ANTARCTIC 2021.22 & ANTARCTIC PENINSULA

Penguin Safari with flights from Buenos Aires

INAUGURAL SEASON Contents

1 Overview 2 Itinerary 5 Arrival and Departure Details 7 Your Ship: Ultramarine 9 Included Activities 10 Adventure Options 12 Dates and Rates 13 Inclusions and Exclusions 14 Your Expedition Team 15 Extend Your Trip 16 Meals on Board 17 Possible Excursions 21 Packing Checklist Overview South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari

Antarctica is an incredible destination with the power to transform those who are fortunate enough to experience it. At Quark Expeditions, we’ve been delivering transformational polar experiences for three decades, and in that time we’ve realized that the more personalized an expedition is, the more enriching the experience will be. That’s why we’ve designed this guide; to help you plan your perfect expedition to the 7th continent. Our South Georgia and : Penguin Safari itinerary is the fastest way to get to the seldom visited South Georgia Island while also setting foot on the 7th continent. As we set sail, photograph massive albatross and beautiful pintado EXPEDITION IN BRIEF petrels as they swoop and soar around the ship, guiding us toward South Georgia. Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Beaches teeming with king penguins and elephant seals greet us on this fabled tango capital of the world, and let us take care of the rest of your journey island, where we’ll pay our respects to famed explorer Sir . Antarctica awaits, with its soaring peaks and staggering expanse. Go further into See South Georgia’s incredible the Antarctic sea on a Zodiac, experience the rugged peninsula from a sea kayak, wildlife, including 30 breeding bird species and four penguin species undertake an exhilarating hike up a sparkling glacier, or share an endearingly Follow in the wake of Sir Ernest comical moment with an inquisitive gentoo, chinstrap and Adélie penguin. In Shackleton’s perilous voyages to these ways and countless others, Antarctica will amaze, surprise and delight. South Georgia and visit his gravesite Explore the Antarctic Peninsula by Antarctica has been inspiring explorers for centuries—now it’s your turn. Be ship, Zodiac and foot among the first guests on our pioneering new vessel,Ultramarine . This purpose- Learn about Antarctica’s unique built vessel is designed to extend the boundaries of polar exploration and offer geology, history and wildlife from our an unmatched Antarctic experience, including a flightseeing tour you’ll never onboard experts forget and a range of adventure options more extensive than any other ship in its Immerse yourself in the icy realm of the Antarctic with an optional class. We’re excited to host you on your unforgettable adventure! Please feel free paddling excursion to reach out to our team of Polar Travel Advisers, who are happy to answer your Enjoy helicopter flightseeing from questions and provide assistance at any time. Ultramarine for a unique perspective of the Antarctic Peninsula

1 Itinerary

DAY 1 | ARRIVE IN After a late afternoon embarkation, Santiago Buenos Aires BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA you will sail along the historic Beagle You may arrive in Buenos Aires at any Channel, which transects the Tierra ARGENTINA time during Day 1 of your itinerary. Upon del Fuego archipelago in the extreme arriving in this splendid city, known for its south of South America. Expect an air of architecture and rich European heritage, anticipation as you depart! CHILE you will independently transfer to your group hotel (pre-expedition hotel night DAYS 3–6 | AT SEA Atlantic Ocea n There are many activities available to South Georgia included in mandatory transfer package). Punta keep you engaged while you are at sea. Arenas Ushuaia DAY 2 | FLY TO USHUAIA & EMBARK Elephant Learn to identify seabirds that glide Drake Passage South Island After an early breakfast at the hotel, Shetland alongside the ship, or attend dynamic Islands the group will transfer to the airport presentations by your Expedition Team. and board our private charter flight to Lemaire Channel You will be prepped on safety procedures ANTARCTIC C IRCLE Ushuaia, Argentina. for Zodiac cruises and shore landings, Weddell Sea Antarctic Upon arrival, you will be transferred and also be given instructions for Peninsula from the airport to a central downtown getting the most out of your optional sea SOUTH GEORGIA & ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Penguin Safari location to have some time on your own kayaking adventures (extra cost), a truly On board the Ultramarine intimate way to experience Antarctica. to explore this quaint port town before Flights to/from Buenos Aires making your way to the pier.

