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ANTARCTICA

2026/2027 SEASON VOYAGES

Explore the Antarctic like never before.

Our highly anticipated Antarctic 2026/2027 season features 13 meticulously designed itineraries and 43 departures—and marks the debut of the newest ship in our fleet, World Voyager . Guests can customize their journey to match their own unique sense of adventure. Whether camping under the southern sky, soaring above dramatic landscapes by helicopter or listening to whale songs under the guidance of our scientists in residence—part of our new Science & Discovery program.

Get ready for a season of whales, camping and science.

Guests set foot in Antarctica’s pristine world of ice and snow.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

BEST FROM OUR AWARDS SHELF

What's Inside

CONDE NAST TRAVELER READERS' CHOICE AWARDS , Expedition Ship Line 2025

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35 Years Of Polar Exploration Our Team Of Polar Experts Polar Travel Advisors Expedition Team Leaders Helicopter Team Antarctica At A Glance Where We Can Take You Innovative Antarctic Itineraries

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Our Superior Fleet Ultramarine Ocean Explorer World Voyager On-Ship Experience Food & Drink Spa & Fitness Amenities Daily Life Onboard

GREEN MATTERS AWARD , Best Sustainable Tourism Organization 2025

USA TODAY 10 BEST READERS' CHOICE TRAVEL AWARD , Best Adventure Tour Operator 2025 , Best Adventure Cruise Line 2018

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AFAR , Vanguard Award 2024

Off-Ship Experience Helicopter Adventures Included Excursions Paid Off-Ship Adventure Options Why Travel With Us? Solo Travelers Trip Inclusions The Other Pole: Arctic

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Snow Hill Patagonia Antarctic Peninsula The Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula 6 Reasons To Fly The Drake Passage Fly/Cruise Express Sustainability Science & Discovery

VIRTUOSO , Best Expedition Cruise Line 2023 and 2024

FOOD & TRAVEL READER , Best Boutique Cruise 2023

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CRUISE CRITIC EDITOR’S PICKS AWARDS , Best In Adventure (Expedition) 2022, 2023 and 2024

TRAVEL WEEKLY GOLD MAGELLAN AWARD , Expeditions-Shore Excursion Cruise Line 2023 and 2024 , Best Expedition Itinerary, 2017, 2018 and 2019 , Best Expedition Small Ship 2019 WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS , World’s Leading Specialist Cruise Line 2020, 2021 and 2022 SIGNATURE LUXURY TRAVEL & STYLE CRUISE AWARD , World’s Best Four-Star Expedition Ships 2022 and 2023

IAATO (the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators) advocates and promotes the practice of safe and environmentally responsible private- sector travel to the Antarctic.

A gentoo penguin toboggans across the Antarctic snow.

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OUR EPIC POLAR HISTORY

Fabulous amenities on Ultramarine. See page 42

January 2019 Quark Expeditions launches the construction of the game-changing ship Ultramarine , the very first vessel purpose-built for polar exploration.

years of

polar pride

Going Beyond in Polar Adventure For the last 35 years, we’ve pushed the limits of our own imagination to provide our guests with the most immersive—and unforgettable—itineraries. We have the most diverse fleet. We offer the most off-ship adventures. And our small polar vessels can take you places other larger ships cannot reach. Get ready for the expedition of a lifetime.

June 2008 Quark Expeditions offers maiden voyage to the North Pole on nuclear icebreaker 50 Years of Victory , the most powerful icebreaker on the planet at the time.

ULTRAMARINE

August 2024 Quark expeditions wins Virtuoso Travel Award for “best expedition cruise line”.

April 2019 Quark Expeditions unveils Polar Promise, the most holistic sustainability policy in the polar expedition industry. December 2021 Ultramarine sets sail at last. Fittingly, the ship’s inaugural

November 1996 Quark Expeditions begins a circumnavigation of Antarctica for commercial passengers, the first-ever voyage of its kind.

April 2011 Quark Expeditions’ Three Arctic Islands voyage is voted one of National Geographic Traveler’s “50 Tours of a Lifetime.”

October 2024 Quark Expeditions expands Arctic portfolio to include Iceland.

Choose from 13 innovative Antarctic itineraries starting on page 14

CIRCUMNAVIGATION

August 1991 Quark Expeditions becomes the first polar operator to take commercial guests to the North Pole. August 1991 Quark Expeditions celebrates the first-ever passenger transit of the Northeast Passage.

July 1999 Quark Expeditions completes its first passenger circumnavigation of the Arctic Ocean.

voyage is a celebration of the life of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.

June 2012 Quark Expeditions becomes the first tour operator to successfully offer passengers hot-air ballooning at the North Pole. February 2013 Quark Expeditions hosts Jonathan Shackleton (Ernest Shackleton’s cousin) and Falcon Scott (Robert Falcon Scott’s grandson) as they walk, and camp, on the 7th Continent. October 2017 Quark Expeditions launches Quark Academy training program for expedition team members, the first training program of its kind in the industry.

Why is Ultramarine so popular? See page 40

November 2024 The state-of-the-art Ocean Explorer joins our fleet for the first time.

