one double bed made up of two twin berths plus fold out sofa bed.
Studio Veranda Single: Located on Deck 7, and approximately 238 sq. ft. in size, these cabins have one single twin bed.
Explorer Suite: Located on Deck 7, and approximately 269 sq. ft. in size, these cabins have two rooms, with one double bed made up of two twin berths plus fold out sofa bed.
Owners Suite: Located on Deck 7, and approximately 443 sq. ft.. in size, these cabins have two rooms, with one double bed made up of two twin berths plus fold out sofa bed.
Staff & Crew: 105 Guests: 138 Length: 342 feet (104.4 meters) Draft: 17 feet (5.3 meters) Propulsion: 2 x Scania fixed-pitch propellers Ice Class: 1A, Polar Code 6 Cruising speed: 16 knots in open water Registered: Bahamas Lifeboats: 2 fully enclosed
Day 1 Buenos Aires or Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 2 Ushuaia, Argentina and Embarkation
Days 3 and 4 Crossing the Drake Passage
Days 5 to 8 (or 5 to 9 for 12 day itinerary) South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Days 9 and 10 Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 11 Disembarkation in Ushuaia
Day 1 Punta Arenas, Chile
Day 2 King George Island and Embarkation
Days 3 to 6 Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands
Day 7 Disembarkation and Fly to Punta Arenas
Day 8 Depart Punta Arenas
Day 1 Arrive to Ushuaia, Argentina
Days 3 to 6 At Sea
Days 7 & 8 South Georgia
Days 9 & 10 At Sea
Days 11 to 13 Antarctic Peninsula
Days 14 and 15 Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 16 Disembarkation in Ushuaia
Day 1 Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile
Day 2 Fly to King George Island and Embarkation
Days 3 to 5 Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands
Days 6 & 7 Antarctic Circle
Days 8 & 9 Northbound Along the Peninsula
Days 10 Disembarkation and Fly to Punta Arenas
Days 11 Depart Punta Arenas
Day 1 Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Day 2 Fly to Ushuaia and Embark
Days 3 & 4 Crossing the Drake Passage
Days 5 to 7 South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Days 8 & 9 Antarctic Circle
Days 10 & 11 Northbound Along the Peninsula
Days 12 & 13 Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 14 Disembark in Ushuaia and Fly to Buenos Aires
Day 1 Arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 2 Embarkation Day
Days 5 to 8 Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands
Day 9 Disembarkation and Fly to Punta Arenas
Day 10 Depart for Home
Days 5 & 8 Crossing the Drake Passage to Ushuaia
Day 9 Disembark and overnight in Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 3 At Sea
Days 4 & 5 Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Days 6 & 7 At Sea
Days 8 to 11 South Georgia
Days 12 & 13 At Sea
Days 14 to 17 South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Days 18 & 19 Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 20 Disembarkation in Ushuaia
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