Classic Antarctica - Discovering the Peninsula - 11D/10N

Penguins in a view of the AntarticaThis itinerary is delivered at a comfortable pace. Shore landings will be in the Peninsula. There is an in-depth education program, covering all aspects of the biology, politics and history of Antarctica. This expedition is offered on the following Expedition Ships: Akademik Sergey Vavilov, Akademik Loffe, Ocean Nova, Lyubov Orlova and Clipper Adventurer.

Akademik Sergey Vavilov Sailing Dates: December 4, 2010. January 1, 2011. January 11, 2011. February 3, 2011. February 26, 2011.
Akademik Loffe Sailing Dates: November 19, 2010. November 29, 2010. December 9, 2010. December 19, 2010. January 16, 2011.
Ocean Nova Sailing Dates: November 11, 2010. December 9, 2010. December 19, 2010. December 29, 2010. February 21, 2011.
Lyubov Orlova Sailing Dates: November 9, 2010. November 19, 2010. November 29, 2010. December 9, 2010. December 18, 2010. December 27, 2010. January 5, 2011. January 14, 2011. February 10, 2011. March 9, 2011.
Clipper Adventurer Sailing Dates: November 5, 2010. November 15, 2010. December 13, 2010. January 9, 2011. January 18, 2011. January 27, 2011. February 5, 2011. February 14, 2011. February 23, 2011.

Included: One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation with breakfast, as indicated in the itinerary. (The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel.) Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping. All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your voyage. (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. Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader, including shore landings and other activities. All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program. Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled. Photographic Album on DVD, documenting the voyage. A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings. A Quark Expeditions parka – yours to keep. Coffee, tea, cocoa available around the clock. Hair dryer and bathrobe 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 for all passengers to a maximum benefit of $100,000 per person.

Itinerary Map, courtesy of Quark ExpeditionsNot Included: Any airfare. For some departures, economy seats on group flights must be purchased in conjunction with the expedition. The applicable per-person cost is indicated on the Dates and Rates pages. 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. Telecommunications charges. The customary gratuity at the end of the voyage for Hospitality Team members, ship’s crew and Expedition Team members. On Kapitan Khlebnikov, based on weather and other operational considerations, helicopters may be available for private charter flights. When available, the cost of private charter flights will be at the hourly rate announced on board.

Expedition Summary:

  • Day 1 - Ushuaia.
  • Day 2 - Embarkation Day.
  • Day 3-4 - The Drake Passage.
  • Day 5-8 - Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands.
  • Day 9-10 - The Drake Passage.
  • Day 11 - Disembarkation - Ushuaia.


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