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Visit the Antarctic Peninsula, going south of the Antarctic Circle, but skip the Drake Passage by flying instead
Our adventure begins in Punta Arenas, Chile, the most populated city in Patagonia. If you arrive early, there are many museums, restaurants and shops to keep you busy for days. By early afternoon, a Quark Expeditions representative will meet all passengers at the official starting point hotel, where we’ll enjoy a welcome dinner and be briefed about preparing for embarkation day. Please note that you need to arrive at the hotel in Punta Arenas no later than 3pm today.
Our charter flight from Punta Arenas to Antarctica will have you crossing the legendary Drake Passage in only a few hours. Far below, the ship is approaching King George Island for our arrival. Our first glimpse of dramatic Antarctica landscapes will be from a very unique perspective, as the plane descends for landing in the South Shetlands. Meet the rest of your shipmates and set sail for the Antarctic Peninsula!
There are few places in the world as evocative as Antarctica. As the ship approaches the white continent, you may be overcome by feelings of excitement and awe. Much of Antarctica is indescribable and can only be fully appreciated through your own eyes. Our first sightings will be from the ship itself. As the Captain and Expedition Team keep their eyes out for whales and seabirds, you’ll be alerted to any new sightings. Our team of expert lecturers will also provide in-depth explanations of the geology, history and wildlife of the region. Even more exciting are the daily excursions to land. Your first Zodiac landing is something you’ll never forget! Walking up to a beach that is dotted with penguins and seals is the most intimate way to experience the unique wildlife of Antarctica. Each landing is different and is dependent on weather, but every day presents new sightings and photo opportunities and it won’t be long before you can tell the difference between an Adélie, Gentoo or Chinstrap penguin. We may take a Zodiac cruise in search of whales and icebergs in Pleneau Island one day, followed by a hike to a penguin rookery the next day. From the booming shot of a calving glacier at Petermann Island to the complete silence of night while camping on the ice in Antarctica, each day will be welcomed with the excitement and energy of a young child.
Crossing the Antarctic Circle is an impressive achievement, as most expeditions to the Peninsula do not reach 66° 33' S. We will celebrate in style with a well-earned glass of champagne! With a toast to the first explorers who ventured this far south, you can take pride in knowing you’ve made it to a part of the world still visited by very few people. This is raw Antarctica, home to the midnight sun, Weddell seals and some of the most magical, odd ice formations seen anywhere in Antarctica.
If you haven’t had your fill of Antarctic wildlife and icebergs by now, you’ll surely be satisfied by the time we return to the Drake Passage. We will continue to journey onto land by Zodiac twice daily as we travel north along the western Antarctic Peninsula. The Expedition Team will always be on the lookout for any species of penguins, seals and whales that may have eluded us on the journey south.
After a week of exploration, you’ll say goodbye to the Expedition Team and disembark at King George Island. A three-hour flight across the Drake Passage to Punta Arenas, Chile, brings our adventure to an end. After we transfer you from the airport to the hotel, you can enjoy a final dinner in the city to reminisce about all the sights and sounds of Antarctica.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport in Punta Arenas for your homeward flight.
* 8 nights on the ship, 2 nights Punta Arenas
* Expedition cruising in comfortable conditions
All meals while on the ship included.
*Typical Meals*
The ships galley offers good quality service and cuisine throughout, with
excellent chefs preparing international menus including vegetarian dishes,
accompanied by a wide variety of drinks from around the world on sale.
*Breakfast:* Buffet style – unlimited tea and coffee, a selection of fruit
juices, hot options including bacon and eggs or omelettes, a selection of
bread and toast and jam/honey/marmalade, fruit and cereal.
*Lunch:* Three course set meal or buffet, or the occasional BBQ.
*Dinner:* Three or four courses with a starter of soup and/or salad, a choice
of mains with at least one vegetarian option and a dessert, with tea and
coffee.
Vegetarians and vegans can be well catered for on this holiday - please do
inform us before departure of any special dietary requests so that our local
team can be well prepared.
* 8 nights on the ship, 2 nights Punta Arenas
* Expedition cruising in comfortable conditions
*Travelling Conditions*
The voyages are designed to be as flexible as possible, taking advantage of
circumstances and events as they occur, as well as passengers' wishes and
particular interests wherever possible. The atmosphere on board is relaxed
and friendly with expedition staff, including naturalists and Polar experts,
on hand and the opportunity to mingle with people from all over the world.
The ship is kept warm, clean and comfortable with a wet/mud room in which to
hang gear and store boots ready for the next adventure.