November 2003

July 2022 For the first time ever, guests take to the polar skies in Ultramarine 's two twin-engine helicopters.

Quark Expeditions passengers become the first humans to witness a Total Solar Eclipse in Antarctica.

Keen on a one-of-a-kind helicopter adventure? See page 60

December 1991 Quark Expeditions charters the first series of

Read about our unbeatable

oceanographic research vessels specially converted for adventure travel, heralding a new phase in polar exploration.

helicopter excursions on page 24

November 2004

Our brand-new ship: Ocean Explorer. See page 44

Quark Expeditions becomes the first operator to confirm the existence of the Snow Hill Emperor penguin colony.

January 2025 Quark Expeditions announces another new ship: World Voyager .

November 1993 For the first time, Quark Expeditions guests retrace the voyage of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance .

See page 48

July 2022 We present the first Tundra to Table: Inuit Culinary Experience with local chefs on board Ultramarine during a voyage to Greenland. November 2023 Quark Expeditions hosts two successful landings at the legendary Emperor penguin colony Snow Hill Island.

Meet our polar-obsessed team on page 8

Not one but two Snow Hill itineraries. See pages 16–17

March 2006 Quark Expeditions breaks Roald

February 2025 Quark Expeditions unveils the ground-breaking Science & Discovery program.

Amundsen’s record set nearly 100 years earlier, attaining the most southernly latitude of any vessel.

For itineraries that follow in the footsteps of Shackleton, see page 26

Learn more on page 36

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OUR TEAM

Our Team of Polar Experts

Polar Travel Advisors

Behind every successful polar voyage is a dedicated team who stop at nothing to ensure you have the expedition of a lifetime. Our team of Expedition Leaders, adventure guides, Polar Travel Advisors, helicopter operations specialists and other ship crew tap into their passion—and three decades of polar expertise— to deliver unforgettable polar moments.

Our passionate team of polar specialists will help you from the first email exchange, virtual chat inquiry or initial phone call to the friendly follow-up after your voyage. You can trust our team of Polar Travel Advisors to have the information you need to plan your life-changing Arctic journey.

Polar Experience All of our Polar Travel Advisors have first-hand experience in the Polar Regions and are eager to share their expertise—and passion—for the regions we visit. Many have made multiple trips to the Arctic and Antarctic throughout their careers.

In-depth Knowledge Our Polar Travel Advisors have comprehensive knowledge of the wildlife, geography, climate, history, botany and geology of the regions we visit—and can also answer your questions about our ships, off-ship activities, airport/hotel transfers, the best season to visit, what to pack and what to expect.

Multilingual Collectively, our Polar Travel Advisors are fluent in English, French, Spanish, Mandarin and Egyptian Arabic.

Hear what Antarctica means to our guides. Scan the QR Code.

Our Expedition Team connects with guests throughout the voyage.

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OUR TEAM

Our Expedition Leaders obsess over every minute detail of your voyage—from your onboard comfort to your off-ship adventures. Our Expedition Leaders spend their entire careers —it’s a life calling, actually— sharing their passion for the Arctic and Antarctic. Your Expedition Leaders

Colin Souness Home base: South Africa Years of polar experience: 23

David Burton Home base: Shetland Islands, UK

Jake Morrison Home base: Lake Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

Years of polar experience: 12 Polar expeditions to date: 100 Areas of expertise: History and glaciology Advice to polar travelers: “Head to the outer decks after dinner to take an evening constitutional. There’s no better place than the Polar Regions to take some time and reflect on the serene beauty you’ve witnessed that day, as well as contemplate the life- changing moments you’re experiencing. You never know what you might catch sight of—the majesty of the northern lights or a sighting of some wildlife.”

Years of polar experience: 14 Polar expeditions to date: 110

Area of expertise: Having completed a PhD in glaciology, Colin frequently presents on geology, glaciology, as well as polar and Viking history. He’s also a heli operations specialist. Advice to polar travelers: "The challenges of reaching remote Arctic destinations fuel our passion for pushing the boundaries of polar exploration. Try to absorb the vast and unspoiled beauty of the place whilst knowing you’re the only ones up there.”

Areas of expertise: With a degree in operations management and after a lifetime on the water, Jake spent six years managing expedition operations from Quark Expeditions’ Toronto office before returning to the field to fuel his love for the great outdoors. During his 12 years with Quark Expeditions, Jake has worked on over 10 different expedition vessels and explored nearly every polar destination where Quark Expeditions operates. Advice to polar travelers: “Slow down, let your soul absorb every majestic moment, and spend plenty of time out on deck.”

Sarah Zaubi Home base: Montana, USA Years of polar experience: 7 Polar expeditions to date: 70

Shane Evoy Home base: Pointe au Baril, Ontario, Canada Years of polar experience: 27 Polar expeditions to date: 260 What guests are apt to learn on a polar voyage: “I hope guests will learn a lot about the areas we go into so they can protect what they love. There’s a quote from environmentalist Baba Dioum that I live by when I’m on an expedition: ‘In the end, we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we are taught.’" Advice to polar travelers: “Sit, look, listen, and feel what is around you and take it all in.”

