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SOLAR ECLIPSE 2021

Totality in Antarctica
               with South Georgia and Falkland Islands

     Quark Expeditions Makes History Again.
Totality in Antarctica - SOLAR ECLIPSE 2021 with South Georgia and Falkland Islands - World Journeys
Contents
1    Overview
2    Itinerary
5    Arrival and Departure Details
7    Your Ship Options
9    Included Activities
10   Adventure Options
11   Dates & Rates
12   Inclusions & Exclusions
13   Your Expedition Team
13   Extend Your Trip
15   Meals on Board
13   Possible Excursions
21   Packing Checklist
Totality in Antarctica - SOLAR ECLIPSE 2021 with South Georgia and Falkland Islands - World Journeys
Overview
               Solar Eclipse 2021: Totality in Antarctica, with South Georgia and Falkland Islands

Total Solar Eclipses are rare in Antarctica, and in 2003 a group of                     EXPEDITION IN BRIEF
Quark Expeditions passengers became the first humans ever to witness a                      Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
Total Solar Eclipse on the 7th continent. In 2021, we will bring back our special           by ship, Zodiac and foot

guest expert from that epic voyage, retired NASA scientist Fred Espenak,                    Learn about Antarctica’s unique
                                                                                            geology, history and wildlife with
to join us on one of two special voyages: Solar Eclipse 2021: Totality in Antarctica,       our onboard lecturers
with South Georgia and Falkland Islands. Designed for eclipse chasers, this itinerary       Immerse yourself in the icy realm
offers the rare opportunity to witness the total eclipse of the sun while also              of the Antarctic, with an optional
                                                                                            kayaking excursion
setting foot in Antarctica, as well as a chance to explore the rarely visited sub-
                                                                                            Witness a rare total solar eclipse
Antarctic Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) and South Georgia. During your                  from the deck of Ocean Diamond
voyage you will have the opportunity to participate in talks led by Fred Espenak,           in the Scotia Sea between the South
                                                                                            Orkney Islands and South Georgia
known as “Mr. Eclipse,” who has participated in 29 eclipse expeditions around
                                                                                            See South Georgia’s incredible
the world, while also learn about the region, its wildlife and history, during              wildlife, including 30 breeding bird
onboard presentations by our team of polar experts. On December 4, the day                  species and four penguin species

of the Total Solar Eclipse, you will receive a pair of eclipse glasses, and an              Follow in the footsteps of Sir Ernest
                                                                                            Shackleton’s perilous voyages to
invitation to a special celebratory toast, where you can relive your eclipse                South Georgia and pause for a
experience with fellow passengers. The excitement of the voyage continues as                moment at his grave site

your ship then departs for South Georgia and the Falkland Islands, where you                Wander the quaint British town
                                                                                            of Stanley in the Falkland Islands
will explore regions rich in wildlife and polar history.                                    (Islas Malvinas).

For more information, contact your preferred travel advisor
or a Quark Expeditions Polar Travel Advisers.

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Itinerary
DAY 1 | ARRIVE IN USHUAIA,                    presentations, spend time on deck
ARGENTINA                                     looking for wildlife or chatting with              Santiago                            Buenos Aires

You will begin your journey in Ushuaia, a     your shipmates over a drink at the bar.                  ARGENTINA
small but bustling port at the tip of South
America. It’s the ideal gateway for you to    DAYS 5–7 | SOUTH SHETLAND
                                              ISLANDS AND ANTARCTIC PENINSULA                 CHILE
explore the southern extent of Patagonia                                                                                            Falkland Islands
                                              The most common reaction upon                                                         (Islas Malvinas)   Atlantic
while preparing for your adventure ahead.                                                                                                              Ocean
                                              reaching the White Continent is a sense
Get active in the mountains or enjoy                                                                                                                    South
                                              of reverence and awe. The experience is                                                                   Georgia
handcrafted chocolate at a café in town.                                                                      Ushuaia
                                              hard to put into words, since few places                                                South
                                                                                                                                      Shetland
                                                                                                                 Drake Passage        Islands
DAY 2 | EMBARKATION DAY                       are as untouched and enduring
                                                                                                                                                   EXTENT OF
Embarkation will occur in the late            as Antarctica.                                                        Anvers
                                                                                                                     Island
                                                                                                                                                  TOTAL ECLIPSE

