Quark Expeditions, the leader in polar adventures, is transforming Antarctic exploration with their most innovative season to date. At the forefront of this extraordinary launch is the magnificent World Voyager, the latest addition to their elite polar fleet, which sets new standards in expedition cruising.

With expanded helicopter adventures, increased camping opportunities, and more Antarctic Express departures than ever before, the 2026-27 season combines unprecedented access with reduced pricing, making Earth's final frontier more accessible than ever.

If this is your first visit, the classic Antarctic Explorer voyage gives you the best of the stunning Antarctic Peninsula in 11 days. Conquer the famed Drake Passage in your choice of four stabilized, polar-class vessels; explore majestic natural environments by zodiac and on foot; get up close and personal with penguins, whales and other wildlife; and enjoy talks on history, biology and glaciology by onboard polar experts.

Revel in the excitement of crossing the famed Drake Passage after embarking from Ushuaia, with the convenience of a northbound return flight at the end of your expedition. Minke and humpback whales or Adélie penguins floating on ice floes may greet you as you pass, en route to the northernmost tip of the Antarctic Peninsula.

Retrace Charles Darwin’s epic voyage to the ‘edge of the world’ on this Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine expedition, a comprehensive journey into Chile’s spectacular network of fjords and channels. Helicopter flightseeing and Zodiac cruises along this enchanting stretch of coastline provide awe-inspiring perspectives of some of the most remote and picturesque landscapes on Earth.