Signature Antarctic Expedition 2026

Embark on a 10-night adventure with all the comforts and conveniences you could wish for. Enjoy shipboard accommodations, delicious meals, and a variety of beverages throughout your journey. Participate in guided hiking tours and Zodiac cruising, all with the assistance of expert expedition staff.

Enhance your experience with daily presentations by the Expedition Team and capture memories with a photographic journal. Receive a photography guide’s expertise, waterproof expedition boots for shore landings, and an official Quark Expeditions parka to keep you warm.

All service taxes and port charges are included, along with luggage handling. You’ll also receive a $250 shipboard credit. Travel as part of the Women’s Travel Club, accompanied by a dedicated Tour Host. This is a journey you won’t want to miss!

 

 

INCLUSIONS & HIGHLIGHTS

  • 10 Nights shipboard accommodations
  • All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices are on board
  • Select beer and wine during dinner; and coffee, tea and cocoa are available around the clock
  • Guided hiking tour at each landing spot
  • Zodiac cruising with assistance from the expedition staff
  • Daily presentations by the Expedition Team
  • Photographic journal documenting the expedition
  • Photography guide on the Expedition Team
  • Waterproof expedition boots are on loan for shore landings
  • An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep
  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
  • All luggage handling aboard the ship
  • $250 shipboard credit
  • Women’s Travel Club Tour Host

If the minimum number of members is not met, the tour will continue without a tour host.

 

ITINERARY

**Prices are subject to change and availability. Space is limited and activities and specific hotels are subject to change. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.

IMPORTANT DETAILS & PRICING

Rates

Veranda Suite Double Occupancy: $10,499 USD per person (sharing a room)
Veranda Suite Single Occupancy: $16,819 USD per person (your own room) 

With French balcony

Infinity Suite Double Occupancy: $10,499 USD per person (sharing a room)
Infinity Suite Single Occupancy: $16,819 USD per person (your own room) 

With walk-out balcony

Superior Suite Double Occupancy: $13,199 USD per person (sharing a room)
Superior Suite Single Occupancy: $21,449 USD per person (your own room) 

With large walk-out balcony

If you would like the double occupancy rate but don’t have a roommate, we will match you with a suitable roommate. The single occupancy rate will give you your own room. Single occupancy may be limited.  USD = United States of America dollars.

Payment Schedule
Payment of 25% is due at time of booking.
Final payment due: Oct 22, 2025

*All payments are non-refundable Please see full terms and conditions. Prices are subject to change based on availability.

Within 15 days after booking confirmation
Booking must be confirmed more than 180 days prior to Day 1. 
Free Cancellation
From 15 days after booking confirmation up to 180 days prior to Day 1  $1,250 USD
179 to 120 days prior to Day 1 Loss of Deposit
119 to 90 days prior to Day 1 50%
89 to 60 days prior to Day 1 75%
59 to 0 days prior to Day 1 100%

Group Size

Minimum – 10 ladies
Maximum – 18 ladies

If the minimum number of members is not met, the tour will continue without a tour host.

Exclusions

  • International Airfare
  • Airport transfers
  • Visa/passport handling fees
  • Meals not listed in itinerary
  • Alcoholic Beverages other than with dinner
  • Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac landing and cruising excursions, or any other gear not mentioned
  • Gratuities
  • Optional Activities
  • Expenses of a Personal Nature
  • Early check-in and late check-out of hotel
  • Travel Insurance

Tour Host

Women’s Travel Club tours are hosted tours. Your tour host is in addition to local tour guides. Your Women’s Travel Club tour host is your tour concierge and she is there to make sure every part of the tour runs smoothly. Our trained hosts are seasoned travelers who are with you every step of your tour so that you only have to worry about enjoying yourself and having fun.
The Women’s Travel Club Tour Host for this tour is TBA.

Roommate Matching Policy

Roommate matching is done as a courtesy and while most matches result in wonderful friendships, success is not guaranteed. If, during the tour, you decide you would no longer like to share a room with your roommate, you will need to request (and pay for) a single room at all accommodations. This can be shared between the two people in the room if it is a mutual decision. If you are a very light sleeper or snore, you may want to consider getting your own single room.

Flight Information

The Women’s Travel Club recommends booking flexible/refundable air tickets when possible.
Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina – EZE at any time on or before first day of tour.
Depart from Buenos Aires, Argentina – EZE – Suggest flights in that afternoon as ship may be delayed in arrival.
If you would like assistance booking international flights for your tour please use the form below. The Women’s Travel Club Flight Desk will work with you to arrange the best options.
Our Flight management fee is CAD 100.00 + HST, per tour.
Flight Quote

Travel Insurance:

Out-of-country medical insurance is required. We strongly recommend that you obtain cancellation and interruption insurance to protect your investment.
Use this link to request an insurance quote.

