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9 Nights - Ushuaia To Punta Arenas

9-night Antarctic Express Expedition: Sail South, Fly North

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Ocean Explorer
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9 Nights - Ushuaia To Punta Arenas

  • Quark Expeditions Cruises: Ocean Explorer
  • |
  • December 28, 2027

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Ushuaia
    | Tue Dec 28, 2027
  2. Day 2
    Ushuaia
    | Wed Dec 29, 2027
  3. Day 3
    Drake Passage
    | Thu Dec 30, 2027
  4. Day 4
    Drake Passage
    | Fri Dec 31, 2027
  5. Day 5
    Antarctic Peninsula
    | Sat Jan 1, 2028
  6. Day 6
    Antarctic Peninsula
    | Sun Jan 2, 2028
  7. Day 7
    South Shetland Islands
    | Mon Jan 3, 2028
  8. Day 8
    South Shetland Islands
    | Tue Jan 4, 2028
  9. Day 9
    King George Island
    | Wed Jan 5, 2028
  10. Punta Arenas
    | Wed Jan 5, 2028
  11. Day 10
    Punta Arenas
    | Thu Jan 6, 2028
Sailing Features
  • 9 Nights
  • Dec 28, 2027 / Jan 6, 2028
  • Ushuaia
  • Punta Arenas
  • Ocean Explorer
Bonus Offers
Exclusive Amenities Available:
  • $300 per Couple Shipboard Credit

Suites

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Oceanview
From: $23,508
Balcony
From: $17,096
Suite
From: $18,122
Oceanview
Studio Single Stateroom (OEX-SGL) - SS-Single

Size: 146 - 186 sq. ft.
Designed for one. These cabins have one double bed and a porthole view. There is also a desk and chair, TV, state of the art ‘infotainment’ system and private bathroom with shower, vanity and heated floor.

Ocean Explorer cruise ship

Quark Expeditions Cruises:   Ocean Explorer

Ocean Explorer, the newest addition to the fleet, is modern, elegant and purpose-built for polar exploration. The 138-passenger vessel has been designed with the latest in expedition ship technology. One of the ship’s key features is the ULSTEIN X-BOW®, a marine engineering innovation that ensures a comfortable and smooth sailing experience thanks to the inverted bow. Located at the bow is the two-story, light-filled library, which introduces a welcome airiness to the expedition ship.
  • Ship Length:
    342 ft (104.2 m)
  • Beam:
    17 ft (5.3 m)
  • Registry:
    Portugal
  • Number of Crew:
    105
  • Passenger Capacity:
    138
  • Number of Staterooms:
    57
  • Number of Suites:
    11

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