2 If conditions are right, the first indication blanketed with penguins and seals. It DAYS 9 & 10 | AT SEA that you are approaching South Georgia won’t take you long to realize that you Say goodbye to the king penguins, as is the sight of birds around a group of are in a bird paradise, as burrowing your next destination is Antarctica! Your rocky spires called Shag Rocks. Have seabirds, albatross and petrels can be days at sea are filled with presentations your binoculars and cameras ready to seen in abundance. and workshops led by your Expedition capture these rocky spires rising out of Team, who will prepare you for the You’ll find that South Georgia, once a the icy ocean waters. Shags and prions wildlife and landscapes that will popular base for whalers and sealers, often rest here, and due to nutrient rich surround you upon your arrival. is also scattered with abandoned relics upwellings around the rocks it can be a and evidence of human activity from DAYS 11–13 | ANTARCTIC PENINSULA good place to keep a lookout for whales. centuries gone by. Your Expedition Team The most common reaction upon DAYS 7 & 8 | SOUTH GEORGIA will help bring those days to life while reaching the White Continent is a sense After enjoying South Georgia from a you visit old whaling stations and enjoy of reverence and awe. The experience is distance, we’ll head toward its numerous presentations on the South Georgia of hard to put into words, since few places beaches to find a bay for your first then and now. are as untouched and enduring excursion. Landing sites are varied, One of the most significant sites you as Antarctica. largely determined by the weather will visit on the island is . This You will discover that Antarctica is a conditions of your voyage. Whichever settlement is the first whaling stations land of extremes. At one moment you’ll sites we visit, they’ll provide you with established in sub-Antarctic waters. be overcome with a feeling of complete wildlife encounters unrivaled anywhere Many travelers find that this place has a isolation and silence, and at the next else on earth. special appeal, as it is the site of the grave moment you’ll be inspired by nature as South Georgia is one of the most fertile of Sir Ernest Shackleton, one of the most a calving glacier crashes into a brilliant breeding grounds in the world for famous Antarctic explorers. blue sea or a penguin waddles by to sub-Antarctic wildlife, with beaches inspect your footwear.

3 Your Expedition Team will take care of DAYS 14 & 15 | CROSSING you at each excursion, whether you are THE DRAKE PASSAGE EXPEDITION SPIRIT Zodiac cruising, visiting a historical site After more than a dozen days of unique Embracing the unexpected is part or consorting with penguin colonies. wildlife encounters and remarkable of the legacy—and excitement—of Chinstrap, Adélie and gentoo penguins landscapes, your journey home begins. expedition travel. When traveling are found here, along with Weddell, Crossing the Drake is your unofficial in extremely remote regions, your fur, crabeater and leopard seals. Keep rite of passage. Spend time on deck Expedition Team must consider the a lookout for Antarctic whales, such as watching for seabirds and whales, enjoy sea, ice and weather to guide the route and itinerary details. This itinerary is minkes, while on a Zodiac cruise. Each presentations by your Expedition Team, a tentative outline of what you may day and each excursion will present a or simply relax and reminisce about your experience on this voyage; please be new collection of creatures to delight you experiences. aware that no specific itinerary can be and keep your camera busy. DAY 16 | DISEMBARK IN USHUAIA guaranteed. By the same token, wildlife As exciting as the Zodiac excursions and & FLY TO BUENOS AIRES encounters as described are expected, landings are, perhaps you’ll treat yourself You will arrive in Ushuaia in the morning but not guaranteed. Your Expedition to an extra-special Antarctic experience and disembark after breakfast. The Team will use their considerable experience to seek out wildlife in by partaking in an optional paddling mandatory transfer package includes known habitats, but the presence of excursion (at an extra cost) or cast reason a little taste of Patagonia with a Tierra any particular species of bird or marine aside and jump into Antarctic waters for del Fuego National Park tour before wildlife is not guaranteed. the Polar Plunge! transferring to the airport for the return group charter flight to Buenos Aires.