afternoon, after which your vessel will                                                               Lemaire Channel
                                              You will discover that Antarctica is a
sail down the historic Beagle Channel,                                                                  CIR
                                                                                                           CLE
                                              land of extremes. At one moment you’ll               CT
                                                                                                     IC                                Weddell Sea
which transects the Tierra del Fuego                                                          AN
                                                                                                TA
                                                                                                  R
                                                                                                                        Antarctic
                                              be overcome with a feeling of complete                                    Peninsula
archipelago in the extreme south of South
                                              isolation and silence, and at the next
America. Expect an air of anticipation as                                                                                               SOLAR ECLIPSE 2021
                                              moment you’ll be inspired by nature as a
you depart!                                                                                                         Totality in Antarctica,
                                              calving glacier crashes into a brilliant blue        with South Georgia and Falkland Islands
DAYS 3 & 4 | CROSSING THE                     sea or a penguin waddles by to inspect                                          On board the Ocean Diamond
DRAKE PASSAGE                                 your footwear.
Your days at sea are filled with
                                              Your Expedition Team will take care of
presentations led by your Expedition
                                              you at each excursion, whether you are
Team who will prepare you for the
                                              Zodiac cruising, visiting a historical site
wildlife, glaciology and history that will
                                              or consorting with penguin colonies.
greet you upon your arrival. In between

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Chinstrap, Adélie and gentoo penguins         related topics to help prepare you for       to this experience will be its location at
are found here, along with Weddell,           that once-in-a-lifetime event: total solar   sea, and the more extreme latitude which
fur, crabeater and leopard seals. Keep        eclipse in Antarctica. Joining you for the   places the eclipse low on the horizon,
a lookout for Antarctic whales, such as       eclipse is world-renowned eclipse expert     making a successful sighting that much
minkes, while on a Zodiac cruise. Each        Fred Espenak. Known as “Mr. Eclipse,”        more difficult, and more rewarding should
day and each excursion will present a new     Fred is a retired NASA scientist and has     all the stars align for the eclipse to be
collection of creatures to delight you and    participated in 29 eclipse expeditions       visible. After the eclipse concludes around
keep your camera busy.                        around the world.                            breakfast time, feel free to celebrate the
                                                                                           unforgettable moment or return to your
As exciting as the Zodiac excursions and      DAY 10 | SOLAR ECLIPSE AT SEA
                                                                                           bed. In addition to the eclipse glasses,
landings are, perhaps you’ll treat yourself   Early this morning, you will be
                                                                                           guests will also receive an invitation to a
to an extra-special Antarctic experience      summoned on deck to witness an
                                                                                           special celebratory toast to commemorate
by partaking in an optional paddling          extraordinary, much-awaited moment:
                                                                                           their special total eclipse voyage.
excursion (at an extra cost) or cast reason   a solar eclipse, the very brief period (1
aside and jump into Antarctic waters for      minute, 40 seconds) when the moon            DAYS 11–14 | SOUTH GEORGIA
the Polar Plunge!                             blocks the sun’s light, plunging the         South Georgia is one of the most fertile
                                              polar regions into darkness. Every guest     breeding grounds in the world for sub-
DAYS 8 & 9 | AT SEA
                                              will be provided with a pair of eclipse      Antarctic wildlife, with beaches blanketed
Say goodbye to the Antarctic Peninsula,
                                              glasses before the momentous event.          with penguins. It won’t take you long to
as your next destination is the Scotia Sea,
                                              You’ll savor the stillness of this magical   realize that you are in a bird paradise, as
between the South Orkney Islands and
                                              moment with your fellow umbraphiles          burrowing seabirds, albatross and petrels
South Georgia, where you’ll witness a
                                              (eclipse chasers), knowing you’re among      can be seen in abundance.
rare natural phenomenon: an eclipse of
                                              the few to have witnessed this once-in-a-
the sun in Antarctica! Our Expedition                                                      You’ll find that South Georgia, once a
                                              lifetime phenomenon. As with all eclipse
Team will prepare you in advance with                                                      popular base for whalers and sealers, is
                                              sightings, visibility is influenced by the
expert presentations and workshops                                                         also scattered with abandoned relics and
                                              weather and cloud conditions. Unique
on astronomy, meteorology and other

