World Explorer, Crossing the Circle ex Punta Arenas Return
Cruise Line Quark Expeditions
Ship World Explorer
Destination Antarctica
Nights 10
Departure Date 03 Mar 2021
Description 9 Night Cruise sailing from King George Island roundtrip aboard World Explorer. Hotel stay post-cruise in Punta Arenas and charter flights pre and post cruise.

A short, comfortable flight from Punta Arenas, Chile, to King George Island in Antarctica has you with boots on the ground in no time, overtaken by the sheer magnitude of the 7th Continent. Fully immersed in the Antarctic environment, you’ll experience a roller coaster of emotions, from excitement to exquisite solitude to incredible gratitude for the wonder of it all.

You may go in search of whales and find yourself bearing witness to a glacier calving. Or you may plan to climb one more peak for a better vantage point and find yourself in a rookery of curious penguins. Antarctica will leave you in awe, but it won’t leave you unchanged.

Itinerary:

Day 1 — Punta Arenas, Chile
Your adventure begins in Punta Arenas, Chile, the most populated city in southern Patagonia.

Day 2 — Embarkation Day
Your charter flight from Punta Arenas to Antarctica will have you crossing the legendary Drake Passage in only a few hours.

Days 3 to 5 — Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands
There are few places in the world as evocative as Antarctica. As your ship approaches the white continent, you may be overcome by feelings of excitement and awe.

Days 6 and 7 — The Antarctic Circle
Crossing the Antarctic Circle is an impressive achievement, as most expeditions to the Peninsula do not reach 66° 33' S.

Days 8 and 9 — Northbound Along the Peninsula
If you haven’t had your fill of Antarctic wildlife and icebergs by now, you’ll surely be satisfied by the time we return to King George Island.

Day 10 — Disembarkation and Fly to Punta Arenas
After your week of exploration, you’ll say goodbye to the Expedition Team and disembark at King George Island.

Day 11 — Depart Punta Arenas
After breakfast, you are welcome to continue on your own travels or make your way to the Punta Arenas airport for your homeward flights.
Sailing Dates
  • 03 Mar 2021
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 03/03 Punta Arenas, Chile Hotel
2 04/03 Punta Arenas, Chile Flight to King George Island
2 04/03 King George Island, South Shetland Islands Embark
3 05/03 Antarctic Peninsula
4 06/03 Antarctic Peninsula
5 07/03 South Shetland Islands, Antarctica
6 08/03 At sea    
7 09/03 At sea    
8 10/03 Antarctic Peninsula
9 11/03 Antarctic Peninsula
10 12/03 King George Island, South Shetland Islands Disembark Flight to Punta Arenas
10 12/03 Punta Arenas, Chile Hotel
11 13/03 Punta Arenas, Chile
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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