4 Arrival and Departure Details

As you prepare for your journey, you may be interested in your arrival and departure details. Since international air transportation is not included in the cost of your expedition, you have some flexibility in planning your flights. Looking to extend your adventure beyond your polar expedition? On page 15, learn how to add on a pre- or post-expedition stop—or both!—in your gateway city. Arrival Day and Embarkation ARRIVING IN BUENOS AIRES Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you will make your way to the included group hotel. A presentation room will be open from 12pm to 8pm for luggage weighing and tagging. A Quark Expeditions® representative will be available to answer your questions and give information about the next day’s flight and ship embarkation. After an early breakfast the following morning, your group will transfer to PLEASEPLEASE NOTE NOTE the airport and board our private charter flight to Ushuaia, Argentina, the ThereThere is isa stricta strict luggage luggage limit limit of of southernmost city in the world. 5050 lbs lbs (23 (23kg)kg) checked checked luggage luggage and and USHUAIA AND EMBARKATION 171 7lbs lbs (8 (8 kg) kg) cabin cabin baggage baggage on on the the flightsflights between between Buenos Buenos AiresAires and and Upon arrival in Ushuaia (Day 2 of your itinerary), you will be transferred from the Ushuaia.Ushuaia. Should Should you havehave additional additional airport to have some free time to explore this quaint port town before making your luggage,luggage, it it can can bebe stored at at the the hotel hotel own way to the meeting spot near the pier. We will transfer as a group to the ship inin Buenos Buenos Aires. Aires. ThereThere isis NO NO option option for embarkation around 4pm. toto pay pay for for additional additional luggage. luggage.

5 Final Day If your plans will take you onward in Included Hotel South America, please check your flight and Departure schedule to confirm your connection Accommodations DISEMBARKATION IN USHUAIA before booking. Upon arrival in Buenos Your included accommodation begins on The ship is scheduled to arrive back Aires, you may need to transfer from Day 1 of your itinerary. The specific hotel at the pier in Ushuaia between 7am the international airport (EZE) to the will be indicated on your final voyage and 8am. After breakfast you will bid domestic airport, Jorge Newbery (AEP), confirmation. If you are arriving prior to farewell to your Expedition Team before which is located about a one-hour drive Day 1 of your expedition or are staying completing your disembarkation. This away under normal traffic conditions. after the disembarkation day and would process takes approximately one hour. If you must transfer between airports like help booking a pre- or post-stay, After disembarkation, the mandatory on the final day of the voyage, you can please contact your preferred travel agent Buenos Aires hotel and transfer package choose to use the efficient airport shuttle or Quark Expeditions® for hotel options. includes a short tour of Tierra del Fuego service, Manuel Tienda León, or take a As accommodation space is limited, National Park before transferring to the remis (a pre-paid taxi booked inside the you are encouraged to request any extra airport for our return charter flight to airport). If you prefer, your Polar Travel nights as early as possible. Buenos Aires. Adviser can also arrange for a private transfer. As traffic can be add time to Arrival and DEPARTING FROM BUENOS AIRES the commute, we recommend that you Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you may Departure Transfers allow at least five hours between flights be able to connect directly with your BUENOS AIRES AIRPORT TRANSFERS arriving and departing from the different homeward flight, as we will land at Arrival and departure transfers in Buenos airports in Buenos Aires to allow for Ministro Pistarini International Airport Aires are not included; however, a Polar transit, check-in, and security clearance. (also known as Ezeiza International Travel Adviser can arrange them for you. Airport, EZE) at 5pm. Please be sure to For the absolute safest travel plans, we We request that you provide your flight allow at least three hours between our recommend that you book an extra hotel details to Quark Expeditions® at least 30 charter arrival and your international night in Buenos Aires between flights. days prior to traveling. departure, however we recommend that you do not book departing flights from the international airport before 9pm.