Areas of expertise: Gender studies, certified kayak guide, helicopter operations specialist Advice to polar travelers: "Everyone arrives in the Arctic with a vision for their trip, but the Polar Regions have a way of shaping the experience. The polar reality always prevails, and in the end, the unexpected journey becomes the best adventure."

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David (Woody) Wood Home base: Melbourne, Australia

Ryan McDevitt Home base: St. Petersburg, Florida, USA Years of polar experience: 9 Polar expeditions to date: 85 Areas of expertise: Operations, logistics and helicopter operations Advice to polar travelers: "Exploring these wild regions is a full sensory experience. Take time to breathe in deeply and absorb the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the Polar Regions. If you pack one thing for your expedition, make it a good set of binoculars and spend time using them on the outer decks."

Years of polar experience: 22 Polar expeditions to date: 310

Amalia Goodall Home base: Ushuaia, Argentina Years of polar experience: 10 Polar expeditions to date: 55

NEIL SIERENS Chief Pilot Home base: Fairoaks, UK Years of helicopter experience: 21 Polar expeditions to date: 20

Our helicopter team: “Delivering an amazing helicopter experience involves a lot of highly-trained people. It’s similar to a motor racing team which entails numerous experts working behind the scenes to ensure the process goes smoothly and safely. We are very selective in the pilots we hire to fly— and we’re incredibly proud of our entire team. Guests are in very safe hands.” Advice to Polar Travelers: “Clearly you will want to take photos during your helicopter flight, but the lens cannot capture it all. Put down your camera occasionally and just look around. Secondly, on most flights you will be able to chat to the pilot. If you’ve got a question, there’s a strong likelihood your fellow guests are also keen to hear the answer. If you don’t get around to asking during the flight, you can always ask later when back on board Ultramarine .”

Areas of expertise: Woody has developed in-depth knowledge of numerous aspects of polar wilderness throughout two decades of polar expedition. Advice to polar travelers: “Polar voyages touch people in different ways. The polar environment has a power which sets people thinking about their place in our world. Get prepared with gear and have the time of your life. Travel with eyes wide open, with no fixed ideas and be open to the beauty, wonder, tranquility and fury of the polar environment."

Area of expertise: Bachelor's Degree in Tourism Management and Guiding, and Master's Degree in Environmental Management Advice to polar travelers: "Every now and then put down your camera and take a moment to soak it all in. Experience this unique environment with all your senses: the sound of the ice crackling, the scent of the tundra, the vastness of the landscape, the texture of a feather or a piece of qiviut (muskox wool). These simple moments create powerful memories that cannot always be captured on film."

Areas of expertise: Helicopter operations around the globe; specialist in the safe transport of passengers to and from vessels. On embracing helicopter adventures in the Polar Regions: “The view from above is like no other, but the helicopter flight provides more than just an elevated viewpoint. The landing sites we choose can only be accessed by helicopter. So, along with the great views, you can experience the thrill of possibly being the first person to have ever set foot in that area.”

Guest Review: Hear Angelo rave about his Antarctic experiece with the Quark Expeditions team. Scan the QR Code.

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FALKLAND ISLANDS: AN ORNITHOLOGIST’S DREAM

Antarctica at a Glance

BIRDS OF SOUTH GEORGIA Albatross and Cape petrels guide your ship to South Georgia, also known as the Galapagos of the South Seas.

Penguins aren’t the only winged species here. There are 63 breeding bird species, including the inquisitive striated caracara, which likes to steal shiny objects.

INCREDIBLE SNOWSCAPES The Antarctic Peninsula is at its most pristine from NOVEMBER to MID-DECEMBER. As the region wakes up from winter, pure white snowscapes stretch beyond the horizons.

Summer in Antarctica (November to April) offers three distinct seasons, each with unique weather, wildlife, and land conditions. Insider tip: Decide what you'd like to experience first, then you'll know the best time to visit.

KING PENGUINS Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, is home to 500,000 King penguins.

ARGENTINA

FALKLAND ISLANDS (Islas Malvinas)

CHILE

Stanley

RETRACE DARWIN'S FOOTSTEPS Explore Patagonia’s spectacular network of fjords and channels, and the glaciers of Tierra del Fuego.

Atlantic Ocean

BLUE-TINTED ICEBERGS During the mid-summer period of MID-DECEMBER

CROSSING THE DRAKE PASSAGE Crossing the infamous 800-km Drake Passage is a polar rite of passage for many travelers. You can expect Drake Lake (calm waters) or Drake Shake (rough seas and high winds).

to MID-FEBRUARY, sun and salt water turn icebergs into blue works of art.

APR–MAY 1916 Shackleton and five crewmen row to South Georgia to find help for the sailors left on Elephant Island.

SOUTH GEORGIA

DEC 5, 1914 Endurance departs Grytviken whaling station on South Georgia.

WHALE-WATCHING WEATHER Humpbacks arrive back in Antarctica MID-DECEMBER to LATE-FEBRUARY when temperatures reach 40°F/ 5°C, and there are up to 22 hours of sunlight daily.