Insurance Quote

Optional Experiences:

Sea Kayaking – $995 USD

Antarctic Sea Kayaking

Positioning yourself in the seat of a kayak is one of the most intimate ways travelers can connect with the polar regions—at water level, up close, where you can touch and feel every polar sensation imaginable. The Sea Kayak Program enables a small group of like-minded individuals to forge bonds as they explore fjords, glacial faces or mazes of sea ice.

Quark Expeditions Sea Kayak Program is a voyage-length program available in Antarctica, in which kayakers (those who have minimal experience as well as seasoned paddlers) will enjoy the polar regions from a unique perspective.

Conditions and logistics permitting, your kayak guide(s) will endeavor to have you paddling as often as possible throughout the voyage. Typically, sea kayakers are shuttled by Zodiac from the ship to an ideal starting point, where the kayak excursion begins. Guests return to the ship by Zodiac at the end of their paddling experience. Some kayak excursions are designed so guests can go ashore and explore.

In addition to the kayak guides, a safety driver in a Zodiac will always stay nearby to offer assistance if required. Excursions typically last one and a half to three hours.

Note: Due to its popularity and limited space, if you want to ensure a space in the Sea Kayak program, please register when you book your expedition. While the program routinely fills up well before the voyage, if there are vacant spaces when you board the vessel you may sign up. Quark Expedition guides attempt to lead guests on as many sea kayak excursions as possible, but the number of excursions will depend on weather and sea conditions as well as logistical factors. Be prepared to paddle in a double or single kayak depending on availability.

Is Kayaking Experience Necessary?

The Sea Kayak program was developed to accommodate kayakers with a range of experience. Please don’t hesitate to consult with our polar travel advisors if you have any questions.

Provided gear

  • Sea kayaks (single or double)
  • Paddle
  • Spray-skirt
  • Drysuit
  • Insulated rubber gloves and pogies*
  • PFD (personal flotation device)
  • Neoprene booties
  • 10L dry bag
  • Water bottle (provided in rooms upon embarkation)

Other recommended gear/clothing

  • Thermal base layer top and bottom (synthetic or wool, no cotton)
  • Thin fleece 200 weight top or wool sweater
  • Fleece pants
  • Liner socks
  • Thick wool socks
  • Neckwarmer
  • Thin fleece or wool liner glove to wear under rubber gloves (if you wish)
  • Warm hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Waterproof and sweatproof sunscreen
  • Camera (either waterproof, in exterior waterproof housing, or stored in a drybag)
  • Waterproof backpack or a drybag

Paddling Excursion – $295 USD

Antarctic Paddling Excursion

Every sweep of the paddle as your craft glides through the pristine polar waters creates an incredible soundtrack: the jostle of glacial ice, the lapping of waves against the rocky shore, the perpetual drip from your paddle, the call of seabirds, and the occasional splash as wildlife break the surface of the water.

Our Paddle Excursion Program provides sit-on-top, two-person, inflatable kayaks that provide guests with an intimate, water-level experience in unforgettable locations in both the Arctic and Antarctica. These stable, rugged and comfortable crafts are an ideal way to see the polar regions from a different perspective. On-ship, you’ll be provided with instruction and equipment including dry suits, personal flotation devices (PFDs), and waterproof gloves. Experienced guides will lead you safely throughout the paddling excursion. Your group will always be escorted by a safety driver in another kayak who will stay close by to provide additional support.

Excursions last a minimum of one hour and are offered to participants once per voyage. Each group includes 10 paddlers, 1 guide, and 1 one safety Zodiac driver. The wind, weather and water conditions determine the timing and location of paddling excursions.

Is Kaying Experience Necessary?

The Paddle Excursion was created for guests with little or no paddling experience, or for those who want a single paddle experience to add variety to their expedition. Participants must be fit enough to enter and exit the kayak from the zodiac and to maneuver with your paddle.

Provided Gear

  • Inflatable Super Lynx sit-on-top kayak
  • Paddle
  • Drysuit
  • Insulated rubber gloves
  • PFD (personal flotation device)
  • Neoprene booties
  • 10L dry bag
  • Water bottle

Other recommended gear/clothing

  • Thermal base layer (top and bottom)
  • Thin fleece or wool sweater
  • Fleece pants
  • Liner socks
  • Thick wool socks
  • Neckwarmer
  • Warm hat
  • Brimmed hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Waterproof and sweatproof sunscreen and lip balm
  • Camera (either waterproof, in exterior waterproof housing, or stored in a drybag)**
  • Waterproof backpack

Tip: It’s a good idea to protect any camera gear in a drybag. Small waterproof cameras should be attached to your PFD with a string and carabiner.

