Antarctic Express: Sail South, Fly North
9 nights
World Voyager
24 Nov '26Cruise overview
Revel in the excitement of crossing the famed Drake Passage after embarking from Ushuaia, with the convenience of a northbound return flight at the end of your expedition. Minke and humpback whales or Adélie penguins floating on ice floes may greet you as you pass, enroute to the northernmost tip of the Antarctic Peninsula. The surreal silence in this vast wilderness may at first overwhelm, but playful, charismatic wildlife and your intrepid traveling companions keep you grounded. You’ll develop a new appreciation and understanding of Antarctica’s extreme contrasts – harsh, rugged mountain peaks and fragile ecosystems; stark, lonely icescapes and populous, gregarious penguins.
Itinerary
Buenos Aires
Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, make your way to the included group hotel, which is part of your Charter Flight & Hotel Package. A presentation room will be open from 12 pm to 8 pm for luggage weighing and tagging. A Quark Expeditions representative will be available to answer your questions and give information about the next day’s flight and ship embarkation. After an early breakfast the following morning, your group will transfer to the airport and board our private charter flight to Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world.
Glamorous and gritty, Buenos Aires is two cities in one. What makes Argentina’s capital so fascinating is its dual heritage—part European, part Latin American. Plaza de Mayo resembles a grand square in Madrid, and the ornate Teatro Colón would not be out of place in Vienna. But you’ll know you’re in South America by the leather shoes for sale on cobbled streets and impromptu parades of triumphant soccer fans. Limited-production wines, juicy steaks, and ice cream in countless flavors are among the old-world imports the city has perfected.
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Ushuaia
Cruising Drake Passage
Cruising Drake Passage
South Shetland Islands
Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctic Peninsula
South Shetland Islands
King George Island, South Shetland Islands
Punta Arenas
Journey Suite
Spacious suite with separate sitting area and large private balcony.
Amenities
- King-size bed
- Lounge area
- Shower
- Bulter service
- Room Service Available
- Two TV's
Ship features
World Voyager combines modern design, scientific capabilities, and comfort to deliver a fresh take on polar exploration.
- All-balcony suites offering sweeping views
- Science Hub for interactive research and citizen science
- Spa, sauna, and heated pool with Jacuzzis
- Ulstein X-Bow hull for smoother passage through seas
- Lecture theatre and observation lounge for enrichment
- Wraparound heated decks and outdoor seating
- Fuel-efficient propulsion and sustainability systems
- Ready Room for efficient Zodiac embarkation
- Boutique for expedition gear and polar essentials
- Expedition team-led science & discovery programming