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evidence of human activity from centuries      DAYS 17 & 18 | FALKLAND ISLANDS                 the flightless Falkland steamer duck
gone by. Your Expedition Team will help        (ISLAS MALVINAS)                                and possibly the elusive Cobb’s wren.
bring those days to life while you visit old   Upon your arrival in the Falklands
                                                                                               Your team of lecturers and specialists will
whaling stations and enjoy presentations       (Malvinas), your camera will get its first
                                                                                               be sure to educate you on the local flora
on the South Georgia of then and now.          real workout capturing the abundant
                                                                                               and fauna, making the most out of your
                                               wildlife and rugged feel of this sub-
One of the most significant sites you                                                          time in the Falklands.
                                               Antarctic region. The archipelago contains
will visit on the island is Grytviken.
                                               two main islands, East Falkland and West        DAY 19 | AT SEA
This settlement is one of the first whaling
                                               Falkland, which you will explore during         After more than two weeks of endless
stations established in sub-Antarctic
                                               daily Zodiac excursions and landings.           wildlife encounters, your journey home
waters. Many travelers find that this place
                                               Stanley, also known as Port Stanley, is         begins. Spend time on deck watching for
has a special appeal, as it is home to the
                                               often a favored landing site, as the town       seabirds and whales, enjoy presentations
remains of Sir Ernest Shackleton, one
                                               offers a unique British outpost feel,           by your Expedition Team, or simply relax
of the most famous Antarctic explorers.
                                               complete with eclectic charm. You’ll be         and reminisce about your experiences.
DAYS 15 & 16 | AT SEA                          free to explore, grab a pint at the local pub   DAY 20 | DISEMBARKATION
After more than two weeks of unique            or visit numerous churches and museums.         IN USHUAIA
wildlife encounters and remarkable
                                               In terms of wildlife, the archipelago is        After breakfast aboard the ship, it is time
landscapes, your journey home begins.
                                               home to Magellanic, gentoo and southern         to part ways and say goodbye to your
Spend time on deck watching for seabirds
                                               rockhopper penguins. If you’re lucky,           Expedition Team. Airport transfers will be
and whales, enjoy presentations by your
                                               you may even spot king penguins here as         provided for those departing on the first
Expedition Team, or simply relax and
                                               well! You can expect to see black-browed        homeward flights. Other guests will be
reminisce about your incredible experiences.
                                               albatross, plus two endemic bird species—       transferred to town.

                                                                                                  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 consider
                                                                                                  the sea, ice and weather to guide
                                                                                                  the route and itinerary details. This
                                                                                                  itinerary is a tentative outline of what
                                                                                                  you may 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.

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Arrival & 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 14, learn how to
add on a pre- or post-expedition stop—or both!—in your gateway city.

Arrival Day and Embarkation
ARRIVING IN USHUAIA
You may arrive in Ushuaia at any time during Day 1 of your itinerary. Ushuaia is a
destination worth exploring, so we do encourage you to arrive a day or two before
your expedition. Based on the arrival information you send us, we will arrange for
a transfer from the airport to your hotel.

A Quark Expeditions® representative will be available to answer your questions in
the lobby of your hotel in Ushuaia during your optional pre-departure briefing on
Day 1, at 6pm.