On the Zodiac cruises you are sitting still for most of the time with the
potential for some sea spray and a cold headwind - if you are not dressed
appropriately you will get cold. On the shore excursions, the majority of
landings are wet which means that the Zodiacs beach and you are helped to
slide into the ankle deep shore break before walking up onto dry land
(wellington boots are issued to all passengers).
There are, of course, no paths, so be prepared for slippery, rough terrain
and sometimes fairly deep snow. Back on board the cosy ship after each
adventure, you can have a sauna and/or a hot shower and then relax with a
tea, coffee, hot chocolate or something stronger from the bar.
*Optional activities*
On some occasions, space is limited on the optional activities and needs to
be booked in advance. Please ask our Polar Sales team for more information if
you are interested in one of the options below.
*Sea kayaking option*
On many of our Antarctic voyages there is the chance for some members of the
party to take regular sea kayak excursions in place of the Zodiac excursions.
There are a limited number of kayaks on each ship, and you must book and pay
for this option in advance. All kayak trips are expertly guided, and are
subject to suitable locations and weather conditions. Should the kayaking not
be possible, a place on a Zodiac is always available.
*Camping on Ice option*
Not very many people have the opportunity to say they’ve camped on the 7th
Continent. This is one of the best ways to experience Antarctica in a more
intimate manner, and take your expedition to the next level. Camping is
available on most Antarctic voyages and has a limited number of spots. All
equipment, guides and instructions are provided.
*Polar Itineraries*
All Polar itineraries should be treated as a guide only - it is possible
that, amongst other things, the capricious nature of wind, visibility and
ice, intelligence from previous sailings, changes in local landing
regulations or the expert opinion of the crew onboard may lead to adjustments
to the route published.
*Booking Conditions*
Please note that the booking conditions for this trip differ from our
standard conditions.
As with all Polar holidays and voyages, the required deposit is 20% per
person of your selected travel arrangements (minimum £1000 per person or
equivalent) and the balance of the price of your travel arrangements must be
paid at least 133 days before your departure date. The deposit is
non-refundable, and at 133 days before departure date, our cancellation
penalties are 100% of the holiday cost.
Polar Adventure Ship
The *Antarctic Fly & Cruise Circle Crossing* is offered on the *Ocean
Adventurer* and the *World Explorer* which are Polar Adventure Ship. Please
visit the *Polar Fleet* page [1] for Ship Information and Deck Plans.
*Polar Adventure Ships*
These are small ice rated vessels well qualified for Polar waters. Intimate
adventures are always more enjoyable with like-minded passengers and staff,
so these voyages are for people who like flexible itineraries and plenty to
keep them busy. Activities include frequent Zodiac excursions, trekking and
many hours on deck in areas that other ships only dream about accessing. Food
and staff are superb and every guest benefits from the technical advances of
this superb fleet. Rest assured our Polar Adventure Ships enable any
traveller to maximize their experience sensitively in the Poles.
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The Exodus group forms part of the ship’s complement, enjoying the relaxed,
intimate and informal atmosphere, which breaks into smaller groups to
facilitate the frequent excursions. We offer these cruises in conjunction
with our partner, Quark Expeditions, and Exodus participants will join an
international group, not all of whom have booked through Exodus. Occasionally
some of these may be younger than 12 years old, the Exodus' stated minimum
age for this trip.
We work with many fine Expedition Leaders and Polar Experts, bringing a
diversity of interests including zoology, Polar history, geology, ornithology
and ocean sciences. The ship’s operating crew have many years of experience
in Polar Regions and are committed to ensuring a safe and memorable journey.
Each day your cabin will be serviced by the housekeeping crew, and your meals
served by the friendly and attentive restaurant staff. There is also a
resident medical officer.
All meals while on the ship included.
*Typical Meals*
The ships galley offers good quality service and cuisine throughout, with
excellent chefs preparing international menus including vegetarian dishes,
accompanied by a wide variety of drinks from around the world on sale.
*Breakfast:* Buffet style – unlimited tea and coffee, a selection of fruit
juices, hot options including bacon and eggs or omelettes, a selection of
bread and toast and jam/honey/marmalade, fruit and cereal.
*Lunch:* Three course set meal or buffet, or the occasional BBQ.
*Dinner:* Three or four courses with a starter of soup and/or salad, a choice
of mains with at least one vegetarian option and a dessert, with tea and
coffee.
Vegetarians and vegans can be well catered for on this holiday - please do
inform us before departure of any special dietary requests so that our local
team can be well prepared.
During the expedition, you will visit remote and isolated sites that are
accessible only by Zodiac landing craft. Designed for expedition work, these
large and heavy-duty inflatable vessels are extremely safe.