PLEASE NOTE Weather conditions may occasionally delay our arrival, and airline schedule changes have also been known to occur in Argentina. Booking flexible tickets is always encouraged, as we cannot be held responsible for delays due to unforeseen circumstances.

6 Your Ship

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8 Included Activities

Ready for a little adventure beyond your your Zodiac drivers will provide active will introduce you to the fascinating ship? Each Quark Expeditions® voyage interpretation, making the landscape history, biology, ornithology, and offers a variety of recreational activities come even more alive. glaciology of the region, and much, to enhance your polar experience. much more. HIKING FLIGHTSEEING Hiking in Antarctica is free-form and POLAR PLUNGE While polar landscapes are spectacular supervised by our expert staff, who set This rite of passage, scheduled only once from the sea, they are even more striking out a perimeter or paths at each landing per expedition, gives you the chance to from the air. On board Ultramarine site within which you are free to explore. jump safely into the bracing Antarctic you will experience remarkable aerial While you hike, staff will be available to waters under the watchful eye of our perspectives on a 10- to 15-minute enhance your experience by answering staff—and just about every single camera flightseeing excursion included in questions about the wildlife, history on board! the cost of your voyage. Additional and geography of the area. Walking PHOTOGRAPHY helicopter activities may also be available poles are provided at each landing for Documenting your voyage so you can for purchase onboard. Please note all your convenience. As there are a limited take the memories home is a rewarding helicopter operations are weather- and number of poles available, please bring experience. Our photography guides will logistics-dependent. your own if you require them on every help you hone your skills to capture the landing. Some landing sites will offer ZODIAC CRUISING beauty of the polar regions. more demanding terrain options than Zodiacs are the workhorses of polar others. More information about your Included Activities expeditions, taking you to places the and Adventure Options, including the necessary ships can’t access, allowing you to reach PRESENTATIONS experience, physical requirements and cost, is remote shorelines, explore shallow Enjoy daily chats with and presentations available by contacting your Polar Travel Adviser inlets and search for unique wildlife. by our world-class onboard polar or travel professional. Expedition staff make stepping in and experts—guides, scientists, naturalists, out of them safe and comfortable, and historians and other special guests who

9 Adventure Options

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 passengers will be taken out on calm days, with our expert PLEASE NOTE guides always present to provide instruction and help Pre-booking is required for all paid activities. you connect with the polar sea. Two outings will be pre- We recommend booking early, as spaces fill quickly. booked, and once successfully completed, any subsequent Please see your pre-departure guide for a list of outings will be offered via lottery on board. provided gear for each Adventure Option.

10 EXCLUSIVE HELI-LANDING Imagine setting foot in an area of the Antarctic that can only be safely accessed by helicopter. With a small group of fellow passengers and expert guides, you’ll board one of Ultramarine’s two twin-engine helicopters to soar off to an exclusive polar site where no ships can navigate. Expect stunning bird’s-eye views during your flight, and then, upon arrival, simply sit back, relax and take in the splendor of the Antarctic from “the best seat in the house”: glacial amphitheaters, breath- taking summits, and more. Traveling in groups of 12 with no more than 4 groups (48 guests) at a time on each landing, you’ll have time to relax and quietly reflect on the beauty of your polar surroundings, after which you’ll be picked up by the helicopters in the same location and returned to Ultramarine. Each heli-landing experience is uniquely curated by our expedition team, taking conditions and location capacity into consideration.