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EMBARKATION IN USHUAIA
On the morning of Day 2, your luggage
                                              Included Hotel                              Arrival and
will be collected from the lobby of your      Accommodations                              Departure Transfers
hotel, transferred to the ship and stored     Your included accommodation begins on       USHUAIA AIRPORT TRANSFERS
in your cabin.                                Day 1 of your itinerary, and the specific   ARRIVAL: A group transfer in Ushuaia
                                              hotel will be indicated on your final       is included from the airport to your
Ship embarkation will occur on Day 2
                                              voyage confirmation. If you are arriving    included pre-expedition hotel on Day 1 of
of your itinerary, usually around 4pm.
                                              prior to Day 1 of your expedition or are    your itinerary.
You and your shipmates will meet at a
                                              staying after the disembarkation day
designated location near the pier, and                                                    DEPARTURE: A group departure transfer
                                              and would like help booking a pre- or
board the waiting buses for transfer to                                                   is included from the ship to the airport
                                              post-stay, please contact your preferred
the ship. Information about embarkation                                                   on the final day of your itinerary. If your
                                              travel agent or Quark Expeditions® for
will be posted in your Ushuaia hotel and                                                  flight is later in the day, you may opt to
                                              hotel options. As accommodation space
discussed during your optional pre-                                                       transfer to our luggage storage facility
                                              is limited, you are encouraged to request
departure meeting on Day 1.                                                               instead and enjoy further activities in
                                              any extra nights as early as possible.
                                                                                          Ushuaia on your own. Access to luggage
Final Day and                                 Ushuaia accommodations range                storage is available until 6pm on the
                                              from hostels to mid- and high-range         disembarkation day only. You will need
Departure                                     properties, and hotel space is limited.     to arrange your own transfer to the
DISEMBARKATION IN 		                          Quark Expeditions® endeavors to             airport if you do not take advantage of
USHUAIA AND ONWARD                            provide the best possible accommodation     the included transfer or if you are leaving
Your ship is scheduled to arrive at the       within these parameters. A particular       Ushuaia after the disembarkation day.
pier in Ushuaia, usually between 7am          property cannot be guaranteed, but space    In order to facilitate your transfers, we
and 8am. Once the ship has docked,            is most often booked at Hotel Las Lengas,   request that you provide your flight details to
you will bid farewell to your Expedition      Hotel Los Acebos, and Albatros Hotel.       Quark Expeditions® at least 30 days prior to traveling.
Team and shipmates before completing
your disembarkation. The process takes
about an hour.

Weather conditions can always change
our arrival times, and airline schedule
changes have also been known to occur
in Argentina. Please book your flight
home from Ushuaia to depart as late
in the day as possible or at a date after
the end of your expedition. If you have
booked a flight that departs before 11am
on the date that your expedition ends,
you will be at risk of missing your flight.

Quark Expeditions® staff in Ushuaia will
reconfirm your domestic flight 48 hours
prior to disembarkation, provided you give
your information to our team ahead of time.

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Your Ship
Quark Expeditions® boasts the largest
polar-class fleet of any polar operator,
and the ability to offer you this
incredible voyage on one of our ice
strengthened vessels.

The entire Quark Expeditions® fleet is
built for challenging polar environments,
allowing us to take you to places
ordinary cruise companies wouldn’t
dream of going.

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The Ocean Diamond is both a comfortable and                                                                                                                 LOUNGE
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capable ship, ideal for navigating the tricky                                                                                                                                                                  OBSERVATION DECK
waters of Antarctica. All rooms have an exterior                                                                                                     View obstruction
                                                                                                                                                      from lifeboats*

view, flat-screen TV and DVD player, with some
suites sporting a private balcony. After a day of

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polar library, head to the gym for a workout, have
a drink at the bar, or soak in the scenery from                                                                                                      View obstruction
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                                                                                                                                                 from lifeboats on deck 6*

the panoramic observation lounge, or on one
of the outer decks. The Ocean Diamond has just
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SHIP SPECIFICATIONS:
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                                                                             RESTAURANT

  Staff & Crew: 108                                                                                                                                                                                            MAIN DECK
  Guests: 189                                                ZODIAC ACCESS                                ZODIAC ACCESS

  Lifeboats: 2, fully enclosed
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                                                              Triple                                                Twin Obstructed View
                                                              Single with Porthole                                  Single Obstructed View
                                                              Suite                                                 Balcony Suite
                                                              Twin Window