CALVING GLACIERS. Thunderous glacier- calving, when chunks of glaciers crash into the sea, is common MID-FEBRUARY to LATE MARCH.

HONORING SHACKLETON Heroic polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton,

NOV 1915–APR 1916 Shackleton and crew drift on ice, then row through rough ocean waters all the way to Elephant Island.

who died in 1922, is buried in the cemetery at Grytviken on South Georgia Island.

SUMMER ROMANCE Penguins exhibit

OVERNIGHT CAMPING IN ANTARCTICA

Sleeping outdoors overnight in a bivy sac on the Peninsula is an unforgettable experience.

Weddell Sea

ANTARCTIC PENINSULA

courtship rituals (bowing, preening) from NOVEMBER to MID-DECEMBER on the Antarctic Peninsula. Male gentoo penguins sometimes woo a female by giving her a well-chosen rock.

CROSSING THE ANTARCTIC CIRCLE Sailing to 66°33—the Antarctic Circle—is a milestone few travelers reach.

Temperatures are at their warmest (up to 40°F/ 5°C) MID-NOVEMBER to MID-JANUARY.

PENGUIN CHICKS Wildlife-viewing is excellent in the Antarctic from MID-DECEMBER to MID-FEBRUARY. Especially eye-catching are the penguin chicks.

Now that you’ve explored the highlights of the Antarctic region, discover the wide range of itineraries we offer.

ENDURANCE FOUND A search team, using undersea drones, located Endurance at the bottom of the Weddell Sea in MARCH 2022.

NOV 21, 1915 Endurance sinks to the bottom of the Weddell Sea after being trapped in ice for over a year.

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ANTARCTIC MAP

Santiago, Chile

Buenos Aires, Argentina

SOUTH AMERICA

Where our team can take you.

Our Antarctic 2026/2027 portfolio enables guests to choose from an incredible array of destinations: the Antarctic Peninsula (both sides of the continent); Snow Hill, home of the Emperor penguin; the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas); wildlife-rich South Georgia; beyond the Antarctic Circle; and Patagonia.

CHILE

Atlantic Ocean

ARGENTINA

Pacific Ocean

Stanley

FALKLAND ISLANDS (Islas Malvinas)

Ushuaia

Punta Arenas

SOUTH GEORGIA

Cape Horn

Drake Passage

KING GEORGE ISLAND

SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS

ANVERS ISLAND

ITINERARIES AND SCHEDULED ROUTES

NOT SHOWN ON MAP:

Antarctic Marine Mammals: The World of Whales and Seals See Page 23 Antarctica by Helicopter: Icebergs, Mountains & Remote Lands See page 24 Antarctica by Helicopter: Crossing the Circle and the Peninsula See page 25 Antarctic Express: Sail South, Fly North See page 32 Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North See page 33

Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill See page 17 Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine See page 19 Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent See page 20

Penguins of the Far South: Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica See page 26 Epic Antarctica: Crossing the Circle via the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) and South Georgia See pages 27 Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake See page 30

Paradise Bay

Lemaire Channel

Weddell Sea

ANTARCTIC PENINSULA

ANTARCTIC CIRCLE

Antarctic Peninsula: Crossing the Circle See page 21

ADELAIDE ISLAND

Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle See page 31

ANTARCTICA

Flight paths

Scheduled paths

Map is not to scale. Itineraries shown are for illustrative purposes only. Actual itinerary is dependent on weather and ice conditions.

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Innovative Antarctic Itineraries Antarctic 2026/2027 is all about choice. This season features 45 itineraries, including 14 with options to fly across the Drake Passage—some offering the choice to fly one way and sail the other. Antarctic 2026/2027 is also our most helicopter-focused season ever. New itineraries include Antarctica by Helicopter: Cross the Antarctic Circle , as well as Antarctica by Helicopter: Icebergs, Mountains and Remote Lands , which enables guests to explore the rarely-visited east coast of the Peninsula. Another new voyage is enables guests to visit remote Snow Hill and the Western Peninsula on the same journey.

Guests encounter a penguin colony during a shore landing.

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ANTARCTIC PENINSULA

Iceberg-studded seascape; Weddell seal; guests explore Snow Hill on foot; Emperor penguins; twin-engine helicopter.

Buenos Aires s

ARGENTINA

CHILE

Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill

Atlantic Ocean

Embrace the expeditionary spirit as we journey to the legendary colony of 8,000 Emperor penguins at remote Snow Hill. On our 14-day Emperor Penguin Quest, you’ll spend up to five days in the Snow Hill region, immersing yourself in the extraordinary Weddell Sea environment and witnessing the seldom seem penguin colony. Enjoy helicopter sightseeing and Zodiac cruising during one of the most jaw-dropping wildlife experiences imaginable. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will affect your flights and trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.

South Shetland Islands

Drake Passage

Snow Hill Island Emperor Penguin Colony

Lemaire Channel

Weddell Sea

Antarctic Peninsula

2 departures | 14 days November 2026 Embarkation/Disembarkation: Ushuaia, Argentina See Dates and Rates for details.

Ship: Ultramarine

Adventure Options: See pages 62–63 for more details.

