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Antarctica by Helicopter: Icebergs, Mountains & Remote Lands

12 Days | Ultramarine | Nov & Dec 2026 | Roundtrip Buenos Aires

Ushuaia, Drake Passage (cruising), Explore the Weddell Sea by Water, Land & Air (5 days)

From $15,342

(Price based on 11/27/26 sailing)

 
 

What’s Included

  • Specialist expedition leaders are comprised of the most professional and passionate leaders in the world who bring a wide range of experience and expertise
  • Itineraries packed with adventure options designed to immerse travelers in the polar wilderness
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Complimentary alcohol on all voyages
  • Receive an official Quark Expeditions parka to take home

Highlights

  • Explore the rarely-visited east side of the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Experience at least two heli-flightseeing excursions -included in the cost of the trip.
  • Participate in one heli-landing amidst Antarctica's vast coastal mountains
  • Enjoy off-ship excursions by Zodiac for intimate marine and land-based experiences
  • Journey into the remote Weddell Sea, Erebus and Terror Gulf and Antarctic Sound
  • View icebergs amassed and birthed from the Larsen and Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf
  • ravel aboard Quark’s technologically-advanced Ultramarine, enjoying the sauna or one of the ship's many other onboard amenities
  • Learn from Quark’s polar experts during our enhanced onboard education program.

17 Night Antarctica Cruise

Cruise LineQuark Expeditions

ShipWorld Explorer

DepartsSun, Feb 1st 2026

ReturnsWed, Feb 18th 2026

Nights17

Departing PortUshuaia

Ports of CallUshuaia (2 Days), South Georgia Island (3 Days), Antarctic Peninsula (4 Days), Drake Passage (2 Days), Ushuaia

World Explorer Distinct and comfortable, refined and roomy—these attributes and more describe World Explorer. Not only will it be among our fastest ships, it will also be one of our finest, with six tiers of deluxe accommodation. The personal spac…

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11 Night Antarctica Cruise

Cruise LineQuark Expeditions

ShipUltramarine

DepartsSun, Feb 8th 2026

ReturnsThu, Feb 19th 2026

Nights11

Departing PortBuenos Aires

Ports of CallBuenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake Passage (2 Days), South Shetland Islands (3 Days), Antarctic Convergence, Antarctica (2 Days), Drake Passage (2 Days), Ushuaia

The newest addition to our fleet, the 199-guest Ultramarine will be equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, 20 quick-launching Zodiacs, spacious suites, wellness amenities and numerous outdoor wildlife viewing spaces. Equipped with two twin-engine hel…

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13 Night Antarctica Cruise

Cruise LineQuark Expeditions

ShipOcean Explorer

DepartsMon, Feb 9th 2026

ReturnsSun, Feb 22nd 2026

Nights13

Departing PortUshuaia

Ports of CallUshuaia (2 Days), Drake Passage (2 Days), South Shetland Islands (2 Days), Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Convergence, Antarctica (2 Days), Antarctic Peninsula (2 Days), Drake Passage (2 Days), Ushuaia

Ocean Explorer, the newest addition to our 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®…

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10 Night Antarctica Cruise

Cruise LineQuark Expeditions

ShipWorld Explorer

DepartsTue, Feb 17th 2026

ReturnsFri, Feb 27th 2026

Nights10

Departing PortUshuaia

Ports of CallUshuaia (2 Days), Drake Passage (2 Days), South Shetland Islands (4 Days), Drake Passage (2 Days), Ushuaia

World Explorer Distinct and comfortable, refined and roomy—these attributes and more describe World Explorer. Not only will it be among our fastest ships, it will also be one of our finest, with six tiers of deluxe accommodation. The personal spac…

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11 Night Antarctica Cruise

Cruise LineQuark Expeditions

ShipUltramarine

DepartsWed, Feb 18th 2026

ReturnsSun, Mar 1st 2026

Nights11

Departing PortBuenos Aires

Ports of CallBuenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake Passage (2 Days), South Shetland Islands (3 Days), Antarctic Convergence, Antarctica (2 Days), Drake Passage (2 Days), Ushuaia