*Travelling land only: 11 days starting and ending in Punta Arenas*
Your trip normally starts at the hotel in Punta Arenas in the afternoon of
Day 1 of the itinerary.
Please note that you need to arrive in Punta Arenas no later than 3pm on Day
1 as the flight times of the charter flight are subject to change. These
might even operate on the evening of Day 1 as a result of weather systems
that could cause a delay on subsequent days.
Details of how to reach the start point are provided in the Final Joining
Instructions ‐ sent approximately two weeks before departure.
*Late Spring and Early Summer - October & November*
The start of the season and the most adventurous time to travel. You’ll
encounter truly breathtaking, exquisitely sculpted icebergs emerging from
their frozen hibernation. Many of these blue bergs house courting, nesting
and brooding penguins.
*High Summer - December, January & February *
Close to the solstice you’ll experience almost perpetual daylight. These
are the mildest months when the first Adelie and Gentoo penguin chicks are
hatched. As the water warms the whale sightings also improve.
*Late Summer - February & March*
This is the time for some incredible encounters with whales, especially
Minkes and Humpbacks. The receding ice allows for further exploration and
penguin colonies are very active with adults feeding their chicks.
*Late Spring and Early Summer - October & November*
The start of the season and the most adventurous time to travel. You’ll
encounter truly breathtaking, exquisitely sculpted icebergs emerging from
their frozen hibernation. Many of these blue bergs house courting, nesting
and brooding penguins.
*High Summer - December, January & February *
Close to the solstice you’ll experience almost perpetual daylight. These
are the mildest months when the first Adelie and Gentoo penguin chicks are
hatched. As the water warms the whale sightings also improve.
*Late Summer - February & March*
This is the time for some incredible encounters with whales, especially
Minkes and Humpbacks. The receding ice allows for further exploration and
penguin colonies are very active with adults feeding their chicks.
Boots – Rubber boots are essential for a Polar Expedition, but to eliminate
these from your packing list we will loan you a pair for the duration of the
voyage.
Parkas – A complementary Quark parka and fleece to keep will be provided on
the ship.
Trousers – Waterproof trousers or salopeltes are essential for Zodiac
travel as well as activities on shore.
Gloves – To keep your hands warm and dry, pack a minimum of two pairs of
gloves: a pair of thin polypropylene gloves to be worn underneath warm outer
gloves.
Hat and Scarf – Pack a warm, woollen hat or cap that covers your ears, as
well as a scarf, neck gaiter or other face protection.
Socks – For maximum warmth, we suggest that you wear two pairs of socks to
wear inside the rubber boots.
Outer Clothing – Pack woollen or fleece jumpers and tops, plus several
turtlenecks for layering.
Underclothing – Pack silk or polypropylene underwear since it will keep you
warm without adding bulk.
Knapsack or Backpack – To keep your hands free for shooting photographs,
bring a water resistant or waterproof knapsack or backpack.
Shoes – Non-slip shoes for walking around the vessel.
Please note: Baggage allowance on the charter flights is 33 lbs (15 kg)
checked and 11 lbs (5 kg) carry-on.
Internal flights in the destination country are subject to a weight limit of
15kg.
As advice about luggage allowances for both hand and hold luggage is subject
to change, we suggest you check the airline's website for the latest
information prior to your departure.
Swimsuit
Sunglasses
Binoculars
Camera, extra batteries, film or memory cards
Protective sunscreen
Electric converter with adapter plug set, 220V/110V
Small medical kit containing prescription medicines and over-the-counter
medication for basic ailments such as stomach upsets, allergies, headaches
and seasickness
Snow poles or trekking poles
On board the ships all transactions are in US dollars. Dollars can also be
used in Chile, although local currency is preferred.
At the conclusion of your voyage, you will be presented with an account. This
will include any drinks from the bar, laundry or ship’s shop purchases for
which you have signed. You may pay for this in US Dollars cash, credit card
(Visa or MasterCard ONLY) or US dollars Traveller’s Cheques.
Please note: on the last evening, once your ship account has been settled,
credit card payments are no longer accepted. It is therefore advisable to
bring at least some US$ cash if you wish to purchase any items from the on
board shop at this time.
You should also budget some dollars for sightseeing and meals/drinks in
Chile, the amount depending on your tastes.
The appropriate amount to tip the staff and crew is a personal matter but it
is customary to provide an end-of-cruise gratuity (as a rough guide
approximately US$13-15 per day per passenger would be appreciated).
* Travel insurance
* Single accommodation (available on request)
* Visas or vaccinations
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