This itinerary is delivered at a relaxed pace with creature comforts. Shore landings and Zodiac cruising will occur in the Antarctic Peninsula region. There is an in-depth education program, with either a resident artist or photographer on all departures. You can sail on either the elegant Clipper Adventurer or the casual Lyubov Orlova.

Itinerary: Day 1 Overnight Ushuaia, Argentina Day 2 Embarkation Day Days 3 - 4 The Drake Passage Days 5 - 8 Antarctic Peninsula Days 9 - 10 The Drake Passage Day 11 Ushuaia, Argentina

Note: Weather, ice or other conditions may require that changes be made to our itinerary and shore excursions.

Shipboard Accommodation:
In the fall of 2006, the spacious, ice-strengthened Lyubov Orlova underwent extensive renovations to the forward lounge, dining room and cabins in the fall of 2006. Maximum 110 guests.

The Clipper Adventurer is the sister-ship of Lyubov Orlova, built in 1975. She underwent a $13 million conversion in 1998 and has a proud reputation as a well-appointed, elegant expedition ship for softer adventures. The ship is equipped with Zodiacs for shore landings and ocean level, cruising, yet offers fine dining, and a cabins with exterior views and facilities en suite. Maximum 122 guests.Included: 1 night pre-expedition and 1 night post expedition lodging with breakfast,

Includes:

Hotel accommodation: one night pre-expedition with breakfast.

Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping.

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your voyage.

All shore landings and Zodiac excursions per the daily program.

Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader, including shore landings and other activities.

Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled.

Photographic Journal on DVD.

Polar Arts program with interactive workshops.

A pair of expedition boots on loan for shore landings.

A Quark Expeditions parka to keep on Clipper Adventurer

Coffee, tea, and cocoa available around the clock.

Comprehensive pre-departure materials.

Group transfers from the hotel to the ship at the embarkation port, and from the ship to the local airport on disembarkation - plus all baggage handling aboard ship.

All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.

Trip Code: CA