ALPINE HELI-TREKKING Let us take you on an active adventure high up in the Antarctic Peninsula. You’ll be part of an intimate group of adventurers to board one of Ultramarine’s two twin-engine helicopters for a trekking excursion in an area only safely accessed by air. The helicopter flight alone rewards guests with unforgettable views of the expansive polar landscape PLEASE NOTE down below. On land, during an invigorating walk, hike or Pre-booking is required for all paid activities. snowshoe trek (depending on conditions), you’ll be rewarded We recommend booking early, as spaces fill quickly. with equally stunning views of remote ridgelines, glaciated Please see your pre-departure guide for a list of terrain, and snow-topped peaks. This once-in-a-lifetime provided gear for each Adventure Option. heli-adventure will leave you marveling at the overwhelming beauty of the Antarctic.

11 Dates and Rates South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari

ULTRAMARINE

Dates Days Start / End

ANTARCTIC 2020.21 DEC 8 – 23, 2021 16 Buenos Aires

Dates Days Start / End ANTARCTIC 2020.21 DEC 8 – 23, 2021 16 Buenos Aires

12 Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions Exclusions RATES INCLUDE: RATES SPECIFICALLY • Leadership throughout your voyage by our • Formal and informal presentations by our DO NOT INCLUDE: experienced Expedition Leaders, including shore Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled • Mandatory Transfer Package* landings and other activities • A photographic journal documenting the expedition • International airfare • All Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily • A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for • Passport and applicable visa expenses program landings and Zodiac cruising excursions • Government arrival and departure taxes not • All shore landings as per the daily program • An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep mentioned • Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping • Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin • Meals unless otherwise specified • All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges • Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical throughout your voyage (Please inform us of any throughout the program travel insurance—strongly recommended dietary requirements as far in advance as possible. • All luggage handling aboard the ship • Excess-baggage fees on international flights Unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare • Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers kosher meals.) • Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac landing to a maximum benefit of USD 500$ ,000 per person and cruising excursions, or any other gear not • Select beer and wine during dinner; and coffee, tea • One 10- to 15-minute helicopter flightseeing mentioned and cocoa available around the clock excursion (weather and logistics permitting) • Laundry, bar, spa services and other personal charges, unless specified *MANDATORY TRANSFER • Group transfer from hotel to airport in • Phone and Internet charges PACKAGE INCLUDES: Buenos Aires • Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for • One pre-night’s hotel accommodation in Buenos • Group transfer from Ushuaia airport to the ship, expedition staff and shipboard crew Aires with breakfast (Note: The number of and return (Note: Transfer on arrival in Buenos • Additional overnight accommodation guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy Aires from airport to hotel at the beginning of • Arrival and departure transfers, except where on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers the journey is not included. Please make your explicitly stated who reserve a suite on board are accommodated way to the included hotel.) • Adventure Options not listed in Included in standard rooms at the hotel. Triple rooms may • Combined airport transfer and express bus Activities not be available.) tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park after • Group flight departing from Buenos Aires’ disembarkation in Ushuaia domestic airport (Aeroparque/AEP) to Ushuaia, and returning to Buenos Aires’ international airport (Ezeiza/EZE) PACKAGE PRICE: $995 USD

13 Your Expedition Team

Our Expedition Leaders and their teams bring diverse expertise in subjects as varied as polar history, marine biology, glaciology, ornithology and photography. Their knowledge and enthusiasm will greatly enhance your immersion into the polar environment and further deepen your connection to the Antarctic. With over 30 years of experience bringing passengers to remote polar regions and an industry leading staff-to-guest ratio, we know how to safely handle the unexpected. Ensuring this hard-earned experience is passed on, our new expedition staff receive comprehensive training in Quark Academy, which provides hands-on polar expedition training prior to any staff member’s first voyage as well as ongoing training for experienced staff.

14 Extend Your Trip

PRE- AND POST-EXPEDITION TRIP EXTENSIONS Since you’re traveling such a long way, you may want to spend extra time in Buenos Aires. We have a variety of pre- and post- expedition packages in this captivating city, known as the tango capital of the world. Enjoy an extensive city tour, take in a tango show and explore the unique neighborhoods of Recoleta, Palermo and San Telmo. Savor Argentine barbecue at a steakhouse, then stroll the tree-lined boulevards and marvel at the historic architecture. Take an extended tour from Buenos Aires to Iguazú Falls, and, if you’re daring, walk the catwalks over the falls.

