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Trip Overview
A trek to Antarctica is a unique journey and part of the adventure is its unpredictability. The best preparation is to be fit, flexible and open to the experience. |
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Most remote wilderness in the world: Frequently-Asked Questions about Antarctica Adventure For ten days, we’ll sail along the waterways of the Antarctic Peninsula, to see some of the most stunning wilderness areas on earth. Rugged and savage, teeming with extensive wildlife, Antarctica is still an explorer’s dream. We’ll sail down the Beagle Channel accompanied by albatross, then head across the Drake Passage. Along the Antarctic peninsula and nearby islands, we’ll see icebergs, massive mountains and ice shelves. Then, we step onto the continent, itself, exploring an old whaling station on Deception Island, and perhaps take a thermal dip in the waters at Pendulum Cove. This FAQ page is intended to accompany other pages about this trip and about our company (see links at left). Some of the answers below may include links to other other sites; please use the BACK key of your browser to return to this page. Contents:
When and where does the Antarctica Adventure cruise start and end?
What kinds of cabins are available for the 2008 Antarctica Cruise on Quark’s Clipper Adventurer, and what are their prices?
Twin Porthole Cabin on Lower Deck: $7,200 (total of 18 cabins) with two lower berths and private facilities in double occupancy, per person. Twin Porthole Cabin on Main Deck: $7,500 (total of 12 cabins) with two lower berths and private facilities in double occupancy, per person. Twin Window Cabin on Main Deck: $7,900 (total of 18 cabins) with two lower berths and private facilities in double occupancy, per person. Superior Cabin on Upper Deck: $8,300 (total of 5 cabins) with two windows, two lower berths and private facilities in double occupancy, per person. Deluxe Cabin on Upper Deck or Captain's Deck: $8,900 (total of 5 cabins) with windows, two lower berths and private facilities in double occupancy, per person. Captain's Deck Suite: $9,800 (total of 2 cabins) with windows, two lower berths and private facilities in double occupancy, per person. Owner’s Suite on Captain's Deck: $11,800 (one cabin only) with windows, two lower berths and private facilities with bathtub in double occupancy, per person. Single travelers: pending cabin availability, should you request sole occupancy of a twin-berth cabin, you will be charged 1.7 times the published rate (2 times the rate for Captain’s and Owner’s Suites). What flights are required to get to and from the Antarctica cruise?
Within Argentina, all travelers will need to fly the four hour flight between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia, at the southern tip of the country. At this time, Aerolineas Argentinas is the only airline flying this route, but LanArgentina may add this route as well. Those joining the Iguazu Falls pre-cruise extension will also need to reserve the two-hour flight between Buenos Aires and Iguazu. The only other flights to Ushuaia are 2-stop flights on LAN Chile from Santiago, Chile, with connections from several North American cities to Santiago. Flights are not included in the tour package, because Aerolineas Argentinas generally charges MORE for groups than for individuals. However, we would be happy to assist with flights, and we can often obtain lower ticket prices than can be obtained elsewhere. Are you offering a pre-cruise extension to explore Buenos Aires and Ushuaia?
In Buenos Aires we will stay at a centrally-located hotel, close to many fine restaurants, and the gay clubs on Santa Fe Avenue. Included in the program is a city tour of Buenos Aires. We will also offer an optional dinner and show at one of Buenos Aires' finest tango clubs. The third and fourth nights of this pre-cruise extension will be in Ushuaia, and weather permitting, will include our last dry land hike before the cruise in the Tierra del Fuego National Park, overlooking the Beagle Channel, on the border between Argentina and Chile. What are the dates and cost of the Buenos Aires and Ushuaia pre-cruise extension?
Are you offering a pre-cruise extension to Iguazu Falls?
What are the dates and cost of the Iguazu Falls pre-cruise extension?
Are there any post-cruise options offered for the group?
In January 2009, we will disembark from our expedition ship on January 7, and most people will fly to Buenos Aires that day. This option is for the night of January 7, with departure for home on January 8, 2008. (This option gives you a night in Buenos Aires to wrap up your trip with friends, and to make sure that you do not miss your international flight due to ship or Ushuaia-Buenos Aires flight delays.) In January 2009, this option is $180, per person, double occupancy ($215 in single occupancy), including the hotel night, breakfast and the above transfers.
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