Antarctica offers so many extraordinary things to see and do, and traveling with Quark Expeditions offers multiple options to personalise your experience. We’ve designed this guide to help you identify what interests you most, so that you can start planning your version of the perfect expedition to the 7th continent. If this is your first visit, our classic Antarctic Explorer voyage gives you the best of the stunning Antarctic Peninsula. Conquer the famed Drake Passage in your choice of stabilised, polar-class vessels; explore majestic natural environments by Zodiac, kayak or on foot; get excellent views of penguins, whales and other wildlife; and enjoy talks on history, biology and glaciology by onboard polar experts. You can personalise your adventure with options that suit your interests, and cross the 7th continent off the list—your way. Antarctica has been inspiring explorers for centuries and our voyages—led by the best expedition teams in the industry—offer the chance for you to discover why. We’re excited to host you on your unforgettable adventure! This is truly the trip of a lifetime.
Two’s a Crowd has secured an exclusive allocation of suites for sole use—saving you over 40% off normal brochure price. Hurry as these cabins will sell fast!
Remember, the group will be accompanied by a Two’s a Crowd Tour Host from Australia.
Will you join us?
TOUR PRICE: FROM A$25,420 PLUS INTERNATIONAL AIRFARES. You save almost A$18,000 off normal brochure price!!!
UPGRADE TO BALCONY SUITE FOR ONLY A$200 EXTRA
TOUR DATES: 15TH – 25TH NOVEMBER 2025
Hotel Las Lengas or similar
Offering views of the mountain, Hotel Las Lengas Ushuaia is located in a beautiful district. This 3-star hotel features both Wi-Fi throughout the property and complimentary private parking on site.
The accommodation is 1.3 km from Saint Christopher and 5 minutes by car from Galeria Tematica Historia Fueguina. The hotel is within 5 minutes’ drive of Government House and just a short stroll from Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego. The property is also at a moderate distance from Encerrada Bay. Cultural experiences in the area feature Museo del Fin del Mundo, situated merely 1.9 km from Hotel Las Lengas. This accommodation is within close distance of Parada Hospital Regional de Ushuaia bus station.
There are 47 spacious rooms at the property, some of them have a carpeted floor, and modern facilities such as complimentary wireless internet and an LCD TV set. A bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower, along with a hairdryer and bath sheets, are provided.
The Las Lengas has a restaurant where they serve an express breakfast in the morning. Guests are welcome to the lounge bar to relax with a drink. Guests can enjoy panoramic views from this bar. Hosteria Restaurant America serves South American dishes and lies approximately 5 minutes’ walk from the modern hotel.
Note: Quark also use Hotel Los Acebos and Albatross Hotel in Ushaia. Confirmation of the hotel actually confirmed for your departure will be advised at the time final documentation is issued. The confirmed hotel may be another property altogether, but will be of similar standard.
The World Explorer
A polar powerhouse, World Explorer—our first all-suites, all-balcony ice-class ship—lets you discover everything Antarctica has to offer, with the type of service you would experience at premium hotels. World Explorer also provides plenty of indoor and outdoor deck spaces to witness the incredible Antarctic wildlife or simply watch the world go by. Enjoy the spacious observation deck for taking in sights outside, the observation lounge with panoramic skyline views, the library for intimate relaxing and reading, and the Explorer Lounge for a drink and a chat. Presentations and discussions are held in a dedicated lecture theatre. Health and wellness facilities feature an outdoor running track, small gym and spa—the world’s only l’Occitane Spa at Sea—plus an outdoor swimming pool. With its new and environmentally sustainable hybrid technology and state-of-the-art Rolls-Royce engines and generators, World Explorer also boasts reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
OUR SHIP
Staff and Crew: 125
Guests: 172
Lifeboats: 2, fully enclosed
Ice Class: 1B
POSSIBLE EXCURSIONS
When traveling in extremely remote regions, your Expedition Team must consider the sea, ice and weather to guide the route and itinerary details. The following sites are a sample of what you may experience on your expedition, whether by ship, Zodiac cruise or shore landing.
Cierva Cove
If one of your expedition goals is to witness incredible icebergs and sea ice, Cierva Cove is the place for you. A massive glacial face regularly calves into the bay, and the floating ice can be quite spectacular. Seals can be spotted on ice floes, and later in the season, humpback whales occasionally feed in the icy waters.
Cuverville Island
A gentoo penguin rookery is situated on a rocky beach at the north end of the island. Depending on when in the season you arrive, you may see the penguins building nests or attending to their chicks. Giant petrels and kelp gulls breed on the island.