FROM TOP: Iguazú Falls; Recoleta Cemetery; Argentinean asado (barbecue)

15 Meals on Board

If there is one constant on board, it is that you’ll enjoy delicious meals daily. While meal times may change due to landings and wildlife encounters, you’ll always be served three well-prepared meals per day. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated by letting us know prior to your expedition. Breakfasts and lunches are normally served buffet style, while dinners are served plated. À la carte meals are made at the time of your order, allowing our chefs to prepare each dish to your individual needs, ensuring you receive top-quality meals during the course of your expedition. Soft drinks and juices are available during meals and when the bar is open; beer and wine are served with dinner; and coffee, tea and water stations are available around the clock – all included in the cost of your package. Spirits, premium wines and champagne are available at extra cost which can be billed to your shipboard account. The well-stocked bars on the ship are open to enjoy with your fellow shipmates in late morning, afternoon and evening.

16 Possible Excursions

When traveling in extremely remote located in the former villa of the whaling regions, your Expedition Team must station manager. The local church, built consider the sea, ice and weather to for the whaling community, is the only guide the route and itinerary details. building in Grytviken still used for its The following sites are a sample of original purpose. Buried in the church what you may experience on your cemetery is one of Antarctica’s most expedition, whether by ship, Zodiac famous explorers, Sir Ernest Shackleton, cruise, or shore landing. at whose grave you can pay your respects.

SALISBURY PLAIN South Georgia One of the largest king penguin rookeries DRYGALSKI FJORD on South Georgia is located on Salisbury This is a photogenic and dramatic fjord, Plain. The Murphy and Lucas Glaciers with sharp and jagged peaks rising out of flank the plain, creating a spectacular the sea. Glaciation never reached the peaks, backdrop for photos. giving Drygalski its unique landscape. ST. ANDREW’S BAY Over 150,000 breeding pairs of king The backdrop to this harbor is the penguins nest at St. Andrew’s Bay—the hanging Bertrab Glacier. Thousands largest and fastest growing king penguin of king and gentoo penguins call Gold rookery on South Georgia, and a wildlife Harbour home, as do rowdy elephant spectacle to behold. and fur seals. STROMNESS GRYTVIKEN This abandoned whaling station was in Only a handful of people live, albeit full operation on the day in 1916 that Sir temporarily, on South Georgia, a British Ernest Shackleton and his companions overseas territory. Two of them are staggered into it after a 36-hour trek curators of the South Georgia Museum, across the island in an attempt to find help for their shipmates stranded on Elephant

17 Island. There is a small cemetery here ENTERPRISE ISLAND 1901-04. Enjoy a Zodiac cruise of the which can be seen from a distance, with Located in Wilhelmina Bay, this island beautiful waters, or if conditions allow, the graves of 14 whalers. was once used by whalers. A Zodiac land at D’Hainaut Island, home to an cruise exploring the island passes the Argentine refuge and whaling remains Antarctic Peninsula rusting remains of a wrecked whaling in the form of a wooden boat and whale ship, and provides opportunities to search skeletons. Weddell seals are often seen in for humpback whales. the area and a gentoo penguin rookery is A possible exposed volcano, Brown situated on the island. Bluff towers2 ,225 feet (678 meters) over the rookeries of Adélie and Three members of the Swedish Antarctic PARADISE BAY gentoo penguins, which number in the Expedition (1901-04) spent the winter in Paradise Bay is a wide bay and natural thousands. These penguins will create a hut on the shores of the bay. The hut harbor on the West Antarctic Peninsula. a distinctive symphony of background is located close to the jetty of Esperanza Mountains, glaciers and ice cliffs offer noise while you explore the bluff. Station, an Argentine research station. spectacular views. Icebergs occasionally calve from the glaciers, providing a CIERVA COVE MELCHIOR ISLANDS place for seals, penguins and seabirds If one of your expedition goals is to This group of low, glaciated islands to rest and play. An Argentine research witness incredible icebergs and brash in Dallmann Bay is where you may base, Brown Base—named after Admiral ice, Cierva Cove is the place for you. A see hauled-out male fur seals as they Guillermo Brown, father of the Argentine massive glacial face regularly calves into recuperate from their battles for supremacy Navy—is also located in Paradise Bay, and the bay, and the floating ice can be quite at the end of their breeding season. was operated from 1951 until it burned spectacular. Seals can be spotted on ice down in 1984. It has since been partially floes, and later in the season, humpback MIKKELSEN HARBOR rebuilt and today is used during summer whales occasionally feed in the icy waters. Located on the south side of and surrounded by stunning ice months for scientific research. DANCO ISLAND cliffs and several reefs, Mikkelsen Harbor Home to gentoo penguins, this small is a 1.86-mile (3 km)-wide bay, discovered Located in the northwestern Weddell dome-shaped island provides you with a by a Swedish Antarctic expedition in Sea, Paulet Island is home to a large stunning view of the Errera Channel.

