Epic Antarctica: Crossing the Circle via Falklands and South Georgia

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 via Falklands and South Georgia

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