Charter flight: To/from Buenos Aires, Argentina (included in the Charter Flight & Hotel Package)

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PATAGONIA

Enjoy our Patagonia video. Scan the QR Code.

Snow-capped peaks of Patagonia; kayaking excursion; glacier visit; flightseeing in Patagonia; guanacos in Torres del Paine National Park.

From Buenos Aires

Torres del Paine National Park To Santiago

CHILE

ARGENTINA

Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine

Puerto Natales

Atlantic Ocean

Kawésqar National Park

Strait of Magellan

Punta Arenas

Retrace Charles Darwin’s epic voyage to the ‘edge of the world’ on this 15-day journey into Chile’s spectacular network of fjords and channels in remote Patagonia. Ultramarine ’s two twin-engine helicopters enable guests to witness some of the most picturesque landscapes on Earth, as well as blue-toned glaciers, vast colonies of penguins and other wildlife. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will affect your flights and trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.

Admiralty Sound

Ushuaia

Alberto de Agostini National Park

Pacic Ocean

Cape Horn

Beagle Channel

Southern Ocean/ Drake Passage

1 departure | 15 days March 20, 2027

Ship: Ultramarine

Adventure Options: See pages 62–63 for more details.

Charter flight: Between Santiago, Chile / Buenos Aires, Argentina (included in the Charter Flight & Hotel Package

Embarkation: Ushuaia, Argentina Disembarkation: Punta Arenas, Chile See Dates and Rates for details.

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ANTARCTIC PENINSULA

Guest Review: Neha and Amit wanted to explore the raw, rugged terrain of Antarctica. Scan the QR Code.

Anna and Jim's polar milestone: Crossing the Antarctic Circle. Scan the QR Code.

Guests set foot on the legendary 7th Continent.

Guide and guest on a paddling excursion; gentoo penguins; a Garmin navigational device.

Buenos Aires

ARGENTINA

Flights for Ultramarine or World Voyager departures only

CHILE

Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

Antarctic Peninsula: Crossing the Circle

Atlantic Ocean

Ushuaia

The classic 11-day expedition, which begins in Ushuaia, lets you revel in the best of the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, including opportunities to observe penguins, whales and seabirds. Guests on the 12-day itinerary (with added transfer out of Buenos Aires) travel on Ultramarine —which is equipped with two twin-engine helicopters. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will affect your flights and trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.

South Shetland Islands

Drake Passage

Embrace true isolation as you journey south to cross the Antarctic Circle. Enjoy the highlights of the western Peninsula as you travel toward 66°33' S. Experience the same wonders (penguins, glaciers and more) witnessed by early adventurers as you explore by Zodiac, helicopter and on foot. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will affect your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.

Drake Passage

Anvers Island

Lemaire Channel

Weddell Sea

Antarctic Peninsula

1 departure | 14 days January 14, 2027 Embarkation/Disembarkation: Ushuaia, Argentina See Dates and Rates for details.

Ship: World Voyager

Adventure Options: See pages 62–63 for more details.

20 departures | 11 & 12 days November 2026 through March 2027 Embarkation/Disembarkation: Ushuaia, Argentina See Dates and Rates for details.

Ship: Ultramarine

Adventure Options: Varies according to ship. See pages 62–63 for more details.

Charter flight: To/from Buenos Aires, Argentina (included in the Charter Flight & Hotel Package)

Charter flight: To/from Buenos Aires, Argentina (included in the

World Voyager Ocean Explorer

Charter Flight & Hotel Package for Ultramarine and World Voyager )

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ANTARCTIC PENINSULA

Whale-watching by Zodiac; seal on ice floe; kayakers encounter a whale; guests take in the views on the outer deck; breaching whale.

Buenos Aires

ARGENTINA

CHILE

Antarctic Marine Mammals: The World of Whales & Seals

Atlantic Ocean

Ushuaia

This 11-day voyage allows guests to explore the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands while contributing to real scientific research. Co-developed with Ari Friedlaender of the Friedlaender Lab, this voyage maximizes encounters with migratory whales. Guests will also help identify individual whales and, at the onboard Science Hub, collaborate with experts to protect this pristine polar ecosystem. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will affect your flights and trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected!

South Shetland Islands

Drake Passage

Anvers Island

Lemaire Channel

Weddell Sea

Antarctic Peninsula

1 departure | 11 days March 5, 2027 Embarkation/Disembarkation: Ushuaia, Argentina See Dates and Rates for details.

Ship: World Voyager

Adventure Options: See pages 62–63 for more details.

Charter flight: To/from Buenos Aires, Argentina (included in your free Charter Flight and Hotel Package)

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ANTARCTIC PENINSULA

Learn about our new Antarctica by Helicopter: Icebergs, Mountains, and Remote Lands itinerary. Scan the QR Code.

A helicopter takes flight from Ultramarine's heli deck.

Heli-flightseeing adventure; guests explore during a heli landing; a pair of curious penguins.

Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires s

ARGENTINA

Antarctica by Helicopter: Icebergs, Mountains & Remote Lands Our brand-new “Antarctica by Helicopter” itinerary offers helicopter adventures no one else can. Cutting-edge itinerary maximizes opportunities to explore the interior of the 7th Continent, as well as Erebus and Terror Gulf, Antarctic Sound and the great Weddell Sea. Bonus: Every guest experiences at least two heli-flightseeing excursions and one heli-landing amidst Antarctica’s vast mountain ranges—all included in the cost of the trip Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will affect your flights and trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected!

Antarctica by Helicopter: Crossing the Circle & the Peninsula Embrace true isolation as you journey south to cross the near-mythical Antarctic Circle—a polar milestone achieved by only a few. Sailing toward 66°33 on the technologically-advanced Ultramarine , you’ll enjoy the spellbinding highlights of the western Peninsula: glaciers, icebergs, penguins, whales, seals and Antarctic seabirds. Bonus: Every guest experiences at least two heli-flightseeing excursions and one heli landing—all included in the cost of the trip.

CHILE

Atlantic Ocean

Ushuaia

Atlantic Ocean

South Shetland Islands

Drake Passage

Joinville Island

Anvers Island

James Ross Island

Lemaire Channel

Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will affect your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.

Lemaire Channel

Weddell Sea

Antarctic Peninsula

1 departure | 14 days February 16, 2027 Embarkation/Disembarkation: Ushuaia, Argentina See Dates and Rates for details.

Ship: Ultramarine

Adventure Options: See pages 62–63 for more details.

2 departures | 12 days November and December 2026 Embarkation/Disembarkation: Ushuaia, Argentina See Dates and Rates for details.

Ship: Ultramarine

Adventure Options: See pages 62–63 for more details.

Charter flight: To/from Buenos Aires, Argentina (included in your free Charter Flight and Hotel Package)

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FALKLAND ISLANDS, SOUTH GEORGIA & ANTARCTIC PENINSULA

Guest Review: Patrick admired the way the expedition team fine-tuned his South Georgia adventure so it was all about discovery. Scan the QR Code.

Wildlife spotting in Antarctica: King penguins, Magellanic penguins and southern elephant seals.

Two immersive ways to explore Antarctica: by stand-up paddleboard and Zodiac.

Buenos Aires

ARGENTINA

CHILE

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Atlantic Ocean

Penguins of the Far South: Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica Explore the entire Antarctic region. Wander the quaint British town of Stanley in the Falkland Islands, view 30 bird species and four types of penguins in South Georgia, and explore the 7th Continent by ship, Zodiac, kayak and on foot while learning from polar experts.

Epic Antarctica: The Falklands, South Georgia & Crossing the Circle Experience every highlight of the Antarctic region. This 23-day in-depth voyage includes historic Falkland Islands (home to seals, dolphins and penguins), wildlife- rich South Georgia (known as the "Galapagos of the Southern Ocean") and the iconic Antarctic Peninsula—plus a crossing of the Antarctic Circle.

Stanley

Atlantic Ocean

Stanley

South Georgia

Ushuaia

South Shetland Islands

Drake Passage

Elephant Island

South Orkney Island

Anvers Island

Lemaire Channel

Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will affect your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.

Weddell Sea

Antarctic Peninsula

1 departure | 23 days January 16, 2027 Embarkation/Disembarkation: Ushuaia, Argentina See Dates and Rates for details.

Ship: Ultramarine

Adventure Options: See pages 62–63 for more details.

2 departures | 20 days October 2026 and February 2027 Embarkation/Disembarkation: Ushuaia, Argentina See Dates and Rates for details.

Ship: Ocean Explorer

Adventure Options: See pages 62–63 for more details.

Charter flight: To/from Buenos Aires, Argentina (included in your free Charter Flight and Hotel Package)

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FLY & SAIL

Fly & Sail Express For time-strapped travelers who really want to visit Antarctica— and perhaps don’t want to use up all of their vacation time—Quark Expeditions offers the perfect solution: our Fly/Cruise Express option. Instead of spending two days crossing the 800-km (500-mile) Drake Passage, which is also known as the Drake Shake due to the sometimes rough waters, guests can fly from Punta Arenas, Chile, to King George Island, Antarctica, in a staggeringly short three hours.

It’s the fastest way to Antarctica. Shaving two days off your travel time means you can explore Antarctica on an 8-day voyage. Enjoy aerial views of the Antarctic landscape during the crossing. Enjoy dramatic vistas as your plane descends on the South Shetland Islands. Avoid the potentially choppy waters of the Drake Passage. Enjoy the comfort of flying. Use the time you save to explore Punta Arenas. Savor the delights of this lively Chilean metropolis. Be part of an intimate group. Our Fly/Cruise voyages are limited to 140 guests. You won’t forego your dream of a polar adventure. Time is a deal-breaker for many—but our time-efficient Fly/Cruise options can make your dream a reality.

Choose your Fly/Cruise Express voyage to explore Antarctica with the best expedition team in the industry.

Guests disembark after flying across the Drake Passage.

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FLY & SAIL

ARGENTINA

Atlantic Ocean Watch a preview of our Fly/Cruise experience. Scan the QR Code.

Atlantic Ocean

CHILE

Penguins thrive on the expansive Antarctic ice.

