Antarctic & Arctic Adventures

16/03/2026

Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

Expedition Overview
Our classic 11- or 12-day Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent itinerary delivers the very best of the Antarctic Peninsula in one unforgettable journey: cross the legendary 800-kilometer (500-mile) Drake Passage; explore majestic polar landscapes by Zodiac, kayak, or on foot; photograph penguins, whales, and seals framed by towering ice; and deepen your experience with expert presentations on history, biology, and glaciology.

Highlights
* Explore highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula
* Travel safely and comfortably aboard any Quark Expeditions ice-strengthened vessel
* Enjoy presentations on wildlife, history, glaciology & geology by our onboard polar experts
* Experience abundant wildlife, such as penguins, seals and whales
Immerse yourself in the icy realm of the Antarctic, with an optional paddling excursion

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* Flightseeing on polar vessels like Ultramarine provides guests with an entirely different perspective of the polar regions. Helicopters take passengers to places Zodiacs and ships can’t reach. Helicopter flightseeing typically includes 7 to 9 passengers. No experience is necessary. Bring your camera—and enthusiasm.

* Hiking: in the polar regions differs from your typical trail experience. Here, in a tree-less terrain, you are the tallest figure on the landscape as you walk over spongy tundra, crusty snow or sandy beaches in remotes parts of the Arctic and Antarctica. Stepping ashore anywhere in the polar regions means you’re not a distant observer.

* The Polar Plunge is scheduled once during each voyage. Throughout the journey, the Expedition Leader and Captain constantly monitor conditions in order to choose the optimal time and location. The Polar Plunge sometimes takes place onshore or, in many cases, from the gangway or Zodiac. All participants wear a tethered harness and plunge into the polar waters from the side of Zodiac or safety of the gangplank cheered on, of course, by fellow passengers and Expedition Team.

* Zodiacs are used for transferring you ashore, transporting your luggage when necessary and for taking you ocean-level cruising among icebergs, whales and seabirds. During the expedition, you will visit remote and isolated sites that are accessible only by Zodiac.

* Photography: Documenting your voyage so you can take the memories home is a rewarding experience. Our photography guides will help you hone your skills to capture the beauty of the polar regions.

Adventure Options:
* Camping: Imagine for a moment, staring at the stars in the indigo glow of an Antarctic night as you bed down for the night outside in the elements. The buzz of your daily life becomes a distant memory as you listen to the bray of penguin, the ethereal calls of the Weddell sea – even the exhalation of a humpback whale. And then you fall asleep.

* Paddling Excursions: Glide through the pristine polar waters in a sit-on-top, two-person, inflatable kayak for an unforgettable experience in the Arctic and Antarctic wilderness. These stable, rugged and comfortable crafts are an ideal way to see the polar regions from a different perspective. Experienced guides will lead you safely throughout the paddling excursion. Your group will always be escorted by an additional safety driver who will stay close by to provide additional support.

*Sea Kayaking: The kayak adventure option is open to all levels of experience. However, it is highly recommended that you have some sea kayaking related experience prior to kayaking in the polar regions with Quark Expeditions. Our sea kayaks are the ideal means by which to slow down and connect with the pristine natural environments and surroundings.

* Stand-up Paddleboarding: , popularly known as SUPing, originated in Hawaii. Quark Expeditions is the first company to bring this watersport all the way to Antarctica.
SUPing combines the immersive experience of kayaking but in a standing position. Participants, if they prefer, can kneel, sit or even lie down and stare up at the azure Antarctic sky. Because of their wide base and tail fins, SUP boards are quite stable, enabling participants – after a bit of practice – to stop staring at their feet and admire the surrounding scenery. Imagine seeing Gentoo penguins gliding below you, or making eye contact with a Weddell seal lying on a piece of ice as you paddle by.

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14/03/2026

AN INVITATION TO FOLLOW IN THE WAKE OF HEROES

Terra Nova Expeditions is excited to offer a unique journey for those drawn to the golden age of polar exploration.
Created with members of the James Caird Society and inspired by Britain’s Antarctic legacy, The Heroic South voyage aims to go deeper into the Peninsula than most—aiming for remote sites like Stonington Island, Detaille Island, Horseshoe Island, and if conditions are in our favour, Marguerite Bay.
It’s not just about visiting Antarctica—it’s about connecting with the places where explorers mapped the unknown and helped shape modern science.