The newest addition to our fleet, the 199-guest Ultramarine will be equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, 20 quick-launching Zodiacs, spacious suites, wellness amenities and numerous outdoor wildlife viewing spaces. Equipped with two twin-engine hel…

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9 Night Antarctica Cruise

Cruise LineQuark Expeditions

ShipOcean Explorer

DepartsSat, Feb 21st 2026

ReturnsMon, Mar 2nd 2026

Nights9

Departing PortUshuaia

Ports of CallUshuaia (2 Days), Drake Passage (2 Days), Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands (2 Days), Antarctic Peninsula, Punta Arenas (2 Days)

Ocean Explorer, the newest addition to our 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®…

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10 Night Antarctica Cruise

Cruise LineQuark Expeditions

ShipWorld Explorer

DepartsThu, Feb 26th 2026

ReturnsSun, Mar 8th 2026

Nights10

Departing PortUshuaia

Ports of CallUshuaia (2 Days), Drake Passage (2 Days), South Shetland Islands (4 Days), Drake Passage (2 Days), Ushuaia

World Explorer Distinct and comfortable, refined and roomy—these attributes and more describe World Explorer. Not only will it be among our fastest ships, it will also be one of our finest, with six tiers of deluxe accommodation. The personal spac…

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10 Night Antarctica Cruise

Cruise LineQuark Expeditions

ShipOcean Explorer

DepartsSat, Feb 28th 2026

ReturnsTue, Mar 10th 2026

Nights10

Departing PortPunta Arenas

Ports of CallPunta Arenas, King George Island, Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands (2 Days), Antarctic Convergence, Antarctica (2 Days), Antarctic Peninsula (2 Days), Punta Arenas (2 Days)

Ocean Explorer, the newest addition to our 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®…

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13 Night Antarctica Cruise

Cruise LineQuark Expeditions

ShipUltramarine

DepartsSat, Feb 28th 2026

ReturnsFri, Mar 13th 2026

Nights13

Departing PortBuenos Aires

Ports of CallBuenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake Passage (2 Days), South Shetland Islands (2 Days), Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Convergence, Antarctica (2 Days), Antarctic Peninsula (2 Days), Drake Passage (2 Days), Ushuaia

The newest addition to our fleet, the 199-guest Ultramarine will be equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, 20 quick-launching Zodiacs, spacious suites, wellness amenities and numerous outdoor wildlife viewing spaces. Equipped with two twin-engine hel…

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10 Night Antarctica Cruise

Cruise LineQuark Expeditions

ShipWorld Explorer

DepartsSat, Mar 7th 2026

ReturnsTue, Mar 17th 2026

Nights10

Departing PortUshuaia

Ports of CallUshuaia (2 Days), Drake Passage (2 Days), South Shetland Islands (4 Days), Drake Passage (2 Days), Ushuaia

World Explorer Distinct and comfortable, refined and roomy—these attributes and more describe World Explorer. Not only will it be among our fastest ships, it will also be one of our finest, with six tiers of deluxe accommodation. The personal spac…

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7 Night Antarctica Cruise

Cruise LineQuark Expeditions

ShipOcean Explorer

DepartsSun, Mar 8th 2026

ReturnsSun, Mar 15th 2026

Nights7

Departing PortPunta Arenas

Ports of CallPunta Arenas, King George Island, Antarctic Peninsula (2 Days), South Shetland Islands (2 Days), Punta Arenas (2 Days)

Ocean Explorer, the newest addition to our 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®…

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9 Night Antarctica Cruise

Cruise LineQuark Expeditions

ShipOcean Explorer

DepartsFri, Mar 13th 2026

ReturnsSun, Mar 22nd 2026

Nights9

Departing PortPunta Arenas

Ports of CallPunta Arenas (2 Days), Antarctic Peninsula (2 Days), South Shetland Islands (2 Days), Drake Passage (2 Days), Ushuaia (2 Days)

Ocean Explorer, the newest addition to our 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®…