Damoy Point
Damoy Point is the site of a historical ice runway used by the British Antarctic Survey for their flights further south since 1975. The well-maintained hut was used as a staging-post to store supplies and for accommodation while awaiting ideal flying conditions. The point is also home to a penguin rookery and allows for spectacular views of the mountains of Anvers Island.
Danco Island
Home to gentoo penguins, this small dome-shaped island provides you with a stunning view of the Errera Channel.
Enterprise Island
Located in Wilhelmina Bay, this island’s protected coves were once used by whalers. A Zodiac cruise exploring the island passes the rusting remains of a wrecked whaling ship, and provides opportunities to search for humpback whales.
Lemaire Channel
One of the most scenic locations on the peninsula’s west coast, this dramatic strait runs between Booth Island and the Antarctic Peninsula. The channel may become impassable when ice fills the narrow, 6.8-mile (11 km)-long passageway, so we’ll hope for clear waters.
Melchior Islands
This group of low, glaciated islands in Dallmann Bay is where you may see hauled-out male fur seals as they recuperate from their battles for supremacy at the end of their breeding season.
Mikkelsen Harbour
Located on the south side of Trinity Island and surrounded by stunning ice cliffs and several reefs, Mikkelsen Harbour is a 3 km-wide bay, discovered by a Swedish Antarctic expedition in 1901-04. Enjoy a Zodiac cruise of the beautiful waters, or if conditions allow, land at D’Hainaut Island, home to an Argentine refuge and whaling remains in the form of a wooden boat and whale skeletons. Weddell seals are often seen nearby, with a gentoo penguin rookery on the island.
Neko Harbour
Little evidence remains that this bay was once used by the floating whale factory ship Neko. You might see whale vertebrae being used by resident gentoo penguins as shelter from the wind. Climb up a steep slope for spectacular views of the glacier-rimmed harbour.
Paradise Harbour (Paradise Bay)
Paradise Harbour is a wide bay and natural harbour on the West Antarctic Peninsula. Mountains, glaciers and ice cliffs offer spectacular views. Icebergs regularly calve from the glaciers, providing a place for seals, penguins and seabirds to rest and play. An Argentine research base, Almirante Brown Station—named after Admiral Guillermo Brown, father of the Argentine Navy—is also located in Paradise Harbour, and was operated from 1951 until a large section of it burned down in 1984. It has since been partially rebuilt.
Petermann Island
Stand ashore and see the southernmost breeding colony of gentoo penguins, with Adélie penguins, shags and south polar skuas.
Port Lockroy, Goudier Island
As part of Operation Tabarin during WWII, a secret British base was built in this sheltered harbour. Now a designated historic site, the base is a museum and post office. Proceeds from your purchases in Port Lockroy support the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust, which preserves British and other historic sites dating to the Heroic Age of Exploration. A large gentoo penguin population resides here.
Wilhelmina Bay
Humpback whales abound in “Whale-mina Bay,” as it’s nicknamed, and the scenery is spectacular. Sheer cliffs and glaciers surround the calm waters of the protected bay, named after Wilhelmina, queen of the Netherlands from 1890 to 1948. If you’re lucky, you may see the humpbacks bubble-net feeding: they exhale while swimming in a wide circle below the surface, trapping krill in a “net” of bubbles, and then swim straight up from below, mouths open, to engulf their prey. A truly astounding sight!
MORE INFORMATION ON INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
ZODIAC CRUISING
Zodiacs—rugged inflatable watercraft—are the workhorses of polar expeditions, taking you to places the ships can’t access, allowing you to reach remote shorelines, explore shallow inlets and search for unique wildlife. Expedition staff make stepping in and out of them safe and comfortable, and your Zodiac drivers will provide active interpretation, making the landscape come even more alive.
HIKING Hiking in Antarctica is free-form and supervised by our expert staff, who set out a perimeter or paths at each landing site within which you are free to explore. While you hike, staff will be available to enhance your experience by answering questions about the wildlife, history and geography of the area.
PRESENTATIONS
Enjoy daily chats with and presentations by our world-class onboard polar experts—expedition guides, specialists, photography guides and other special guests who will introduce you to the fascinating history, biology, ornithology, glaciology and geology of the region, and much, much more.
POLAR PLUNGE
This rite of passage, scheduled only once per expedition, gives you the chance to jump safely into the bracing Antarctic waters under the watchful eye of our staff—and just about every single camera on board!
PHOTOGRAPHY
Documenting your voyage so you can take the memories home is a rewarding experience. Our photography guide will help you hone your skills to capture the beauty of the polar regions.