Activities

Historical Focus: Expert-led storytelling, onboard lectures, and landings at key sites from Britain’s Antarctic heritage

We aim for landings at Historic British Bases: Including Base E (Stonington Island), Base Y (Horseshoe Island), and Base W (Detaille Island) — weather and ice conditions permitting

Very much dependent on a suitable weather window we will attempt to Reach Rothera: To visit the modern-day hub of the British Antarctic Survey, Rothera Research Station (permit permitting)

Small Ship, Big Experience: Travel with just 98 guests aboard St Helena. Her open decks, generous observation lounges, and expedition-ready features provide an ideal platform for wildlife encounters, landings, and immersive exploration.

Exclusive Onboard Events: Special gatherings and programming for James Caird Society members

Optional Pre-Departure Event: A London-based gathering before the voyage (TBC)

Special Guests Onboard: TBA

Inclusions

Accommodation: Fully serviced cabins.

Meals: Daily meals, snacks, tea, coffee, and house beer, soda, and wine during lunch and dinner.

Shore Excursions: Guided walks, daily shore excursions, and Zodiac cruises.

Adventure Activities: Kayaking, Snowshoeing, Camping, Polar Plunge, Trekking and Yoga (Subject to weather and operational conditions)

Expedition Team: Led by experienced guides.

Lectures: Educational talks and expert guiding services.

Expedition Equipment: Loaned muck boots and access to the onboard doctor and medical clinic.

Pre-departure Info: Comprehensive materials and an Antarctic booklet.

Port Fees: Includes port surcharges, permits, and landing fees.

Wi-Fi: Basic Wi-Fi complimentary; upgrades available for a fee.

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13/03/2026

EXTENDED FALKLANDS, SOUTH GEORGIA & ANTARCTIC CIRCLE
23 DAYS / 21 NIGHTS ON BOARD

Ring in the new year on planet Earth’s greatest stage.
This is our most extensive, lost richly varied, most epic journey.

As if that weren’t enough reason to celebrate, it takes place over New Year’s Eve!

Join us as we immerse ourselves in the rich history of the Falklands, step onto the rugged terrain and cliff-lined coast of South Georgia, and feast our eyes on beaches covered in fur seals, elephant seals, and hundreds of thousands of penguins, in one of the most jaw-dropping nature scenes you will ever witness.

We’ll have ample time to explore the fascinating history of the area, dating back to the grandiose times of the ‘Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration’ of the late 1800s and early 1900s, before heading to the Antarctic Peninsula, to be greeted by glorious icebergs and glaciers, an array of penguin species, and likely whale encounters.

On New Year’s Eve, a toast to our great fortune in sharing such an unforgettable moment in this magnificent place will be another highlight.

The final act awaits as we attempt to reach 66°33’S and cross The Antarctic Circle, where we’ll raise a glass to our great fortune and this magnificent continent, before heading home, knowing we’ve truly done it all.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Penguin rookeries with hundreds of thousands of birds on South Georgia
• Zodiac cruising amongst colossal icebergs
• Potential encounters with Orca, Humpback and Minke whales
• Exploring the port of Stanley
• A visit to Grytviken, a former whaling station, and the gravesite of Sir Ernest Shackleton

EXPEDITION DATES ABOARD OCEAN ALBATROS
Arrive Board Disembark
Feb 9, 2028 Feb 10, 2028 Mar 2, 2028

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10/03/2026

10/03/2026

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER RARELY VISITED PLACES, deep South along the coast of Antarctica:

"Bellingshausen Sea + Peter I Island + Ellsworth Land - helicopters included"

24 Nights onboard - 14 Jan 2027 / 07 Feb 2027

Day 4 - 6: Antarctic Peninsula
Following in the footsteps of the famous Belgian explorer Adrien de Gerlache, we hope to land at Auguste Island, which was also the first landing site of the expedition team aboard Belgica during their 1898 expedition.

Another possible landing is Hydrurga Rocks, a small group of islets located east of the much larger Two Hummock Island. Hydrurga Rocks offers a chance to spot Adélie and chinstrap penguins, as well as Weddell seals, leopard seals, and southern elephant seals. Occasionally, humpback whales and Antarctic minke whales may also be seen in the surrounding waters.

As we continue exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, heading south, we may visit some of the following locations:

Charlotte Bay – where we hope to make our first continental landing at Portal Point.

Cuverville Island – A small, precipitous island nestled between the mountains of the Antarctic Peninsula and Rongé Island, Cuverville is home to a large colony of gentoo penguins and breeding pairs of brown skuas.

Danco Island – Activities here may focus on the gentoo penguins nesting on the island, along with the Weddell and crabeater seals that can be found nearby.

Day 7: Flandres Bay and Renard Island
We arrive at Flandres Bay, where we hope to land at Renard Island. Renard Island is a steep and rugged island, named after Alphonse Renard, one of the major scientific backers of Adrien de Gerlache’s expedition. It was noted as the final landing site of the expedition vessel Belgica along the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula.

