Ocean Adventurer
Category SSF - Seven Seas Suite Forward
Seven Seas Suite (Forward)
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7 Night Antarctic Express Fly the Drake Cruise and Land Tour from Punta Arenas

Ship: Ocean Adventurer
Cruise Line: Quark Expeditions
Sailed: Thursday, Dec 15, 2022 from Punta Arenas, Chile
Ended: Thursday, Dec 22, 2022
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Thursday, Dec 15, 2022 departure of the Ocean Adventurer. If Quark Expeditions modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day 1 - Thursday - Dec 15, 2022
Punta Arenas, Chile
Punta Arenas, Chile    
Your adventure begins in Punta Arenas, Chile, the most populated city in southern Patagonia. If you arrive early, there are many museums, restaurants, and shops to keep you busy for days. By early afternoon, a Quark Expeditions representative will meet you at the official starting point hotel, where you'll enjoy a welcome dinner and be briefed about preparing for your embarkation day.
Day 2 - Friday - Dec 16, 2022
Punta Arenas, Chile
Punta Arenas, Chile    
Air Travel    
King George Island Airport, King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica    
Walk    
Cruise Begins    
King George Island Anchorage, King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica    
Your charter flight from Punta Arenas to Antarctica will have you crossing the legendary Drake Passage in only two hours. Far below, the ship will approach King George Island for your arrival. Your first glimpse of dramatic Antarctic landscapes will be from a unique perspective, as your plane descends for landing in the South Shetland Islands. After landing, stretch your legs with a one-mile (1.6 km) walk to the shore, before being transferred by Zodiac to your ship to set sail for the Antarctic Peninsula!
Day 3 - Saturday - Dec 17, 2022
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica    
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. Antarctica is indescribable and can only be fully appreciated through your own eyes. As your Captain and Expedition Team keep a lookout for whales and seabirds, you'll be alerted to any new sightings. Our team of expert presenters will deepen your experience with explanations of the glaciology, history, and wildlife of the region. Even more exciting are your daily excursions. Your first Zodiac landing is something you'll never forget! Walking on a beach dotted with penguins is the most intimate way to experience the unique wildlife of Antarctica. Each landing is different and is dependent on weather, but every day presents new sightings and photo opportunities, and it won't be long before you can tell the difference between an Adelie, gentoo, and chinstrap penguin. You may take a Zodiac cruise in search of whales and icebergs one day, followed by a hike to a penguin rookery the next day. From the booming sound of a calving glacier to the thrill of spotting apex predators like leopard seals and orcas in action, you'll wake up early and welcome each day with a sense of adventure and a desire to explore during this unrivaled travel experience. Your Expedition Team will accompany you all along the way, providing insights into the places you visit.
Day 4 - Sunday - Dec 18, 2022
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica    
Day 5 - Monday - Dec 19, 2022
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica    
Day 6 - Tuesday - Dec 20, 2022
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica    
Day 7 - Wednesday - Dec 21, 2022
King George Island Anchorage, King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica
King George Island Anchorage, King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica    
Cruise Ends    
Walk    
King George Island Airport, King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica    
Air Travel    
Punta Arenas, Chile    
After your week of exploration, you'll say goodbye to your Expedition Team and disembark at King George Island. Your two-hour flight across the Drake Passage to Punta Arenas, Chile, brings your adventure to an end. After your group transfer to the hotel, you are free to explore and enjoy an evening on your own, in the city, or at the hotel to reminisce about the sights and sounds of Antarctica.
Day 8 - Thursday - Dec 22, 2022
Punta Arenas, Chile
Punta Arenas, Chile    
After breakfast, you are welcome to continue on your own travels or make your way to the Punta Arenas airport for your homeward flights.
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