Adventure Options
If you are feeling more adventurous, then Quark has some amazing off-ship options to consider. Please ask your Two’s a Crowd Consultant for pricing on these options when you book your cabin. Places are limited so book early to secure a place.
SEA KAYAKING
Imagine gliding across the surface of a bay in the presence of icebergs and glaciers. Our Sea Kayaking program is a great way to intimately explore your surroundings. A small group of kayakers will plan to go out multiple times per voyage as an alternative to shore landings or Zodiac cruises. The number of opportunities to kayak is weather dependent, and will be conducted only during calm conditions. Prior kayaking experience is required, and you must be able to do a wet exit to participate. Beginners interested in kayaking should consider participating in the Paddling Excursion.
PADDLING EXCURSION
If you’re interested in kayaking but would like to try something a bit less demanding than Sea Kayaking, you’re the perfect candidate to sign up for a one-time paddle on our stable sit-on-top kayaks—perfect for anyone with minimal or no kayaking experience. Small groups of paddlers will be taken out on calm days, with our expert guides always present to provide instruction and help you connect with the polar sea. Pre-book into one of two priority groups. Any subsequent excursions can be booked on board, and groups will be assigned via a lottery as spaces are limited.
STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING
Combining a surfboard with a kayak, stand-up paddleboarding will give you a very personal and unique perspective on Antarctica. Conducted in small groups—in calm bays and harbors, in good weather conditions—and accompanied by a safety Zodiac, one-time stand-up paddleboarding excursions can be pre-booked into one of two priority groups. Any subsequent excursions can be booked on board, and groups will be assigned via a lottery.
CAMPING
Treat yourself to an overnight camping adventure in Antarctica! This is one of the best ways to experience Antarctica in an intimate manner, taking your expedition to the next level. Camping is available on most early-season Antarctic voyages. A mandatory onboard safety briefing gets you fully prepped and ready for an unforgettable night of sleeping under the Antarctic summer sky. Dress warmly and eat a hearty meal before you head out, as no food is allowed ashore. You will be provided with an insulating mat, sleeping bag, and bivvy sack (a breathable waterproof outer bag) to keep you comfortable and dry while you sleep on top of the snow. Our popular camping options have limited availability, so book early to secure your space.
Antarctica offers so many extraordinary things to see and do, and traveling with Quark Expeditions offers multiple options to personalise your experience. We’ve designed this guide to help you identify what interests you most, so that you can start planning your version of the perfect expedition to the 7th continent. If this is your first visit, our classic Antarctic Explorer voyage gives you the best of the stunning Antarctic Peninsula. Conquer the famed Drake Passage in your choice of stabilised, polar-class vessels; explore majestic natural environments by Zodiac, kayak or on foot; get excellent views of penguins, whales and other wildlife; and enjoy talks on history, biology and glaciology by onboard polar experts. You can personalise your adventure with options that suit your interests, and cross the 7th continent off the list—your way. Antarctica has been inspiring explorers for centuries and our voyages—led by the best expedition teams in the industry—offer the chance for you to discover why. We’re excited to host you on your unforgettable adventure! This is truly the trip of a lifetime.
Two’s a Crowd has secured an exclusive allocation of suites for sole use—saving you over 40% off normal brochure price. Hurry as these cabins will sell fast!
Remember, the group will be accompanied by a Two’s a Crowd Tour Host from Australia.
Will you join us?
TOUR PRICE: FROM A$25,420 PLUS INTERNATIONAL AIRFARES. You save almost A$18,000 off normal brochure price!!!
UPGRADE TO BALCONY SUITE FOR ONLY A$200 EXTRA
TOUR DATES: 15TH – 25TH NOVEMBER 2025
Hotel Las Lengas or similar
Offering views of the mountain, Hotel Las Lengas Ushuaia is located in a beautiful district. This 3-star hotel features both Wi-Fi throughout the property and complimentary private parking on site.
The accommodation is 1.3 km from Saint Christopher and 5 minutes by car from Galeria Tematica Historia Fueguina. The hotel is within 5 minutes’ drive of Government House and just a short stroll from Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego. The property is also at a moderate distance from Encerrada Bay. Cultural experiences in the area feature Museo del Fin del Mundo, situated merely 1.9 km from Hotel Las Lengas. This accommodation is within close distance of Parada Hospital Regional de Ushuaia bus station.
There are 47 spacious rooms at the property, some of them have a carpeted floor, and modern facilities such as complimentary wireless internet and an LCD TV set. A bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower, along with a hairdryer and bath sheets, are provided.