18 Adélie penguin rookery. With a volcanic WATERBOAT POINT BAILY HEAD cone that rises 1,158 feet (353 meters), Two scientists studying penguin behavior Also known as Rancho Point, Baily the island reminds you that this was lived in a water boat on this point from Head is a rocky headland on the once a very active landscape. In addition 1921 to 1922. The remains of their camp southeastern shore of . to penguins, you may be interested in have been designated an Antarctic A large colony of chinstrap penguins visiting a historic hut built by members of historic site. The aptly named Waterboat build nests on slopes leading to a high the Swedish Antarctic Expedition of 1901- Point is also home to a Chilean Antarctic ridge that forms a natural amphitheater 04. A cross marks the gravesite of Ole research station, named González Videla and provides a superb setting for Wennersgaard, a member of the crew. Base after the first sitting head of state to landscape photography. visit the Antarctic continent. When the WILHELMINA BAY base is manned, you may be welcomed Humpback whales abound in “Whale- This crescent-shaped island was known inside for a visit by the base personnel, mina Bay,” as it’s nicknamed, and the to sealers as early as 1821. While they or you may visit the resident nesting scenery is spectacular. Sheer cliffs and tried to keep this productive location gentoo rookery if the base is inactive. glaciers surround the calm waters of the secret, we’re happy to bring you ashore protected bay, named after Wilhelmina, on this impressive island. Many Antarctic queen of the Netherlands from 1890 to birds breed here, including chinstrap 1948. If you’re lucky, you may see the AITCHO ISLANDS penguins, shags, Wilson’s storm petrels, humpbacks bubble-net feeding: they This group of small islands is situated kelp gulls, snowy sheathbills, Antarctic exhale while swimming in a wide circle in the northern entrance of the English terns and skuas. below the surface, trapping their prey Strait. You can often spot a great mix HANNAH POINT in a “net” of bubbles, and then swim of wildlife in the area, with gentoo and On the southern coast of Livingston straight up from below, mouths open. A chinstrap penguins having established Island at Hannah Point, you may see truly astounding sight! rookeries on the islands. Southern elephant and fur seals frequently haul out chinstrap and gentoo penguin rookeries, here, too. along with the occasional breeding

