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Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina
Classic Antarctica is for adventurers looking for a satisfying overview of the continent's most appealing features - penguin rookeries, historic sites and beautiful icescapes. Overnight in Ushuaia.
Day 2: Embarkation Day
We embark our comfortable and well-appointed expedition ship in Ushuaia in the afternoon.
Day 3–4: The Drake Passage
Our Expedition Team will deliver an incomparable education program en route to Antarctica.
Day 5–8: Antarctic Peninsula
Don't forget to pack your binoculars. In the Peninsula, seals will be sunning on ice floes or a raft of penguins may be feeding as you sail past. History, wildlife, scenery - Antarctica has it all. A shipboard historian will recount the development of the region, pointing out the remains of buildings where explorers subsisted on hope and blubber. The ornithologist could take you ashore at Neko Harbour and help you identify different species of birds. You could cruise with a glaciologist through a graveyard of fantastically colored icebergs.
The Expedition Team will arrange frequent activities off the ship, such as visits to penguin rookeries, where you could be welcomed by a committee of curious birds. There will be leisurely Zodiac sightseeing cruises past icebergs or wildlife on the rocky shoreline.
A possible stop during this expedition is at Port Lockroy, we encourage you to read the diaries of the base leaders to learn more about visiting the historic site.
Day 9–11: The Drake Passage to Ushuaia
As you cross the Drake, the ship will be accompanied by Albatross and Petrels. Spend some time on deck learning to identify the different birds.
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of expedition cruising, itineraries are subject to change due to weather, ice conditions, natural and cultural events, wildlife viewing opportunities and other logistical considerations. In general, a ship's crew will endeavor to complete the itinerary provided, but the ultimate decision lies with the ship's captain and expedition leaders.
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11/29/12-12/09/12
| $4,795 | $6,595 | $9,995 | $7,395 | $11,295 | $9,995 | $12,395 |
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12/08/12-12/18/12
| $4,795 | $6,595 | $9,995 | $7,395 | $11,295 | $9,995 | $12,395 |
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12/17/12-12/27/12
| $6,395 | $8,595 | $12,895 | $9,495 | $13,995 | $12,395 | $15,395 |
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01/13/13-01/23/13
| $6,395 | $8,595 | $12,895 | $9,495 | $13,995 | $12,395 | $15,395 |
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01/22/13-02/01/13
| $6,395 | $8,595 | $12,895 | $9,495 | $13,995 | $12,395 | $15,395 |
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01/31/13-02/10/13
| $6,395 | $8,595 | $12,895 | $9,495 | $13,995 | $12,395 | $15,395 |
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02/09/13-02/19/13
| $6,395 | $8,595 | $12,895 | $9,495 | $13,995 | $12,395 | $15,395 |
 Sail aboard the Ocean Diamond, a modern, stable super-yacht and experience Quark's Antarctica. Carrying a maximum of 189 passengers, this outstanding vessel features numerous adventure options plus onboard amenities such as a massage and wellness program and a well-stocked polar library. The Ocean Diamond is staffed with Quark’s legendary captains, officers, expedition leaders, and guides. The lecture theater hosts educational presentations throughout the voyage, and the ship's “Expert in Residence” program offers a platform for polar researchers, scientists, and other experts to conduct field work from the ship while sharing their knowledge and experiences with expedition participants. Travelers can choose from seven different categories of accommodation, from balcony suites, to a range of twin and triple cabins.
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TRIPLE Private
| Approximately 200 square feet (19 square meters) in size, this cabin has a two twin beds and an upper bed, and two portholes (Note: cabin 332 has three lower beds). Located on the Lower Deck, this cabin has a private bathroom with bathtub and shower. Amenities include: wardrobes, drawers, flat-screen TV, DVD player, individual temperature controls, in-room safe, refrigerator, satellite telephone access, and hair dryer. |
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TWIN WITH OBSTRUCTED VIEW Private
| Approximately 200 square feet (19 square meters) in size, this cabin has one double bed or two twin beds. Located on the Lower Decks, this cabin has a private bathroom with bathtub and shower. Amenities include: wardrobes, drawers, flat-screen TV, DVD player, individual temperature controls, in-room safe, refrigerator, satellite telephone access, and hair dryer. |
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SINGLE WITH OBSTRUCTED VIEW Private
| Approximately 200 square feet (19 square meters) in size, this cabin has one double bed, and a picture window (the view is obstructed by the lifeboats). Located on the Captain’s Deck, this cabin has a private bathroom with bathtub and shower. Amenities include: wardrobes, drawers, flat-screen TV, DVD player, individual temperature controls, in-room safe, refrigerator, satellite telephone access, and hair dryer. |
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SUITE Private
| Approximately 400 square feet (37 square meters) in size, this suite has a one double bed or two twin beds, and two picture windows. Located on the Main Deck, this suite has a separate sitting area with sofas, two easy chairs, a small table, and a private bathroom with bathtub and shower. Amenities include: wardrobes, drawers, flat-screen TV, DVD player, individual temperature controls, in-room safe, refrigerator, satellite telephone access, and hair dryer. |
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BALCONY SUITE Private
| Approximately 325 square feet (30 square meters) in size, including the balcony, this suite has one double bed or two twin beds, and a full-size window with a sliding glass door that leads to a private deck with chairs. Located on the Observation Deck, this suite has a private bathroom with bathtub and shower. Amenities include: wardrobes, drawers, flat-screen TV, DVD player, individual temperature controls, two easy chairs, a small table, in-room safe, refrigerator, satellite telephone access, and hair dryer. |
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TWIN WITH WINDOW Private
| Between 200 and 183 square feet (19 and 17 square meters) in size, this cabin has one double bed or two twin beds, and a picture window. Located on the Upper and Main Decks, this cabin has a private bathroom with bathtub and shower. Amenities include: wardrobes, drawers, flat-screen TV, DVD player, individual temperature controls, in-room safe, refrigerator, satellite telephone access, and hair dryer. |
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SINGLE WITH WINDOW Private
| Approximately 200 square feet (19 square meters) in size, this cabin has one double bed, and a picture window. Located on the Captain’s and Upper Decks, this cabin has a private bathroom with bathtub and shower. Amenities include: wardrobes, drawers, flat-screen TV, DVD player, individual temperature controls, in-room safe, refrigerator, satellite telephone access, and hair dryer. |
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