Antarctic Explorer: Ultramarine
Antarctic Peninsula
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
Starting in 2021, this itinerary allows you to the opportunity to experience our pioneering new vessel, Ultramarine. This purpose-built vessel is designed to extend the boundaries of polar exploration and offer an unmatched Antarctic experience, including a flightseeing tour you’ll never forget and a range of adventure options more extensive than any other ship in its class.
Stewart's Take
Antarctica with a state-of-the-art vessel... what could be better?
Overview
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.View Antarctic Peninsula sample cruise in a larger map
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Luxury Expedition Vessel: Ultramarine
Ultramarine, is designed to go beyond the familiar in polar exploration, to discover new places, and to immerse you in the best the region has to offer. Equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, Ultramarine offers the most robust portfolio of adventure activities in the industry, the most spacious suites in its category, breathtaking public spaces, and more outdoor wildlife viewing spaces than other expedition ships its size. It also features an innovative mix of sustainability features that exceed all industry standards. With all this and more, Ultramarine is set to deliver the ultimate polar expedition experience - voyages start in 2021!
Included
- Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping.
- All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your voyage.
- All shore landings per the daily program. Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader.
- All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program. Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled.
- Photographic Journal on DVD, documenting the voyage. A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings. An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep. Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock.
- Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin. Comprehensive pre-departure materials, including a map and an informative Antarctic Reader.
- A group transfer upon disembarkation in Ushuaia from the ship to the local airport.
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.
- All luggage handling aboard ship.
- Emergency Evacuation Insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $100,000 per person.
Excluded
- Buenos Aires Flight and Transfer Package ($995 per person) BUENOS AIRES FLIGHT AND TRANSFER PACKAGE INCLUDES: Pre expedition hotel night in Buenos Aires, with breakfast, Group transfer from the hotel to the airport in Buenos Aires, Charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia (return), Group transfer from Ushuaia airport to the ship (return).
- Any airfare unless otherwise specified in the itinerary.
- Passport and visa expenses.
- Government arrival and departure taxes.
- Any meals ashore with the exception of breakfast at the host hotel before embarkation
- Baggage, cancellation and medical travel insurance.
- Excess baggage charges.
- Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges unless specified.
- Telecommunications charges.
- The voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for shipboard staff and crew.
Rates and Share Bookings
Prices shown are per person in US Dollars on a shared basis. We can
on request also quote for you in Euros, British Pounds, Australian
Dollars or Swedish Crowns. If you are travelling alone and wish to
share, we can match you with someone of the same gender at share rate.
If desired, Single occupancy is available at 1.7 times the twin share
rate for standard cabins (or twice the share rate for premium cabins
or suites).
Deposits
Reservations require a deposit of 20% (minimum $1000 per person) at
the time you receive a booking confirmation from Expeditions Online. A
payment link will be sent to you and this may be paid by major credit
card. Bookings within 90 days of departure require full payment.
Final Payments
Balances are due 90 days prior to departure and may be paid by bank
transfer.
Cancellations
All requests for cancellation must be received in writing to
Expeditions Online. Cancellations received 365 days or more prior to
departure, are refundable less an administrative fee of
US$300/€250/AUD400/GBP250/SEK2750 per person - or a
US$400/€350/AUD550/GBP350/SEK3750 per person for future travel credit
within the next twelve (12) months of date of cancelled voyage. If
cancellation is received between 364 days and 91 days, the deposit is
forfeited. If cancellation occurs 90 days or less prior to departure,
all payments are forfeited. If full payment has not yet been received,
the full penalty will still apply, and any unpaid balance is due
immediately. To protect your investment, we highly recommend that you
obtain adequate trip cancellation insurance.
Booking Terms
Please read carefully the Terms and Conditions for Expeditions Online
(link at the bottom of this page). This voyage is operated by Quark
Expeditions and you additionally travel under their terms and
conditions as the operator as well as of the Shipping
Company/transport carrier. Details will be forwarded to you at the
time of booking.
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