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19 Night Antarctica Cruise

Cruise LineQuark Expeditions

ShipOcean Explorer

DepartsSun, Oct 25th 2026

ReturnsFri, Nov 13th 2026

Nights19

Departing PortUshuaia

Ports of CallUshuaia (2 Days), Falkland Islands (2 Days), South Georgia Island (4 Days), South Shetland Islands (2 Days), Antarctic Peninsula (2 Days), Drake Passage (2 Days), Ushuaia

Ocean Explorer, the newest addition to our 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®…

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13 Night Antarctica Cruise

Cruise LineQuark Expeditions

ShipUltramarine

DepartsTue, Nov 3rd 2026

ReturnsMon, Nov 16th 2026

Nights13

Departing PortBuenos Aires

Ports of CallBuenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake Passage (2 Days), Weddell Sea (6 Days), Buenos Aires

The newest addition to our fleet, the 199-guest Ultramarine will be equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, 20 quick-launching Zodiacs, spacious suites, wellness amenities and numerous outdoor wildlife viewing spaces. Equipped with two twin-engine hel…

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10 Night Antarctica Cruise

Cruise LineQuark Expeditions

ShipWorld Voyager

DepartsFri, Nov 6th 2026

ReturnsMon, Nov 16th 2026

Nights10

Departing PortBuenos Aires

Ports of CallBuenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake Passage (2 Days), South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula (2 Days), South Shetland Islands, Drake Passage (2 Days), Ushuaia

World Voyager—the newest addition to our fleet— is a modern expedition ship built for science and discovery. Every design element, from the deluxe, all-balcony suites—with direct views into the surrounding polar wilderness—to the presentation thea…

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10 Night Antarctica Cruise

Cruise LineQuark Expeditions

ShipOcean Explorer

DepartsThu, Nov 12th 2026

ReturnsSun, Nov 22nd 2026

Nights10

Departing PortUshuaia

Ports of CallUshuaia (2 Days), Drake Passage (2 Days), South Shetland Islands (4 Days), Drake Passage (2 Days), Ushuaia

Ocean Explorer, the newest addition to our 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®…

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13 Night Antarctica Cruise

Cruise LineQuark Expeditions

ShipUltramarine

DepartsSun, Nov 15th 2026

ReturnsSat, Nov 28th 2026

Nights13

Departing PortBuenos Aires

Ports of CallBuenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake Passage (2 Days), Weddell Sea (6 Days), Buenos Aires

The newest addition to our fleet, the 199-guest Ultramarine will be equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, 20 quick-launching Zodiacs, spacious suites, wellness amenities and numerous outdoor wildlife viewing spaces. Equipped with two twin-engine hel…

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10 Night Antarctica Cruise

Cruise LineQuark Expeditions

ShipWorld Voyager

DepartsSun, Nov 15th 2026

ReturnsWed, Nov 25th 2026

Nights10

Departing PortBuenos Aires

Ports of CallBuenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake Passage (2 Days), South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula (2 Days), South Shetland Islands, Drake Passage (2 Days), Ushuaia

World Voyager—the newest addition to our fleet— is a modern expedition ship built for science and discovery. Every design element, from the deluxe, all-balcony suites—with direct views into the surrounding polar wilderness—to the presentation thea…

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10 Night Antarctica Cruise

Cruise LineQuark Expeditions

ShipOcean Explorer

DepartsSat, Nov 21st 2026

ReturnsTue, Dec 1st 2026

Nights10

Departing PortUshuaia

Ports of CallUshuaia (2 Days), Drake Passage (2 Days), South Shetland Islands (4 Days), Drake Passage (2 Days), Ushuaia

Ocean Explorer, the newest addition to our 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®…

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9 Night Antarctica Cruise

Cruise LineQuark Expeditions

ShipWorld Voyager

DepartsTue, Nov 24th 2026

ReturnsThu, Dec 3rd 2026

Nights9

Departing PortBuenos Aires

Ports of CallBuenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake Passage (2 Days), South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula (2 Days), South Shetland Islands, King George Island, Punta Arenas

World Voyager—the newest addition to our fleet— is a modern expedition ship built for science and discovery. Every design element, from the deluxe, all-balcony suites—with direct views into the surrounding polar wilderness—to the presentation thea…

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