The Las Lengas has a restaurant where they serve an express breakfast in the morning. Guests are welcome to the lounge bar to relax with a drink. Guests can enjoy panoramic views from this bar. Hosteria Restaurant America serves South American dishes and lies approximately 5 minutes’ walk from the modern hotel.
Note: Quark also use Hotel Los Acebos and Albatross Hotel in Ushaia. Confirmation of the hotel actually confirmed for your departure will be advised at the time final documentation is issued. The confirmed hotel may be another property altogether, but will be of similar standard.
The World Explorer
A polar powerhouse, World Explorer—our first all-suites, all-balcony ice-class ship—lets you discover everything Antarctica has to offer, with the type of service you would experience at premium hotels. World Explorer also provides plenty of indoor and outdoor deck spaces to witness the incredible Antarctic wildlife or simply watch the world go by. Enjoy the spacious observation deck for taking in sights outside, the observation lounge with panoramic skyline views, the library for intimate relaxing and reading, and the Explorer Lounge for a drink and a chat. Presentations and discussions are held in a dedicated lecture theatre. Health and wellness facilities feature an outdoor running track, small gym and spa—the world’s only l’Occitane Spa at Sea—plus an outdoor swimming pool. With its new and environmentally sustainable hybrid technology and state-of-the-art Rolls-Royce engines and generators, World Explorer also boasts reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
OUR SHIP
Staff and Crew: 125
Guests: 172
Lifeboats: 2, fully enclosed
Ice Class: 1B
POSSIBLE EXCURSIONS
When traveling in extremely remote regions, your Expedition Team must consider the sea, ice and weather to guide the route and itinerary details. The following sites are a sample of what you may experience on your expedition, whether by ship, Zodiac cruise or shore landing.
Cierva Cove
If one of your expedition goals is to witness incredible icebergs and sea ice, Cierva Cove is the place for you. A massive glacial face regularly calves into the bay, and the floating ice can be quite spectacular. Seals can be spotted on ice floes, and later in the season, humpback whales occasionally feed in the icy waters.
Cuverville Island
A gentoo penguin rookery is situated on a rocky beach at the north end of the island. Depending on when in the season you arrive, you may see the penguins building nests or attending to their chicks. Giant petrels and kelp gulls breed on the island.
Damoy Point
Damoy Point is the site of a historical ice runway used by the British Antarctic Survey for their flights further south since 1975. The well-maintained hut was used as a staging-post to store supplies and for accommodation while awaiting ideal flying conditions. The point is also home to a penguin rookery and allows for spectacular views of the mountains of Anvers Island.
Danco Island
Home to gentoo penguins, this small dome-shaped island provides you with a stunning view of the Errera Channel.
Enterprise Island
Located in Wilhelmina Bay, this island’s protected coves were once used by whalers. A Zodiac cruise exploring the island passes the rusting remains of a wrecked whaling ship, and provides opportunities to search for humpback whales.
Lemaire Channel
One of the most scenic locations on the peninsula’s west coast, this dramatic strait runs between Booth Island and the Antarctic Peninsula. The channel may become impassable when ice fills the narrow, 6.8-mile (11 km)-long passageway, so we’ll hope for clear waters.
Melchior Islands
This group of low, glaciated islands in Dallmann Bay is where you may see hauled-out male fur seals as they recuperate from their battles for supremacy at the end of their breeding season.
Mikkelsen Harbour
Located on the south side of Trinity Island and surrounded by stunning ice cliffs and several reefs, Mikkelsen Harbour is a 3 km-wide bay, discovered by a Swedish Antarctic expedition in 1901-04. Enjoy a Zodiac cruise of the beautiful waters, or if conditions allow, land at D’Hainaut Island, home to an Argentine refuge and whaling remains in the form of a wooden boat and whale skeletons. Weddell seals are often seen nearby, with a gentoo penguin rookery on the island.
Neko Harbour
Little evidence remains that this bay was once used by the floating whale factory ship Neko. You might see whale vertebrae being used by resident gentoo penguins as shelter from the wind. Climb up a steep slope for spectacular views of the glacier-rimmed harbour.
Paradise Harbour (Paradise Bay)
Paradise Harbour is a wide bay and natural harbour on the West Antarctic Peninsula. Mountains, glaciers and ice cliffs offer spectacular views. Icebergs regularly calve from the glaciers, providing a place for seals, penguins and seabirds to rest and play. An Argentine research base, Almirante Brown Station—named after Admiral Guillermo Brown, father of the Argentine Navy—is also located in Paradise Harbour, and was operated from 1951 until a large section of it burned down in 1984. It has since been partially rebuilt.