19 macaroni penguin. Due to the rather ROBERT POINT by whalers from 1906 to 1931 and is part congested area available to the nesting A beautiful spot for Zodiac cruising, this of a protected harbor created by the penguins, we are able to visit here only point was known to sealers as early as formation of the circular flooded caldera after January 10. 1820. Chinstrap penguins, kelp gulls and known as Deception Island. Along with pintado petrels breed here, and whales waddling penguins and lounging seals, PENDULUM COVE may be seen in the surrounding waters. you’ll see the rusting remains of whaling Geothermal waters are found along the operations on the beach. Watch for steam shoreline of this Deception Island cove, TELEFON BAY along the shoreline from geothermic named for observations made on Earth’s Your Expedition Team will be happy activity when the tide is right. gravity using pendulums in 1829 by a to point out that this is where the most British expedition. You may see steam recent evidence of volcanic eruption on rising from the shore and “cooked” Deception Island can be observed. Gentoo penguins have established a krill floating on the surface due to the rookery at this harbor, situated on the TURRET POINT volcanically heated water. southwest side of Greenwich Island. Chinstrap and Adélie penguin rookeries Here, you can see an abandoned PENGUIN ISLAND are found on this point, situated on the Argentine refuge hut and a large glacier The entire continent of Antarctica has northeast coast of King George Island. that stretches along the east and north only two species of flowering plants, The beaches here are often crowded with sides of the bay. An abandoned sealing both of which you can find on Penguin southern elephant, fur and Weddell seals try pot is all that remains of the activity Island: Antarctic hair grass (Deschampsia hauled out on the rocks. that brought men thousands of miles in antarctica) and Antarctic pearlwort WHALER’S BAY tall ships to seek their fortune. Enjoy a (Colobanthus quitensis). Chinstrap To reach Whaler’s Bay, it is necessary rare chance for a longer walk along the penguins, fur seals and southern elephant to sail through a narrow passage called expansive beach, dotted with historical seals can also be spotted here. Neptune’s Bellows. The bay was used artifacts and wildlife.

EXPEDITION SPIRIT Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your Expedition Team must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed. By the same token, wildlife encounters as described are expected, but not guaranteed. Your Expedition Team will use their considerable experience to seek out wildlife in known habitats, but the presence of any particular species of bird or marine wildlife is not guaranteed.

20 WEATHER CONDITIONS & TEMPERATURES Polar weather is highly variable; temperatures may hover around the freezing mark and winds can be Packing strong. The continuous daylight warms sheltered areas so that you may sometimes find it warm enough for t-shirts. However, you may also encounter snow squalls, fog and white-outs during an expedition so Checklist you should be ready for any conditions.

WHAT TO BRING! Packing for the polar regions doesn’t have to be daunting, and to make it easier for you, all Quark voyages include an expedition parka to keep, and a loan of insulated waterproof boots. Additional suggested items include:

FOR ALL EXCURSIONS SUGGESTED ITEMS  Base layers (wool, synthetic or a blend)  Waterproof, lightweight backpack or dry sack  Mid-layer warm/fleece top  Swimsuit (for the Polar Plunge!)  Mid-layer warm/fleece pants  Binoculars   Wool and synthetic socks (3 to 4 pairs) Camera with charger and extra batteries  Extra memory cards  Neck warmer or balaclava  Earplugs  Warm hat that covers ears  Eye masks for sleeping  Waterproof pants (mandatory for every Zodiac ride)  Moisturizer and lip balm (polar air can be drying)  Waterproof gloves and glove liners  Seasickness, indigestion, headache  Sunscreen or other medicines as required  Sunglasses with UV protection  Voltage converters and plug adapters  Spare set of gloves (220V/European outlets)  Ski goggles (for Zodiac cruising on snowy or windy days)

FOR ON BOARD  Comfortable casual clothing (pants/jeans, shirts, sweaters)  Lighter shirts (in case the ship gets warm)  Comfortable non-slip closed-toed unheeled shoes (NOTE: Flip flops, sandals or slip-on shoes should not be worn on board due to safety concerns)

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PHOTO CREDITS (over all Expedition Brochures for the Antarctic 21.22 season): Acacia Johnson; David Merron; Michelle Sole; Nicky Souness; Samantha Crimmin; Hugo Perrin; Taylor Cranney; EXPEDITION BROCHURE Sam Edmonds; Abbey Weisbrot; Hans Lagerweij; Rogelio Espinosa; Cindy Miller Hopkins; Grange Productions March 2020