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

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Adventure Options
                                              SEA KAYAKING                            PADDLING EXCURSION
                                        Imagine gliding across the surface of     If you’re interested in kayaking but
                                        a bay in the presence of icebergs and     would like to try something a bit less
                                        glaciers. Our Sea Kayaking program is     demanding than Sea Kayaking, you’re
                                        a great way to intimately explore your    the perfect candidate to sign up for a
                                        surroundings. A small group of kayakers   one-time paddle on our stable sit-on-
                                        will plan to go out multiple times        top kayaks—perfect for anyone with
                                        per voyage as an alternative to shore     minimal or no kayaking experience.
                                        landings or Zodiac cruises.               Rotating groups of passengers will
                                                                                  be taken out on calm days, with our
                                        The number of opportunities to kayak
                                                                                  expert guides always present to provide
                                        is weather dependent, and will be
                                                                                  instruction and help connect you with
                                        conducted only during calm conditions.
                                                                                  the polar sea.
                                        Prior kayaking experience is required,
PLEASE NOTE                             and you must be able to do a wet exit
For all paid activities pre-booking     to participate. Beginners interested in
is required. We recommend               kayaking should consider participating
booking early as spaces fill quickly.   in the Paddling Excursion.
Please see your pre-departure
book for a list of provided gear for
each Adventure Option.

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Dates & Rates
                Solar Eclipse 2021: Totality in Antarctica, with South Georgia and Falkland Islands

OCEAN DIAMOND                                                                                                                        Adventure Options
                                                        Single    Single Obst.   Twin Obst.
 Dates                  Days   Start / End    Triple                                        Twin Window    Suite    Balcony Suite
                                                       Porthole      View          View
ANTARCTIC 2021.22
NOV 25 – DEC 14, 2021   20      Ushuaia      $16,995   $29,995     $29,995        $24,495     $25,995     $27,995     $28,995       $995   $295

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Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions                                                                                                        Exclusions
ON ALL SHIPS, RATES INCLUDE:                                                                                      RATES SPECIFICALLY
• Leadership throughout the voyage by our              • An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep           DO NOT INCLUDE:
  experienced Expedition Leaders, including shore       • Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin                • International airfare
  landings and other activities                         • A
                                                           ll miscellaneous service taxes and port charges       • Passport and applicable visa expenses
• All Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the           throughout the program                                  • G
                                                                                                                     overnment arrival and departure taxes
  daily program                                         • All luggage handling aboard the ship                     not mentioned
• All shore landings as per the daily program          • E
                                                           mergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers      • Meals unless otherwise specified
• Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping        to a maximum benefit of USD $500,000 per person         • B
                                                                                                                     aggage, cancellation, interruption and medical
• All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board   • G
                                                           roup arrival transfer in Ushuaia from airport to        travel insurance—strongly recommended
  throughout your voyage (Please inform us of any         pre-expedition hotel on Day 1                           • Excess-baggage fees on international flights
  dietary requirements as far in advance as possible.   • O
                                                           ne night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation         • M
                                                                                                                     andatory waterproof pants for Zodiac
  Unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare        in Ushuaia with breakfast (Note: The number of            landing and cruising excursions, or any
  kosher meals.)                                          guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy            other gear not mentioned
• Beer and wine during dinner; and coffee, tea and       on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers     • L
                                                                                                                     aundry, bar, massage services and other
  cocoa available around the clock                        who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in          personal charges, unless specified
• Formal and informal presentations by our               standard rooms at the hotel. Triple rooms may not
                                                                                                                  • Phone and Internet charges
  Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled         be available.)
                                                                                                                  • V
                                                                                                                     oluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage
• A photographic journal documenting the expedition    • Group transfer from hotel to ship on embarkation day
                                                                                                                    for expedition staff and shipboard crew
• A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for    • Group
                                                             departure transfer upon disembarkation
                                                                                                                  • Additional overnight accommodation
  landings and Zodiac cruising excursions                 in Ushuaia from ship to local airport or to luggage
                                                                                                                  • A
                                                                                                                     rrival and departure transfers, except
                                                          storage facility
                                                                                                                    where explicitly stated
                                                                                                                  • A
                                                                                                                     dventure Options not listed in
                                                                                                                    Included Activities