Day 8 - 11: Crossing the Antarctic Circle
Crossing the Antarctic Circle, we arrive in the stunning area of Crystal Sound, where we hope to see a range of Antarctic wildlife and witness the sheer scale of the Antarctic landscape, with its vast expanses of ice and towering mountains. If conditions allow, we will land on Detaille Island, a listed historic monument and former research station. The station remains as it was left, offering a rare glimpse into the early days of scientific research in Antarctica, set against breathtaking scenery.

Pourquoi-Pas Island / Horseshoe Island

A visit to one or both of these islands further deepens our appreciation of the pioneering expeditions of the past. Pourquoi-Pas Island, named by the famous explorer and scientist Jean-Baptiste Charcot, is often home to penguins and seals. It offers a hike ashore and the opportunity to see glaciers that shape the island’s topography.

Horseshoe Island is also home to an abandoned research base, where the "Mary Celeste"-like buildings provide an insight into a bygone era of scientific exploration. This was a site of pioneering research and long-distance expeditions using dog teams, and the remains of the kennels can still be seen. This island is a favorite among our staff and guests, offering breathtaking views of the vast landscapes and harsh conditions that once served as home for researchers. The landscape of Horseshoe Island never disappoints.

Stonington Island

A site of significant research activity from the 1930s to the 1970s, Stonington Island was home to both American and British research bases. It features a range of historic buildings and artifacts, telling the story of Antarctic exploration. Once connected to the Antarctic mainland by snow and ice, this sobering site now stands as a powerful reminder of Antarctica’s remoteness and its delicate balance between human history and untamed wilderness. The wildlife, vast natural beauty, and man-made structures combine to make this an unforgettable place, sure to leave a lasting impression.

Red Rock Ridge

A landing site on the Antarctic mainland, Red Rock Ridge is visible from some distance, with its striking red-hued rocks standing out against the icy backdrop. If conditions are favorable, we will attempt a landing here. Adélie penguins have a breeding colony in the area, and we also hope to see seals and Antarctic shags, which nest nearby.

Day 12 - 14: Continuing southward through Marguerite Bay
As the ship heads farther south, we will keep a keen watch for the giants of the sea, as well as some lesser-seen wildlife, such as the elusive Ross seal. We are now entering a region of true exploration, where few have ventured before.

Day 15 - 18: Entering the Bellingshausen Sea
We hope to enter the Ronne Entrance, an area first recorded during the aerial flights of Lincoln Ellsworth and later charted by the British Graham Land Expedition. This remote region is rarely visited, and we will aim to land in one of the world’s most isolated places, using either Zodiacs or helicopters. As ice and weather conditions can vary significantly, our Expedition Leader will determine the best options for activities in this area.

Along Ellsworth Land, we will attempt to find a suitable landing site, either by Zodiac or helicopter. As always, this depends on weather conditions and will be decided by the Expedition Leader.

Day 19 - 20: A rare glimpse of Peter I Island
Known as Peter I Øy in Norwegian, this uninhabited volcanic island lies in the Bellingshausen Sea. It was discovered by Fabian von Bellingshausen in 1821 and named after Peter the Great of Russia. Though the island is claimed by Norway as its own territory, it is rarely visited by passenger vessels due to its remote and exposed nature.

Landing here is challenging, but if weather and ice conditions permit, you may have the extraordinary opportunity to land via helicopter on the glaciated northern part of the island. This is a truly unique chance to set foot on one of the most remote islands in the world.

Day 21 - 24: Northward bound: From Peter I Island across the Drake Passage
After our unforgettable time exploring the remote and rarely visited Peter I Island, we set our course northward, leaving Antarctica behind as we sail across the Bellingshausen Sea and into the vast Southern Ocean.

As the ship pushes through the Antarctic waters, our onboard experts will continue to host engaging lectures, covering topics such as the history of Antarctic exploration and marine ecosystems on this delicate environment.

Wildlife remains a constant companion as we sail. Keep an eye out for wandering albatrosses gliding effortlessly above the waves, storm petrels skimming the water’s surface, and occasional sightings of whales—including humpbacks and possibly even blue whales—feasting in these nutrient-rich waters.

The vast Drake Passage stretches before us, marking our final stretch before reaching South America.

Over the following days on the Drake Passage, you enjoy some of the same experiences encountered by the great polar explorers who first charted these regions: cool salt breezes, rolling seas, maybe even a fin whale spouting up sea spray.

After passing the Antarctic Convergence – Antarctica’s natural boundary, formed when north-flowing cold waters collide with warmer sub-Antarctic seas – you are in the circum-Antarctic upwelling zone.