Guests raise a glass upon crossing the Antarctic Circle; Weddell seal; guests on a Zodiac cruise.

Punta Arenas

South Shetland Islands

Drake Passage

Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake

Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle

King George Island

Anvers Island

Lemaire Channel

Our fastest trip to Antarctica is ideal for first-timers and time-strapped travelers, and those who prefer not to sail the Drake Passage. Fly from Punta Arenas to King George Island to enjoy eight days of wildlife observation, polar history and off-ship adventures.

Embrace true isolation as you journey south to cross the Antarctic Circle. Enjoy the highlights of the Western Peninsula as you travel toward 66°33' S. Observe penguin colonies, glaciers, birds and other Antarctic wonders as you explore by Zodiac, ship and on foot.

Weddell Sea

Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will affect your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.

Antarctic Peninsula

4 departures | 8 days December 2026 through February 2027

Ship: World Voyager Ocean Explorer

Adventure Options: Varies according to ship. See pages 62–63 for more details.

1 departure | 11 days January 22, 2027

Ship: Ocean Explorer

Adventure Options: See pages 62–63 for more details.

Charter flight: To/From Punta Arenas, Chile (included)

E mbarkation/Disembarkation: King George Island, Antarctica See Dates and Rates for details.

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FLY & SAIL

Guests on a Zodiac cruise.

Chinstrap penguins; guests on a shore landing; Antarctic fur seal.

Buenos Aires

ARGENTINA

Atlantic Ocean

CHILE

Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North

Antarctic Express: Sail South, Fly North

Ushuaia

Take the fastest route over the 800-km (500-mile) wide Drake Passage to Antarctica—a three-hour flight from Punta Arenas, Chile. Upon landing, continue your 10-day journey by ship as you witness the spellbinding polar wilderness of Antarctica—before you cross back across the Drake Passage by ship to Ushuaia, Argentina. Flying one way and sailing the other gives you the best of both worlds. Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will affect your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.

Revel in the excitement of crossing the famed 800-kilometer (500-mile) wide Drake Passage by ship to begin your adventure—then enjoy the speed and convenience of a northbound flight over the Drake on your return. This time-saving option means you’ll have time to explore Antarctica: icebergs, glaciers, whales, penguins and more. Sailing one way and flying the other gives you the best of both worlds.

Punta Arenas

South Shetland Islands

Drake Passage

King George Island

Anvers Island

Weddell Sea

Nature is the tour guide: Sea, ice, and weather conditions will affect your trip itinerary. Embrace the unexpected.

Lemaire Channel

Antarctic Peninsula

3 departures | 9 days December 2026 and February 2027 Embarkation: King George Island, Antarctica Disembarkation: Ushuaia, Argentina See Dates and Rates for details.

Ship: World Voyager Ocean Explorer

Adventure Options: Varies according to ship. See pages 62–63 for more details.

3 departures | 10 days November 2026 – February 2027 Embarkation: Ushuaia, Argentina Disembarkation: King George Island, Antarctica See Dates and Rates for details.

Ship: World Voyager Ocean Explorer

Adventure Options: Varies according to ship. See pages 62–63 for more details.

Charter flight: From Punta Arenas, Chile

Charter flight: From Buenos Aires to Ushuaia

From Ushuaia to Buenos Aires (included in your free Charter Flight and Hotel Package only on World Voyager )

To Punta Arenas, Chile (included in your free Charter Flight and Hotel Package only on World Voyager )

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SUSTAINABILITY

Our Commitment to Conservation & Community We’re proud to partner with leading scientists and local communities to support the conservation of the polar regions—creating immersive guest experiences that build respect for wildlife, culture and the land.

CONSERVATION We connect our guests to the natural world through hands-on experiences and education.

COMMUNITY We deliver authentic experiences for our guests that benefit local partners and the communities we visit.

Delivering Knowledge Through Polar Experts

Empowering Local Development

Our ornithologists, historians and other polar experts guide guests through hands- on learning about polar ecosystems and the threats they face. Advancing Polar Science Each year, we bring renowned researchers and scientists to remote polar regions to study wildlife and ecosystems—and share their work with guests in real time.

We champion Arctic communities' goals for economic development and sustainable tourism through local hiring, infrastructure support, and advance visit planning.

Investing Directly in Communities With guest support, we help fund

community-led projects—from food banks to cultural and language-based programs.

Driving Impact Through Conservation Funding

Co-creating with Community Partners

Thanks to guest support and onboard auctions, Quark Expeditions backs vital polar conservation efforts like Blue Marine Foundation and Penguin Watch. Helping Set Standards for Sustainable Polar Tourism We help shape polar travel by serving on committees for the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO) and the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

By partnering with local groups, we create authentic experiences—such as Tundra to Table, developed with Igapall, which enables Inuit chefs to share Greenlandic cuisine and culture.

For our full sustainability policy, visit: QuarkExpeditions.com/Sustainability

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SCIENCE & DISCOVERY

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT ON EACH SHIP:

WORLD VOYAGER

Connect with nature and support scientific research through our new Science & Discovery program, which integrates citizen and academic science. Engage with experts from organizations such as the Friedlaender Lab, Penguin Watch, Fjord Phyto, and Happy Whale.

