Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill
Antarctica's Weddell Sea
Join one of the most exclusive wildlife viewing experiences in the world and witness scenes reminiscent of BBC’s “Frozen Planet”! This is a one-of-a-kind voyage, where you can experience a true polar quest on a journey with the new Polar6-class ship, Ultramarine, which is equipped with two twin-engine H145 helicopters that will fly you to the vicinity of the rarely-visited emperor penguin rookery at Snow Hill Island in Antarctica's Weddell Sea. Walk across the thick sea ice to stand within metres of the most coveted penguin species on the planet
- Travel aboard the Polar 6 Class luxury vessel, Ultramarine, with its onboard helicopters
- Cross the famous Drake Passage on your way to explore the Snow Hill Emperor penguin colony
- Enjoy helicopter sightseeing and Zodiac cruising
- Experience thousands of pairs of Emperor penguins, including chicks, in their natural habitat
- View other iconic Antarctic wildlife, such as whales, seals and seabirds
In 2004, polar history was made with the first-ever ground visit to the remote emperor penguin colony near Snow Hill Island, Antarctica. Today, it is one of the most exclusive wildlife viewing experiences on the planet. We invite you to embrace the thrill of the search as we once again set out to visit to the emperor penguins at Snow Hill Island. Sail past masses of dense ice and thick, tabular icebergs into the Weddell Sea to experience the legendary rookery, which now numbers 8,000 breeding pairs of emperor penguins.
Experience a true polar quest as you journey on the new Polar6 ice class ship, Ultramarine, equipped with two twin-engine helicopters that will fly guests to the vicinity of this rarely-visited rookery, whereupon you can walk across the thick sea ice. Stand within metres of the most coveted penguin species on the planet. Anticipate scenes reminiscent of “March of the Penguins” and BBC’s “Frozen Planet.” Just imagine the penguins tobogganing across the ice towards the sea. Such wildlife moments are too precious for words!
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An experience like no other, it’s like a wildlife documentary come to life!
Overview
Join one of the most exclusive wildlife viewing experiences in the world and witness scenes reminiscent of BBC’s “Frozen Planet”! This is a one-of-a-kind voyage, where you can experience a true polar quest on a journey with the new Polar6-class ship, Ultramarine, which is equipped with two twin-engine H145 helicopters that will fly you to the vicinity of the rarely-visited emperor penguin rookery at Snow Hill Island in Antarctica's Weddell Sea. Walk across the thick sea ice to stand within metres of the most coveted penguin species on the planet.Scrolling is disabled on map, please click to enable.
Luxury Expedition Vessel: Ultramarine

The newest ship in Quark's fleet, 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 for extraordinary sightseeing, this outstanding vessel offers the widest range 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 give you the ultimate polar expedition experience!

- Tips and gratuities
- Soft drinks plus Wine and beer at dinner service
- Accommodation onboard with daily housekeeping All meals, snacks, coffee, tea, cocoa and juices onboard (please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as possible; unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare kosher meals)
- All shore landings per the daily program, weather permitting Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
- Photographic journal documenting the expedition
- Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
- Waterproof expedition boots on loan for the duration of your voyage
- Expedition parka to keep
- Life jackets and immersion suits
- Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
- Comprehensive pre-departure materials, including a map and an informative Antarctic Reader
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
- All luggage handling aboard ship
- Emergency evacuation insurance to a maximum benefit of US$500,000 per person
- Mandatory Flight and Transfer Package from Buenos Aires
- International airfare
- Passport and visa expenses
- Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned above
- Meals ashore unless otherwise specified
- Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance are strongly recommended
- Excess-baggage fees on international flights
- Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac cruising, or any other gear not mentioned
- Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges unless specified
- Phone and Internet charges
- Additional overnight accommodation
- Cancellations received 120 days or more prior to departure, are refundable less an administrative fee of US$500/€450/AUD650/GBP400/SEK5500 per person.
- If cancellation is received between 119 days and 90 days, the deposit is forfeited.
- If cancellation occurs between 89 days and 60 days prior to departure, the cancellation fee is 75% of the expedition cost.
- If cancellation occurs between 59 days and departure, the cancellation fee is 100% of the expedition cost.
Tour Dossier
Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill

A 14 day expedition to Antarctica's Weddell Sea to see emperor penguins on board helicopter-equipped Ultramarine
File Creation date: 2023-10-02 - for updated information and dates and prices see the following page:
http://expeditionsonline.com/tour/emperor-penguin-quest-expedition-snow-hill-antarctica_264

Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill
Duration: 14 days
Location: Antarctica's Weddell Sea
Available: November
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina

Highlights
- Travel aboard the Polar 6 Class luxury vessel, Ultramarine, with its onboard helicopters
- Cross the famous Drake Passage on your way to explore the Snow Hill Emperor penguin colony
- Enjoy helicopter sightseeing and Zodiac cruising
- Experience thousands of pairs of Emperor penguins, including chicks, in their natural habitat
- View other iconic Antarctic wildlife, such as whales, seals and seabirds

Itinerary
Join one of the most exclusive wildlife viewing experiences in the world and witness scenes reminiscent of BBC’s “Frozen Planet”! This is a one-of-a-kind voyage, where you can experience a true polar quest on a journey with the new Polar6-class ship, Ultramarine, which is equipped with two twin-engine H145 helicopters that will fly you to the vicinity of the rarely-visited emperor penguin rookery at Snow Hill Island in Antarctica's Weddell Sea. Walk across the thick sea ice to stand within metres of the most coveted penguin species on the planet





Ship Information
Luxury Expedition Vessel: Ultramarine

The newest ship in Quark's fleet, 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 for extraordinary sightseeing, this outstanding vessel offers the widest range 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 give you the ultimate polar expedition experience!

Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill
For the latest, up-to-date departure dates and prices please refer to the tour page:
http://expeditionsonline.com/tour/emperor-penguin-quest-expedition-snow-hill-antarctica_264
- Cancellations received 120 days or more prior to departure, are refundable less an administrative fee of US$500/€450/AUD650/GBP400/SEK5500 per person.
- If cancellation is received between 119 days and 90 days, the deposit is forfeited.
- If cancellation occurs between 89 days and 60 days prior to departure, the cancellation fee is 75% of the expedition cost.
- If cancellation occurs between 59 days and departure, the cancellation fee is 100% of the expedition cost.
Included
- Tips and gratuities
- Soft drinks plus Wine and beer at dinner service
- Accommodation onboard with daily housekeeping All meals, snacks, coffee, tea, cocoa and juices onboard (please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as possible; unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare kosher meals)
- All shore landings per the daily program, weather permitting Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
- Photographic journal documenting the expedition
- Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
- Waterproof expedition boots on loan for the duration of your voyage
- Expedition parka to keep
- Life jackets and immersion suits
- Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
- Comprehensive pre-departure materials, including a map and an informative Antarctic Reader
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
- All luggage handling aboard ship
- Emergency evacuation insurance to a maximum benefit of US$500,000 per person
Excluded
- Mandatory Flight and Transfer Package from Buenos Aires
- International airfare
- Passport and visa expenses
- Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned above
- Meals ashore unless otherwise specified
- Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance are strongly recommended
- Excess-baggage fees on international flights
- Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac cruising, or any other gear not mentioned
- Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges unless specified
- Phone and Internet charges
- Additional overnight accommodation

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