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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
                                                                                Special Guest
                                                                                FRED ESPENAK
to the Antarctic.
                                                                                Fred Espenak, retired NASA astrophysicist
With over 30 years of experience bringing passengers to remote polar regions    and scientist emeritus at Goddard Space
and an industry leading staff-to-guest ratio, we know how to safely handle      Flight Centre, was a consultant and onboard
the unexpected. Ensuring this hard earned experience is passed on, our new      lecturer during Quark Expeditions’ epic
expedition staff receive comprehensive training in Quark Academy, which         voyage to observe Antarctica’s last total solar
provides hands-on polar expedition training prior to any staff member’s first   eclipse in 2003. Espenak, who’s known as
voyage as well as ongoing training for experienced staff.                       Mr. Eclipse, has participated in 29 eclipse
                                                                                expeditions around the world.

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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 and take in a tango show
                                                                          and breathtaking art. 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)

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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.

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Possible Excursions
When traveling in extremely remote regions,    DAMOY POINT
your Expedition Team must consider the         Damoy Point is the site of a historical
sea, ice and weather to guide the route and    ice runway used by the British Antarctic
itinerary details. The following sites are a   Survey for their flights further south
sample of what you may experience on your      from 1975. The well-maintained hut was
expedition, whether by ship, Zodiac cruise,    used as a staging-post to store supplies
or shore landing.                              and for accommodation while awaiting
                                               ideal flying conditions. The point is also
Antarctic Peninsula                            home to a penguin rookery and allows
                                               for spectacular views of the mountains
BROWN BLUFF
                                               of Anvers Island.
A possible exposed volcano, Brown
Bluff towers 2,225 feet (678 meters)           DANCO ISLAND
over the rookeries of Adélie and               Home to gentoo penguins, this small
gentoo penguins, which number in the           dome-shaped island provides you with
thousands. These penguins will create          a stunning view of the Errera Channel.
a symphony of background noise while           ENTERPRISE ISLAND
you explore the bluff.                         Located in Wilhelmina Bay, this island
CIERVA COVE                                    was once used by whalers. A Zodiac
If one of your expedition goals is to          cruise around the island passes a wrecked
witness incredible icebergs and brash          whaling ship.
ice, Cierva Cove is the place for you. A       HOPE BAY
massive glacial face regularly calves into     Three members of the Swedish Antarctic
the bay, and the floating ice can be quite     Expedition (1901-04) spent the winter in
spectacular. Seals can be spotted on ice       a hut on the shores of the bay. The hut
floes, and later in the season, humpback       is located close to the jetty of Esperanza
whales occasionally feed in the icy waters.    Station, an Argentine research station.

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MELCHIOR ISLANDS                             and play. An Argentine research base,         WILHELMINA BAY
This group of low, glaciated islands         Almirante Brown Base—named after              Humpback whales abound in “Whale-
in Dallmann Bay is where you may             Admiral Guillermo Brown, father of            mina Bay,” as it’s nicknamed, and the
see hauled-out male fur seals as they        the Argentine Navy—is also located in         scenery is spectacular. Sheer cliffs and
recuperate from their battles for            Paradise Bay, and was operated from 1951      glaciers surround the calm waters of the
supremacy at the end of their                until it burned down in 1984. It has since    protected bay, named after Wilhelmina,
breeding season.                             been partially rebuilt and is used during     queen of the Netherlands from 1890
MIKKELSEN HARBOR                             summer months for scientific research.        to 1948. If you’re lucky, you may see
Located on the south side of Trinity         Also located in the Bay is Waterboat          the humpbacks bubble-net feeding:
Island, Mikkelsen Harbor is a 1.86-mile      Point, where two scientists studying          they exhale while swimming in circles,
(3 km) wide bay surrounded by stunning       penguin behavior lived in a water boat        trapping their prey in a “net” of bubbles,
ice cliffs. It was discovered by a Swedish   from 1921 to 22. The remains of their         and then swim straight up from below,
Antarctic expedition in 1901–04, and is      camp have been designated an Antarctic        mouths open. A truly spectacular sight!
surrounded by several reefs. Keep your       historic site.
camera close, as gentoo penguins and         PAULET ISLAND                                 South Shetland Islands
skuas, as well as Weddell, Antarctic fur,    Located in the northwestern Weddell           AITCHO ISLANDS
leopard and crabeater seals, are often       Sea, Paulet Island is home to a large         This group of small islands—some still
seen in the region.                          Adélie penguin rookery. With a volcanic       unnamed—is situated in the northern
PARADISE BAY                                 cone that rises 1,158 feet (353 meters),      entrance of the English Strait. You can
A wide bay and natural harbor on the         the island reminds you that this was          often spot a great mix of wildlife in the
West Antarctic Peninsula, Paradise           once a very active landscape. In addition     area, with gentoo and chinstrap penguins
Bay is also known as Paradise Harbor.        to penguins, you may be interested in         having established rookeries on the
Mountains, glaciers and ice cliffs offer     visiting a historic hut built by members of   islands. Southern elephant and fur seals
spectacular views. Icebergs regularly        the Swedish Antarctic Expedition of 1901-     frequently haul out here, too.
calve from the glaciers, providing a place   04. A cross marks the grave site of Ole
for seals, penguins and seabirds to rest     Wennersgaard, a member of the crew.