Designed with its own Science Hub on Deck 4, our newest ship was built for Science & Discovery.

OBSERVATIONAL CITIZEN SCIENCE

INTERACTIVE CITIZEN SCIENCE

ACADEMIC RESEARCH SUPPORT

Guests engage with professional academic researchers during presentations, workshops—even over dinner or drinks—on most voyages, including Antarctic Marine Mammals: The World of Whales and Seals.

PROJECTS MAY INCLUDE:

Conducting seabird SURVEYS FROM THE SHIP deck while crossing the Drake Passage

MEASURING WATER SALINITY

CITIZEN SCIENCE

ACADEMIC SCIENCE VS.

Dragging PHYTOPLANKTON TOW NETS from a Zodiac

Reporting whale sightings through photographs on the HAPPYWHALE PLATFORM

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

CITIZEN SCIENCE Everyday people collecting data about their observations of nature, and sharing with scientists globally. At Quark Expeditions, there are two types. Observational Citizen Science programming is facilitated by expedition staff using basic tools like phones or binoculars and requires no special permits. Thanks to our partnership with The Polar Collective, guests can join planned or spontaneous projects—such as photographing whales on a Zodiac cruise or counting seabirds from the deck of the ship. Interactive Citizen Science programming , in partnership with Fjord Phyto, is exclusive to expeditions on World Voyager and is facilitated by expedition staff during Zodiac cruises. Permits and specialized gear are required. On select Antarctic voyages, guests use scientific tools such as phytoplankton tow nets, Secchi disks and CTD (connectivity, temperature and depth) devices to collect seawater samples and measure ocean conditions. Back onboard, guests can examine phytoplankton discoveries under a high-definition microscope and learn how their findings relate to the broader story polar ecosystems. ACADEMIC SCIENCE Quark Expeditions supports scientific polar research by providing professional scientists with access to remote polar regions through complimentary berths. Guests do not participate in or observe researchers’ fieldwork but engage with them during presentations and workshops.

ULTRAMARINE

OBSERVATIONAL CITIZEN SCIENCE

ACADEMIC RESEARCH SUPPORT

Guests—on select voyages, such as Emperor Penguin Quest: Journey to Snow Hill —engage with academic researchers during presentations, workshops, dinner or over drinks.

Reporting whale sightings through photographs on the HAPPYWHALE PLATFORM

CONDUCTING SEABIRD SURVEYS FROM THE SHIP

OCEAN EXPLORER

OBSERVATIONAL CITIZEN SCIENCE

ACADEMIC RESEARCH SUPPORT

On select voyages, such as Penguins of the Far South: Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica , guests engage with academic researchers during presentations and workshops, as well as informally over dinner and drinks.

CONDUCTING SEABIRD SURVEYS FROM THE SHIP

Reporting whale sightings through photographs on the HAPPYWHALE PLATFORM

Learn more about our Science & Discovery program.

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OUR SUPERIOR FLEET

The Greatest Fleet on the Frozen Seas

When it comes to polar expeditions, you're only as good as where your ships can take you. Our fleet of small polar vessels enables us to navigate hard- to-reach places that larger cruise ships can’t reach. Each ship (guest capacity ranges from 142 to 199) delivers a unique experience of its own. Ultramarine , with two helicopters and 20 quick-deploy Zodiacs, offers the most off-ship excursions. The all-balcony suites World Voyager offers superior onboard comfort. State-of-the- art Ocean Explorer —the newest addition to our fleet—with its distinctive X-Bow design and remarkable two-story forward lounge, sets a striking stage for your expedition of a lifetime.

OUR FLEET

Enjoy a video tour of Ultramarine . Scan the QR Code.

Nine Tiers of Accommodation: Ultra Suite Owner’s Suite Penthouse Suite Terrace Suite

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Bistro

Library

Deluxe Balcony Suite Balcony Suite Explorer Suite Explorer Triple Solo Panorama Balcony

Panorama Lounge & Bar

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Tundra Spa

Gym

Sauna

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Bridge

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Balena Restaurant

Ambassadors Theater

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BALCONY SUITE

TERRACE SUITE

DELUXE BALCONY SUITE

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MEET THE SHIP

Ultramarine The technologically advanced Ultramarine is built to go beyond the familiar in polar travel and to immerse guests in the best the region has to offer. Equipped with two twin-engine helicopters and 20 quick-deploy Zodiacs, Ultramarine offers the industry's largest portfolio of off-ship adventures. The vessel features the most spacious suites in its category, breathtaking public spaces, exceptional wildlife-viewing areas, superb amenities, and sustainability systems that exceed industry standards. Ultramarine is designed to deliver unforgettable polar memories.

Ship Specifications: Staff & Crew: 140 Guests: 199

Reception

Clinic

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Polar Boutique ue

Lifeboats: 4, fully enclosed Ice Class: PC6

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Zodiac Embarkation

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Zodiac Embarkation

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View all Ultramarine departures and cabin details here.

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Zodiac Embarkation

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