Stand Up Paddleboarding – $295 USD

Antarctic Stand UP Paddleboarding

Stand-up Paddleboarding, popularly known as SUPing, originated in Hawaii. Quark Expeditions is the first company to bring this watersport all the way to Antarctica.

SUPing combines the immersive experience of kayaking but in a standing position. Participants, if they prefer, can kneel, sit or even lie down and stare up at the azure Antarctic sky. Because of their wide base and tail fins, SUP boards are quite stable, enabling participants – after a bit of practice – to stop staring at their feet and admire the surrounding scenery. Imagine seeing Gentoo penguins gliding below you, or making eye contact with a Weddell seal lying on a piece of ice as you paddle by.

Guests receive on-ship and on-water instruction from a qualified SUP guide. In addition, a safety driver (in a Zodiac) stays within range to offer assistance.

Duration: 1 to 1½ hours.

Guide to client ratio: 1 SUP guide and 1 Zodiac safety driver for 10 participants

Is SUP Experience Necessary?

Previous experience isn’t necessary but comfortability with water is an asset. SUP’ing adventures are offered in protected bays and channels during calm weather conditions.

Provided Gear

  • Board
  • Paddle
  • Drysuit
  • Neoprene Booties
  • Waterproof gloves
  • PFD – Personal Flotation Device

Other recommended gear/clothing

  • Base and mid-layers (drysuits keep you dry, but not warm)
  • Thin fleece or wool liner glove to wear under rubber gloves (optional)
  • Waterproof and sweatproof sunscreen and lip balm (minimum SPF 30)
  • Brimmed hat as well as a warm hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera (either waterproof or in a waterproof case or drybag)

 

ACCOMMODATIONS

World Explorer

Experience the ultimate in Antarctic exploration aboard the World Explorer, our first all-suites, all-balcony ice-class ship. Discover Antarctica in unparalleled comfort, with service levels akin to premium hotels. The ship offers numerous indoor and outdoor deck spaces, ideal for observing the incredible Antarctic wildlife or simply enjoying the scenery.

Take in the sights from the spacious observation deck, relax in the observation lounge with its panoramic skyline views, or unwind in the library. The Explorer Lounge provides a cozy setting for drinks and conversations. Engage in presentations and discussions in the dedicated lecture theater.

Stay active with health and wellness facilities that include an outdoor running track, a small gym, and the world’s only l’Occitane Spa at Sea. For a refreshing dip, visit the outdoor swimming pool. The World Explorer is also environmentally conscious, featuring new hybrid technology, state-of-the-art Rolls-Royce engines, and generators that reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

** Occasionally, due to situations beyond our control, specific hotels may change. Any accommodation changes will be to a similar hotel.

FAQ's

Through our own clients and networking clubs we have realized a general desire for women to travel but they don’t always have a companion. We developed the Women’s Travel Club for these women to have a fun and safe group to travel with. We offer a wide range of destinations, so that there is something for everyone.

We have women of all ages, with the average being 45 to 65 years. However, we do have regular travelers anywhere from 30 years to over 80 years of age.

We do not include international flights in the price of our tours. Not including the cost of international flights in the cost of the tour allows members the flexibility to get the flight schedule, price and class of service that best suits them. The Women's Travel Club flight desk will be happy to help arrange your international flights.

Yes, we always negotiate the best possible single supplement rate for our trips. Single spots fill quickly and may be limited so we suggest you book early for a single spot.

Yes, each of our booking forms has an area for you to request to be matched with a roommate. We get some general information that will help us match you with a great new friend.

No, at this time a travel visa is not required by Argentina for Canadian or US Citizens. However, travel requirements may change at any time. Please visit your governments travel recommendations page. Canada - Canada Travel Recommendations & Information USA - USA Travel Recommendations & Information

Weather can be unpredictable in Antarctica. For March you can expect temperatures tend to be around -5 to 0 degrees Celsius (20 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit), it can get colder, and of course, on a sunny day, it can feel a lot warmer. You will be given a parka to keep and warm boots to use for the trip. We recommend you bring hats, gloves and waterproof outer pants.

Once in the Antarctic Peninsula the seas are generally calm. However, on the way to and from the Peninsula you will travel the Drake Passage. The Drake Passage has the possibility of being rough and we recommend that you bring medication in case of seasickness.

Feb 26 - Mar 08 2026

Tour Level: Signature Tours,
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