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BAILY HEAD                                  congested area available to the nesting      pintado petrels breed here, and whales
Also known as Rancho Point,                 penguins, we are able to visit here only     may be seen in the surrounding waters.
Bailey Head is a rocky headland on the      after January 10.                            TELEFON BAY
southeastern shore of Deception Island.     PENDULUM COVE                                Your Expedition Team will be happy
Chinstrap penguins build nests on           Geothermal waters are found along the        to point out that this is where the most
slopes leading to a high ridge that forms   shoreline of this Deception Island cove,     recent evidence of volcanic eruption on
a natural amphitheater and provides a       named for observations made on Earth’s       Deception Island can be seen.
superb setting for landscape photography.   gravity using pendulums in 1829 by a         TURRET POINT
HALF MOON ISLAND                            British expedition. You may see steam        Chinstrap and Adélie penguin rookeries
This crescent-shaped island was known       rising from the shore and “cooked”           are found on this point, situated on the
to sealers as early as 1821. While they     krill floating on the surface due to the     south coast of King George Island. The
tried to keep this productive location      volcanically heated water.                   beaches here are often crowded with
secret, we’re happy to bring you ashore     PENGUIN ISLAND                               southern elephant, fur and Weddell seals
on this impressive island. Many Antarctic   Antarctica has two flowering plants,         hauling out on the rocks.
birds breed here, including chinstrap       both of which you can find on Penguin        WHALER’S BAY
penguins, shags, Wilson’s storm petrels,    Island: Antarctic hair grass (Deschampsia    To reach Whaler’s Bay, it is necessary
kelp gulls, snowy sheathbills, Antarctic    antarctica) and Antarctic pearlwort          to sail through a narrow passage called
terns and skuas.                            (Colobanthus quitensis). Chinstrap           Neptune’s Bellows. The bay was used
HANNAH POINT                                penguins, fur seals and southern elephant    by whalers from 1906 to 1931 and is part
On the southern coast of Livingston         seals can also be spotted here.              of a protected harbor created by the
Island at Hannah Point, you may see         ROBERT POINT                                 formation of the circular flooded caldera
chinstrap and gentoo penguin rookeries,     A beautiful spot for Zodiac cruising, this   known as Deception Island. Along with
along with the occasional breeding          point was known to sealers as early as       waddling penguins and lounging seals,
macaroni penguin. Due to the rather         1820. Chinstrap penguins, kelp gulls and