Wandering albatrosses, grey-headed albatrosses, black-browed albatrosses, light-mantled sooty albatrosses, cape pigeons, southern fulmars, Wilson’s storm petrels, blue petrels, and Antarctic petrels are a few of the birds you might see.

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08/03/2026

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20/02/2026

ANTARCTIC CRUISES - LAS AVAILABLE CABINS
February / March 2026

The season is drawing to a close, but we still have a few cabins available on trips to the Arctic Circle, the Antarctic Peninsula, and Basecamp.

Don't miss out! Live and enjoy this incredible experience!

FROM USD 6700.- per person

Included: transfer IN / OUT + 1 Pre cruise night in Ushuaia.

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07/02/2026

Antarctic Circle & Aurora Australis / Southern Lights - Antarctica March 2026

This border, that is located at Latitude 66° 33′ South, marks the Antarctic Territory according to one of the definitions.

The Antarctic Circle experiences a period of 24 hours where the Sun is above the horizon during the summer solscice on 21st December. The reason for this phenomenon is that the axis of the earth is tilted by 23.5 degrees.

South of the Polar Circle at Detaille Island in Crystal Sound is the farthest south that we will probably reach at Latitude 66°52' South.

During this voyage, there is a good chance of witnessing the spectacular aurora australis (southern lights). While sightings can never be guaranteed, the combination of long nights, potential clear skies, and limited moonlight during this period creates favorable conditions for this rare and magical phenomenon.

Rare red Aurora Australis spotted above Antarctica:
Bellingshausen Sea, Antarctica - On the night of March 25–26, 2025, passengers aboard Oceanwide Expeditions’ Antarctica – Beyond the Polar Circle – Wilkins Ice Shelf – Aurora Australis voyage were treated to an extraordinary display of natural beauty: the Aurora Australis, dancing across the Antarctic sky — with the rare appearance of a deep red glow.

The sighting occurred during a deep-field expedition aboard m/v Ortelius, while navigating the rarely visited Bellingshausen Sea and Marguerite Bay. Under clear skies, minimal moonlight, and guided by renowned astronomers Dr. Tyler Nordgren, retired professor of astronomy and physics at the University of Redlands, and Dr. Julie Rathbun, Senior Research Associate at Cornell University and member of the science team for NASA's Europa Clipper Mission, guests gathered on deck and watched as shimmering green curtains of light lit up the night — followed by the appearance of a crimson arc, glowing faintly but unmistakably above the horizon.

This red glow, caused by excited oxygen atoms at altitudes around 300 km, is one of the rarest manifestations of the aurora. It is seldom observed in Antarctica and almost never from sea level — making this sighting especially remarkable.

SEASON 2025-2026:

PLANCIUS
Departure: 09 Mar 2026
Arrival: 23 Mar, 2026
Itinerary: Antarctica - Elephant Island - Weddell Sea - Polar Circle - Aurora Australis / Southern Lights
Brochure:https://antarcticadventures.com.ar/brochure/PLA_09_MAR_26.pdf
14 Nights onboard
Quadruple Porthole: USD 11200.- Special Offer: USD 8400.- per person (1 Female / 1 Male)
Twin Porthole: USD 13700.- Special Offer: USD 10250.- per person (2 cabins)
Twin Window: USD 14300.- Special Offer: USD 10700.- per person (1 cabin / 1 Female)
Superior: USD 16650.- Special Offer: USD 12500.- per person (+3 cabins)

HONDIUS
Departure: 20 Mar 2026
Arrival: 31 Mar 2026
Itinerary: Antarctica – Behong de polar circle – whale watching – Aurora Aura australis & Southern Lights
https://antarcticadventures.com.ar/brochure/HDS_20_MAR_26.pdf
11 Nights onboard
Twin Deluxe: USD 11500.- per person (1 Female)
Junior Suite (double): USD 12850.- per person (2 Cabins)
Grand Suite with private balcony: USD 14900.- per person (+3 Cabins)

SEASON 2026-2027:
ORTELIUS
Departure: 06 Mar 2027
Arrival: 18 Mar, 2027
Itinerary: Antarctica - Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery voyage - Aurora Australis / Southern Lights
12 Nights onboard
Quadruple Porthole: USD 11000.- per person (1 Cabin)
Twin Porthole: USD 13550.- per person (+3 cabins)
Twin Window: USD 14100.- per person (+3 cabins)
Twin Deluxe: USD 15550.- per person (2 cabins)
Superior: USD 16400.- per person (+3 cabins)

These rates include: 1 night before the cruise in Ushuaia and transfer in/out in Ushuaia.

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05/02/2026

Antarctica, do you want to know it better?

Season: October to March
Games: More than 100 each season
Boats: More than 30

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04/02/2026