Epic Antarctica: Crossing the Circle

Ultramarine by Quark Expeditions

A Game-Changing Polar Expedition Ship

Ultramarine is the newest ship from Quark Expeditions. Built specifically for polar exploration, Ultramarine combines leading-edge technology and sustainability features with advanced safety systems to optimize the polar expedition experience.

The 199-guest Ultramarine is equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, 20 quick-launching Zodiacs, spacious suites, wellness amenities and numerous outdoor wildlife viewing spaces.

Ultramarine offers a robust portfolio of exciting off-ship activities, including heli-hiking, heli-landing, flightseeing, alpine kayaking, a Greenland camp experience, mountain biking, and an ice sheet experience.

Led by seasoned expedition teams, including scientists, naturalists and researchers, the onboard program focuses on guest interaction to educate and enrich the passenger experience.

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22-Night Epic Antarctica: Crossing the Circle

This 22-Night Epic Antarctica voyage includes all of the major Antarctic highlights. Start with the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), reminiscent of both sandy Cape Cod and the English moors, home to albatross, dolphins, and five species of penguins. From there, venture to South Georgia, home of 300,000 breeding king penguins, 50 million other seabirds and 5 million seals. Then, explore the stunning Antarctic Peninsula, and finally cross the Antarctic Circle.

Date (2024)		Day	Destination	Notes
Dec 16	Mon	1	Buenos Aires, Argentina
Dec 17	Tue	2	Ushuaia	Charter flight to Ushuaia and embark ship
Dec 18	Wed	3	At Sea
Dec 19	Thu	4	Falkland Islands, Falkland Islands
Dec 20	Fri	5	Falkland Islands, Falkland Islands
Dec 21	Sat	6	At Sea
Dec 22	Sun	7	At Sea
Dec 23	Mon	8	South Georgia, Antarctica
Dec 24	Tue	9	South Georgia, Antarctica
Dec 25	Wed	10	South Georgia, Antarctica
Dec 26	Thu	11	South Georgia, Antarctica
Dec 27	Fri	12	At Sea
Dec 28	Sat	13	At Sea
Dec 29	Sun	14	Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica	South Shetland Islands
Dec 30	Mon	15	Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica	South Shetland Islands
Dec 31	Tue	16	Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica	South Shetland Islands
Jan 1	Wed	17	Antarctic Circle
Jan 2	Thu	18	Antarctic Circle
Jan 3	Fri	19	Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica	Northbound Along the Peninsula
Jan 4	Sat	20	Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica	Northbound Along the Peninsula
Jan 5	Sun	21	Drake Passage, Chile
Jan 6	Mon	22	Drake Passage, Chile
Jan 7	Tue	23	Buenos Aires, Argentina	Disembark ship in Ushuaia and charter flight to Buenos Aires