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you’ll see the rusting remains of whaling      Harbour home, as do rowdy elephant           STROMNESS
operations on the beach. Watch for steam       and fur seals.                               This abandoned whaling station was in
along the shoreline from geothermic            GRYTVIKEN                                    full operation on the day in 1916 that Sir
activity when the tide is right.               Only a handful of people live, albeit        Ernest Shackleton and his companions
YANKEE HARBOUR                                 temporarily, on South Georgia, a British     staggered into it after a 36-hour trek
Gentoo penguins have established a             overseas territory. Two of them are          across the island in an attempt to find
rookery at this harbor, situated on the        curators of the South Georgia Museum,        help for their shipmates stranded on
southwest side of Greenwich Island.            located in the former villa of the whaling   Elephant Island. There is a small cemetery
Here, you can see an abandoned                 station manager. The local church, built     here, with the graves of 14 whalers.
Argentine refuge hut and a large glacier       for the whaling community, is the only
that stretches along the east and north        building in Grytviken still used for its     Falkland Islands
sides of the bay. An abandoned sealing         original purpose. Buried in the church       (Islas Malvinas)
try pot is all that remains of the activity    cemetery is one of Antarctica’s most
                                                                                            CARCASS ISLAND
that brought men thousands of miles in         famous explorers, Sir Ernest Shackleton,
                                                                                            This five-mile (8 km) island northwest
tall ships to seek their fortune.              at whose grave you can pay your respects.
                                                                                            of West Falkland is owned by Rob and
                                               SALISBURY PLAIN                              Lorraine McGill. Named for the Royal Navy
South Georgia                                  One of the largest king penguin rookeries    ship HMS Carcass, which arrived in 1766, it
DRYGALSKI FJORD                                on South Georgia is located on Salisbury     is a picturesque place, where songbirds nest
This is a photogenic and dramatic fjord,       Plain. The Murphy and Lucas Glaciers         amongst the luxuriant growth that covers
with sharp and jagged peaks rising out of      flank the plain, creating a perfect          the gently rolling landscape.
the sea. Glaciation never reached the peaks,   backdrop for photos.
                                                                                            SAUNDERS ISLAND
giving Drygalski its unique landscape.         ST. ANDREW’S BAY
                                                                                            Saunders Island is the fourth largest
                                               Over 150,000 breeding pairs of king
GOLD HARBOUR                                                                                island in the Falklands and has been
                                               penguins nest at St. Andrew’s Bay—the
The backdrop to this harbor is the                                                          designated an Important Bird Area due
                                               largest and fastest growing king penguin
hanging Bertrab Glacier. Thousands                                                          to the high density of nesting seabirds.
                                               rookery on South Georgia, and a wildlife
of king and gentoo penguins call Gold                                                       Nesting species on the island include
                                               spectacle to behold.
                                                                                            rockhopper, gentoo and king penguins

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as well as black-browed albatross and         WEST POINT ISLAND
king cormorants, among many others.           The Napier family has owned West Point
Keep on the lookout for Commerson’s           Island since the 1860s. On the island’s      EXPEDITION SPIRIT
dolphins by the shore, and for whale          west coast, thousands of black-browed        Embracing the unexpected is part
                                                                                           of the legacy—and excitement—of
blows out at sea.                             albatross nest in colonies on cliffs along
                                                                                           expedition travel. When traveling
STANLEY                                       the water’s edge. Rockhopper penguins
                                                                                           in extremely remote regions, your
Stanley’s deep-water harbor has been the      share the cliffs, while Commerson’s
                                                                                           Expedition Team must consider
economic mainstay of the community            dolphins can often be seen in the            the sea, ice and weather to guide
since the port’s completion in 1845. Ships    surrounding waters.                          the route and itinerary details. This
that were damaged while rounding Cape                                                      itinerary is a tentative outline of what
Horn would call in here for repairs. The                                                   you may experience on this voyage;
questionable vessels that were used to                                                     please be aware that no specific
carry fortune seekers to the gold fields of                                                itinerary can be guaranteed. By the
                                                                                           same token, wildlife encounters
California and Australia often called in at
                                                                                           as described are expected, but
Stanley as well.
                                                                                           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.

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Packing                                                                 WEATHER CONDITIONS & TEMPERATURES
                                                                            Polar weather is highly variable; temperatures may
                                                                            hover around the freezing mark and winds can be
                                                                            strong. The continuous daylight warms sheltered

    Checklist
                                                                            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
                                                                            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 close-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:
Acacia Johnson; David Merron; Grange Productions; Michelle Sole; Nicky Souness;      EXPEDITION BROCHURE
Samantha Crimmin, Sam Edmonds; Cindy Miller Hopkins; Rogelio Espinosa; Adobe Stock          November 2019
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