Petermann Island
Stand ashore and see the southernmost breeding colony of gentoo penguins, with Adélie penguins, shags and south polar skuas.
Port Lockroy, Goudier Island
As part of Operation Tabarin during WWII, a secret British base was built in this sheltered harbour. Now a designated historic site, the base is a museum and post office. Proceeds from your purchases in Port Lockroy support the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust, which preserves British and other historic sites dating to the Heroic Age of Exploration. A large gentoo penguin population resides here.
Wilhelmina Bay
Humpback whales abound in “Whale-mina Bay,” as it’s nicknamed, and the scenery is spectacular. Sheer cliffs and glaciers surround the calm waters of the protected bay, named after Wilhelmina, queen of the Netherlands from 1890 to 1948. If you’re lucky, you may see the humpbacks bubble-net feeding: they exhale while swimming in a wide circle below the surface, trapping krill in a “net” of bubbles, and then swim straight up from below, mouths open, to engulf their prey. A truly astounding sight!
MORE INFORMATION ON INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
ZODIAC CRUISING
Zodiacs—rugged inflatable watercraft—are the workhorses of polar expeditions, taking you to places the ships can’t access, allowing you to reach remote shorelines, explore shallow inlets and search for unique wildlife. Expedition staff make stepping in and out of them safe and comfortable, and your Zodiac drivers will provide active interpretation, making the landscape come even more alive.
HIKING Hiking in Antarctica is free-form and supervised by our expert staff, who set out a perimeter or paths at each landing site within which you are free to explore. While you hike, staff will be available to enhance your experience by answering questions about the wildlife, history and geography of the area.
PRESENTATIONS
Enjoy daily chats with and presentations by our world-class onboard polar experts—expedition guides, specialists, photography guides and other special guests who will introduce you to the fascinating history, biology, ornithology, glaciology and geology of the region, and much, much more.
POLAR PLUNGE
This rite of passage, scheduled only once per expedition, gives you the chance to jump safely into the bracing Antarctic waters under the watchful eye of our staff—and just about every single camera on board!
PHOTOGRAPHY
Documenting your voyage so you can take the memories home is a rewarding experience. Our photography guide will help you hone your skills to capture the beauty of the polar regions.
Adventure Options
If you are feeling more adventurous, then Quark has some amazing off-ship options to consider. Please ask your Two’s a Crowd Consultant for pricing on these options when you book your cabin. Places are limited so book early to secure a place.
SEA KAYAKING
Imagine gliding across the surface of a bay in the presence of icebergs and glaciers. Our Sea Kayaking program is a great way to intimately explore your surroundings. A small group of kayakers will plan to go out multiple times per voyage as an alternative to shore landings or Zodiac cruises. The number of opportunities to kayak is weather dependent, and will be conducted only during calm conditions. Prior kayaking experience is required, and you must be able to do a wet exit to participate. Beginners interested in kayaking should consider participating in the Paddling Excursion.
PADDLING EXCURSION
If you’re interested in kayaking but would like to try something a bit less demanding than Sea Kayaking, you’re the perfect candidate to sign up for a one-time paddle on our stable sit-on-top kayaks—perfect for anyone with minimal or no kayaking experience. Small groups of paddlers will be taken out on calm days, with our expert guides always present to provide instruction and help you connect with the polar sea. Pre-book into one of two priority groups. Any subsequent excursions can be booked on board, and groups will be assigned via a lottery as spaces are limited.
STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING
Combining a surfboard with a kayak, stand-up paddleboarding will give you a very personal and unique perspective on Antarctica. Conducted in small groups—in calm bays and harbors, in good weather conditions—and accompanied by a safety Zodiac, one-time stand-up paddleboarding excursions can be pre-booked into one of two priority groups. Any subsequent excursions can be booked on board, and groups will be assigned via a lottery.
CAMPING
Treat yourself to an overnight camping adventure in Antarctica! This is one of the best ways to experience Antarctica in an intimate manner, taking your expedition to the next level. Camping is available on most early-season Antarctic voyages. A mandatory onboard safety briefing gets you fully prepped and ready for an unforgettable night of sleeping under the Antarctic summer sky. Dress warmly and eat a hearty meal before you head out, as no food is allowed ashore. You will be provided with an insulating mat, sleeping bag, and bivvy sack (a breathable waterproof outer bag) to keep you comfortable and dry while you sleep on top of the snow. Our popular camping options have limited availability, so book early to secure your space.
