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Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake

Ship: World Explorer   
Departure: Monday, December 15, 2025
Nights: 8 nights
Departs: Punta Arenas
Returns:
Prices are Avg twin share per person in AUD, include all taxes and are subject to change.
Oceanview Suite 
$26,321
$3290/day
Veranda Suite 
$26,321
$3290/day
Superior Suite 
$34,196
$4274/day
Owner's Suite 
$39,446
$4930/day
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One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
8
Nights
Days at Sea
3
Sea Days
Ports
2
Ports
Countries Visted
2
Countries

  • Itinerary

    Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Monday, December 15, 2025 Punta Arenas, Chile Embark 4:00 PM
    View of Punta Arenas, Chile

    Punta Arenas, overlooking the Strait of Magellan in southern Patagonia, Chile, bustles with windswept trekkers en route to glacier-filled Torres del Paine National Park or an Antarctic cruise. Before leaving, be sure to take note of the mansion-lined main square, Plaza Muñoz Gamero where local vendors sell homemade crafts, the City Cemetery with its elaborate tombs, the Sara Braun Palace, and Braun Menendez Residence that presents great insight of the city's wealthy pioneer past. The city is also home to the former British Navy base and early Spanish colony of Puerto Hambre, and a popular ski centre that overlooks the Strait of Magellan. Read more about Punta Arenas, Chile
    2 Tuesday, December 16, 2025 King George Island, Aq
    3 Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica 8:00 AM
    View of Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

    The Antarctic Peninsula is the northernmost part of the mainland of Antarctica, the top one third (650km) actually lying north of the Antarctic Circle. It includes numerous islands and connecting ice sheets that reach to within 1000 km of the southernmost tips of Chile and Argentina. The northern part of the peninsula in known as Graham Land, the southern half Palmer Land. Read more about Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    4 Thursday, December 18, 2025 Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    View of Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

    The Antarctic Peninsula is the northernmost part of the mainland of Antarctica, the top one third (650km) actually lying north of the Antarctic Circle. It includes numerous islands and connecting ice sheets that reach to within 1000 km of the southernmost tips of Chile and Argentina. The northern part of the peninsula in known as Graham Land, the southern half Palmer Land. Read more about Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    5 Friday, December 19, 2025 Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    View of Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

    The Antarctic Peninsula is the northernmost part of the mainland of Antarctica, the top one third (650km) actually lying north of the Antarctic Circle. It includes numerous islands and connecting ice sheets that reach to within 1000 km of the southernmost tips of Chile and Argentina. The northern part of the peninsula in known as Graham Land, the southern half Palmer Land. Read more about Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    6 Saturday, December 20, 2025 Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica 4:00 PM
    View of Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

    The Antarctic Peninsula is the northernmost part of the mainland of Antarctica, the top one third (650km) actually lying north of the Antarctic Circle. It includes numerous islands and connecting ice sheets that reach to within 1000 km of the southernmost tips of Chile and Argentina. The northern part of the peninsula in known as Graham Land, the southern half Palmer Land. Read more about Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
    7 Sunday, December 21, 2025 King George Island, Aq
    8 Monday, December 22, 2025 King George Island, Aq

  • Ship

    World Explorer Overview

    World Explorer

    Quark is deeply committed to promoting environmentally responsible tourism and strives to safeguard the regions they visit, ensuring the preservation of polar wilderness for future generations. The World Explorer is equipped with two cutting-edge Rolls Royce hybrid-electric engines, effectively minimizing its environmental footprint in the Polar regions. In addition to these hybrid-electric engines, the ship incorporates a state-of-the-art Micro Auto Gasification System. This pioneering system efficiently converts waste into energy, eliminating the environmental repercussions of waste transportation. This innovative sustainability feature not only meets but exceeds all industry standards, underlining Quark's dedication to eco-conscious practices.

  • Cabins

    World Explorer Cabins

    Owner's Suite

    Owner's Suite
    Owner's Suite on the World Explorer Owner's Suite on the World Explorer

    Cabin Types

    OWN

    Located on Decks 5 and 6, and approximately 355 sq. ft. (33 sq. m) in size, these cabins have one double or two single beds, and a 110 sq. ft. (10 sq. m) walk-out balcony with access from the sitting room and bedroom. A separate sitting area with sofa, refrigerator, TV, state of the art infotainment system, and a private bathroom with shower, his and hers sinks, and bathtub is also featured in each cabin.

    Superior Suite

    Superior Suite
    Superior Suite on the World Explorer Superior Suite on the World Explorer

    Cabin Types

    SUP, DLX

    Located on Decks 5 and 6, and approximately 278 sq. ft. (26 sq. m) in size, these cabins have one double or two single beds, and a 110 sq. ft. (10 sq. m) walk-out balcony with access from the sitting room and bedroom. A separate sitting area with a sofa, walk-in closet, refrigerator, TV, state of the art system, and a private bathroom with shower is also featured in each cabin.

    Veranda Suite

    Veranda Suite
    Veranda Suite on the World Explorer Veranda Suite on the World Explorer

    Cabin Types

    VER, TPL

    Located on Decks 5 and 6, and approximately 215 sq. ft. (20 sq. m) in size, these cabins have one double or two single beds, and a 55 sq. ft. (5 sq. m) walk-out balcony. A sitting area with a sofa, refrigerator, TV, state of the art system, and a private bathroom with shower is also featured in each cabin.

    Oceanview Suite

    Oceanview Suite
    Oceanview Suite on the World Explorer Oceanview Suite on the World Explorer

    Cabin Types

    INF

    Located on Decks 5 and 6, and approximately 270 sq. ft. (25 sq. m) in size, these cabins have one double or two single beds, and a floor-to-ceiling glass French balcony. A sitting area with a sofa, refrigerator, TV, state of the art infotainment system, and a private bathroom with a shower is also featured in each cabin.

  • Deck Plans

    World Explorer Deck Plans

    Legend

Cabin Availability

Hold a cabin or view live cabin availability aboard World Explorer for this sailing

Oceanview Suite at the World Explorer

Oceanview Suite

From $26321
Veranda Suite at the World Explorer

Veranda Suite

From $26321
Superior Suite at the World Explorer

Superior Suite

From $34196
Owner's Suite at the World Explorer

Owner's Suite

From $39446

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  • Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake

    Cruiseline: Quark Expeditions Ship: World Explorer Departure: Monday, December 15, 2025 Nights: 8 nights Departs: Punta Arenas Returns:

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